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Essence of Japan

15 days

19 excursions & visits

1.5 days - free time

Active traveller pace

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Marvelling at the harmonious contrast of Japan’s old and new. Enjoying three exhilarating rides on the modern marvel that is the bullet train. Experiencing a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in Kyoto, the country’s ancient capital (and birthplace of this refined ritual).

Ancient and ultra-modern sit shoulder to shoulder in Japan. On this Japan itinerary, we’ll experience both over two weeks, exploring high-paced cities, hushed shrines and temples, and serene gardens. We’ll attend a traditional tea ceremony, learn a little about geisha and samurai culture, catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji and whizz between cities on the sleek, slick Shinkansen (bullet train). This special departure coincides with the Gion Matsuri (Gion festival) in Kyoto, undoubtedly the country’s biggest festival.

15 days

19 excursions & visits

1.5 days - free time

Active traveller pace

Get more value every time

VIP door-to-door

Titan's VIP door-to-door travel service

See more, do more

Our transfer service to and from home with unlimited mileage.

Your holiday includes

15 meals

13 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Accommodation

13 nights in hotels and 1 in flight

19 excursions & visits

  • City tours of Tokyo, Kanazawa (with Kenroku-en Garden), and Kyoto

  • Mount Fuji Visitor Centre

  • Visits to Matsumoto Castle, Shirakawago Village, Miyajima Island and Nara (including Todaiji Temple and Nara Park)

Tour manager

Titan tour manager and local guide

Transport from the UK

International flights. Prices are based on return flights with British Airways or Japan Airlines from London Heathrow.

1.5 days free time

Enjoy time to explore independently, relax at your hotel, join our optional excursions or ask your tour manager for their recommendations.

Portable audio

Headset system on excursions

Porterage

Services included

Your itinerary

JPN Gion Festival
Titan VIP door-to-door travel service chauffeur greeting a man and woman at their front door. They are smiling and the man has a brown leather holdall.

Day 1 - UK - In flight

Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your overnight flight to Tokyo.

UK - In flight

Titan VIP door-to-door travel service chauffeur greeting a man and woman at their front door. They are smiling and the man has a brown leather holdall.

Day 1 - UK - In flight

Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your overnight flight to Tokyo.

UK - In flight

Skyline of Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan with Mt. Fuji in the distance

Day 2 - Tokyo

On our Japan tours, we stay in Shinjuku, the futuristic, neon-lit neighbourhood in the heart of Tokyo. On arrival the rest of the day is free.

Keio Plaza Hotel, Tokyo (4-star)

Sensoji shrine temple in Tokyo, Japan.

Day 3 - Tokyo

A tour guide helps us to embrace this dazzling city. As we walk out amidst skyscrapers and the world’s tallest self-supporting tower (the Tokyo Skytree), we find Tokyo’s traditional side. Learn the stories behind legendary landmarks like the moated Imperial Palace, Tokyo’s oldest temple - Sensō-ji, and Meiji Shrine, a serene Shinto shrine set on a tree-lined avenue.

Keio Plaza Hotel, Tokyo (4-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Guided city tour of Tokyo (all day)

Breakfast

Close up Mount Fuji from Lake Kawaguchi

Day 4 - Mount Fuji - Matsumoto

Standing out from its surroundings at 3,776m high, Japan’s tallest mountain has inspired countless artists and photographers. Clouds often linger around this active volcano, but we’ll keep our fingers crossed for you to catch a sight of the iconic snow-capped peak as you travel from Tokyo to Matsumoto. If the weather is clear, you’ll see the volcano’s image reflected on the placid waters of Lake Jawaguchi.

Alpico Plaza Hotel, Matsumoto (3.5-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Mount Fuji visitor centre (morning)

Breakfast and Lunch

Views across Matsumoto Castle, Japan

Day 5 - Matsumoto - Takayama

Known as one of the most beautiful castles in Japan, Matsumoto is a striking timber and stone structure with a unique moon-viewing turret. In the spring, take your time to stroll among the cherry blossoms in the spacious castle gardens. Stop to sample sake (Japanese rice wine) in a traditional brewery, before we take the breathtaking journey through thick pine forests and snow-tipped peaks of the Japanese Alps to the hill town of Takayama. We’ll call in at the Hida Folk Village, an open-air museum with a collection of antique houses from the region and displays highlighting crafts and ancient traditions.

Takayama Green Hotel (3-star) or Associa Takayama (3-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Visit to Matsumoto Castle (morning)
Sake tasting (afternoon)

Breakfast

Traditional cityscape of the Takayama city in Gifu, Japan

Day 6 - Takayama

Meiji-era inns, hillside shrines and a pretty riverside setting - the hamlet of Takayama is traditional Japan at its finest. Soak in the local character on our walking tour, when we’ll see highlights such as the open-air flower and fruit market and government house.

Takayama Green Hotel (3-star) or Associa Takayama (3-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Walking tour of Takayama (morning)

Breakfast
Free time
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Why choose a Titan tour?

Titan Travel have always been about seeing more and doing more – which is why we meticulously plan our award-winning escorted tours so that our expertly crafted itineraries make sure that so much is included. Once you book your holiday, you can relax knowing that every element has been taken care of. Choose the tour that gives you more.

VIP travel service

Smooth transfers to and from home with unlimited mileage

More value

From excursions to hotels, entry tickets and dining packages, we include more than any other tour.

More knowledgeable

Be guided by some of the most passionate and knowledgeable tour managers in the world, on hand to help every step of the way.

More flexible

Feel free to amend or extend your travel plans, up until final payment, and enjoy free time on your tour with us too.

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BTA 2024 Overall Winner Circle White - Titan won 13 awards
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BTA 2024 Overall Winner Circle White - Titan won 13 awards
Silver travel awards 2022
wave awards 2022