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All of our pre-made trips are fully customizable. This means you can adjust them to better match your budget or add on extra experiences if you’d like. The listed price includes admission to all activities noted in the itinerary. Any activity marked “free” does not carry an additional charge, while all other activities with a cost are already included in the package price.

If you love a package but feel it’s a little outside your budget, no worries—we can help slim it down. Options like booking non-refundable flights or selecting hotels just outside the main city centers can help reduce the cost without sacrificing the experience.

Each package includes:

A mid-level hotel located as close to the city center as possible within the package price.
Refundable flights from most major U.S. cities.
A detailed MS Word itinerary outlining activities, highlights, and inclusions.
Tickets and confirmations for all included experiences, delivered 14–30 days before the scheduled departure date.
Your dedicated on-the-ground guide in Japan. Unlike a traditional tour escort, this trusted liaison will be with you and your group throughout your journey. Their role is to provide support, guidance, and local expertise—helping you navigate with confidence, avoid stress, and make the most of your time in Japan.

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We believe unforgettable travel should also be accessible. That’s why we offer convenient payment plans to fit your needs:

Pre-paid, zero-interest monthly installments leading up to your trip.
Pay-over-time options with Klarna or Affirm, which allow you to extend payments even beyond your trip dates if preferred (they will likely charge fees and interest).

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14-Day Japan Golden Triangle Itinerary

Destinations: Tokyo • Kyoto • Osaka • Day trips to Nara & Kobe
Duration: 14 days / 13 nights
Best for: First-time travelers to Japan wanting a balance of modern, cultural, and culinary experiences.
Included: Round-trip airfare from the U.S., accommodations, and listed experiences.
Not Included: Meals (unless specified), local transportation, or optional attractions.

Cost: $4,000 Solo - $7600 per Couple

Day 1 – Depart U.S. / Fly to Tokyo Depart from your chosen U.S. gateway (example: ATL → HND). Overnight flight crossing the International Date Line. 🗓 Day 2 – Arrive in Tokyo Arrive at Haneda or Narita Airport, meet your on-the-ground representative. Private transfer to hotel in Shinjuku or Ueno area. Light evening walk in the neighborhood — enjoy your first Japanese dinner nearby. Hotel: Tokyo (4 nights) 🗓 Day 3 – Tokyo Highlights Tour (Included in Package) Visit Asakusa and the Senso-ji Temple. Walk along Nakamise Shopping Street for traditional snacks and souvenirs. Afternoon: Explore Ueno Park and Tokyo National Museum. Evening: Optional observation deck at Tokyo Skytree or Tokyo Tower. 🗓 Day 4 – Shibuya & Shinjuku Adventure Morning at Meiji Shrine and Harajuku’s Takeshita Street. Visit Shibuya Crossing and Hachiko Statue. Explore Shinjuku Gyoen Garden or the Omoide Yokocho alleyway. Optional: Tokyo nightlife food tour or karaoke night. 🗓 Day 5 – Day Trip: Nikko or Hakone (Optional Add-On) Choice between: Nikko: Temples and waterfalls (UNESCO site). Hakone: Hot springs and Mt. Fuji views. Evening return to Tokyo. 🗓 Day 6 – Tokyo to Kyoto (Shinkansen Ride Included in Package) Travel via Nozomi bullet train (approx. 2 hrs 20 min). Check in to your Kyoto hotel (central or near Gion). Evening stroll through Pontocho Alley and Yasaka Shrine. Hotel: Kyoto (4 nights) 🗓 Day 7 – Kyoto Heritage Tour (Included in Package) Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and Ryoan-ji Zen Garden. Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Togetsukyo Bridge. Optional riverboat ride or visit Iwatayama Monkey Park. Evening: Tea ceremony or kimono rental in Gion. 🗓 Day 8 – Fushimi Inari & Traditional Kyoto Early morning visit to Fushimi Inari Taisha (red torii gates). Stop by Tofuku-ji Temple or Sanjusangendo. Afternoon: Free time for shopping or visiting Kyoto Station Sky Garden. Optional dinner with a geisha performance (paid). 🗓 Day 9 – Day Trip: Nara (Included in Package) Visit Todai-ji Temple and the Great Buddha. Feed the friendly deer at Nara Park. Return to Kyoto by evening. 🗓 Day 10 – Kyoto to Osaka (Short Train Ride) Morning transfer to Osaka (approx. 45 min). Check in to hotel in Namba or Umeda area. Afternoon: Visit Osaka Castle and Osaka Museum of History. Night: Dotonbori Street lights and street food tasting. Hotel: Osaka (4 nights) 🗓 Day 11 – Osaka Culture & Food Tour (Included in Package) Explore Kuromon Ichiba Market. Visit Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine. Optional: Visit teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka or Abeno Harukas observation deck. Evening: Takoyaki and okonomiyaki tasting experience. 🗓 Day 12 – Day Trip: Kobe (Included in Package) Take a 30-minute train to Kobe. Visit Harborland, Ikuta Shrine, and Kitano Ijinkan district. Optional Kobe beef lunch experience. Return to Osaka by evening. 🗓 Day 13 – Free Day in Osaka Options: Day at Universal Studios Japan 🎢 Explore Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Shopping in Shinsaibashi or Namba Parks Evening: Farewell dinner or optional night cruise on the river. 🗓 Day 14 – Departure from Osaka Transfer to Kansai International Airport (KIX) for return flight to the U.S. Depart with lifelong memories and photos from Japan’s Golden Triangle. 🏯 At a Glance BaseNightsKey Experiences Tokyo4City icons, Skytree, optional day trip Kyoto4Temples, bamboo forest, Nara day trip Osaka4Food culture, Kobe day trip, nightlife Travel Days2Flights to/from Japan

