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Discover some of Japan’s most breathtaking sights and experiences including two nights in Hokkaido's largest city, Sapporo. Take in Mount Fuji, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, White Heron Castle, as well as some quintessential bucket list experiences: four memorable bullet train journeys, and one night at an onsen hotel.
Limited time offer: Enjoy 50% off second guest for bookings made until 24 December!
Inclusions & Highlights
Inclusions
21 nights’ accommodation, including one night in a traditional Japanese onsen hotel
Daily breakfast and two dinners, including a Japanese izakaya dining experience
Travel aboard the iconic Japanese bullet train (Shinkansen)
Rail tickets for independent travel as outlined in the itinerary
Dedicated private transportation throughout
Fully escorted by a dedicated tour leader from Days 7–22
Independent travel with local guides in Hokkaido (Days 1–7)
Comprehensive sightseeing, including entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
Limited Time Offer - add return international airfares from only $1,099
Highlights
Sapporo - Spend two nights in Hokkaido's largest city
Hakodate - Experience the morning market and discover the rich history of the Red Brick Warehouses
Matsushima - See the ancient Zuiganji Temple and cruise through the hundreds of islands in Matsushima Bay
Tokyo - Visit the famous Asakusa district
Tokyo - See one of Japan's most revered shrines, the Meiji Shrine
Tokyo - Ascend the 634m Sky Tree observation tower
Yokohama - Visit Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Hakone - Visit the incredible Daibutsu (Great Buddha) at Kotoku-in Temple
Hakone - Cruise on Lake Ashi with views of Mount Fuji
Kawaguchiko - Experience a traditional hot-spring onsen guesthouse
Mount Fuji - Gaze at Mount Fuji from the 5th Station
Shirakawago - View World Heritage site with 114 Gassho-style houses
Takayama - Explore Takayama’s Old Town with Edo period houses
Kanazawa - Visit Kenrokuen Garden – one of Japan’s top three landscape gardens
Kyoto - Enjoy a full free day to explore at your own pace
Kyoto - Visit Kinkakuji - the Golden Pavilion
Nara - Wander through Nara park with over 1,200 Sika deer
Nara - Discover the Todaji Temple and its great Buddha
Osaka - View the Umeda Sky Building Floating Observatory
Osaka - Wander the Namba-Shinsaibashi shopping district
Himeji - Visit Himeji Castle
Kurashiki - Explore the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Hiroshima - Visit the moving Atomic Bomb Dome
Hiroshima - Pay homage to the victims at the Peace Memorial and Museum
Hiroshima - Travel to the spiritual island of Miyajima
Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1 → Sapporo Arrive in Japan and make your own way to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to rest and explore before touring begins. Overnight: Sapporo Meals: None
Day 2 → Sapporo → Otaru → Sapporo Travel to the port town of Otaru with your local guide. Visit the famous canal, Sakaimachi Street and Tanaka Sake Brewery before returning to Sapporo for a free evening. Overnight: Sapporo Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 → Sapporo → Hakodate Board the train to Hakodate, travelling through scenic countryside. The afternoon is free—consider a cable car ride up Mount Hakodate for panoramic night views. Overnight: Hakodate Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 → Hakodate Enjoy a guided walking tour including the Morning Market, Red Brick Warehouses, Motomachi District and Goryokaku Fort. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight: Hakodate Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 → Hakodate → Sendai Travel by bullet train to Sendai. On arrival, the remainder of the day is free to explore at your own pace. Overnight: Sendai Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 → Sendai → Matsushima → Sendai Visit Zuiganji Temple and cruise through Matsushima Bay, one of Japan’s most scenic coastal landscapes. Return to Sendai mid-afternoon. Overnight: Sendai Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 → Sendai → Tokyo Travel by train to Tokyo. From today onward, your tour is fully escorted by a dedicated tour leader. Overnight: Tokyo Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 → Tokyo Enjoy a full-day guided tour of Tokyo, visiting Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Skytree, Asakusa and Sensō-ji Temple, Nakamise Street and the Imperial Palace precinct. Overnight: Tokyo Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 → Tokyo A full free day to explore Tokyo independently—shop, dine or visit neighbourhoods at your own pace. Overnight: Tokyo Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 → Tokyo → Hakone → Lake Ashi → Kawaguchiko Travel to Hakone for a scenic cruise on Lake Ashi before continuing to Lake Kawaguchiko. This evening enjoy dinner at your onsen hotel. Overnight: Kawaguchiko (Onsen Hotel) Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11 → Kawaguchiko → Mount Fuji → Takayama Visit Mount Fuji’s 5th Station (weather permitting) before continuing to Takayama via scenic mountain roads. Overnight: Takayama Meals: Breakfast
Day 12 → Takayama Enjoy a full free day to explore Takayama’s charming old town, markets and cafés. Overnight: Takayama Meals: Breakfast
Day 13 → Takayama → Shirakawago → Kanazawa Explore Takayama’s historic old town before visiting UNESCO-listed Shirakawago Village. Continue to Kanazawa and stroll the Higashi Chaya District. Overnight: Kanazawa Meals: Breakfast
Day 14 → Kanazawa → Kyoto Visit Kenrokuen Garden and Nomura Samurai House before travelling to Kyoto. Evening at leisure. Overnight: Kyoto Meals: Breakfast
Day 15 → Kyoto A full free day to discover Kyoto’s temples, gardens and historic districts. Overnight: Kyoto Meals: Breakfast
Day 16 → Kyoto → Nara → Kyoto Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Nara Park and Tōdai-ji Temple, home to the Great Buddha, before returning to Kyoto. Overnight: Kyoto Meals: Breakfast
Day 17 → Kyoto → Osaka Tour Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Fushimi Inari Shrine before continuing to Osaka for the evening. Overnight: Osaka Meals: Breakfast
Day 18 → Osaka → Himeji → Hiroshima Visit UNESCO-listed Himeji Castle before travelling on to Hiroshima. Overnight: Hiroshima Meals: Breakfast
Day 19 → Hiroshima → Miyajima → Hiroshima Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Museum before ferrying to Miyajima Island to see Itsukushima Shrine and its floating torii gate. Overnight: Hiroshima Meals: Breakfast
Day 20 → Hiroshima → Osaka Return to Osaka by bullet train. Enjoy a guided city tour including Osaka Castle and the vibrant Dōtonbori district. Overnight: Osaka Meals: Breakfast
Day 21 → Osaka A free day to explore Osaka at leisure. This evening, enjoy a farewell group dinner. Overnight: Osaka Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 22 → Osaka Tour concludes. Make your own way to the airport or continue your onward journey. Meals: Breakfast
Itinerary is subject to change.
Dates/Pricing
Tour Dates
First Guest from
Second Guest 50% off from
17 Mar – 7 Apr 2026
$8,995 pp
$4,497 pp
5 – 26 Jun 2026
$9,195 pp
$4,597 pp
17 Jul – 7 Aug 2026
$9,195 pp
$4,597 pp
23 Oct – 13 Nov 2026
$9,695 pp
$4,847 pp
6 – 27 Nov 2026
$9,695 pp
$4,847 pp
18 Mar – 8 Apr 2027
$10,395 pp
$5,197 pp
12 May – 2 Jun 2027
$9,995 pp
$4,997 pp
14 Oct – 4 Nov 2027
$10,395 pp
$5,197 pp
4 Nov – 25 Nov 2027
$10,395 pp
$5,197 pp
*Advertised prices are per person, based on twin share, and are correct as at 22 December 2025. Second guest prices already reflect the 50% discount and are valid for bookings made until 24 December 2025.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
