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Japan Adventure 13 days - Intro Travel

23.03.2026

€2.649,00

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Overview

Are you ready to say “Konnichiwa” to Japan? Famous for futuristic cities, age-old traditions, drool-worthy food and extraordinary natural beauty, Japan is a country that brings all your senses to life and sends you home to experience more.

In 13 days you will visit Tokyo, Nagano, Hakone, Osaka, Koyasan and Kyoto, where you will learn how to roll sushi, swing a sword like a samurai, fall in love with enchanted castles and spend the night in a 1000-year-old Buddhist temple in the company of monks.

Oh, and did we mention you'll be experiencing all of this with a knowledgeable group leader and a team of new friends? The trip of a lifetime just got even better...

Detailed information about the tour and accommodation can be found below and in the tour PDF. This can be found further down on this page.

Duration of the journey: 13 days / 12 nights

Start: Tokyo

End: Kyoto

Transport: Train, Shinkansen (High-Speed Train) , Bus

Meals: 11x breakfast, 2x lunch, 2x dinner

Group size: max. 16 travellers

Accommodation: From high-end hostels to a beautiful traditional Japanese ryokan and a 1000-year-old temple!

Single room supplement: 1,500.00 EUR (please specify in notes; availability to be checked), not available during cherry blossom season

Age range: 18-40+

International flights to and from the destination are not included in the price. We will be happy to provide you with a non-binding flight offer. Simply send us an enquiry.

Duration

13 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Languages

English

Group Size

16 people

Included/Excluded

12 nights accommodation
13 meals
All transports
A great group leader
Tokyo city tour
Nightlife
Traditional Japanese hospitality
Ancient temples & shrines
Fish markets
Sushi class
Origami Experince
Roll your own soba noodles
Jigokudani snow monkeys
Shiga Kogen National Park
Pirate ship cruise on Lake Ashi
View of Mount Fuji from the cable car
Visit to Osaka Castle
Overnight stay in a Buddhist temple
Meditation & night-time temple walk
Morning prayer & fire ceremony
Arishiyama bamboo forest
Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion Temple
Fushimi Inari Temple
Samurai experience
Help with onward travel

International flights
Travel insurance
Visa
some meals

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Tour PDF

Included/Excluded

12 nights accommodation
13 meals
All transports
A great group leader
Tokyo city tour
Nightlife
Traditional Japanese hospitality
Ancient temples & shrines
Fish markets
Sushi class
Origami Experince
Roll your own soba noodles
Jigokudani snow monkeys
Shiga Kogen National Park
Pirate ship cruise on Lake Ashi
View of Mount Fuji from the cable car
Visit to Osaka Castle
Overnight stay in a Buddhist temple
Meditation & night-time temple walk
Morning prayer & fire ceremony
Arishiyama bamboo forest
Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion Temple
Fushimi Inari Temple
Samurai experience
Help with onward travel

International flights
Travel insurance
Visa
some meals

Tour Itinerary

Tokyo - Your arrival in Tokyo

Kon'nichiwa and welcome to Tokyo! Today you arrive in one of the most vibrant and progressive cities in the world. You check into your accommodation, meet up with your travel group and look forward to the adventures ahead.

Accommodation: Grids Tokyo Ueno Hotel & Hostel

Tokyo - temples, culture & tiny bars

Today is all about discovering everything Tokyo has in store. First we visit one of the oldest temples in the country, the Senso-ji Temple, before heading to the Meiji Shrine. The colourful, eclectic Harajuku is next on the agenda before we head to Shibuya Crossing, the busiest intersection in the world. After dinner tonight, we head to one of the tiny bars in the Shinjuku neighbourhood. (F)

Accommodation: Grids Tokyo Ueno Hotel & Hostel

Tokyo - Sushi Class & The Electric City

The organised chaos of the huge and impressive Tsukiji fish market is first on the agenda. We then meet with a sushi master to try out the art of sushi rolling before heading to the futuristic sights and sounds of Akihabara. Akihabara, also known as the "Electric City", is famous for its arcades, maid cafés, Japanese photo booths and all things modern (F, M)