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🌸 14-Day Kanto (Tokyo area) Journey

$3,800 - Solo or $6,900 per couple

Tokyo (13 Nights – central location to access all itinerary items) Days 1–5: Tokyo (5 Nights) Base: Central Tokyo (Shinjuku / Ueno / Asakusa area for train access) Day 1 (Arrival): Arrive at Narita or Haneda → Train to Tokyo accommodation. Evening stroll in Shinjuku or Asakusa (Free). Day 2: Explore Meiji Shrine (Free), Harajuku & Omotesando walk (Free). Evening in Shibuya Crossing & Hachiko Statue (Free). Day 3: Asakusa & Senso-ji Temple (Free), Nakamise Street walk (Free). Sumida River Park hanami under early blossoms (Free). Optional: Paid Activity – Tokyo Skytree observation deck. Day 4: Imperial Palace East Gardens (Free), Ginza shopping walk (Free). Evening in Rikugien Garden for blossom light-up (Paid Activity). Day 5 (Day Trip): Nikko (UNESCO site) – Toshogu Shrine (Paid Activity), scenic forest walks (Free). Return to Tokyo in evening. Days 6–9: Yokohama & Kamakura (4 Nights) Base: Continue Tokyo stay – day trips via train. Day 6 (Day Trip – Yokohama): Minato Mirai harbor walk (Free), Cup Noodles Museum (Paid Activity), Sankeien Garden (Paid Activity). Chinatown dinner (food not included). Day 7 (Day Trip – Kamakura): Great Buddha (Kotoku-in) (Paid Activity), Hase-dera Temple (Paid Activity), walking trails (Free). Evening return to Tokyo. Day 8: Tsukiji Outer Market (Free to browse, food extra), Tokyo National Museum (Paid Activity), Ueno Park hanami (Free). Day 9: Leisure day – options: Paid Activity: TeamLab Planets immersive art museum. Free: Explore Akihabara electronics & anime culture, or Shinjuku Gyoen’s blossom gardens (Paid Activity). Days 10–13: Hakone & Kawagoe (4 Nights) Base: Tokyo stay continues – easy train/bus connections. Day 10 (Day Trip – Hakone): Scenic train to Hakone. Hakone Open-Air Museum (Paid Activity), Lake Ashi cruise (Paid Activity), views of Mt. Fuji if clear. Evening return. Day 11 (Tokyo): Relaxing day – Yoyogi Park picnic under blossoms (Free). Optional Paid Activity: Tokyo Tower or Shibuya Sky Observatory. Day 12 (Day Trip – Kawagoe): Kurazukuri historic warehouse district (Free), Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine (Free), Unagi specialty dinner (food not included). Day 13 (Tokyo): Flexible day for shopping, museums, or cherry blossom cruise on Sumida River (Paid Activity). Evening farewell stroll through illuminated Tokyo Midtown blossoms (Paid Activity). Day 14: Departure Train from Tokyo → Narita or Haneda Airport. Fly home with unforgettable spring memories. What’s Included in Package Pricing – Kanto Region (Tokyo, Yokohama, Kamakura, Hakone & Kawagoe) Paid activities (included): Tokyo Skytree or Shibuya Sky Observatory (traveler choice) Rikugien Garden