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Japan Discovered (#1 Popular Tour)

14 days
Start and end in Tokyo
4.3
44 traveler reviews
Japan Discovered (#1 Popular Tour) - Oomi Travel
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Plan your adventure:
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Custom
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
Age range 18 to 75
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Highlights

  • Explore Tokyo with a local guide
  • Watch monkeys bathe in hot springs
  • Visit Matsumoto's original samurai castle
  • Experience tea with a Kyoto Geisha
  • Cruise Lake Ashi with views of Mt. Fuji

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Tokyo - 'Izakaya' Evening Welcome Dinner
  2. Day 2 Tour the Eclectic Treasures of Tokyo
  3. Day 3 Snow monkey magic with authentic Japanese Hospitality
  4. Day 4 Ancient Samurai Castle (Matsumoto) to Takayama, where time stands still
  5. Day 5 By-gone Era Takayama
  6. Day 6 Gokayama : Cultural Workshop at UNESCO World Heritage Site
  7. Day 7 Kanazawa: Unearth the Secrets of Japanese Gardens
  8. Day 8 Kyoto Cultural Trail
  9. Day 9 Explore Kyoto, or Diverse Kansai
  10. Day 10 Hiroshima Peace Park & Miyajima Island
  11. Day 11 Journey Northeast to Hakone
  12. Day 12 Lakeside Cruise, Hakone Open Air Museum, and back to Tokyo
  13. Day 13 A City of Infinite Possibilities with Sumo Tournaments (May and September only)
  14. Day 14 Tour Ends (Additional tour extensions available)
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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

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Operated by

Oomi Travel

4.3
(55 reviews)

Number of tours

6

Age Range

10 to 80 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Food
    Good
    3.9
  • 4.3
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  • ZL
    · April 15th, 2025
    Unique places! Guide with attention to detail and personalized treatment! Well organized!
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    Trip date: March 2025
  • MM
    · November 25th, 2024
    A good variety of experiences Fortunately a terrific group to travel with Almost no complaints
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    Oomi Travel commented on this review
    Dear Maggie, Thank you for leaving your feedback. We are delighted you had a great trip. Thank you for choosing Oomi Travel on this occasion and we look forward to welcoming you back on another Japan journey later on. Regards Oomi Travel Experience Team
    Trip date: November 2024
  • Japan Discovered (#1 Popular Tour) reviewer 3
    · September 24th, 2024
    Fabulous tour. Stunning scenery. Terrific english-speaking tour guides. 5star hotels. Excellent food. Included everything we wanted to see.
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    Oomi Travel commented on this review
    Dear Robert, A belated many thanks for sharing your feedback on this site. We appreciate your efforts made and thank you again for joining Japan Discovered. It is always very motivating to our team to hear that you enjoyed your trip. Thank you once... Show more
    Trip date: August 2024
  • A
    · July 3rd, 2024
    The folks at OOMI did a superb job in the planning, preparation and execution of our tour. As we didn't have a full time guide for our tour, we had some concerns, but we need not have worried. Everything went exactly as planned - all the local guides provided great experiences and the OOMI team were always on hand to respond with any additional support. We'd highly recommend using them for your Japan touring plans.
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    Oomi Travel commented on this review
    Dear Andrew, thank you so much for your review. We are delighted to hear that you had a superb time on Japan Discovered. We will share your feedback with our guides who will be very happy to hear. We hope to welcome you back to Japan in the future! Oomi... Show more
    Trip date: June 2024
  • Japan Discovered (#1 Popular Tour) reviewer 5
    · July 2nd, 2024
    bad bad mangament and money grabbing company. booked as a luxury trip, first two nights in Tokyo in addition and an extra night i paid for was booked in a three stars hotel , we had to go to the foyer at 7 am to get our preferred breakfast before it runs out, the other group who did exactly the same itinerary at the same time scored five stars hotel, discrimination!!!! i send emails to the company to protest never got a reply. i wanted a refund for the difference in the hotel accomodation but no response. NOT recommend be ware, they lie.
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    Oomi Travel commented on this review
    Dear Nagi, Thank you for sharing your experience of the March 2024 tour. We understand that there were problems with this hotel in March and have pledged never to use it again. We chose it because of its prime location, and it was a new hotel, but we... Show more
    Trip date: March 2024
  • Japan Discovered (#1 Popular Tour) reviewer 6
    · June 2nd, 2024
    I really enjoyed my very first trip to Japan. Everything was well organised and the hotels were very good. An experience to remember. I was only disappointed that the Tori gates weren't included. A suggestion would be to take the group there early in the morning as it gets too crowded later. I was lucky with our group of 7 - it was small enough to navigate all the trips. . The people were also easy to get along with. Thanks to our guide Toshi he did a great job!!
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    Trip date: May 2024
  • Japan Discovered (#1 Popular Tour) reviewer 7
    · May 26th, 2024
    We thought the tour was extremely well designed and it was able to include a wide variety of experiences that helped give some real insight in to Japanese culture. The standard of the accomodation was usually very high and the group leader Toshi was well organised and extremely personable. Provided people are willing to do plenty of walking I would strongly recommend this tour. We loved it.
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    Trip date: May 2024
  • DA
    · May 25th, 2024
    The Oomi Japan Discovered tour was excellent. Our tour leader, Masaki, was very knowledgeable and helpful. The hotels and Ryokens were great, and we enjoyed some great meals. Too many highlights to mention!
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    Trip date: May 2024
  • MB
    · May 24th, 2024
    the trip was excellent. Our guide Toshi, walked very fast and had the group running after him several times. Most of the hotels were fabulous. The Kanbayashi ryokan was wonderful . However, the Hakone ryokan was older and needed to be refurbished. The last hotel, Allamanda Aoyama, was very nice but the rooms were dark, no English translation for use of thermostat and other technology in the room. Other hotels also had the same issue. The travel was okay, but straight off the train to a full day of sightseeing was exhausting, Hiroshima in particular. Maybe half the tour and the second half of the tour the next day. Overall, the trip was excellent.
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    Trip date: May 2024
  • A
    · May 23rd, 2024
    An excellent tour, incorporating a good selection of locations, sites and experiences, to give the traveller an insight into Japan.
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    Trip date: May 2024

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14 days
Japan Discovered (#1 Popular Tour)
From Tokyo to Tokyo

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    • Can assistive devices like auto translators be rented through the tour operators?

      Currently, we do not provide contacts for renting auto translators.

    • Are there any age restrictions for tour participants?

      Details on age restrictions are specific to each tour; please check the specific requirements for each.

    • How does group sizing work for the tours?

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    • Do tour prices include all applicable taxes?

      All tour prices are inclusive of applicable taxes unless stated otherwise.

    • Are there accommodations for triple bookings?

      Specific accommodation details for triple bookings can often be accommodated upon request.

    • How do I know if a visa is required for my travel?

      Visa requirements depend on your citizenship. Many countries enjoy visa-free entry to Japan; otherwise, you may need to arrange a visa personally.

    • What are the guidelines for exchanging currency?

      It is recommended to exchange currency at the airport for convenience, although the rates may not be the best.

    • Is Wi-Fi available during the tour?

      Wi-Fi routers can be rented and delivered to your accommodation in Tokyo.

    • Are guided tours available in all tour locations?

      Each location has a specialized team to assist and guide through the history and culture.

    • Are Western beds available during the tour?

      Yes, accommodations with Western beds are available throughout the tour.

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    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
      • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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