Accommodation: Grids Tokyo Ueno Hotel & Hostel

Nagano - Shinkansen & Sake tasting

Now's your chance to experience Japan's famous bullet train for real. Leaving Tokyo at over 200 km/h, we arrive in Nagano just in time to try out the ancient art of origami, followed by a relaxing soak in an onsen, a volcanic hot spring. Tonight we stay like the locals in our traditional Japanese ryokan, where we sleep on tatami mats and comfortable futon beds. (F)

Accommodation: Shibu Hotel

Nagano - Japanese macaques

Today we will venture into the mountains to see the region's famous snow monkeys or Japanese macaques. These red-faced mischief-makers play among the trees in the summer months and warm themselves by bathing in the natural hot springs in winter. Whilst enjoying the fresh mountain air, we will then take our time to view the beautiful lakes and forests of Shiga Kogen National Park. (F, M)

Accommodation: Shibu Hotel

Hakone - We are travelling to Hakone

This morning we board the high-speed train again, this time to Hakone. Famous for its hot springs, natural beauty and (of course) Mount Fuji. We check into our hotel and enjoy the scenery. (F)

Accommodation: Emblem Flow Hostel

Osaka - We discover Hakone

You may not be walking the plank, but you'll be exploring Hakone by pirate ship (and cable car) this morning and keeping your eyes peeled for a view of snow-capped Mount Fuji. Then we continue on to Osaka and explore the vibrant canal neighbourhood of Dotonbori. Over dinner, we fortify ourselves for a night out Osaka-style. (F,A)

Accommodation: Lub D Osaka Hotel

Osaka - Castle and city tour

This morning you'll have time to yourself to relax and maybe do a little shopping before we head out as a group to visit the 400-year-old Osaka Castle. It looks like something straight out of a fairy tale and you'll have a hard time not feeling envious as we explore the grounds and hear stories and legends, including those of the country's most famous warriors, the samurai. (F)

Accommodation: Lub D Osaka Hotel

Koyasan - Buddhist temple

Are you ready for something really special? Today we have just the thing - an overnight stay in a 1000-year-old Buddhist temple. We leave Osaka behind us and drive up into the mountains to the town of Koyasan, where we are welcomed into the temple by the monks who live there. They teach us meditation, serve us their traditional food and take us on a night-time walk through Japan's largest cemetery. (F,A)

Accommodation: Ekoin Temple

Kyoto - We are travelling to Kyoto

It's an early start today, but it's worth watching the Buddhist monks perform their morning prayer ritual and fire ceremony. We are then served breakfast before travelling on to our final destination, Kyoto. After checking into our boutique hostel, you'll have time to yourself to explore Japan's former capital. (F)

Accommodation: Piece Hostel Sanjo

Kyoto - Bamboo Forest & Golden Pavilion

Green, lush and vibrant - the famous bamboo forest of Arashiyama is our first stop today. After taking photos, we continue to the luxurious Golden Pavilion, so named because it is completely clad in gold, before ending the day in the Gion district, known as the home of Japan's beautiful and mysterious geishas. (F)

Accommodation: Piece Hostel Sanjo

Kyoto - Fushimi Inari & Samui Experience

To round off our trip today, we visit the famous torii gates of Fushimi-Inari. The orange-coloured gates are one of the most famous and most photographed shrines in Japan and stretch all the way up the mountainside. In the afternoon, you will learn how to wield a traditional samurai sword under the watchful eye of a sensei, a descendant of the samurai. (F)

Accommodation: Piece Hostel Sanjo

Kyoto - Check out & onward journey

Your unforgettable 13-day adventure comes to an end today. Those flying home make their way to the airport, or you can continue living your dream and extend your stay in Kyoto or Japan with our help and the new friends you've made. (F)

Return journey to Tokyo possible.

Tour Highlights

Visit temples, shrines and castles and immerse yourself in Japan's rich and fascinating history
Experience the famous red-faced snow monkeys of Jigokudani
Explore Hakone by pirate ship and cable car and enjoy the view of Mount Fuji
Learn how to wield a samurai sword under the watchful eye of a samurai descendant
Sleep in the company of monks in a 1000-year-old Buddhist temple

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, many of our participants are travelling alone. When you join our trip, you immediately become part of a group and have the opportunity to meet other adventurers. It's a fantastic opportunity to make new friends and share unforgettable experiences together!

