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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.

Flexible Payment Options
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).

We’re here to make sure your trip feels effortless from start to finish—both in planning and in payment. If you have any questions or would like to adjust a package, please feel free to reach out.

14-Day Kansai Cherry Blossom Journey

March 14 – 28, 2026

$4,000 - per person or $7,000 per couple

Kyoto • Osaka • Nara (with day trips to Himeji & Kobe) Days 1–5: Kyoto (5 Nights) – Base: Kyoto Station area • Day 1 (Arrival): Land at Kansai Intl. Airport → train to Kyoto. Evening stroll in Gion, dinner at a local izakaya. • Day 2: Kiyomizu-dera Temple • Higashiyama District walk • Yasaka Pagoda • Evening hanami along Shirakawa Canal • Day 3: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (free) • Tenryu-ji Temple • Monkey Park Iwatayama • Evening kaiseki dinner • Day 4: Philosopher’s Path (free) • Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) • Tea ceremony experience • Night visit: Kiyomizu-dera light-up (seasonal) • Day 5 (Day Trip): Himeji Castle & gardens Days 6–9: Osaka (4 Nights) – Base: Namba or Umeda area • Day 6: Osaka Castle Park (castle museum) • Evening street food crawl in Dotonbori • Day 7 (Day Trip): Kobe – Harborland walk (free) • Ikuta Shrine (free) • Chinatown (free) • Dinner with authentic Kobe beef • Day 8: Kuromon Ichiba Market tasting tour • Umeda Sky Building • Optional shopping in Shinsaibashi • Evening hanami at Osaka Mint / Nakanoshima Park (free) • Day 9: Leisure – Universal Studios Japan / river cruise Days 10–13: Nara (4 Nights) – Base: Near Nara Station or Nara Park • Day 10: Nara Park (free, deer snacks optional) • Todai-ji’s Great Buddha • Day 11: Kasuga Taisha Shrine • Isuien Garden • Naramachi historic district (free) • Dinner with seasonal sakura dishes • Day 12 (Day Trip): Mount Yoshino – Ropeway/festival areas • Day 13: Leisure – hidden temples / Uji & Byodo-in Temple Day 14: Departure • Return to Kansai Intl. Airport What’s Included in Package Pricing Paid activities (included): Fushimi Inari Shrine Kiyomizu-dera Temple Nijo Castle Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Monkey Park Osaka Castle & Museum Himeji Castle day trip Nara Park & Todai-ji Temple (Great Buddha) Kobe Sake Brewery tour & tasting Traditional Tea Ceremony in Kyoto Free activities: Philosopher’s Path (Kyoto) Nishiki Market strolls Gion historic geisha district walks Dotonbori nightlife (Osaka) Street food exploration (Osaka & Kobe) Seasonal hanami (cherry blossom viewing, parks & riversides) Hotels: Mid-level accommodations (around $130–150/night), centrally located near train lines. Transport: Reserved-seat Shinkansen (bullet train) & JR/local trains for intercity travel Local buses & subways within Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara Flights: Roundtrip international airfare to/from Japan, included.

$50 Deposit to book the package. Remaining balance will be billed by invoice.

🌸 14-Day Kanto Spring Blossoms Journey

March 28 – April 11, 2026

$4,000 - per person or $7,000 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.

$50 Deposit to book the package. Remaining balance will be billed by invoice.

