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Wonders of the West
Embark on a grand three-week odyssey through Japan’s western heartlands, unveil a mosaic of rich cultural traditions and natural scenic beauty. From the hushed reverence of Kyoto’s temples to the mysterious ancient forest paths on Yakushima Island, your Japan discovery awaits! Witness the ancient and modern harmoniously coexist, as you traverse through cities of historical resonance. Experience unique Japanese arts and crafts in places less visited. Meet the masters of ancient Japanese crafts; kimono weavers, and Japanese sword makers, among others. Relax in soothing onsens and savour local delicacies at carefully chosen rural ryokans.
Route: Kyoto (3) ➞ Kyoto by the Sea (2) ➞ Kobe (2) ➞ Hiroshima (1) ➞ Fukuoka (1) ➞ Nagasaki (2) ➞ Unzen Onsen (1) ➞ Kumamoto (2) ➞ Yaskushima Island (3) ➞ Tokyo (3)
Duration: 20 Nights/21 Days Small Group Tour
Starts: Kyoto Ends: Tokyo Tour Size(Min/Max): Minimum 6 / Maximum 16 people
Trail by Rail
“Experience modern & traditional Japan with 10 days of unforgettable experiences such as wrestling a sumo wrestler and viewing Mt. Fuji from a cable car ride up an active volcano. Visits many of Japan’s must-see UNESCO World Heritage Sites.”
Explore the futuristic neon wonderland of Tokyo City and the scenic national park centered around the majestic Mt. Fuji. Savour a fabulous traditional kaiseki dinner and relax in a volcanic hot spring onsen before riding the bullet train to ancient Kyoto. Explore UNESCO world heritage temples, shrines, and stunning gardens, and take part in a traditional tea ceremony. Visit the ultra-modern city of Osaka, the incredible Himeji Castle, and the historic city of Hiroshima before heading back to Tokyo to get up close and personal with a sumo wrestler over a traditional sumo lunch and much more.
Route: Tokyo (2) ➞ Mt Fuji / Hakone (1) ➞ Kyoto (3) ➞ Tokyo (3)
Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days Small Group Tour
Starts: Tokyo Ends: Tokyo Tour Size(Min/Max): Minimum 2 / Maximum 12 people
Shikoku Secrets
Transverse Shikoku’s enchanting and spirited landscapes from coast to countryside via islands in the inland sea. Beginning with Kyoto’s serene dawn and ending with Tokyo’s dynamic dusk, this 2-week tour is paved with cultural treasures, exciting adventures, and architectural marvels.
For the culturally curious and active traveller, this tour offers a blend of adventure and tranquillity, connecting Japan’s ancient heritage with its natural beauty. Revel in luxurious stays in traditional ryokans and coastal glamping and immersive cultural escapades, including cycling, rafting, paper-making workshops, zen meditation, and hiking samurai trails.
Route: Kyoto (3) ➞ Onomichi & Omishima (2) ➞ Dogo Onsen (1) ➞ Ozu (1) ➞ Yusuhara (2) ➞ Kochi (2) ➞ Tokyo (2)
Duration: 13 Nights/14 Days Small Group Tour
Starts: Kyoto Ends: Tokyo Tour Size(Min/Max): Minimum 6 / Maximum 12 people
Japan Discovered
“A contrast of traditional and modern Japan, unforgettable experiences and visits to some of Japan’s must-see UNESCO World Heritage Sites”.
If your dream is to see Japan’s highlights while experiencing some of its culture and popular destinations, then Japan Discovered two-week tour is the perfect choice for you. Glittering cities, rural towns & villages, history & heritage, gardens & wildlife, local festivals, cultural experiences, and a taste of real local foods; just some of the best bits on this trip!
Route: Tokyo (2) ➞ Yudanaka & Matsumoto (1) ➞ Takayama (2) ➞ Kanazawa & Gokayama) (1) ➞ Kyoto (3) ➞ Hiroshima/Miyajima Island (1) ➞ Mt. Fuji/Hakone (1) ➞ Tokyo (2)
Duration: 13 Nights/14 Days Small Group Tour
Starts: Tokyo Ends: Tokyo Tour Size(Min/Max): Minimum 2 / Maximum 12 people
Ancient Trails of Japan
“The perfect choice for a physically active adventurer in search of stunning scenery, hiking on mystical mountain trails, reviving tired muscles in hot spring onsen and savouring culinary delights along the way.”
Japan is blessed with some of the most spectacular National Parks in the world, many of which are hidden miles away from the bright lights of Tokyo and Osaka. Some of the ancient trails within these National Parks have been crossed for centuries. Thousands of pilgrims from all walks of life including Emperors and samurai leaders were keen travellers on these trails. Our particular favourites include the UNESCO World Heritage ‘Sacred Mountains of the Kii Peninsula’, Fuji National Park, and the two samurai villages of Tsumago and Magome.
Route: Tokyo (2) ➞ Mt Fuji (1) ➞ Kyoto (3) ➞ Kii Peninsula (Kumano Kodo)(3) ➞ Nagoya (1) ➞ Tsumago/Magome (2) ➞ Tokyo (1)
Duration: 13 Nights/14 Days Small Group Tour
Starts: Tokyo Ends: Tokyo Tour Size(Min/Max): Min. 1 / Max 16
Hidden Treasures of Japan
“A tour created to capture the essence of Japan’s soul, beauty, and heritage”
Immerse yourself in Japan’s ancient past and contrasting present. Visit some of its oldest and most magnificent temples and shrines. Enjoy the contrasting Naoshima Island, home to some of Japan’s most innovative and artistic architecture and design. Experience its religious roots first hand as you become acquainted with the monks of Koyasan. Glide through the stunning Iya Valley and Ritsurin Garden. The perfect tour for those in search of a richer travel experience.