You can secure your tour with a deposit of 200 EUR. The balance is not due until 45 days before the start of the tour. However, if you book within 45 days of the tour start date, the full tour price is payable immediately. This means you can plan your trip flexibly and look forward to your adventure!

If you make an enquiry, we will then contact you by phone to discuss all the details for preparing the offer. For example, we will clarify whether you need a flight offer and discuss all the important travel topics with you. You will then receive a personalised offer from your travel consultant by email. This ensures that all your wishes are taken into account and that you are well informed.

After your booking, you will receive a tour confirmation and your flight documents if you have booked the flight through us. You will be given access to a packing list and to online groups where you can exchange ideas with other participants. Your tour guide will contact you around 2-4 weeks before the start of the tour and provide you with final details about your journey and the start of the tour. This way you are well prepared and can network with your fellow travellers in advance.

As the group participants are travelling from many different countries, the flights to and from the tour are booked individually and are not included in the tour price. We will be happy to create and send you a suitable flight offer. Simply make a non-binding enquiry or let us know in the notes when booking and we will send you a flight offer once your booking has been finalised. This way you can ensure that you get the best possible flight for your needs and that your journey goes smoothly.

Where should I fly to:
Tokyo Narita (NRT) or Haneda (HND)

Latest arrival time:
You can arrive at any time on the first day of the tour. However, a welcome dinner is planned in the evening, which is why you should be at your first accommodation before 6 pm if possible so as not to miss it. This way you can get to know the other participants right at the start and have a relaxed start to your adventure.

Airport transfer:
You will receive detailed information before the start of the tour explaining how to get from the airport to your accommodation in Tokyo. This is easily done by bus or train. Your group leader will meet you at your accommodation on arrival.

Your triplanet team will also be happy to put together a suitable flight offer for you.

Where should I fly from and departure time:
The Japanese adventure ends in Kyoto. The closest airport to Kyoto is Osaka Airport (Kansai), which can be reached by train from Kyoto in about 1.5-2 hours. If you plan to leave directly after the trip, we recommend flying from Osaka (so fly to Tokyo and from Osaka for this tour if possible).

If you fly from Tokyo and have to return to Tokyo directly after the trip, the journey by high-speed train takes about 4 hours. Your group leader can organise this for you in Japan and you can pay for it on the spot. You can also pay for the return journey in advance at your travel agency if you wish.
You can also fly from Osaka (Kansai) to Tokyo for the same price as by train or maybe even cheaper. You have to organise the flights yourself or via your triplanet team.

Your triplanet team will also be happy to put together a suitable flight offer for you.

Your group leader will contact you about a week before your trip. In this message, they will introduce themselves and confirm your meeting point or flight details. They will also provide you with all the important information and final details about your trip. This early contact will help you to clarify any unanswered questions and prepare you for the adventures ahead. On the first day of the tour, you will then meet your group leader in person and be given an overview of the itinerary. So you can start your trip relaxed and well informed.

Yes, we can arrange this for you. An extra night in a single room costs EUR 105.00 or EUR 55.00 in a shared room. This way you can start your journey relaxed and feel comfortable from the very beginning. You can also get to know other travellers beforehand.

Yes, this is possible. Please make an enquiry and indicate in the notes that you would like a single room. We will then check availability and let you know the exact price. Please note that prices for single rooms in Japan are significantly higher than in many other countries.

Care is taken to ensure that, if possible, you are allocated to a room with a person of the same sex.

Our tour participants come from all over the world! On our trips, you will meet adventurers from different countries and cultures, which makes every tour a unique and enriching experience. This diversity makes for exciting conversations and new friendships that last beyond the trip.

As a rule, 20-30% of participants come from German-speaking countries. Other frequent countries of origin are the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, the UK, Australia, Brazil and Japan.

Yes, you can get in touch with other participants before the trip via various online platforms. You will be given access to these platforms after your booking or around 4 weeks before the start of the tour. This allows you to exchange ideas in advance and maybe even find travel partners for the journey!

You will receive a packing checklist in your pre-travel pack before the start of your tour to help you be well prepared. This list contains recommendations for the most important items of clothing, personal items and useful equipment that you will need for your trip.

The packing checklist contains many more tips to ensure that you don't forget anything important and can enjoy your trip to the full.

