Traditional Japan | Inside Japan | 5* | 14 nights | FIT
Inside Travel (Japan) · 15 days
This is a fully customisable itinerary Our Traditional Japan itinerary will captivate you with the hidden secrets of this diverse country, steering you away from the tourist hotspots to alpine scenery, tranquil gardens and ancient temples, with the very best in Japanese hospitality from exclusive ryokan inns to world-class hotels. Trip Highlights - Stroll around Kenrokuen Garden - Sample the best in kaiseki cuisine in ryokan inns - Discover the thatched cottages of Shirakawago - Explore Kyoto's hidden temples and shrines - Meet a trainee geisha and learn about their secret world - Visit Matsumoto's striking Black Crow castle You will begin your journey in Tokyo, once a small fishing village…
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, five lunches and four dinners
- Airport transfers by private car
- Manaca transport card with 2,500 yen credit for local transport
- First class train transport and taxis to some accommodation
- Travel by private car between Kanazawa, Shirakawago, Takayama and Matsumoto
- Private guided tour of Takayama's artisans
- Eight-hour private guide and driver service in Tokyo and Kyoto including entrance fees and lunch
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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