Route: Kobe (2) ➞ Tokushima (1) ➞ Iya Valley (1) ➞ Naoshima (2) ➞ Kyoto (3) ➞ Mt Koya & Nara (1) ➞ Ise & Mikimoto Pearl Island (2) ➞ Tokyo (3)
Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days
Starts: Tokyo Ends: Kyoto / Osaka (Option to end in Tokyo if preferred) Tour Size(Min/Max): Minimum 6 / Maximum 12 people
The Golden Route
A popular course for first time visitors to Japan, The Golden Route will give you a well balanced understanding of Japanese history and culture by covering the ancient capital Kyoto, the historic Hiroshima, the World Heritage Miyajima Island, and the metropolitan Tokyo. Experiencing many first time cultural differences that will wet the appetite for a return visit! Rural ryokan retreat in the heart of the Fuji National Park and on the Unesco World Heritage Miyajima Island, both nights will give open your eyes to the real Japanese way of travel & living. If you feel like staying for longer, Matsumoto and Takayama can be added on before you return to Tokyo.
Route: Tokyo - Kawaguchiko or Hakone (Mt Fuji) - Kyoto - Hiroshima & Miyajima Island - Tokyo
Duration: 9 Nights/10 Days (Pre or Post Nights available on request)
Starts: Tokyo Ends: Tokyo Tour Size(Min/Max): Minimum 1 person / Maximum 6 people (if your group is more than 6 people, contact us to receive group quote (tours@uniquejapantours.com)
Gardens & Galleries
“A deluxe tour steeped in horticultural richness, spiritual zen, and culture preserved at various UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Museums, with visits to the best Japanese gardens and award-winning art galleries.”
Gardens & Galleries of Japan is a once-in-a lifetime tour taking you to the best Japanese gardens and award-winning art galleries. You will experience not only the incredible beauty of these gardens but also the stunning natural landscapes that inform their design. Our Japanese garden experts will accompany you throughout, explaining the concepts and execution of the different styles of Japanese gardens.
Route: Tokyo (2) ➞ Kamakura (1) ➞ Kyoto (3) ➞ Naoshima (1) ➞ Hiroshima (2) ➞ Matsue (2) ➞ Tokyo (2)
Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Starts: Tokyo Ends: Tokyo
Forgotten Japan
Upon arrival into the metropolitan city of Tokyo, you may find it difficult to imagine the old Japan, once associated with samurai and geisha. A Forgotten Japan tour captures the Japan everybody wants to see; the ancient postal routes linking villages to towns from Tsumago to Magome; the four-hundred year old thatched-roof farm houses in the UNESCO Gokayama in Toyama prefecture; the tea houses and geisha streets in Kanazawa and Kyoto; the castle towns and samurai houses of Matsumoto; and not neglecting the city that never sleeps: Tokyo. This tour of Japan is sure to remind you of the Japan that once was.
Route: Tokyo - Nagano/Jigokudani - Matsumoto - Takayama - Kyoto - (Optional day trips to Hiroshima/Nara) - Tsumago & Magome - Tokyo
Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Starts: Tokyo Ends: Tokyo Tour Size(Min/Max): Minimum 1 person (Single Supplement will apply) / No Maximum
Taste Japan Deluxe
“Did you know that Tokyo has more Michelin star awarded restaurants than any other city in the world?”
Join us on a luxurious journey of cultural experiences; Michelin star restaurants, world heritage sites, deluxe hotel and luxury ryokan stays. This five star culinary and cultural tour ‘Taste Japan’ is perfect for those who appreciate outstanding food, wine and beautiful surroundings. Japan has quite the reputation for culture and cuisine. No matter how often you’ve frequented a ‘foreign’ Japanese restaurant in your own country or on your travels, none will compare to what you are about to experience.
Route: Tokyo - Kawaguchiko or Hakone (Mt Fuji) - Kyoto - Tokyo
Duration: 9 Nights/10 Days (Pre or Post Nights available on request)
Starts: Tokyo Ends: Tokyo Tour Size(Min/Max): Minimum 1 person
Lost in Japan (featuring Shikoku Island)
Lost in Japan takes you on a journey through the spiritual temples of Koyasan, hidden valleys and remote villages of Shikoku, and the must-see cities of Kyoto and Tokyo. Shikoku Island, the smallest of the four main islands, enjoys less populated towns and villages and is an excellent place to experience unique cultural traditions while meeting friendly locals and traveling along stunning scenic routes. Awa Odori Festival in Tokushima is not to be missed if you plan on traveling in August. One of Japan’s largest street festivals, it attracts more than one million visitors every year.
Route: Osaka/Kyoto - Koyasan - Tokushima - Iya Valley - Takamatsu - Naoshima Island - Matsuyama & Dogo Onsen - Hiroshima / Miyajima Island - Tokyo
Duration: 14 Nights
Starts: Kyoto/Osaka Ends: Tokyo Tour Size(Min/Max): Minimum 1 person (Single Supplement will apply) / No Maximum
The Northern Trail featuring Sado Island
The Northern Trail featuring Sado Island tour has been designed for those looking to escape the major tourist trails and hit the fresh mountain air and fun rural festivals. These northern Japanese towns offer something unique and special and don’t feature on most regular tourist trails. Still including the highlights of Tokyo and Kyoto, this tour of Japan offers a very different way to experience this beautiful country.
Route: Tokyo - Kinugawa Onsen & Nikko - Niigata - Sado Island - Mt. Tateyama - Matsumoto (via Kurobe Alpine Route) - Kyoto
Duration: 13 Nights/14 Days Self-Guided Adventure
Starts: Tokyo Ends: Kyoto Tour Size(Min/Max): Minimum 1 person (Single Supplement will apply) / No Maximum