Yes, the tour offers a good mix of included activities and free time. You have the option of doing something either with the other participants or on your own. The guide always has great tips for your free time. If you don't want to take part in an activity, that's no problem. Just let the guide know. This way, you can organise your trip entirely according to your wishes.

Don't worry if your English is not perfect. The tour guides are used to working with participants whose native language is not English and will adapt accordingly. There are also often many participants from German-speaking countries, which can make communication easier.

You can find more useful information on this topic in our BLOG.

You have various options for the meals that are not included. You can join the group and go out to eat together. The guide always has excellent tips for restaurants that offer good value for money. Of course, you are also free to go out to eat on your own or with other participants. There are numerous inexpensive and good options on site to cater for you. This gives you the flexibility to organise your meals according to your own wishes and needs.

Yes, that's no problem. You will be asked about your dietary requirements during the booking process. We can cater for various dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and much more. Our guides are also trained to look out for allergies and take appropriate precautions. So you can enjoy your trip worry-free!

German, Austrian and Swiss nationals do not require a visa for a tourist stay of up to 90 days. It is important that the passport is valid for at least six months upon entry. Citizens of other countries should enquire about the specific visa requirements at the relevant ministry or at the Japanese embassy in their home country.

Entry requirements are subject to change. Please check the current regulations under the following links or with your respective ministry before travelling:

German citizenship

Austrian citizenship

Swiss nationality

Yes, most accommodation offers fast Wi-Fi access. You can also buy a SIM card or eSIM to stay connected while travelling.

If you would like to secure eSIM access before you start your journey, you will find a link to our partner airalo under the link HERE.

So you're always online and can share your experiences!

These tours are aimed primarily, but not exclusively, at a young audience aged 18-39+. Although there is this age guideline, we realise that age is just a number. Anyone who feels young, active and adventurous is welcome to join this tour. The activities are designed to be fun and offer new experiences. As long as you have the energy and enthusiasm, we look forward to having you join us!

If you are over 40 and taking part in the tour, please note that the other participants will generally be younger than you.

Travel health insurance is compulsory on this tour to protect you. This can already be taken out at a reasonable price. We also recommend taking out travel cancellation, trip interruption and baggage insurance. These insurances offer you comprehensive protection and security during your trip.

You can conveniently calculate and take out these insurance policies online via our partners. You will find the corresponding link HERE.

We recommend a budget of around €40-80 per day for this tour, depending on your personal expenses. Additional costs may include some meals, drinks, souvenirs and other personal expenses. It's always good to plan a little extra to stay flexible and cover unexpected expenses.

It is best to take a Visa or MasterCard debit or credit card with you. A “normal” debit card will also work at most ATMs. There are many ATMs on site where you can withdraw cash. We also recommend taking a small cash reserve with you and exchanging it locally. We advise against exchanging into the local currency in advance or at the airport, as this is usually associated with higher fees. Your guide will be happy to give you tips on the best places to withdraw or exchange money.

For cash withdrawals abroad, we recommend a DKB debit or credit card. You can find a link and more information HERE.

We recommend travelling with a rucksack and packing light! 10-20kg should be enough. It's usually quite hot and it's no fun lugging around a huge suitcase. You can do your laundry or have it done for little money in most accommodation.
However, if you prefer a suitcase, that's no problem. You are also welcome to travel with a trolley or suitcase. The important thing is that you feel comfortable and can transport your luggage easily.

If you are still looking for suitable backpacks, you will find HERE our recommendations.

There are no compulsory vaccinations for this trip. However, we would like to point out that we are not allowed to make any vaccination recommendations. It is important that you speak to a doctor to find out which vaccinations are recommended in your particular case. Your doctor can give you the best advice to ensure that you are healthy and safe when travelling.

* Free change or conversion to an open-dated booking up to 35 days before the start of the tour.
* Cancellation fees of 200€ up to 35 days before the start of the tour, thereafter full tour price.

Requests for changes or cancellations must be made by email to info@triplanet.com.

These conditions ensure flexibility in travel planning and at the same time offer security for last-minute changes or cancellations.

Yes, together with the invoice you will receive a security certificate for your trip. This security certificate guarantees that the money you have paid is secured in the event of triplanet's insolvency. So you can book worry-free and look forward to your adventure.

Inquiry

Language

English

Countries

Japan

Operator

Intro Travel

Tour duration

11 to 15 days