Say konnichiwa to the land of sushi, samurai & sake. In a land where ancient and modern collide, this trip will take you from temples & teppanyaki to geishas, gardens & miniature deers. Yep, your head's spinning already, and that's before we've even mentioned go kart riding through the streets of Tokyo dressed as your favourite superhero...
read more
Say konnichiwa to the land of sushi, samurai & sake. In a land where ancient and modern collide, this trip will take you from temples & teppanyaki to geishas, gardens & miniature deers. Yep, your head's spinning already, and that's before we've even mentioned go kart riding through the streets of Tokyo dressed as your favourite superhero...
step 1
CHOOSE DEPARTURE DATE
parrafo con datos
parrafo con datos
parrafo con datos
parrafo con datos
parrafo con datos
parrafo con datos
parrafo con datos
parrafo con datos
parrafo con datos
parrafo con datos
parrafo con datos
parrafo con datos
parrafo con datos
parrafo con datos
parrafo con datos
Please, select a date to continue
Deals available
Almost Full
Definite departure
This trip is a definite departure.
Sort by date
December 2018
Dec
15
Saturday 15th December
Monday 24th December
Almost Full!Definite departure$2,935
$2,935
Dec
22
Saturday 22nd December
Monday 31st December
Definite departureFull
Full
Dec
29
Saturday 29th December
Monday 7th January
Almost Full!Definite departure$3,389
$3,389
January 2019
Jan
5
Saturday 5th January
Monday 14th January
Almost Full!Definite departure$2,935
$2,935
Jan
12
Saturday 12th January
Monday 21st January
Almost Full!Definite departure$3,105
$3,105
Jan
19
Saturday 19th January
Monday 28th January
Almost Full!Definite departure$2,935
$2,935
Jan
26
Saturday 26th January
Monday 4th February
Definite departure$2,935
$2,935
February 2019
Feb
2
Saturday 2nd February
Monday 11th February
Almost Full!Definite departure$2,935
$2,935
Feb
16
Saturday 16th February
Monday 25th February
Definite departure$3,105
$3,105
Feb
23
Saturday 23rd February
Monday 4th March
Definite departure$2,935
$2,935
March 2019
Mar
2
Saturday 2nd March
Monday 11th March
Definite departure$2,935
$2,935
Mar
9
Saturday 9th March
Monday 18th March
$3,105
$3,105
Mar
23
Saturday 23rd March
Monday 1st April
$3,389
$3,389
April 2019
Apr
6
Saturday 6th April
Monday 15th April
$3,389
$3,389
Apr
20
Saturday 20th April
Monday 29th April
Definite departure$3,165
$3,165
Your Options
Starts on
Pick your start location
Ends on
Pick your end location
Trip Options
step 2
Your trip summary
JAPAN WINTER WONDER
Only $200 deposit to book.
Select a date from the calendar
Start
Trip Options
End
FREEDOM GUARANTEE
Change travel dates of trip for FREE. More
Change your travel dates or even your trip for free.
Plans change, but with Freedom Guarantee,
if you're more than 45 days out you can swap onto a different departure or change your trip entirely, free of charge.
FLEX DEPOSIT
Can't travel? Save your deposit for later. More
Can't travel? Save your deposit for a new trip or gift to a friend.
Flex deposit works as credit towards you next adventure, so if you can't travel it means your deposit isn't lost, simply transferred. Genius.
This departure can only be booked by speaking with our reservation team.
Price breakdown:
(Adult Port Tax)
All prices in
ITINERARY
Time spent in each place (in days)
YOU WILL VISIT
JapanJapan, and 5 more
SEE FULL ITINERARY
Via
Via
1
2
Time spent in each place (in days)
approx time spent
Via
1
2
Osaka
2 days
Kyoto
2 days
Hiroshima
2 days
Tokyo
2 days
Hakone
Tokyo
1 day
Via
1
2
DAY 1:
Arrive Osaka
Osaka
Konnichiwa friends, and welcome to the land of the rising sun. Famed for its beauty, culture, cuisine and just a touch of crazy, this is one trip you won't be forgetting any time soon. Get settled into your hotel before joining forces with your Trip Manager & travel crew & head out to explore the local area.
Osaka
DAY 2:
Osaka
Osaka
Universal Studios, Osaka Castle, iconic Dōtonbori - today is yours to take on Osaka as your heart desires. History lovers can experience a slice of the past at the 16th-century Osaka Castle, one of the city's best known landmarks, or those keen for a little slice of Shinto could experience Sumiyoshi-taisha, one of the country's oldest Shinto shrines. This evening, why not get to know your new travel friends over our Free Time Add-On foodie experience? We'll be heading to an Izakaya in the bustling hub of Dotonburi. These traditional little restaurants are like a trip back in time, with rice beer, sake & locals finishing up their days. Still not done for the day? We sense some traditional Japanese PATI (that's Japanese for partying) and karaoke may be on the cards....
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Izakaya Welcome Dinner
JPY 4300
Osaka
DAY 3:
Osaka to Kyoto
Osaka
Tuck in to your tasty breakfast this morning, you're going to need the food fuel for a full day in Kyoto.
Kyoto
Arriving into Kyoto, we'll kick things off with a guided tour of this beautiful, traditional city. Take in the sights of the city including temples, gardens, colourful shrines & world famous geisha girls. This evening is free for you to get to know Kyoto your way, most likely trying out local cuisine in the Shirakawa area & getting to grips with the buzzy Kyoto nightlife.
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
Guided sightseeing in Kyoto - Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavilion), Nijyo-castle, Sanjyusangendo temple
DAY 4:
Kyoto
Kyoto
Didn't feel like you had enough time yesterday to really get under the skin of this utterly unique city? We've got good news for you - today is completely free for Kyoto adventuring. Ask your Trip Manager for the essentials on what to eat and where to go, then our best advice? Go get yourself a little lost, it's undeniably the best way to get to know a new city.
