Location
  • Japan

Program Details

Activities
City Exploring Remote Exploring Sightseeing
Timeframe
Year Round
Housing
Hostel
Age Min.
18
Age Max
49

Pricing

Starting Price
2799
Price Details
12 nights accommodation
Tokyo City Tour
Nightlife
Traditional Japanese Style Accom
Ancient Temples & Shrines
Fish Markets
Sushi Class
Sake Tasting & Brewery
Jigokudani Snow Monkeys
Shiga Kogen National Park (summer)
Lake Ashi Pirate Ship Cruise
Mount Fuji Cable Car Views
Osaka Castle Visit
Overnight Stay at Buddhist Temple
Meditation & Night Temple Walk
Morning Prayer & Fire Ceremony
Night Tour of Kyoto's Geisha District
Arishiyama Bamboo Forest
Kinkakuji Golden Pavillion Temple
Fushimi Inari Temple
Samurai Experience
Meals as indicated on itinerary
All transport
Experienced group leader and local guides
Onward travel help & planning
24/7 support after the trip finishes
+ This tour is 100% carbon neutral!
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Some Meals Tour Guide Transportation Wifi
What's Not Included
Some Meals Travel Insurance Visa
Aug 19, 2024
Aug 14, 2024
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About Program

From the neon lights of buzzing Tokyo to ancient temples on snowy mountaintops, Japan is a feast for the senses and INTRO is the most amazing way to experience it! You’ll walk the streets of one of the world’s busiest and most futuristic cities, watch monkeys bathe in hot springs, roll your own sushi, visit ancient shrines and castles, get taught to wield a sword by a Samurai master, stay overnight with monks in a 1000-year-old Buddhist temple, experience incredible and unique accommodation and much more! With an awesome group leader from the moment you arrive at the hotel, an instant group of friends and help with all your onward travel. Get ready for the trip of a lifetime!
+ This tour is 100% carbon neutral!

JAPAN ADVENTURE 13 DAY: Tokyo - Kyoto
JAPAN ADVENTURE 17 DAY: Tokyo - Osaka

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At INTRO our commitment to a sustainable future is a key principle, and the driving force behind our Small Change initiative, which we launched in 2017.

As part of our goal to make a real positive impact to the environment, we partnered with Eden Reforestation Projects in 2019 to plant 10 trees for every booking we received. And as a result we’ve planted tens of thousands of trees, aided reforestation, rehabilitated wildlife and reduced poverty in multiple local communities.

However we wanted to go even further and achieve true sustainability, so in late 2023 we began a new partnership with Path Net Zero to accurately measure our tours emissions, and Veritree to plant trees to offset those emissions.

We are now very proud to say that every INTRO tour is 100% carbon neutral.
At INTRO our commitment to a sustainable future is a key principle, and the driving force behind our Small Change initiative, which we launched in 2017.

As part of our goal to make a real positive impact to the environment, we partnered with Eden Reforestation Projects in 2019 to plant 10 trees for every booking we received. And as a result we’ve planted tens of thousands of trees, aided reforestation, rehabilitated wildlife and reduced poverty in multiple local communities.

However we wanted to go even further and achieve true sustainability, so in late 2023 we began a new partnership with Path Net Zero to accurately measure our tours emissions, and Veritree to plant trees to offset those emissions.

We are now very proud to say that every INTRO tour is 100% carbon neutral.

Program Highlights

  • Visit temples, shrines and castles as you deep dive into Japan’s rich and fascinating history
  • Get up close and personal with the famous red faced ‘snow monkeys’ of Jigokudani.
  • Cruise around Hakone by a pirate ship and a cable car, for outstanding views of Mount Fuji
  • Learn how to wield a samurai sword under the watchful eye of a Samurai sensei
  • Sleep in the company of monks in a 1000 year old Buddhist temple

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Program Reviews

4.97 Rating
based on 32 reviews
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Michael
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Unforgettable Japan Trip

This trip was an unreal experience throughout! It was my second time in Japan and I thought that I'd covered most things during the first trip, but boy was I wrong. We covered so much in such a short period of time. The accommodations were incredible yet unique, food was flavourful yet distinctive and the nightlife was phenomenal! We had Nathan as our tour leader and he was the best person for the job. From exceptional navigation, first-class recommendations and larger-than-life personality, he made this trip more like a holiday for a family of 10 rather than a group of strangers meeting for the first time. My time in Japan was a perfect mix of culture shocks, delicious cuisines and glaring night life. I've made some quality memories with great company. It was my first time with Intro and certainly won't be the last.

What was your funniest moment?
The icing tradition in most of our nights out! We were on edge most of the time
95 people found this review helpful.
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Laura
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Fantastic Tour

My partner and I just completed the Japan intro tour and it was fantastic! The food was delicious, the accommodation was of such a high standard and the activities we did was a perfect blend of cultural experiences mixed with modern outings. We had a great mix of planned activities and free time to explore we were never bored. Nathan our tour guide went above and beyond making the trip one will will not forget. He helped us with our post tour organisation and even helped us book transport ect. THANK YOU INTRO, WE WILL SURELY TRAVEL WITH YOU AGAIN!

