Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 11 Day Epic Japan: Speed Trains & Street Food. Always wanted to experience Japan but felt it was pricey? No longer! This super-affordable 11-day introduction to the Land of the Rising Sun is the solution. Travel by train to introduce yourself to Tokyo nightlife, the famous geisha district of Kyoto, and the iconic floating torii gate of Miyajima. Experience the country's traditions and cutting-edge modernity with lots of free time. Discover Japan with a group of like-minded adventurers and you'll never want to come home.
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US$1,874 per person
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Trip Length
11 Days
Trip Starts
Tokyo
Trip Ends
Osaka
Departures
Apr 2026 to Dec 2028
Countries Visited:
Operator
G Adventures
Trip Style
18-to-Thirtysomethings
Budget
Affordable
Age Range
18-39 Years
Max. Group Size
16
Pace
Leisurely
Guide Style
Fully Guided
Tour Code
AJTO
Itinerary
Welcome to Japan's neon metropolis that's always on the move. Arrive to your starting hotel around 4:00 pm. There are no plans until the evening welcome meeting at 6:00 pm, so spend some time exploring. Then, after the meeting head out for a night of fun, drinks, and dancing for your first night out. Pick the best looking spot and cheers to new adventures and friends! Stay: Imano Tokyo Hostel
Get your bearings with an orientation walk before enjoying free time to explore buzzing Tokyo. Opt to check out Yoyogi Park, Asakusa shrine, quirky Harajuku, Shibuya Crossing, or explore the city's massive selection of shops and cafés. Stay: Imano Tokyo Hostel
Board a bullet train to picturesque Takayama, surrounded by the Japanese Alps. Take in the quaint streets of old town—lined with craft shops and sake breweries (mid-day sake bombs anyone?)—on a CEO-led orientation walk. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore the area. In the evening, kick back and relax in a traditional inn complete with tatami floors, Japanese futons, and an onsen hot spring. Delight in a restorative soak in the healing waters. Stay: Oyado Iguchi
Catch a train to Japan's imperial capital, Kyoto, and spend the rest of the day discovering this historic city. Then tonight, grab a drink (if you drink) during your Big Night Out! After a beer, you can opt to release your inner rock star during a karaoke session. Or visit one of Kyoto's many famous izakayas! Kanpai! Stay: We Base Kyoto
Kyoto is yours to explore today and the options are endless, so grab a buddy and get out there! Visit some of Kyoto's beautiful temples, participate in a tea ceremony, or take a calligraphy class (so you can make that postcard home look extra fancy). Stay: We Base Kyoto
Keep exploring this culturally-rich city with another free day to experience anything you couldn't squeeze in yesterday. Make the most of Kyoto's spiritual and traditional beauty, and take it all in. Stay: We Base Kyoto
Board a bullet train and travel to Hiroshima, known for its tragic history, powerful survival, and so much more. Opt to visit the Peace Park and Museum, Shukkei-en traditional Japanese garden, or Hiroshima Castle. Stay: We Base Hiroshima
Take a ferry to the sacred island of Miyajima to see the famous floating torii gate and meet the friendly local deer. Opt to go for an easy hike around Mt Misen, and be sure to sample some oysters – a regional specialty. Stay: We Base Hiroshima
Catch a train to Osaka, one of Japan's culinary capitals with lots of neon lights and an outstanding nightlife. With free time, spend the afternoon exploring this diverse city with heaps to offer, including Osaka Castle Park, Shinsaibashi shopping street, and the Dotombori Bridge. Be sure to try takoyaki, the city's famous octopus snack, or share a group meal of kushikatsu. Stay: Imano Osaka Shinsaibashi Hostel
Get to know this captivating city with a day to freely explore. Check out the ramen museum or browse Umeda's many shops. Get ready to experience Osaka's buzzing nightlife on a final night out with your new friends. Grab a drink and reminisce the night away! Stay: Imano Osaka Shinsaibashi Hostel
Today is departure day, but do not fret! There is no such thing as goodbye, only until next time. Share some last laughs and exchange social medias with your fellow travellers before departing at any time.
Trip Inclusions
- Explore both the ultramodern and traditional sides of Japan.