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Half day trip to Nara
JPY 4200
Visit the Kasuga Shrine and Todaiji Temple
Kyoto
DAY 5:
Kyoto to Hiroshima
Kyoto
Ready for a totally new experience? This morning it's all aboard the bullet train, travelling at a cool 320km/hr as we make our way to Hiroshima.
Hiroshima
A city remembered as the world's first atomic bomb target during WWII, we'll learn about both the past and present on a sightseeing tour. The rest of the day will then be free to get to know Hiroshima however suits you best - food, shopping, history, it's all here at your fingertips.
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
Peace Park and Peace Memorial Museum
DAY 6:
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
We'll start the day with a ferry ride over to Miyajima Island where beautiful scenery and miniature deer await us. If you're impressed by the traditional Japanese gates at the entrance, just wait until you've seen the main event - the stunning Itsukushima Shrine. Culture goals ticked, we'll make our way back to Hiroshima to dig a little deeper into the city's noble history.
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
Itsukushima Shrine and Miyajima Island
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Okonomiyaki Lunch
JPY 3000
Hiroshima Dinner Cruise
JPY 9500
Hiroshima
DAY 7:
Hiroshima to Tokyo
Hiroshima
Tokyo, you're firmly in our sights...
Tokyo
Welcome to the bright lights & big city vibes of Tokyo, our home for the next 3 nights. We'll dive right into this 24 hour city with a sightseeing tour of the best bits - the home of the Emperor of Japan, the beautiful Imperial Palace, and the oldest of the city's temples, the ancient Buddhist temple Asakusa Senso-ji. We'll take a walk down Nakamise Street (one of the oldest shopping streets in Japan that dates back to the 1500's) to pick up treasures for family and friends back home, brave the busiest street crossing in the world (Shibuya), then round things off at the epicentre of youth culture & fashion, Harajuku. This part of town buzzes with cool vibes & crazy fashion, and we reckon you'll instantly fall in lust.
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
Imperial Palace
Asakusa Senso-ji Temple
Nakamise St
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Shibuya Crossing
DAY 8:
Tokyo (Day Trip To Hakone)
Tokyo
Hakone
Taking a brief reprieve from the buzz of Tokyo, this morning we'll head south to Hakone for breathtaking views of some of Japan's most famous sights, courtesy of the Hakone Ropeway.
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
Hakone day trip with Hakone Ropeway
Tokyo
Returning to Tokyo this afternoon, we've got a Free Time Add-On we reckon you'll find hard to resist - a much needed soak in traditional Japanese hot spring baths, locally known as an Onsen. Be warned though, these hot springs are not for the shy (meaning total nakedness), but are the perfect way to unwind after a day of exploring the sights & sounds of the city.
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Onsen experience
JPY 2580
DAY 9:
Tokyo
Tokyo
Today's our last day in Tokyo, and our last day on tour, so let's make it one to remember. With a free day to explore Japan your way, we have a sneaking suspicion Harajuku may be calling you back - it kind of has that affect on people. Want to make your last night the weirdest, wackiest and most space age yet? We have two words for you my friends - Robot Restaurant...
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
MariCAR (International Driver's Licence needed) Location depending on availability
JPY 7500
Robot Restaurant show
JPY 7000
Tokyo
DAY 10:
End Tokyo
Tokyo
And just like that, it's all over. Japan crew, it's been a hell of a 10 days, and we have a sneaking suspicion this isn't a forever goodbye…
Tokyo
WHAT'S INCLUDED
HOW DOES CONTIKI WORK?
Accommodation included
A-class team
Transport sorted
Authentic foodie experiences
No Regrets Inclusions
An army of new friends
find out more
ACCOMMODATION
9 nights:
You'll spend this tasty adventure in twin-share hotel accommodation. Think comfy, cosy, and in sweet locations.
TEAM
An experienced Trip Manager and English Speaking Local Guides will show you the ropes and give you the intel on the best local foodie joints, karaoke bars and geisha hot spots.
FOOD
9 meals:
Breakfast every day is included when you travel Contiki, it's how we roll
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
What can we tempt you with? How about sightseeing tours in Kyoto, Hiroshima and Tokyo, plus a full day trip to beautiful Hakone. Shrines, temples and the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world, this trip has a little of everything, and a sprinkling of even more...
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
With Contiki, there's plenty of time to chill and do your own thing, but for travellers seeking a little extra, we've also got our Free Time Add-Ons to tempt you with. Whether you want to learn the secrets of how to make Okonomiyaki (a savoury pancake), soak your worries away in a traditional Onsen or step into the future at Tokyo's Robot Restaurant, these experiences will take your trip to a whole new level...
TRANSPORT
Getting around is half the fun in Japan. You'll be riding in style on our private Contiki only mini coaches, plus a bullet train ride to give you the thrill of your life.
FLEXIBLE PAYMENT
Save your space with only a 200 deposit
FREEDOM GUARANTEEChange your departure date or trip for FREE
FLEX DEPOSITNever lose your deposit even if you can’t travel
IN-DEPTH EXPLORER
travel style
Classify yourself as a full time foodie/culturally curious wanderer/lover of everything foreign and wonderful? We call that In-Depth Explorer. Spend less time travelling and more time unearthing every last little secret about a destination.
More About Travel Styles
Please note that unless you have requested to stay updated, the information you've provided here will be used for this request only.
Our website uses cookies to ensure you have the best experience, showing content and offers that are most relevant to you. To learn more about this or to change your settings, see our