92 people found this review helpful.
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Sam
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Awesome tour!

I just finished the Japan tour and it was amazing! It was my first time doing a tour and I was a bit apprehensive but as soon as our tour leader met us at the first accommodation my concerns went away. Nathan was the perfect tour guide he was welcoming, an expert navigator and went out of this way to ensure everyone was having a great time. The tour covered lots of activities that we would not have done normally such as sushi making and a samurai experience. The accommodation was great from a traditional temple stay to modern hostels and hotels. I would recommend the tour to anyone!!

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
The Samurai experience was so much fun! It was a real highlight for me
88 people found this review helpful.
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Brandon
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Japan Adventure

Intro Travel has truly blown away all my expectations that I had before coming on this trip. Having done already two intro travel tours beforehand, I already knew what they had put together would be an incredible experience. Now having done this adventure, I can say that would be an extreme understatement. From having nights that you'll never forget and winning plush shiba inus and gudatamas at the unbelievably fun arcades to appreciating Japan and really understanding how unique this country really is, I know I can go home and cherish the memories I've created with new lifelong friends. Nathan was our tour operator and I couldn't think of a better person to help navigate us through this awe-inspiring country. He is one of the most friendly, patient, and down-to-earth people I have ever met. He made sure each and everyone of us felt included and that we were having a good time throughout the trip. If something was bothering someone, he would help address the issue without any problem. He was also very thorough in helping people with their travel plans and goals, whether it be during the free time on the trip or even after! This tour was the perfect blend of culture and night life and I would 100% recommend it to my friends and family.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Just enjoy your time here and fully participate in the tour. You get out what you put in.
92 people found this review helpful.
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Nina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Incredible trip to see HIGHLIGHTS of Japan

My trip was absolutely incredible!
I did the 13 days tour in Japan and I had the best time. I experienced so much of Japan and learned so much about that country. Osaka was soooo good with it’s ‘buzzing’ atmosphere and bright lights! Staying in a Buddhist temple was a once in a lifetime experience and was in the beautiful Koyasan. The sushi making class was another highlight and made me love Sushi even more than I did already!
Our group leaders were amazing too!
Always there for us if we needed help or had questions and assisted with any travel arrangements for after the trip! Thanks to Nathan and Sammy you were absolutely incredible.
I will definitely come back to Japan!🇯🇵
Can’t wait for my next Intro Adventure - which will be either Vietnam or Bali!!!!

92 people found this review helpful.
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Victoria
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great trip to Japan!

This is was the first trip I had booked going solo and I was quite nervous about it.
As soon as I got to japan I don’t know what I was worrying about.
Intro give really clear instructions on how to get to the first hostel in Tokyo from the station and if you had any issues our guide Adam was easily contacted.
Firstly we had great guides for the trip Adam and Nathan who were really knowledgable about the places we visited but also great fun. The whole atmosphere was fun and relaxed from the beginning.
I can’t believe how much I have seen and experienced in Japan in just 13 days. With this trip you get a really nice mix of the old and new. You see three very different city’s all with there out highlights and 3 more completely contrasting areas. A highlight for me was staying in the ryokan in Nagano, you have to experience the Onsen, so relaxing after a morning seeing the snow monkeys (very cute).
All the hotels and hostels are fantastic comfortable beds in all and great facilities.
This holiday was so good I’ve put down a deposit for two more intro tours. You will not regret booking!

77 people found this review helpful.
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Ahmed
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing Tour to see Japan’s highlights

I took the Japan tour in Septemeber and it was the best decision i made. I was nervous and not sure what to expect, but the team leaders resolved any worries and exceeded my expectations within the first hour. We stayed in some fantastic locations, were the rooms were spacious and comfortable with stunning scenery outside.

I throughly enjoyed some of the activities we did which included, the samurai experience, the sushi class and visiting some historic locations both in Tokyo and Nagano. We experienced everything Japan had to offer within the 13 days of the tour, which made our journey full of memories. We visited and stayed in locations where most would only imagine. The evening’s were chilled and had free time during the tour also.

Team leaders Adam and Nathan were fantastic. They were very knowledgable in the historic locations within Japan and answered any questions and concerned we had. Not only did they make the group be at ease and they made the experience more enjoyable! I cant thank them enough!

I would highly recommend doing this tour if your thinking about it. Go for it because you wont regret it!

76 people found this review helpful.
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Adam
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Intro travel japan

This was my second tour with INTRO Travel and Japan was an amazing experience from start to finish. The two group leaders Adam and Nathan were wonderful as well. They looked after everyone and made every one happy and have a great time. Even in your spare time they made sure you had plenty to see and do.

My favourite place was Nagano up in the mountains, and we went to see the famous Snow Monkeys - of course there was no snow in the summer, but there were tonnes of baby monkeys around that were super cute! The onsens (Japanese baths) are well worth trying as well.

Kyoto was my favourite city and the samurai experience, where we were taught how to wield a 400 year old katana from a descendant of the samurai and cut though a Tatami mat.

INTRO is a great way to see such an amazing country, so I would recommend for anyone to book Japan with them.

71 people found this review helpful.

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