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Japan In Depth - Footsteps of the Shogun | 11 nights | Tokyo | Atlas & Passage

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Japan In Depth - Footsteps of the Shogun

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Tour · 11 nights · with Explore Worldwide

Japan In Depth - Footsteps of the Shogun

Eleven nights with Explore Worldwide, following a small-group escorted tour through Japan’s Honshu and Kyushu islands, from Tokyo’s neon streets to the quieter outposts of Hirado Island and Nagasaki’s harbour.

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

Boat trip on Tokyo's Sumida River
Hot springs and sulphur pools at Owakudani
Geisha dance and visit in Kyoto's Gion district
Peace Memorial Park and museum in Hiroshima
Cruise through the 'Ninety-Nine Islands' near Sasebo

About the trip

This eleven-night tour with Explore Worldwide traces the footsteps of Japan’s Shogun era and modern history, moving from the neon-lit sprawl of Tokyo to the quieter rural shores of Hirado Island. Starting in Tokyo, the itinerary includes a river boat ride, a visit to the oldest temple Senso-ji, and a stake in the city’s varied neighbourhoods.

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per person · 8 departures to choose from

You book directly with Explore Worldwide who confirm your dates and take payment.
Any financial protection, such as ATOL, comes from Explore Worldwide rather than Atlas & Passage.
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Duration

11 nights

Departures

8 dates

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Countries

Japan

Operator

Explore Worldwide

From

£4,040

per person

The route climbs into Hakone National Park for bubbling sulphur springs and views of Mount Fuji, followed by the bullet train to Kyoto, where a geisha dance and the Golden Pavilion provide a study in contrasts. Hiroshima shows the scars of wartime with visits to its Peace Memorial Park and museum, before the journey continues to Nagasaki and the outlying islands of Hirado and Ikitsuki. A local expert joins to guide through fishing communities, tea fields and a museum housed in a former lord’s residence.

The tour ends at Fukuoka after a train ride from Sasebo and a cruise through a jagged archipelago known as the ‘Ninety-Nine Islands’. Along the way, the use of traditional ryokans and hot spring baths add local customs to the mix. Luggage is forwarded between key stops, easing the frequent transfers on this itinerary.

1 Tokyo
2 Kyoto
3 Hiroshima
4 Nagasaki
5 Fukuoka

The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.

1 Tokyo
2 Kyoto
3 Hiroshima
4 Nagasaki
5 Fukuoka

Itinerary

The route

Tokyo
Kyoto
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Fukuoka

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Explore Worldwide confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

Price based on: Per personThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
Travelling alone: Check with Explore Worldwide
Flights: Not included: you book your own to the start
What’s included: Check with Explore Worldwide
Accessibility: Check with Explore Worldwide

For full details of what’s included, check with Explore Worldwide. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Japan In Depth - Footsteps of the Shogun?: Japan In Depth - Footsteps of the Shogun is a 11 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Japan In Depth - Footsteps of the Shogun?: Japan In Depth - Footsteps of the Shogun is operated by Explore Worldwide.
How much does Japan In Depth - Footsteps of the Shogun cost?: Prices for Japan In Depth - Footsteps of the Shogun start from £4,040, subject to availability.

The operator

Explore Worldwide

Small-group adventures, walking and wildlife

Small groups with local leaders, and a fondness for the places at the end of the road. Trips are graded so you know how active they are.

You book with Explore Worldwide 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.

from£4,040per person

8 departures to choose from

See dates & bookwith Explore Worldwide (opens Explore Worldwide’s website)

You book directly with Explore Worldwide who confirm your dates and take payment.
Any financial protection, such as ATOL, comes from Explore Worldwide rather than Atlas & Passage.
Atlas & Passage may earn commission if you book through this link.

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