Japan
2027 

Join us on a curated and guided group trip to Japan.​

Discover a Japan that goes deeper than neon lights and bullet trains.

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This curated, guided small-group journey takes you through Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, three cities with three very different personalities.

From quiet shrines and centuries-old temples to buzzing back alleys and some of the best food on the planet, this trip blends tradition with modern energy.

Every detail is planned for you, so all you have to do is stay curious and soak it in.

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We'll travel by bullet train at a comfortable, intentional pace: three nights in Tokyo, three in Kyoto and two in Osaka.

Each day balances iconic sights with local experiences you'd be unlikely to find on your own.

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With a small group, there's space for connection, flexibility, and those spontaneous moments that often become the highlight of a trip.

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Whether it's your first time in Japan or a trip you've dreamed about for years, this is your invitation.

Come hungry and open-minded, and leave with new perspectives, shared memories, and a real feel for how Japan lives, eats and celebrates.

Spots are limited, and we can't wait to show you around.

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Tentative start date for this experience is early October 2027.​​

Base trip: 9 days/8 nights

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• $3,995/person (based on double occupancy)

• Single traveler supplement $700

Early bird discount until May 1, 2027: 30% off!

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Optional side trips to Hakone, Kobe or Hiroshima available (see below).

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Luxury upgrades available - please inquire for more options/pricing.

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Max 12 people.

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Included / Not included

Included:

• Airport/city transfers

• Bullet train (Shinkansen) from Tokyo to Kyoto, and train from Kyoto to Osaka

• Luggage forwarding between cities, so you travel light on train days

• Hotels

• Breakfasts

• Excursions and food tours (about one per day)

Not included:

• Airfare to and from Japan

• Travel insurance

• Additional meals and alcohol (other than breakfast and food tours)

• Optional side trips and optional upgraded dinners

• Local transit during free time

• Personal expenses

Planned itinerary (subject to change/customization):

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• Day 1 Tokyo - evening - check in - welcome dinner and izakaya food tour through Shinjuku's tiny alleyway bars

• Day 2 Tokyo - Tsukiji Outer Market food walk - Asakusa and Senso-ji Temple with guide - Shibuya Crossing and sunset rooftop views

• Day 3 Tokyo - Meiji Jingu Shrine and Harajuku - teamLab digital art museum - Golden Gai nightlife and private karaoke room (or swap for the Hakone side trip)

• Day 4 Bullet train to Kyoto - evening in Kyoto - lantern-lit walk through Gion - dinner along Pontocho alley

• Day 5 Kyoto - early start at Fushimi Inari's thousand red gates - Kiyomizu-dera and the old Higashiyama streets - traditional tea ceremony

• Day 6 Kyoto - Arashiyama bamboo grove - Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) - Nishiki Market food tour - kaiseki dinner (optional - extra fee)

• Day 7 Travel to Osaka with a stop in Nara - deer park and Todai-ji's Great Buddha - evening in Osaka - Dotonbori street food tour

• Day 8 Osaka - Osaka Castle - Kuromon Market - Shinsekai and free time - farewell dinner (or swap for the Kobe or Hiroshima side trip)

• Day 9 Depart from Osaka (Kansai International Airport)

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Optional side trips

• Make it your own with a side trip swapped into the schedule (extra fee, please inquire):

• Hakone (swap for Day 3) - mountain hot-spring town about 1.5 hours from Tokyo - ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise, Mt. Fuji views (weather permitting) and an onsen soak

• Nara (built into Day 7) - Japan's ancient capital, with friendly bowing deer and one of the world's largest bronze Buddhas

• Kobe (swap for Day 8) - a short train ride from Osaka - Kobe beef lunch, sake brewery tasting and the harborfront

• Hiroshima and Miyajima (swap for Day 8) - full day by bullet train - Peace Memorial Park and Museum, then a ferry to Miyajima's iconic floating torii gate

Reserve your spot now!

Contact us for more info!