10-Nights Solo-ish Japan - Solo-ish Adventures
G Adventures · 10 days
Escorted
From $4,799 per person
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 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."
Highlights
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
Accommodation
Hotels (8nts), Temple stay (1nt multi-share), Ryokan stay (1nt)
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12
Meals Included
10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Dinner Party: Dinner Party, Tokyo
We Day: Tokyo Highlights Tour & Photo Experience, Tokyo
G Day: Senso ji Temple and Asakusa Neighbourhood, Tokyo
Your Local Living Moment: Zenko-ji Temple, Nagano
Your Local Living Moment: Ryokan Stay, Fukui
Me Day: Kyoto Me Day, Kyoto. 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.
Air
Itinerary
Fukui
Nagano
Tokyo
Excursions
Wheeling Your Way Through Tokyo - 6 Hours
— Optional Private Excursions
Forget the bus, get out of the car, and by no means take the subway – experience Tokyo by bicycle a seemingly unusual way to explore one of the world’s largest megalopolises. But once on your bike and pedaling through the city’s many and varied neighborhoods you will experience Tokyo in a truly unique way.
You will transfer to Chuo-ku, Tokyo where you choose your bicycle and try it out before setting off. Once ready and under the supervision of your cycling guide set off for the Tour de Tokyo pedaling your way through some of the distinctive districts that make Tokyo so memorable:–
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Tsukishima (traditional market area famed for its monjayaki savoury pancake) and Tsukiji Outer Market the largest seafood market in the world.
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Ginza (Tokyo’s chic shopping district – the city’s “Fifth Avenue”)
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Shinbashi Station (Japan’s oldest railway station)
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Azabu Juban Village (eclectic, eccentric and exciting – where trendy meets traditional)
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Roppongi, Aoyama and Harajuku & Omotesando (iconic architecture and fashion forward for today’s Tokyo)
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Yoyogi Park (site of the 1964 Olympic Village – weather permitting enjoy a picnic lunch)
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The New National Stadium (site of the 2020 Opening Ceremonies)
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Meiji Jingu Shrine (Tokyo’s revered Shinto Shrine set within a verdant forest park)
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Yoyogi National Stadium (Tange Kenzo’s stunning design for the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games)
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Jingu Gaien Mall (the beautiful Gingko lined Avenue)
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Akasaka Palace (the magnificent State Guest House)
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Parliament House (the site of the National Diet)
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Imperial Palace Grounds (The Iconic Nijubashi Bridge and the moat)
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Tokyo Station + KITTE (Marunouchi Minami Exit side)
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15:00: Arrive at Chuo-ku, Tokyo – the end of this Tokyo tour
Osaka
Excursions
Kobe - Osaka Day Tour
— Optional Private Excursions
Highlights:
- Osaka Castle
- Umeda Sky Building
- Shitennoji Temple
- Dontonbori
Tour can operate: Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No – due to the nature of the sites and the transportation
Physical Activity Level: Moderate – involves walking and exploring multiple sites
Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary by private vehicle
- Services of driver and private English-speaking guide during sightseeing and transfers (different guide and driver in each city)
- Local restaurant lunches including 1 drink per person (soft drink, local beer, bottled water, tea or coffee)
- Pier permits
- Complimentary local bottled water during sightseeing/transfers
- Entrance fees while sightseeing
- Any accommodations/ meals/ flights/ sightseeing/ transfers other than specified
- Excess baggage charges
- Gratuities to the local guides and drivers
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- Any expenses of a personal nature such as laundry, minibar charges, telephone charges, etc.
- Any visa
Hiroshima
Kyoto
Available Dates
| From | To | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | $5,199 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 | $5,199 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 26, 2026 | $5,199 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Nov 2, 2026 | $5,199 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 23, 2026 | $4,999 |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Dec 7, 2026 | $4,999 |
| Dec 11, 2026 | Dec 21, 2026 | $4,999 |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Jan 25, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Feb 19, 2027 | Mar 1, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Feb 26, 2027 | Mar 8, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Mar 5, 2027 | Mar 15, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Mar 19, 2027 | Mar 29, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Apr 5, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Apr 2, 2027 | Apr 12, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Apr 9, 2027 | Apr 19, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Apr 16, 2027 | Apr 26, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Apr 23, 2027 | May 3, 2027 | $4,799 |
| May 7, 2027 | May 17, 2027 | $4,799 |
| May 14, 2027 | May 24, 2027 | $4,799 |
| May 21, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Jun 11, 2027 | Jun 21, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Jun 25, 2027 | Jul 5, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Jul 9, 2027 | Jul 19, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Jul 23, 2027 | Aug 2, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Aug 20, 2027 | Aug 30, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Sep 3, 2027 | Sep 13, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Sep 17, 2027 | Sep 27, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Oct 8, 2027 | Oct 18, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Oct 15, 2027 | Oct 25, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Oct 22, 2027 | Nov 1, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Nov 5, 2027 | Nov 15, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Nov 12, 2027 | Nov 22, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Nov 26, 2027 | Dec 6, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Dec 10, 2027 | Dec 20, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Jan 14, 2028 | Jan 24, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Feb 18, 2028 | Feb 28, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Feb 25, 2028 | Mar 6, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Mar 3, 2028 | Mar 13, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Mar 10, 2028 | Mar 20, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Mar 17, 2028 | Mar 27, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Mar 24, 2028 | Apr 3, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Mar 31, 2028 | Apr 10, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Apr 7, 2028 | Apr 17, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Apr 14, 2028 | Apr 24, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Apr 21, 2028 | May 1, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Apr 28, 2028 | May 8, 2028 | $4,799 |
| May 5, 2028 | May 15, 2028 | $4,799 |
| May 12, 2028 | May 22, 2028 | $4,799 |
| May 19, 2028 | May 29, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Jun 9, 2028 | Jun 19, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Jun 23, 2028 | Jul 3, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Jul 7, 2028 | Jul 17, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Jul 21, 2028 | Jul 31, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Aug 4, 2028 | Aug 14, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Aug 18, 2028 | Aug 28, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Sep 1, 2028 | Sep 11, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Sep 15, 2028 | Sep 25, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Sep 29, 2028 | Oct 9, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Oct 6, 2028 | Oct 16, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Oct 13, 2028 | Oct 23, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Oct 20, 2028 | Oct 30, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Oct 27, 2028 | Nov 6, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Nov 3, 2028 | Nov 13, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Nov 10, 2028 | Nov 20, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Nov 17, 2028 | Nov 27, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Nov 24, 2028 | Dec 4, 2028 | $4,799 |
| Dec 8, 2028 | Dec 18, 2028 | $4,799 |
Terms & Additional Information
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.