evening blossom light-up Nikko Toshogu Shrine (World Heritage site) Cup Noodles Museum (Yokohama) Sankeien Garden (Yokohama) Great Buddha (Kotoku-in, Kamakura) Hase-dera Temple (Kamakura) Tokyo National Museum TeamLab Planets immersive art museum Hakone Open-Air Museum Lake Ashi Cruise (Hakone) Optional: Sumida River Blossom Cruise (Tokyo) Free activities: Evening strolls in Shinjuku, Asakusa, and Shibuya Crossing Meiji Shrine, Harajuku & Omotesando walk Asakusa & Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise Street stroll Sumida River hanami picnic (early blossoms) Imperial Palace East Gardens & Ginza walk Minato Mirai harbor walk (Yokohama) Chinatown browsing (Yokohama, meals not included) Kamakura walking trails Tsukiji Outer Market browse (food extra) Ueno Park hanami Akihabara district exploration Yoyogi Park hanami picnic Kawagoe Kurazukuri historic district & Hikawa Shrine Farewell stroll through Tokyo Midtown blossoms Hotels: Mid-level accommodations (around $130–160/night) in central Tokyo, 13-night stay with easy access to rail hubs. Transport (included): Reserved-seat Shinkansen or express rail (for Hakone excursion if scheduled in package) Airport transfers via express train at trip start/end Transport (not included): Local JR/subway/bus travel within Tokyo, Yokohama, Kamakura, Nikko, Hakone, and Kawagoe (traveler-paid on site). Flights: Roundtrip international airfare to/from Japan, included.

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2-Week Vacation Cost Comparison (Per Couple)

Japan Trip with Go Explore Japan including Flights, hotels, tours/activities, English-speaking on-the-ground advisor in Japan

$6,500 – $7,500

Royal Caribbean Cruise (14 Nights) Cruise fare, meals, basic entertainment (excursions cost more). Spend a lot of time on a ship.

$8,000 – $10,000

Smoky Mountains (2 Weeks) Cabin rental, food, car/gas, attractions. No advisor to help you navigate the area for 14 days.

$6,000 – $7,000

Key Takeaway

For similar to what you’d spend in the Smokies — and thousands less than a 2 week cruise — you get:

Roundtrip flights
Comfortable room with soft sheets and cool air conditioning
Cultural activities & sightseeing in a country that's well over 1500 years old
Your own English-speaking advisor in Japan to help you navigate, translate, and remove the stress of "I don't know the language"
Seeing vast amounts of new things in new cities in a place you've never been
Trying new and interesting foods in one of the top food countries on earth
Feeling safe to explore the streets even at night in a place you are unfamiliar with with Japans exceptionally low crime rate

So instead of figuring it all out alone, you enjoy Japan like a local — experience it like a regular visitor even if its your first time.

