Tour departure dates running from the 23 Dec 2026 to 24 Nov 2027

Enjoy five of Japan's must-see destinations, offering a mix of old and new, vibrant city life and quieter rural stops, flexibility to do your own thing, and lots of bang for your buck.

Must-see Japan focuses on hitting Japan's highlights. You'll visit Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Hiroshima (including Miyajima), Osaka, and Kamakura (optional daytrip), with plenty of time to break off and pursue your own wish list, too.

Being on a guided route led by one of our Insiders means you don't have to worry about missing out on the best bits. We'll take you to top local spots, share first-hand stories of life in Japan, and give you the chance to ask as many questions as you'd like.

It's a fast-paced tour, blending the vibrant big city life of Tokyo and Osaka with 20th century history in Hiroshima, rural Japan in Hakone, and ancient history and culture in Kyoto.

But though we'll move fast, we've kept inclusions on this tour light so you can do your own thing. You'll have lots of opportunities to apply your own handbrake and branch out on your own.

With plenty of time in Tokyo, you might take the family to Disneyland, explore the quirky fashion district of Harajuku, or ask your Insider to show you the city's best yokocho, tiny alleyways packed with food and drinks galore.

Whether you're travelling solo (bonus: no single supplement on this tour!) or with friends or family, Must-see Japan is designed to help you blend hitting the big-ticket items with seeing the sights that are most important to you.

Tour Highlights

• Take an evening walking tour of Kyoto's Gion geisha district
• Take a boat across Lake Ashi in the shadow of Mount Fuji
• Visit Miyajima island and encounter the local wild deer
• Enjoy okonomiyaki pancakes in Hiroshima
• Hike to the Daibutsu ‘Great Buddha' in Kamakura
• Experience Tokyo old and new with visits to Senso-ji temple and the Harajuku fashion district

What included

• Arrival and departure airport transfers by shared shuttle bus
• Full-time services of your InsideJapan tour leader
• 10 nights' accommodation
• Breakfast every day and two evening meals
• Your InsideJapan Info-Pack
• All transport between destinations; Transport passes in Hakone and an IC transport card with 3,000 yen credit for city transport
• Cable car and boat ride across Lake Ashi in Hakone
• Evening walking tour of Kyoto's Gion geisha district
• Explore Osaka's hidden gems on a guided bicycle tour
• Visit to Hiroshima's Peace Park Museum
• Shared portable Wi-Fi access throughout trip
• Luggage forwarding from Tokyo to Kyoto and from Hiroshima to Tokyo

What's not included

International flights

Any local transport unless covered by the included transport passes

Any entrance fees (including temples, shrines and museums) unless otherwise specified

Baggage handling and luggage forwarding unless otherwise specified - you will be expected to carry your own luggage