Japan Discovered
Single Room Throughout: €5,750 / £5,250 / US$6,800 / AU$9,400 (Triple Room from €4,500 p/person)
“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!
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Day 1: Welcome to Tokyo - 'Izakaya' Evening Welcome Dinner

Day 2: Tokyo City Sightseeing

Day 3: Jigokudani Snow Monkeys & Ryokan Retreat

Day 4: Matsumoto Castle & Traditional Takayama

Day 5 : Takayama

Your local guide will meet you in the hotel lobby after breakfast. Together, you will explore Takayama on foot, visiting:
- Takayama Morning Market
- Kusakabe Folk Park
- Takayama Yatai Kaikan (Festival Float Hall)
- Takayama Jinya (preserved Government town hall)
You will have free time in the afternoon to walk through the streets by yourself, sampling the street food and visiting local artisans’ shops. During festival tours (April & October) this itinerary will be subject to our guide’s recommendations. The night-lights and entertainment during festival season brings great excitement to the tour. Highly recommended.
Day 6: Gokayama : Cultural Experience in Countryside

- Washi paper making workshop (approx. 1-hour)
- Soba noodle making followed by lunch where you will be sampling your own creation (subject to tour numbers) – if we have less than 6 people on the tour, you will not be able to make Soba. Instead we will introduce you to a really great Soba place for lunch!
- Wander through the 400 year-old gassho-zukkuri farmhouse villages of Suganuma
Day 7: Kanazawa Morning Tour / Kyoto evening free time

Day 8: Seasonal Sights of Kyoto

Kyoto Highlight: Afternoon Tea with Geisha (Maiko)

Day 9: Kyoto Free Day

Day 10: Hiroshima & Miyajima Island

Day 11: Fuji National Park at Hakone

Day 12: Lakeside Cruise, Hakone Open Air Museum, and back to Tokyo

Day 13: Tokyo Free Day

May & September tours will include tickets to see a live Sumo Tournament!!
Day 14: Tour Ends

