Must-see Japan (Christmas/New Year) | Inside Japan | 10 nights | Group Tour
Inside Travel (Japan) · 11 days
With our winter-timed Must-see Japan departures, you could spend Christmas tucking into a KFC bucket (yep) in front of Tokyo’s illuminations just like the locals do, or have your spirit cleansed in Kyoto by Chion-in temple’s huge, bronze bell ringing out 108 times to see in the New Year (one to cleanse each ‘earthly desire’). You'll enjoy five of Japan's must-see destinations, offering a mix of old and new, vibrant city life and quieter rural stops, flexibility to do your own thing, and lots of bang for your buck. Tour Highlights - Take an evening walking tour of Kyoto's Gion geisha district - Take a boat across Lake Ashi in the shadow of Mount Fuji - Visit Miyajima island and encounter the…
The journey, in facts
| Operator | Inside Travel (Japan) |
|---|---|
| Length | 11 days |
| Region | EASTASIA |
| Countries | Japan |
| Departures | Valid for Departures: 23 Dec 2026 - 09 Jan 2027 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Tokyo |
| Day 4 | Hakone |
| Day 5 | Kyoto |
| Day 7 | Hiroshima |
| Day 8 | Osaka |
| Day 1 | Tokyo |
Every departure
This journey runs on request rather than to a fixed calendar — Valid for Departures: 23 Dec 2026 - 09 Jan 2027. Dates are built around you.
What the fare includes
- Full-time services of your InsideJapan tour leader
- 10 nights' accommodation
- Arrival and departure airport transfers by shared shuttle bus
- Breakfast every day and two evening meals
- Your InsideJapan Info-Pack
- All transport between destinations; Transport passes in Hakone and an IC transport card with 3,000 yen credit for city transport
- Cable car and boat ride across Lake Ashi in Hakone
- Evening walking tour of Kyoto's Gion geisha district
Current offers
- £1,000 off a Small Group Tour to Japan! — through 2026-12-31 · Japan is amazing. But it's even better when you share it with someone. Book now to get £1,000 off when you travel as two, on all of our Small Group Tours departing in 2026*. Split the cost and share the savings, or keep it all to yourself (*evil laugh*). With eight tours to pick from, 45 departures still available, and hopefully at least one person you'd love to experience Japan with (partner, sister, best buddy... doesn't matter!), it makes sense to book your tour with us today. But be quick – once these places are gone, they're gone. You've got until 31st August to book. *Terms and…
- $500 off a 2026 Small Group Tour to Japan! — through 2026-12-31 · Japan is amazing. But it's even better when you share it with someone. Book now to get $500 off when you travel as two, on all of our Small Group Tours departing in 2026*. Split the cost and share the savings, or keep it all to yourself (*evil laugh*). With eight tours to pick from, 45 departures still available, and hopefully at least one person you'd love to experience Japan with (partner, sister, best buddy... doesn't matter!), it makes sense to book your tour with us today. But be quick – once these places are gone, they're gone. You've got until 31st August to book. *Terms and conditions…
- $2,000 off a 2026 Small Group Tour to Japan! — through 2026-12-31 · Japan is amazing. But it's even better when you share it with someone. Book now to get $2,000 AUD / $2,400 NZD off when you travel as two, on all of our Small Group Tours departing in 2026*. Split the cost and share the savings, or keep it all to yourself (*evil laugh*). With eight tours to pick from, 45 departures still available, and hopefully at least one person you'd love to experience Japan with (partner, sister, best buddy... doesn't matter!), it makes sense to book your tour with us today. But be quick – once these places are gone, they're gone. You've got until 31st August to book.…
Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.
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