Hokkaido Highlights: Sapporo & Surroundings (14 Days)

$4,500 per person or $8,000 per couple

Base: Sapporo (single hotel stay, convenient access to JR & subway) Day-by-Day Itinerary Day 1 – Arrival in Sapporo Evening arrival & check-in at hotel (Included in package). Stroll Odori Park & Sapporo TV Tower (outside view) (Free). Day 2 – Sapporo City Highlights Odori Park flower beds (Free). Hokkaido Shrine & Maruyama Park (Free). Sapporo Beer Museum (Included in package). Evening ramen alley. Day 3 – Otaru Day Trip (45 min train) Otaru Canal walk (Free). Historic warehouse district (Free). Music box museum (Free entry). JR roundtrip (Included in package). Day 4 – Markets & Chocolate Factory Nijo Market seafood stalls (Free to browse). Shiroi Koibito Park chocolate theme park (Included in package). Tanukikoji Shopping Street (Free to explore). Day 5 – Asahikawa Day Trip (1 hr 30 min) Asahiyama Zoo (Included in package). Asahikawa Ramen Village (Free to enter). JR roundtrip (Included in package). Day 6 – Lake Shikotsu Day Trip (1 hr 15 min) Scenic caldera lake walk (Free). Lakeside footbath (Free). Bus roundtrip (Included in package). Day 7 – Sapporo Culture & Museums Hokkaido University campus walk (Free). Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art (Included in package). Susukino nightlife district (Free to explore). Day 8 – Furano & Biei Flower Fields (2 hr) Farm Tomita & early-blooming fields (Free entry). Biei Blue Pond (Included in package). JR/bus roundtrip (Included in package). Day 9 – Noboribetsu Day Trip (1 hr 45 min) Jigokudani Hell Valley volcanic area (Free). River footbath walk (Free). JR roundtrip (Included in package). Day 10 – Food & Heritage Day Cooking class featuring jingisukan (Included in package). Sapporo Clock Tower (Included in package). Historical Village of Hokkaido (Included in package). Day 11 – Lake Toya Day Trip (2 hr) Scenic lakeside walking trails (Free). Local museum (Included in package). JR roundtrip (Included in package). Day 12 – Scenic Sapporo Day Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill (Included in package). Moerenuma Park (Free). Day 13 – Free Day in Sapporo Shopping, optional brewery tours, or last-minute sightseeing. Farewell crab hotpot dinner (on own). Day 14 – Departure Transfer to CTS airport (Included in package). What’s Included Round-trip international airfare (U.S. → Tokyo, domestic hop to Sapporo). 13 nights hotel in Sapporo (max $120/night). All JR/bus day-trip transfers listed above (≤2 hrs each way). Entrance fees for activities listed as Included in package. Guided walking tour of Sapporo (Included in package). Cooking class experience (Included in package). Airport transfer on departure. What’s Not Included Meals (except cooking class). Local subway/bus within Sapporo. Optional tours (e.g., sightseeing boat, hot springs entry, brewery tour). Personal shopping & souvenirs.

