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Grand Tour of Japan, a tour by Riviera Travel

Tour · 15 nights · with Riviera Travel

Grand Tour of Japan

A 15-night escorted tour by Riviera Travel through Japan's historic cities, mountain vistas and gardens, combining iconic sights with cultural experiences.

Duration
15 nights
Departures
9 dates
Choose a month below
Countries
Japan
Operator
Riviera Travel
From
£6,399
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Visit to Meiji Shrine in Tokyo

  2. Bullet Train ride to Hiroshima

  3. Peace Park and Museum in Hiroshima

  4. Tour of Kyoto including Golden Pavilion and Gion district

  5. Scenic ride on Kurobe Gorge Railway

About the trip

This Riviera Travel escorted tour unravels Japan’s varied charms over 15 nights. Beginning in Tokyo, there's a contrast between serene spots like the Meiji Shrine and the neon-lit chaos of Akihabara. You’ll notice the cleanliness and quiet here, a marked difference from other large Asian cities.

Heading out of the capital, the route includes time near Mount Fuji and the Kubota Itchiku Art Museum, before travelling by Bullet Train to Hiroshima. The visit to the Peace Park is balanced by a subsequent day on Miyajima Island, where a Torii gate stands as if floating at high tide. Later stops include the historic imperial capitals Kyoto and Nara, where deer wander temple precincts and sake tasting is on the agenda.

The trip continues to the Japanese Alps, offering scenic rail journeys and visits to traditional villages. It wraps up with a return to Tokyo after traversing the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, noted for its varied transport modes and mountain views. The itinerary provides a wide look at Japan away from its frenetic image, with ample free time for personal pursuits.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Tokyo
  2. 2 Mount Fuji
  3. 3 Hiroshima
  4. 4 Kyoto
  5. 5 Nara
  6. 6 Toyama
  7. 7 Kanazawa
  8. 8 Nagano

Itinerary

The route

  1. Tokyo

  2. Mount Fuji

  3. Hiroshima

  4. Kyoto

  5. Nara

  6. Toyama

  7. Kanazawa

  8. Nagano

These are the places the trip visits, in order. Riviera Travel publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Riviera Travel confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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Questions people ask

How long is Grand Tour of Japan?
Grand Tour of Japan is a 15 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Grand Tour of Japan?
Grand Tour of Japan is operated by Riviera Travel.
How much does Grand Tour of Japan cost?
Prices for Grand Tour of Japan start from £6,399, subject to availability.

The operator

Riviera Travel

River cruises and escorted tours

A British operator that began in 1984 with a handful of tents in the south of France. Its tours and river cruises travel with a Riviera tour manager or cruise director looking after the group.

You book with Riviera Travel directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

New to Japan? Our Japan guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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