Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 11 Day Solo-ish Japan. Japan is on everyone’s bucket list, but that doesn’t mean you need to wait for a travel buddy to book that ticket. This 11-day Solo-ish adventure makes exploring Japan on your own effortless, giving you just the right mix of time with your expert CEO and fellow travelers, along with plenty of freedom to explore solo. Spend the night at a Japanese temple with your travel mates, diving deep into this beautifully unique way of life. And, because no trip to Japan is complete without a stay at a traditional ryokan, you’ll read more overnight in Fukui — a gem off the beaten path, famed for its knife-making heritage. Your CEO will guide you to the must-sees of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima, and we’re pretty sure you’ll be planning your next visit long before you say “Sayonara.”
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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
Solo-ish Adventures
Budget
Affordable
Age Range
6-99 Years
Max. Group Size
16
Pace
Leisurely
Guide Style
Fully Guided
Tour Code
AJTS
Itinerary
Make sure to arrive no later than 2:00 pm to make it to your welcome briefing and then head to your local cooking class. Stay: The B Akasaka (D)
Experience the most fascinating sides of Tokyo with your amazing CEO as your guide. Walk through some of the most important neighborhoods in Tokyo like Shinjuku, Harajuku and Shibuya. Pop in and out of shops along Takeshita Street in Harajuku, and visit Meiji Jingu Shrine in Shibuya. Your CEO will teach you temizu, a way to symbolically purify your body and spirit before entering. Inside, learn how to read your Omikuji, a local fortune. Don't worry if your fortune is bad, your CEO will teach you how to tie it up and leave it behind! Stay: The B Akasaka (B/L)
Start today off with a special surprise that is sure to bring you luck this trip! Then take a local train to Asakusa, one of Tokyo's more famous neighborhoods. On a tour with your CEO, visit the amazing Senso ji Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo. Then spend some free time in Asakusa, soaking in this cultural gem. Opt to explore Nakamise shopping street, try some intense matcha ice cream or sit down at a cute mochi cafe. Feel free to ask your CEO for recommendations. After some exploration, take the bullet train to Nagano and check into your Temple stay for the night. Stay: Shinshu Zenkoji Yakuoin (B/D)
Rise with the sun this morning and join the monks for their morning prayer ritual in Zenkō-ji temple. You'll have the special opportunity to hear their chanting in the main temple hall. We'll have breakfast in the Shukubo temple before heading off to Yudanaka where we can see the Japanese Macaques bathing in the hot springs. Then head back to Nagano for the night. Stay: Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel (B/L)
Visit one of Japan's grandest castles in the country, Matsumoto Castle. Built in the 1500's, this six story tower still maintains its original wood and stone work. Walk along the moat and over the many bridges. Then enjoy a free afternoon to explore Nagano. Stay: Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel (B)
After breakfast this morning, catch the bullet train to the town of Fukui. After arrival, visit the Eiheiji Temple, tucked deep in the mountains. A visit to this picturesque temple in the forest will help you start your day off on a peaceful foot. Then take a tour of Takefu Knife Village and watch as the steel-smith's wield knives with this 700 year old tradition. In the afternoon, arrive to your ryokan stay, a traditional Japanese Inn, where you'll sleep on traditional tatami mats and have a chance to soak in the onsen. Stay: Awara Onsen Mimatsu (B/D)
Travel to the historic city of Kyoto by bullet train this morning. Opt to join your CEO for lunch in the Nishiki Fish Market before your afternoon adventures. Then join your CEO as they lead you on a tour of the famous Gion district. Walk through the streets that Geishas walk through daily and visit the Yasaka Shrine together. Stay: Ibis Syles Kyoto Shijo (B)
On your Me Day, spend it exactly how you want! If you're looking for some alone time, today is your day to do some solo adventures. Opt to hike Fushimi Inari Shrine or visit the Kinkaku-ji Golden Temple. If you'd rather spend the day with your CEO & fellow solo-ish travellers, opt to join your CEO for a zen garden visit, followed by a tour of Arashiyama Bamboo forest and Togetsukyo Bridge. Stay: Ibis Syles Kyoto Shijo (B)
Another bullet train ride brings us to Hiroshima this morning. Arrive in the late morning, head to the hotel, then spend some free time for lunch. This afternoon, we visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, a park that was built on a field created by the explosion of the nuclear bomb. After some time there, enjoy a free evening in Hiroshima. Stay: Toyoko Inn Hiroshimaeki Shinkansenguchi Ⅱ (B)
Today we'll visit Miyajima, "Shrine Island." After taking a local train and a ferry ride to the arrive, we'll visit the beautiful Istukushima Shrine. This coastal shrine is almost 1500 years old. Spend some time admiring this historic structure before enjoying free time on the island. In the afternoon, take the ferry and local train back to Hiroshima. Opt to join your CEO for a farewell dinner over some local okonomiyaki. Stay: Toyoko Inn Hiroshimaeki Shinkansenguchi Ⅱ (B)
For those continuing travels in Japan, your CEO will help you find the correct train in Shin Osaka Station. If you're headed to the airport, your CEO will accompany you from Shin Osaka to Kansai Airport (KIX). (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Japanese cooking class.
- Visit Shibuya crossing.
- Explore Asakusa with your CEO.
- Overnight at a Japanese Temple.
- Explore Matsumoto Castle.
- Tour Takefu Knife Village.
- Overnight at a Japanese Ryokan.
- Visit Hiroshima Peace Park.
- Visit Miyajima Island.
- Explore Gion with your CEO.
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Dinner Party: Dinner Party, Tokyo
- We Day: Tokyo Highlights Tour: Temples, Shrines & Neon Signs, Tokyo
- Your Local Living Moment: Zenkō-ji Temple, Nagano
- G Day: Senso ji Temple and Asakusa Neighbourhood, Tokyo
- Your Local Living Moment: Ryokan Stay, Fukui
- Me Day: Kyoto Me Day, Kyoto
- Shared Arrival transfer
- Visit the Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Visit Shibuya crossing
- Explore Asakusa with your CEO
- Visit Snow Monkey Park
- Explore Matsumoto Castle
- Tour Takefu Knife Village
- Visit Hiroshima Peace Park
- Visit Miyajima Island
- Explore Gion with your CEO
- All transport to/from included activities
- Hotels (8nts), Temple stay (1nt multi-share), Ryokan stay (1nt)
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout
- 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
- Bullet train, local train, private vehicle, 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: Solo-ish Adventures
Travel solo, not alone. Solo-ish tours are designed just for independent travellers who want to see the world with a small group of like-minded people. These tours are exclusively for solo travellers, so you will never feel like the odd one out. The first few days are designed to build fast connections, with shared meals, group activities, and time to get to know your new friends. With thoughtful perks like an included airport transfer and discounted solo room option, it's solo travel with a social twist.
Dates & Pricing
USD
Friday
06 Mar 2026
06 Mar 26
Tokyo
Monday
16 Mar 2026
16 Mar 26
Osaka
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$5,279
Multi Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Friday
20 Mar 2026
20 Mar 26
Tokyo
Monday
30 Mar 2026
30 Mar 26
Osaka
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$5,279
Multi 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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