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🏮 Kansai Itinerary

Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights

$3,800 - Solo or $7,200 per couple

Base Locations: Kyoto & Osaka (mid-level hotels), 1 night in Iga 🏯 Day 1 – Arrival in Kyoto Free: Evening stroll through Gion’s historic streets, spotting geisha and enjoying lantern-lit teahouses. Free: Explore Nishiki Market for dinner options. Overnight: Kyoto 🌸 Day 2 – Iconic Temples of Kyoto Paid: Guided tour of Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) with entry ticket. Paid: Ryoan-ji Zen Garden entry with guide explaining symbolism. Free: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove walk & Togetsukyo Bridge views. Optional Paid: Rickshaw ride in Arashiyama (bookable on-site). Overnight: Kyoto 🦊 Day 3 – Fushimi & Southern Kyoto Free: Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine walk through the 10,000 red torii gates. Paid: Sake tasting experience in Fushimi Sake District with brewery visit. Free: Evening at Kyoto Station’s sky terrace for panoramic city views. Overnight: Kyoto 🌿 Day 4 – Nara Day Trip Paid: Admission to Tōdai-ji Temple (Great Buddha Hall). Free: Walk through Nara Park, feed the friendly deer. Free: Explore Kasuga Taisha Shrine grounds & lantern paths. Optional Paid: Nara National Museum. Return to Kyoto 🎭 Day 5 – Kyoto Culture & Crafts Paid: Traditional tea ceremony experience in a machiya townhouse. Paid: Kyoto Handicraft Center workshop (choose calligraphy, fan painting, or pottery). Free: Philosopher’s Path stroll along summer flowers and canals. Overnight: Kyoto 🏞 Day 6 – Hikone & Lake Biwa Paid: Train trip & admission to Hikone Castle (original Edo-period castle). Free: Lakeside stroll along Lake Biwa. Free: Castle town Omihachiman walking streets. Return to Kyoto 🏯 Day 7 – Transfer to Iga Paid: Train to Iga. Paid: Admission to Iga-ryu Ninja Museum (demonstrations + exhibits). Paid: Iga Ueno Castle entry. Free: Evening stroll through castle town streets. Overnight: Iga 🌄 Day 8 – Return to Osaka via Mie Free: Morning countryside walk in Iga. Paid: Visit Mie Kōga Ninja Village (optional, extra ninja experience). Train to Osaka. Free: Evening stroll through Dōtonbori, Osaka’s neon-lit food hub. Overnight: Osaka 🍜 Day 9 – Osaka Highlights Paid: Entry to Osaka Castle Museum. Free: Osaka Castle Park stroll. Free: Kuromon Market food tasting (traveler pays for food on site). Paid: Umeda Sky Building observation deck for night views. Overnight: Osaka 🎆 Day 10 – Kobe Day Trip Paid: Harborland waterfront cruise. Paid: Kobe Beef tasting lunch at a certified restaurant. Free: Explore Kitano district’s historic Western-style homes. Return to Osaka 🐟 Day 11 – Osaka Culture & Aquatic Life Paid: Admission to Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (one of world’s largest). Free: Tempozan Harbor Village stroll. Paid: Optional: Sumiyoshi Taisha guided shrine experience. Overnight: Osaka 🗻 Day 12 – Mt. Kōya Spiritual Retreat (Day Trip) Paid: Train ride to Koyasan + admission to Okunoin Temple with English guide. Free: Walk through Kōyasan’s atmospheric cedar forest cemetery. Paid: Optional: Shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian meal). Return to Osaka 🎨 Day 13 – Free Exploration & Shopping Free: Free day for shopping in Shinsaibashi (Osaka) or returning to favorite sites. Optional Paid: Samurai & sword experience in Osaka (pre-bookable). Evening farewell stroll along the Yodo River with possible fireworks festival. Overnight: Osaka ✈️ Day 14 – Departure Free: Morning stroll in Osaka Castle Park or Kyoto (depending on final base). Transfer to airport via express train or limousine bus. ✅ What’s Included in Package Pricing Paid Activities (Included) Kinkaku-ji & Ryoan-ji entry with guide Sake tasting in Fushimi Tōdai-ji Temple entry Kyoto tea ceremony experience Kyoto handicraft workshop (traveler’s choice) Hikone Castle entry Iga-ryu Ninja Museum & Ninja Show Iga Ueno Castle Osaka Castle Museum Umeda Sky Building observation deck Kobe Harborland cruise Kobe beef tasting lunch Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Kōyasan guided temple entry Free Activities Gion evening stroll Nishiki Market exploration Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Togetsukyo Bridge Fushimi Inari Shrine torii walk Kyoto Station Sky Terrace Nara Park & Kasuga Taisha Shrine grounds Philosopher’s Path stroll Lake Biwa lakeside walk Iga castle town streets Dōtonbori nightlife exploration Osaka Castle Park stroll Kuromon Market browsing Kitano district stroll (Kobe) Tempozan Harbor Village walk Okunoin Temple forest walk (Kōyasan) Shinsaibashi shopping & riverfront fireworks festival Hotels Kyoto: 6 nights, mid-level central hotel Iga: 1 night, local ryokan or boutique hotel Osaka: 6 nights, mid-level hotel near Umeda or Namba Transport (Included) Shinkansen/express trains between Kyoto ↔ Osaka ↔ Iga Day trip transport to Nara, Hikone, Kobe, and Kōyasan Airport transfers by express train/limousine bus Flights Refundable roundtrip international airfare (main cabin flex or equivalent).

