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Epic Japan: Speed Trains & Street Food, a tour by G Adventures

Tour · 10 nights · with G Adventures

Epic Japan: Speed Trains & Street Food

Ten nights with G Adventures passing through key cities of Japan by train, balancing time among Tokyo's nightlife, Kyoto's temples, and the tranquil island of Miyajima. A small-group escorted tour emphasising cultural contrasts and independent moments.

Duration
10 nights
Departures
2 dates
Choose a month below
Countries
Japan
Operator
G Adventures
From
£1,189.30
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Tokyo's electronic district of Akihabara and Harajuku fashion scene

  2. Overnight stay in a traditional inn in Takayama

  3. Floating torii gate on Miyajima Island

  4. Kyoto's temples, geisha district, and day trip to Nara

  5. Visits to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Osaka's Instant Ramen Museum

About the trip

G Adventures offers a small-group escorted tour through Japan's vibrant and varied landscapes, travelling largely by the world-famous Shinkansen bullet trains. Starting in Tokyo, visitors might navigate the electronic buzz of Akihabara and the fashionable streets of Harajuku, alongside a quiet moment at Meiji Shrine. The itinerary then leads to Takayama, where a night in a traditional inn provides a closer look at Japan’s historical roots.

Kyoto offers its familiar historic attractions, from Zen gardens to the geisha district of Gion, with the inclusion of a day trip to Nara. The floating torii gate of Miyajima Island is a distinctive sight before the tour continues to larger urban centres such as Hiroshima and Osaka, with visits to Peace Memorial Park and the Instant Ramen Museum, respectively. Throughout, the style of travel is an approachable introduction with both guided orientation walks and free time for personal exploration, all under the watchful guidance of a Chief Experience Officer.

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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 Kyoto
  3. 3 Hiroshima
  4. 4 Osaka
  5. 5 Nara
  6. 6 Miyajima
  7. 7 Takayama

Itinerary

The route

  1. Tokyo

  2. Kyoto

  3. Hiroshima

  4. Osaka

  5. Nara

  6. Miyajima

  7. Takayama

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

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

G Adventures confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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Travelling alone
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Flights
Not included: you book your own to the start
What’s included
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Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with G Adventures. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Epic Japan: Speed Trains & Street Food?
Epic Japan: Speed Trains & Street Food is a 10 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Epic Japan: Speed Trains & Street Food?
Epic Japan: Speed Trains & Street Food is operated by G Adventures.
How much does Epic Japan: Speed Trains & Street Food cost?
Prices for Epic Japan: Speed Trains & Street Food start from £1,189.30, subject to availability.

The operator

G Adventures

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You book with G Adventures 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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