Epic Japan: Speed Trains & Street Food
From AUD $2447 Was AUD $2879
Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)
Epic Japan: Speed Trains & Street Food
11 days
Small Group
Basic
Light
English
Experience Overview
Now's the time to explore Japan on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Always wanted to explore Japan but kinda felt it was pricey? We got you.
Now's the time to explore Japan on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Always wanted to explore Japan but kinda felt it was pricey? We got you. This 11-day introduction to the Land of the Rising Sun is super-affordable and super fun. Travel by train to introduce yourself to Tokyo nightlife, the famous geisha district of Kyoto, and the iconic floating torii gate of Miyajima. Experience the country's traditions and cutting-edge modernity with lots of free time to do your own thing. When you see Japan with a group of like-minded adventurers, you'll never want to come home.
Highlights
- Explore both the ultramodern and traditional sides of Japan
- Experience Tokyo's vibrant nightlife
- Visit Kyoto's iconic temples and geishas
- See the floating torii gate of Miyajima
- Stay in a traditional inn in Takayama to experience historic Japan
Trip Details
11 days
Local train, bullet train, bus, ferry, walking.
Small Group
English
Tokyo, Japan
Osaka, Japan
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Tokyo
We highly recommend booking pre-accommodation to fully experience all that is Tokyo.
Day 2: Tokyo
Day 3: Tokyo/Takayama
Day 4: Takayama/Kyoto
Day 5: Kyoto
Day 6: Kyoto
Day 7: Kyoto/Hiroshima
Day 8: Hiroshima
Day 9: Hiroshima/Osaka
Day 10: Osaka
Day 11: Osaka
We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully experience this vibrant city.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $2879
Duration: 11 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
Now's the time to explore Japan on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Always wanted to explore Japan but kinda felt it was pricey? We got you.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 17 Jan 2026
Customer Reviews
12/26/2023
Amazing tour and tour guide was amazing
12/26/2023
Very efficient, smooth, no troubles at all
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
12/26/2023
Amazing tour and tour guide was amazing
12/26/2023
Very efficient, smooth, no troubles at all
12/26/2023
Our guide was absolutely fantastic! She was friendly, knowledgeable, and kind. The trip was the perfect amount of free time and group activities. Everyone is impressed when I share how many cities we visited in just 10 days!
12/26/2023
Excellent combo of free time and optional guided sections. All travel and logistics was sorted and tops and guidance were made to the highest standard.
12/26/2023
The tour was so well organized, good accommodation and activity choices, wonderful guide
12/12/2023
The value of travel I got for the price, the ease of logistics being taken care of for me by the tour/CEO.
12/12/2023
It was just so much fun
12/12/2023
i had an excellent tour guide and met an amazing group of people.
12/12/2023
I had a great time with the group and excellent tour guide!
12/12/2023
It was great adventure. And a great experience overall
12/05/2023
I had a blast on my trip and my CEO was fantastic. Good vibes whole trip.
12/05/2023
Traveling with G makes you feel safe and able. Gather complete experience
12/05/2023
Base on feeling welcome by CEO and every tour member as they too are travelling alone. Gives a great feeling you really are not alone.
12/05/2023
My guide Ryu was excellent - he made the trip super smooth and lots of fun. The group size was good and we were given lots of free time to explore as well as group time.
11/28/2023
I already have recommended G Adventures and my friends have since been on a few trips.
11/28/2023
The tour was well guides with tons of stuff to do. Ayako was an amazing guide and very helpful whenever we had questions or requests.
11/28/2023
Fantastic service, and by chatting to other travelers, the general consensus is that G Adventures is the best tour company.
11/28/2023
Ease of booking/paying and regular updates on our holiday from G Adventures.
11/28/2023
The tour guide was amazing, and she made the food and experiences unforgettable.
11/28/2023
Ayako, our CEO made the trip so easy and effortless. She was always there to help and such a kind soul! So so incredible
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