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Overview

Discover Japan on a 10‑day journey from the neon streets of Tokyo to the tranquil shores of Lake Kawaguchiko beneath majestic Mount. Fuji

Travel across the Alps Japanese to Takayama and Kanazawa, where preserved old towns, charming folk museums, and traditional crafts reveal the spirit of rural Japan.

Continue to Kyoto the, country’s cultural heart, to wander ancient temples and step into the mystical bamboo forest, where towering green stalks and dappled light create an unforgettable, otherworldly atmosphere.

This curated itinerary blends modern energy and timeless tradition, city lights and mountain air—offering a rich, immersive experience of Japan in just ten days.

Package includes:

  • 3 Nights accommodation in Tokyo
  • 1 Night accommodation in Kawaguchiko
  • 2 Nights accommodation in Kyoto
  • 2 Nights Accommodation in Kanazawa
  • 1 Night Takayama
  • 9 breakfasts
  • 1 lunch
  • 1 dinner
  • Return airport transfers
  • Transport in a comfortable bus
  • City Tours
  • Boat experience on Kawaguchiko Lake (with impressive views of Mount Fuji)
  • Evening excursion to Shinjuku
  • All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
  • English Speaking Tour guide throughout your tour

Itinerary:

Day 1 – 3 Tokyo

Day 3 – 4 Tokyo – Mount Fuji – Kwaguchiko

Day 4 – Kawagichiko – Kyoto

Day 5 – Kyoto

Day 6 – Kyoto – Kanazawa

Day 7 – 8 Kanazawa – Takayama

Day 9 Takayama – tokyo

Day 10 – Tokto

Pricing: R46 750.00 per person sharing

Deposit of R7 500 secures your spot

CURRENT FLIGHT PRICES ARE +/- R17 800 PP (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)

Excludes: Flights, tips, insurance, personal expenses and porterage

Travel Dates: 21 October – 30 October 2026

Terms & conditions: Prices start from R46 750.00 and are based on two people sharing unless otherwise stated, and remains subject to availability.

Single Supplement option available

Click here for our full terms and conditions.

Overview

Discover the best of Japan on a budget in 8 captivating days. Travelling from the modern metropolis of Tokyo to enchanting Kyoto, with its age-old temples, shrines and colourful Geisha District. See the bronze Buddha and picturesque bamboo forest at Kamakura, the breathtaking beauty of Mt Fuji at Hakone Izu National Park en route.

Package Info

  • 3 breakfasts and 1 dinner at the Lake Kawaguchi
  • 7 nights 3 star (inclusive of 1 night at a Japanese style inn)
  • Guided sightseeing and walking tours in Tokyo, Kamakura, Lake Kawaguchi and Kyoto
  • Lake Kawaguchi and Mt Fuji – Kachikachi-yama Ropeway and observatory. For tours staying at Lake Kawaguchi between 14 Apr – 28 May each year we’ll visit to the Fuji Shibazakura (Moss Phlox) Festival with Mt Fuji as the backdrop
  • Escorted by a licensed English speaking Japanese tour guide
  • All transportation and transfers – buses, trains and bullet trains including Suica swipe card
  • Baggage forwarding service from Tokyo to Kyoto (one bag per person)
  • Airport arrival transfer to tour hotel (by train) from Narita or Haneda International Airport on day 1
  • Maximum Group size: 18 persons

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Tokyo
  • Day 2: Tokyo – Sensoji Temple district, Harajuku & Shibuya
  • Day 3: Tokyo – Kamakura & the Bronze Buddha
  • Day 4: Tokyo – National Museum & Free Time
  • Day 5: Tokyo – Mt Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi
  • Day 6: Kyoto – 1000 statues of Kannon & the Geisha District
  • Day 7: Kyoto -Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion & Free Time
  • Day 8: Kyoto

Duration: 8 Days

Travel Dates: See set departures below

2025 Set Departures

  • 8 Mar – 15 Mar
  • 22 Mar – 29 Mar (Sold Out)
  • 5 Apr – 12 Apr (Sold Out)
  • 12 Apr – 19 Apr (Sold Out)
  • 19 Apr – 26 Apr (Sold Out)
  • 10 May – 17 May
  • 17 May – 24 May
  • 31 May – 7 Jun
  • 14 Jun – 21 Jun
  • 28 Jun – 5 Jul
  • 12 Jul – 19 Jul
  • 26 Jul – 2 Aug
  • 23 Aug – 30 Aug
  • 6 Sep – 13 Sep
  • 13 Sep – 20 Sep
  • 20 Sep – 27 Sep
  • 27 Sep – 4 Oct

Pricing: 8 days from R57 450 R 44 750 per person sharing (peak rates will apply for certain dates)

Deposit of R 5000 per person confirms your spot

Terms & conditions: Prices are from a starting price per person sharing, subject to change, airfare increase, currency fluctuations and availability. Taxes are estimated and based on the current exchange rate and are subject to change. Valid for dates as specified.

Exclusions

  • International Airfares & Visa
  • Airport departure transfer
  • If you are opting to pay the single supplement, allowing you the privacy of your own room on this tour, a single room will be provided for all nights with the exception of day 5 (at Lake Kawaguchi), where single rooms are not available. For this night you will be matched up with a fellow tour member of the same gender
  • Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$3-5 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
  • Entrance Fees: USD$25-35pp, paid locally in local currency
  • Other services not listed as included