- Experience Tokyo's vibrant nightlife.
- Visit Kyoto's iconic temples and geishas.
- See the floating torii gate of Miyajima.
- Stay in a traditional inn in Takayama to experience historic Japan.
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
- Your Big Night Out Moment: Kyoto
- Your Discover Moment: Kyoto
- Your Big Night Out Moment: Osaka
- Orientation walks in Tokyo and Takayama
- Overnight stay in a traditional inn
- Miyajima Island visit
- Free time in each destination
- Japan Rail (JR) pass (7 days)
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Hostels (9 Nights, multi-share, shared facilites), traditional inn (1 Night, multi share room and shared facilities)
- Japan is one of the most populous countries in the world and space is at a premium. Therefore, hotel and hostel rooms are small. Additionally, some Japanese hotels do not have designating non-smoking rooms. Therefore, we ask hotels to deodorize rooms before check-in.
- Accommodation will be varied throughout your adventure. Some nights on this tour will be multi-share. This may involve 4-6 group members sharing a room. The majority of accommodation will have shared bathroom facilities.
- Where we use multi-share hostels, rooming requests of any kind cannot be taken. For private accommodation please see our Japan tours in our Classic Travel Style.
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
- No meals included
- Local train, bullet train, bus, ferry, walking
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
Operator
G Adventures came from a desire to deliver authentic and responsible small group travel adventures that were equally life-changing for travellers and the communities they visit. And we’re been doing just that for almost 30 years. Our award-winning trips span seven continents and over 100 countries, giving you meaningful more experiences with people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, as well as offering you the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own.
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
Trip Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings
Built for young travelers ready to break free from the everyday grind, these trips bring together a safe and supportive group of like-minded people in their twenties and early thirties.
Connect on the First Night Out, explore with a Chief Experience Officer (CEO), enjoy free time, and celebrate unforgettable moments with new friends - without breaking the bank. Travel confidently, respectfully, and affordably.
Dates & Pricing
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Thursday
09 Apr 2026
09 Apr 26
Tokyo
Sunday
19 Apr 2026
19 Apr 26
Osaka
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$2,899
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
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Saturday
11 Apr 2026
11 Apr 26
Tokyo
Tuesday
21 Apr 2026
21 Apr 26
Osaka
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$2,899
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Sunday
12 Apr 2026
12 Apr 26
Tokyo
Wednesday
22 Apr 2026
22 Apr 26
Osaka
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$2,899
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Tuesday
14 Apr 2026
14 Apr 26
Tokyo
Friday
24 Apr 2026
24 Apr 26
Osaka
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$2,899
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Thursday
16 Apr 2026
16 Apr 26
Tokyo
Sunday
26 Apr 2026
26 Apr 26
Osaka
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$2,499
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
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Saturday
18 Apr 2026
18 Apr 26
Tokyo
Tuesday
28 Apr 2026
28 Apr 26
Osaka
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$2,499
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Sunday
19 Apr 2026
19 Apr 26
Tokyo
Wednesday
29 Apr 2026
29 Apr 26
Osaka
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$2,499
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Tuesday
21 Apr 2026
21 Apr 26
Tokyo
Friday
01 May 2026
01 May 26
Osaka
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
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Thursday
23 Apr 2026
23 Apr 26
Tokyo
Sunday
03 May 2026
03 May 26
Osaka
Details
Definite Departure
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Was: $2,499
US$1,874
Save $625
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Saturday
25 Apr 2026
25 Apr 26
Tokyo
Tuesday
05 May 2026
05 May 26
Osaka
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$2,499
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
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Sunday
26 Apr 2026
26 Apr 26
Tokyo
Wednesday
06 May 2026
06 May 26
Osaka
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$2,499
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Tuesday
28 Apr 2026
28 Apr 26
Tokyo
Friday
08 May 2026
08 May 26
Osaka
Details
Definite Departure
Exclusive Savings
Was: $2,499
US$1,874
Save $625
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Thursday
30 Apr 2026
30 Apr 26
Tokyo
Sunday
10 May 2026
10 May 26
Osaka
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$2,499
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Note
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you Inquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you Inquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
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