🌸 14-Day Itinerary — Kanazawa & Nagano Spring Journey

Dates: April 11 – April 25, 2026

$3,600 per person or $6,800 per couple

🏯 Day 1 – Arrival in Kanazawa Arrive by Shinkansen from Tokyo/Osaka. Evening stroll in Higashi Chaya District (Free). Check into Kanazawa hotel. 🌸 Day 2 – Kenrokuen & Castle Town Morning: Kenrokuen Garden (Paid Activity). Afternoon: Kanazawa Castle Park (Free). Explore Omicho Market for seafood. Evening: riverside walk along Sai River (Free). 🎎 Day 3 – Samurai & Geisha Culture Explore Nagamachi Samurai District (Free). Nomura Samurai House (Paid Activity). Optional: Tea ceremony in a historic teahouse (Paid Activity). Overnight in Kanazawa. 🏡 Day 4 – Shirakawa-go & Gokayama (Day Trip) Express bus to Shirakawa-go. Open-Air Museum (Paid Activity). Continue to Gokayama village (Free walks among farmhouses). Return to Kanazawa. 🎨 Day 5 – Kanazawa Art & Hidden Corners 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art (Paid Activity). DT Suzuki Museum (Paid Activity). Explore Oyama Shrine (Free). Overnight in Kanazawa. 🚉 Day 6 – Transfer to Takayama Train/bus to Takayama. Stroll Sanmachi Suji old town (Free). Visit Takayama Festival Floats Hall (Paid Activity). Evening in preserved Edo-era streets. Overnight in Takayama. 🏔 Day 7 – Takayama & Morning Market Visit Miyagawa Morning Market (Free). Optional: Local sake brewery tour (Paid Activity). Afternoon hiking or free exploration. Overnight in Takayama. 🌸 Day 8 – Transfer to Matsumoto Train ride through scenic valleys to Matsumoto. Explore Matsumoto Castle (Paid Activity), surrounded by blossoms. Walk Nakamachi Street (Free). Overnight in Matsumoto. 🗻 Day 9 – Matsumoto & Kamikochi (Optional) Morning visit to Kamikochi Valley (bus from Matsumoto, Free hiking). Alternative: stay in Matsumoto and explore local art museums (Paid Activity). Overnight in Matsumoto. 🛤 Day 10 – Transfer to Nagano City Train to Nagano City. Visit Zenko-ji Temple (Free, inner chamber visit Paid). Stroll temple streets lined with shops. Overnight in Nagano. ⛩ Day 11 – Togakushi Shrines (Day Trip) Bus trip into the mountains to Togakushi Shrine (Free). Sample famous Togakushi soba for lunch. Return to Nagano. 🏞 Day 12 – Alpine Villages & Onsen Train/bus to Yudanaka or Shibu Onsen. Visit historic hot spring town (Paid Activity for bathhouses). Evening return to Nagano. 🎏 Day 13 – Free Day in Nagano/Kanazawa Flexible: shopping, second visit to a favorite town, or optional sake brewery tour (Paid Activity). Suggested: evening train back to Kanazawa for final night. ✈️ Day 14 – Departure Morning stroll in Kanazawa or Nagano (depending on your flight/train plans). Depart via Shinkansen to Tokyo/Osaka for onward flight. What’s Included in Package Pricing – Kanazawa, Takayama & Nagano Paid activities (included): Kenrokuen Garden (Kanazawa) Nomura Samurai House (Kanazawa) Optional: Traditional tea ceremony in historic teahouse (if group chooses) Shirakawa-go Open-Air Museum 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art (Kanazawa) DT Suzuki Museum (Kanazawa) Takayama Festival Floats Hall Optional: Takayama sake brewery tour Matsumoto Castle Optional: Matsumoto local art museums (traveler’s choice) Zenko-ji Temple inner chamber visit (Nagano) Free activities: Higashi Chaya District stroll (Kanazawa) Kanazawa Castle Park Omicho Market seafood walk Sai River evening stroll Nagamachi Samurai District walk Gokayama thatched village stroll Oyama Shrine (Kanazawa) Sanmachi Suji preserved Edo district (Takayama) Miyagawa Morning Market (Takayama) Scenic train ride through mountain valleys Nakamachi Street walk (Matsumoto) Kamikochi Valley hiking (Matsumoto day trip option) Zenko-ji Temple grounds & temple street stroll (Nagano) Togakushi Shrine mountain walk & soba tasting Hotels: Mid-level accommodations (around $120–150/night), centrally located in Kanazawa, Takayama, Matsumoto, and Nagano for easy sightseeing. Transport (included): Reserved-seat Shinkansen (Tokyo/Osaka → Kanazawa, Nagano → Tokyo/Osaka) Express bus to Shirakawa-go & Gokayama Airport transfers via express train at trip start/end Transport (not included): Local trains, buses, and subways within cities or for day trips (traveler-paid on site). Flights: Roundtrip international airfare to/from Japan, included.

$50 Deposit to book the package. Remaining balance will be billed by invoice.

🍎 14-Day Itinerary — Aomori Spring Journey

Dates: May 16 – May 30, 2026

$3,600 per person or $7,300 per couple

📍 Base City Breakdown Hirosaki — 5 nights (extra day here) Aomori City — 4 nights Towada / Oirase area — 4 nights Tokyo — 1 night (final night before departure) 🗓 Itinerary Day 1 – Arrival in Hirosaki (May 16) Fly into Tokyo → transfer flight to Aomori Airport, then 1 hr transfer to Hirosaki Evening stroll in Hirosaki Park (late cherry blossoms still lingering) Day 2 – Hirosaki Explore Hirosaki Castle Park & gardens (paid activity) Visit samurai district & merchant houses (paid activity) Try local apple-based dishes & desserts Day 3 – Hirosaki Visit Hirosaki Apple Park (free to explore, optional cider tasting = paid) Apple orchard walk with views of Mt. Iwaki Evening izakaya dining Day 4 – Hirosaki Day Trip Excursion to Mt. Iwaki area Hike or ropeway (optional paid) Return to Hirosaki Day 5 – Hirosaki Free exploration: cafes, museums, or relaxing in local onsen Day 6 – Travel to Aomori City (May 21) Train from Hirosaki (~45 min) Visit Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse (paid activity) Evening stroll by Aomori Bay Day 7 – Aomori City Day trip to Goshogawara → Tachineputa Museum (paid activity) Explore rural scenery and local crafts Day 8 – Aomori City Visit Aomori Prefectural Museum of Art (paid activity) Explore fresh seafood market (free, food separate) Day 9 – Aomori City Free exploration: optional day trip to Asamushi Onsen seaside town Day 10 – Travel to Towada / Oirase area (May 25) Train/bus transfer (~2 hours) Check into lakeside ryokan or hotel Evening stroll by Lake Towada Day 11 – Oirase Gorge Hike riverside trails with waterfalls (free, transport covered) Photography + picnic option Day 12 – Lake Towada Scenic Lake Towada cruise (paid activity) Explore volcanic landscapes Day 13 – Shimokita Peninsula Day Trip Excursion north to Cape Oma (paid transport activity) Tuna lunch (famous Oma maguro) Return to Towada area Day 14 – Return to Tokyo (May 30) Morning travel back to Tokyo (flight or train, included in package) One overnight stay near Haneda/Narita for easy departure What’s Included in Package Pricing Paid activities (included): Hirosaki Castle, samurai homes, cider tasting, Mt. Iwaki ropeway, Nebuta Museum, Tachineputa Museum, Aomori Art Museum, Lake Towada cruise, Cape Oma excursion. Free activities: Apple park walks, Oirase Gorge hikes, markets, city strolls, cherry & apple blossom viewing. Hotels: Mid-level (around $130–150/night). Transport: JR trains, buses, and one Tokyo–Aomori flight (roundtrip). Flights: Roundtrip to Tokyo, included.

$50 Deposit to book the package. Remaining balance will be billed by invoice.

📊 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)

Dates: May 30 – June 13, 2026

$4,200 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.

$50 Deposit to book the package. Remaining balance will be billed by invoice.