Japan: Castles & Cuisine
From AUD $1614 Was AUD $1899
Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)
Japan: Castles & Cuisine
6 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. Transport yourself to somewhere truly otherworldly on this quick, affordable six-day tour through some of Japan's most dynamic and diverse cities.
Now's the time to explore Japan on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Transport yourself to somewhere truly otherworldly on this quick, affordable six-day tour through some of Japan's most dynamic and diverse cities. Immerse yourself in the serenely traditional culture of Kyoto before learning about Hiroshima’s fascinating, and fraught, history. Wrap up your adventure in Osaka, a city over-flowing with delicious cuisine and stellar nightlife. Your time in Japan might be short, but we make sure not a single minute will be wasted.
Highlights
- Explore the historic city of Hiroshima
- Visit mystical Miyajima Island
- Eat your way around the culinary capital of Osaka
- And enjoy a first night out and big night out with your fellow travellers/new friends.
Trip Details
6 days
Local train, bullet train, ferry, walking.
Small Group
English
Kyoto, Japan
Osaka, Japan
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Kyoto
For your first night out, immerse yourself in the evening serenity of Kyoto with your fellow travellers and CEO.
We highly recommend booking pre-accommodation to fully experience this metropolis.
Day 2: Kyoto/Hiroshima
Day 3: Hiroshima
Day 4: Hiroshima/Osaka
Day 5: Osaka
Day 6: 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 $1899
Duration: 6 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. Transport yourself to somewhere truly otherworldly on this quick, affordable six-day tour through some of Japan's most dynamic and diverse cities.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 11 Dec 2025
Customer Reviews
12/26/2023
The trip was a good balance of structured and free time. It is a good sized smaller group. The only reason I took off a point is because it can be difficult for introverts to not have any alone time through the whole trip.
12/19/2023
Very well run tour. Tour guide went above and beyond to help and provide with the experience.
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
The trip was a good balance of structured and free time. It is a good sized smaller group. The only reason I took off a point is because it can be difficult for introverts to not have any alone time through the whole trip.
12/19/2023
Very well run tour. Tour guide went above and beyond to help and provide with the experience.
11/28/2023
This is the best guided experience I have had
11/28/2023
Our guide, Ayako, was a wonderful person!
11/21/2023
Good locations and reputation. But overall expensive for what we got.
11/21/2023
it's a great way to travel in a more relaxed and sociable way
11/14/2023
Having a local guide is amazing and well worth it.
10/10/2023
It was enjoyable
09/26/2023
Tour Route, Local Tour Guide, International Group
08/01/2023
Well this type of travel is really only for some who is nervous or anxious about traveling. I felt I paid so much money on the tour and not sure really what for. We always had free time it was just really to get from one place to another.
07/25/2023
Nicely planned and structured, great tour guide. Expensive for it to not include any meals or most activities, though
07/18/2023
Ayako was an amazing CEO. She is what made this trip amazing and unforgettable. Thank you for everything!
06/06/2023
It was generally good all around
05/23/2024
The tours are fun and well organized and are definitely helpful in countries where language barriers and transportation are an issue.
04/04/2024
It was fun overall and really had no complaints. My score would be higher but I found it hard to connect with a group that had already been together for multiple days. Joining another group mid way through kinda makes you feel left out especially when they share their experiences or photos at the end of the trip.
01/17/2024
The tour was much more engaging than I had expected. Our guide was exceptional and did an excellent job covering some hard topics
01/17/2023
I think this type of travel is great if you want the guided and group component, but I would be hesitant to recommend it to travelers who prefer more of their own time. If you get a group of people who you don't enjoy then it would be an unenjoyable trip
01/21/2024
The overall tour was really good. There was just some places I would have preferred to have more time at so that I could gain the whole experience.
01/07/2024
Everything that I expected to be included occurred + more as CEO Toshio went above and beyond to orient us to new locations. Was worried about the multi share because I usually do not sleep well in hostels, but G Adventures selected good accommodations and there was enough privacy in hostels that had bunk beds. I was able to sleep well. Optional group dinners were excellent.
12/17/2023
The knowledge and guidance of the CEOs I've had has been brilliant, during the tour and tips for onward travel.
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