Japan Discovered comes to an end after breakfast today and you will be provided with an airport transfer service from your hotel. If you would like to stay longer in Tokyo, discuss some post-tour options with your travel consultant. Don’t forget to send us your flight details as soon as you know them. Transfers need to be booked early!
Dates and Prices
Tour Starts:
April 10Tour Ends:
April 23, 2021 (Cherry Blossom / Takayama Festival)Prices:
Twin/Double: €4,650 / £4,200 / US$5,300 / AU$7,600 (Per Person)Single Room Throughout: €5,750 / £5,250 / US$6,550 / AU$9,400 Book Now
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May 09Tour Ends:
May 22, 2021 (Sumo Special)Prices:
Twin/Double: €4,650 / £4,200 / US$5,300 / AU$7,600 (Per Person)Single Room Throughout: €5,750 / £5,250 / US$6,550 / AU$9,400 Book Now
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Sep 05Tour Ends:
Sep 18, 2021 (Sumo Special)Prices:
Twin/Double: €4,650 / £4,200 / US$5,300 / AU$7,600 (Per Person)Single Room Throughout: €5,750 / £5,250 / US$6,550 / AU$9,400 Book Now
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October 05Tour Ends:
October 18, 2021 (Takayama Festival)Prices:
Twin/Double: €4,650 / £4,200 / US$5,300 / AU$7,600 (Per Person)Single Room Throughout: €5,750 / £5,250 / US$6,550 / AU$9,400 Book Now
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October 30Tour Ends:
November 12, 2021 (Autumn Leaves Special)Prices:
Twin/Double: €4,650 / £4,200 / US$5,300 / AU$7,600 (Per Person)Single Room Throughout: €5,750 / £5,250 / US$6,550 / AU$9,400 Book Now
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December 27Tour Ends:
January 09, 2022 (Christmas/New Year Special)Prices:
Twin/Double: €4,650 / £4,200 / US$5,300 / AU$7,600 (Per Person)Single Room Throughout: €5,750 / £5,250 / US$6,550 / AU$9,400 Book Now
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March 25Tour Ends:
April 7, 2022 [Cherry Blossom Special]Prices:
Twin/Double: €4,650 / £4,200 / US$5,300 / AU$7,600 (Per Person)Single Room Throughout: €5,750 / £5,250 / US$6,550 / AU$9,400 Book Now
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April 10Tour Ends:
April 23, 2022 [Cherry Blossom & Takayama Spring Festival]Prices:
Twin/Double: €4,650 / £4,200 / US$5,300 / AU$7,600 (Per Person)Single Room Throughout: €5,750 / £5,250 / US$6,550 / AU$9,400 Book Now
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May 08Tour Ends:
May 21, 2022 (Sumo Special)Prices:
Twin/Double: €4,650 / £4,200 / US$5,300 / AU$7,600 (Per Person)Single Room Throughout: €5,750 / £5,250 / US$6,550 / AU$9,400 Book Now
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June 12Tour Ends:
June 25, 2022 (Pre-Summer Special)Prices:
Twin/Double: €4,650 / £4,200 / US$5,300 / AU$7,600 (Per Person)Single Room Throughout: €5,750 / £5,250 / US$6,550 / AU$9,400 Book Now
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Sep 05Tour Ends:
Sep 18, 2022Prices:
Twin/Double: €4,650 / £4,200 / US$5,300 / AU$7,600 (Per Person)Single Room Throughout: €5,750 / £5,250 / US$6,550 / AU$9,400 Book Now
Tour Starts:
October 05Tour Ends:
October 18, 2022 (Takayama Festival)Prices:
Twin/Double: €4,650 / £4,200 / US$5,300 / AU$7,600 (Per Person)Single Room Throughout: €5,750 / £5,250 / US$6,550 / AU$9,400 Book Now
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October 30Tour Ends:
November 12, 2022 (Autumn Foliage)Prices:
Twin/Double: €4,650 / £4,200 / US$5,300 / AU$7,600 (Per Person)Single Room Throughout: €5,750 / £5,250 / US$6,550 / AU$9,400 Book Now
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December 24Tour Ends:
January 06, 2023 (New Years Special)Prices:
Twin/Double: €4,650 / £4,200 / US$5,300 / AU$7,600 (Per Person)Single Room Throughout: €5,750 / £5,250 / US$6,550 / AU$9,400 Book Now
Accommodation
Tokyo (Two Nights)
Shibuya Tokyu Excel Hotel (or similar)
Yudanaka Onsen (1 night)
Kanbayashi Senjukaku (or similar / Japanese Style)
Takayama (2 nights)
Takayama Green Hotel (or similar)
Kanazawa (1 night)
Kanazawa Nikko Hotel (or similar)
Kyoto (3 nights)
Kyoto Okura Hotel (or similar)
Miyajima Island (1 Night)
Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto (or similar / Japanese Style)
Hakone (1 night)
Setsugetsukan (or similar / Japanese style)
Tokyo (2 nights)
Shibuya Tokyu Excel Hotel (or similar)
Tour Testimonial
Our May Japan discovered holiday was absolutely fantastic. The accommodation, the variety of transport and activities and our amazing guide Sakura were outstandingly. Sakura was always there for us in a very friendly way and she helped us all to understand the customs and the people of Japan. Whats not to like about an onsen - getting naked and soaking in a beautiful hot spring with strangers. All good fun.
I would (and am) recommending Unique Japan tours to everyone who is thinking of a trip to Japan. The itinerary was excellent with the right amount of free time and interesting tours especially the soba noodle making and washi paper making. Lots of laughs.
We thank you for making our holiday so memorable.
Cheryl & Dennis
June 2019
I cannot praise the Unique Japan Tours organisation skills enough! The itinerary is very detailed and your time in Japan is maximised to its full potential. They organise our transport, hotels, tickets etc. they even include Japanese messages for hotel staff when forwarding your luggage to different hotels (all hotel staff speak English, but it’s nice to have it confirmed in Japanese).
* The hotels are all 4 or 5 star with good breakfast arrangements and friendly staff. The ryokans are a unique experience and expect a 10 course dinner and breakfast (try the Japanese style breakfast), while wearing a yukata.
* The guides know their areas well and show you hidden gems such as restaurants and shops that are unique to the area you are in. I cannot praise the guides enough for their help and kindness. Especially Megumi who made a few phone calls or reservations for us.
It was an amazing holiday and experience and we are looking forward to our next trip with Unique Japan Tours! Thanks again!
I would just like to thank you for your efforts in organising our recent tour of Japan. We had a great time and saw and did the things we wanted. I would also like to pass on our satisfaction with all the local guides and especially Emiko. She did a little bit extra when she could and the entire trip was better because of her efforts. Our thanks to everyone involved.
Yours Sincerely
Roger and Swee Lewis
Whats Included
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Accommodation | 4* Western (10 nights) / Superior Ryokans (3 nights) with hot springs & kaiseki dinner (total 13 nights) |
English Speaking tour leader | Fully Escorted (Groups of 6 – 16): You will be escorted by our friendly English- speaking tour leader who will travel with you from Day 1 to 12. From day 12, your tour leader will say good- bye. You will be met on the island by a local islander! Semi Escorted (Groups of 1 – 5): You will met in each area by our local assistants and guides on days you don’t have private guides. Whether you’re on a fully escorted or a semi escorted tour, you will be met on 6 days by our local guides in: Tokyo, Kanazawa, Gokayama, Takayama, Kyoto, & Hiroshima/Miyajima Island |
Transfers | All transfers required for your tour as well as arrival & departure airport transfers to & from Tokyo hotel |
Private Tour Guides | Local English speaking tour guides in Tokyo, Kyoto, Gokayama, Takayama, and Hiroshima & Miyajima Island |
Entrance Fees | Included into all sights listed in itinerary |
Cultural Experiences |
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Meals | Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 3 evening meals |
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