Traditional Japan | Inside Japan | 4* | 14 nights | FIT
Inside Travel (Japan) · 15 days
This is a fully customisable itinerary Combining some of Japan's classic sights with rural towns and villages throughout the countryside, our Traditional Japan itinerary showcases some of the wonderful contrasts to be found in modern Japan. Trip Highlights - Spot a Geisha in Kyoto's Gion quarter - Walk the Nakasendo Highway - Visit the traditional village of Shirakawago - Explore the arts and crafts of Takayama - Try zazen meditation at a Buddhist Temple - Sample kaiseki cuisine in traditional Japanese inns After your initial stay in the bustling urban sprawl of Tokyo, watch the skyscrapers melt away as you head into the tranquillity of the Japanese Alps. Relive samurai battles at Matsumoto…
The journey, in facts
| Operator | Inside Travel (Japan) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15 days |
| Region | EASTASIA |
| Countries | Japan |
| Departures | Valid for Departures Now Through: 31 Dec 2027 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Tokyo |
| Day 4 | Kanazawa |
| Day 6 | Takayama |
| Day 8 | Matsumoto |
| Day 10 | Kyoto |
| Day 1 | Tokyo |
Every departure
This journey runs on request rather than to a fixed calendar — Valid for Departures Now Through: 31 Dec 2027. Dates are built around you.
What the fare includes
- 14 nights' accommodation (three nights Japanese style)
- Breakfast each morning, three evening meals and three lunches
- Airport transfers by private car
- Manaca transport card with 2,500 yen credit for local transport
- Transport between destinations (first class where available)
- Eight-hour private guide service in Tokyo, Kyoto and Kanazawa including entrance fees and lunch
- Guided transfer from Kanazawa to Takayama with stop-off in Shirakawago
- Private guided tour of Takayama's artisans
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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