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🍁 Chugoku - Hiroshima Escape Itinerary

$4,000 - Solo or $7,500 per couple

Duration: 15 Days / 14 Nights Base Locations: Hiroshima (7 nights), Matsue (3 nights), Tottori (2 nights), Hagi (2 nights) 🏯 Day 1 – Arrival in Hiroshima (Oct 1) Free: Evening stroll through Hiroshima Peace Boulevard, lined with trees and autumn foliage. Hotel Check-in: Mid-level hotel in Hiroshima. 🌸 Day 2 – Peace & Reflection (Oct 2) Paid: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum admission. Free: Stroll Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Atomic Bomb Dome. Free: Explore Hondori Shopping Arcade for dinner and local atmosphere. ⛩ Day 3 – Miyajima Island (Oct 3) Paid: Ferry to Miyajima Island + Itsukushima Shrine entry. Free: Hiking Mount Misen autumn trails (Momijidani Park). Free: Explore Daishō-in Temple. Evening return to Hiroshima. 🏞 Day 4 – Shukkeien & Hiroshima Culture (Oct 4) Paid: Shukkeien Garden admission. Paid: Hiroshima Castle museum. Free: Evening river walk and okonomiyaki dinner in Okonomi-mura district. 🛤 Day 5 – Day Trip to Iwakuni (Oct 5) Paid: Kintaikyo Bridge crossing ticket + ropeway to Iwakuni Castle. Free: Scenic stroll along Nishiki River, enjoy autumn maples. Return to Hiroshima hotel. 🎭 Day 6 – Local Culture & Food (Oct 6) Paid: Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki cooking class. Free: Afternoon shopping in Hondori Arcade. Optional Paid: Hiroshima Carp baseball game (seasonal). 🗾 Day 7 – Hiroshima Free Exploration (Oct 7) Free: Open day to revisit favorite spots or enjoy optional activities like Hiroshima Art Museum (Paid). Transfer to Matsue in evening by train. 🏯 Day 8 – Matsue Castle & Samurai District (Oct 8) Paid: Matsue Castle entry. Free: Explore preserved samurai residences & Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum surroundings. Free: Evening boat ride through Matsue’s Horikawa canals. 🍶 Day 9 – Izumo Taisha Day Trip (Oct 9) Free: Explore Izumo Taisha Shrine grounds in vibrant autumn colors. Paid: Izumo Taisha treasure hall admission. Paid: Soba-making workshop with Izumo soba lunch. 🌊 Day 10 – Lake Shinji & Matsue Evening (Oct 10) Free: Walk along Lake Shinji shoreline at sunset. Paid: Local sake tasting in Matsue brewery. Overnight in Matsue. 🏖 Day 11 – Tottori Sand Dunes (Oct 11) Transfer to Tottori. Free: Walk the famous Tottori Sand Dunes. Paid: Tottori Sand Museum admission. Optional Paid: Camel ride or sandboarding. 🏘 Day 12 – Kurayoshi White-Walled Quarter (Oct 12) Free: Stroll historic merchant district. Paid: Entry to regional folk craft museum. Free: Sample local sweets at old teahouses. Overnight in Tottori. 🏯 Day 13 – Hagi Castle Town (Oct 13) Transfer to Hagi. Free: Explore Hagi’s preserved samurai residences & castle ruins. Paid: Hagi pottery workshop. Evening stay in Hagi ryokan (mid-level with onsen). 🏞 Day 14 – Hagi & Coastal Walks (Oct 14) Free: Scenic coastal walk in Hagi Seaside Park. Paid: Visit Shoin Shrine museum. Farewell dinner with fresh seafood. ✈️ Day 15 – Departure (Oct 15) Morning train back to Hiroshima. Airport transfer included.

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