Highlights of Japan
14 days, 6 cities | From $3,729 before flights | Estimated payments as low as $79
Why go?
In Japan, there’s something unique around every corner. It could be a centuries-old shrine, it could be a street lit entirely in neon, but it’s probably a vending machine. Immerse yourself in the past and travel into the future as you explore every side of the Land of the Rising Sun.
What you'll get
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
- 12 nights in handpicked accommodations
- 12 breakfasts
- 4 dinners
- Expert Tour Director
- 24/7 support
- 2 insider tours with a local guide
- Entrance to shrines, temples, and other local attractions
Picture yourself
- Uncovering centuries of tradition at ancient temples and shrines
- Slurping ramen and popping sushi on repeat
- Wandering the neon streets of Shibuya and Dotonbori
- Traveling at 200 mph on the mind-blowing bullet train
- Cruising around a lake in the shadow of Mt. Fuji
Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight Flight
Hop on a plane bound west for Japan—where the lights are bright, the ramen is plentiful, and the shrines are shrining.
Day 2: Arrive in Tokyo
Say konnichiwa to Tokyo, home to more people, vending machines, and Michelin-starred restaurants than anywhere else. Settle in, meet your fellow travelers, and get ready to explore.
- Land at the airport and meet an EF representative.
- Transfer to your accommodations and check in.
- Meet your Tour Director and get deets on tomorrow’s schedule.
Chat with a Trip Expert!
1-800-766-2645
Monday–Thursday, 9am–7pm ET
Friday, 9am–5:30pm ET
Special Black Friday Hours:
Monday, November 11: 9am–12am ET
Tuesday–Thursday, November 12–14: 9am–7pm ET
Friday–Saturday, November 15–16: 9:30am–5pm ET
Accommodations
We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.
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Reviews
Overall rating based on 280 traveler reviews
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My tour was amazing!! Maurice was so helpful and made so much effort to connect with everyone. It was very important to him that we were all taken care of and having fun!! Everything went great and he had such a positive impact on the trip for everyone.
Our tour of Japan with EF Tours was absolutely incredible! From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the serene temples of Kyoto, every moment was unforgettable. A huge part of what made the trip so special was our amazing guide, Mirai. She was not only knowledgeable and organized...
Itinerary- I think the itinerary had a perfect amount of organized tours and free time. On the free days Mari had optional tours lined up to take us through areas with good shopping options and food! If you have something different, just ask Mari! She had so many good...
The highlights of Japan tour was amazing. We got to see, do, and taste a ton of things across Japan and felt like two weeks was the perfect amount of time. I felt like we got a lot out of the guided tours but also had a ton of time to do other things during free days. Mari was...
Japan was so special. It was truly an exciting two weeks and personally, a very healing trip. I met such great people, saw incredible sites, and had the best tour guide ever. Thank you, Japan and thank you, Sam! I highly recommend.
We had Saki as our Tour Director and she did not disappoint. She was an amazing guide through our entire Japan experience. She assisted us when needed and is a fun person to hang out with. She’s always happy and willing to help. Japan was an amazing experience. Lots of free days...
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