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Back Roads of Japan

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From Tokyo to Kyoto
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Back Roads of Japan - G Adventures
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Plan your adventure:
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • Christmas & New Year
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Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 15
Age range 12 to 90

Places You’ll See

  • Tokyo
    Tokyo
  • Nagano
    Nagano
  • Kyoto
    Kyoto
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Highlights

  • Explore Tokyo with a CEO-led walking tour
  • Watch snow monkeys bathe in Nagano
  • Visit Matsumoto Castle and Zenkoji Temple
  • Make traditional Japanese paper in Miho
  • Walk through 10,000 torii gates in Kyoto

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Tokyo
  2. Day 2 Tokyo
  3. Day 3 Tokyo/Nagano
  4. Day 4 Nagano
  5. Day 5 Nagano/Otsu (1D)
  6. Day 6 Otsu/Hagi (1B, 1D)
  7. Day 7 Hagi (1B, 1D)
  8. Day 8 Hagi/Tottori (1B, 1L)
  9. Day 9 Tottori/Kyoto
  10. Day 10 Kyoto
  11. Day 11 Kyoto
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Hotel En Michi

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi

    Hotel
    Days 3, 4

  • Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

    Hotel
    day 5

  • Homestay in Hagi

    Home-stay
    Days 6, 7

  • New Otani Tottori

    Hotel
    day 8

  • Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya

    Hotel
    Days 9, 10

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Number of tours

892

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

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Customer Reviews

  • A
    · October 30th, 2022
    The opportunity to stay in someone's home is something I will always remember. The warm welcome, the genuine delight and friendliness of our hosts was so heartwarming ... I can't wait to return to Hagi to see everyone again!
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    Thanks for your feedback! I appreciate it very much.
    Trip date: October 2022
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  • JW
    · May 28th, 2023
    A great trip overall!
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    Hi Joshua, Glad to hear! Our world deserves more you.
    Trip date: May 2023
  • LG
    · December 18th, 2019
    The booking process was direct and simple. All...
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    Trip date: October 2019

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Back Roads of Japan
From Tokyo to Kyoto

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    • What is your policy on group sizes for tours?

      Our tours typically consist of around 16 travelers to ensure a comfortable and personalized experience.

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      Hiroshima is not covered in the Back Roads of Japan itinerary; other trips that include Hiroshima would be advisable to consider.

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      Travelers typically sleep on traditional Tatami Mats, though alternatives may be checked with local offices for older individuals.

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      Travelers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with vaccines like Pfizer, Moderna, or equivalent, and possibly present a negative COVID-19 test.

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      Airport transfers are not automatically included but can be arranged upon request and quoted accordingly.

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      Yes, participation in cycling activities is not mandatory and you can choose not to partake.

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      If you are unable to participate in bike tours, alternate arrangements like free time to explore the area would be provided.

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