From the neon lights of buzzing Tokyo to ancient temples on snowy mountain tops, Japan is a feast for the senses and INTRO is the most amazing way to experience it! You’ll walk the streets of one of the world’s busiest and most futuristic cities, watch monkeys bathe in hot springs, roll your own sushi, visit ancient shrines and castles, get taught to wield a sword by a Samurai master, stay overnight with monks in a 1000 year old Buddhist temple, experience incredible and unique accommodation and much more! With an awesome group leader from the moment you arrive at the hotel, an instant group of friends and help with all your onward travel. Get ready for the trip of a lifetime! + Our tours are all 100% carbon neutral!
Highlights:
- Visit temples, shrines and castles as you deep dive into Japan’s rich and fascinating history
- Get up close to the famous red faced snow monkeys of Jigokudani
- Cruise around Hakone by a pirate ship and a cable car, for outstanding views of Mount Fuji
- Learn how to wield a samurai sword under the watchful eye of a Samurai sensei
- Sleep in the company of monks in a 1000 year old Buddhist temple
Included:
- Tokyo City Tour
- Nightlife and Karaoke Bars
- Traditional Japanese Style Accom
- Ancient Temples & Shrines
- Sushi Class
- Origami Experience
- Roll Your Own Soba Noodles
- Jigokudani Snow Monkeys
- Shiga Kogen National Park (summer only)
- Lake Ashi Pirate Ship Cruise
- Mount Fuji Cable Car Views
- Osaka Castle Visit
- Overnight Stay at Buddhist Temple
- Meditation & Night Cemetery Walk
- Morning Prayer & Fire Ceremony
- Arishiyama Bamboo Forest
- Kinkakuji Golden Pavillion Temple
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Samurai Experience
- Night tour of Kyoto’s Geisha district
- 24/7 Support after the trip finishes
- 100% carbon neutral tour!
Not Included:
- Visas
- Some Meals
- External Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Airport Pickup
What to Bring:
- Passport & Flight Tickets
- Arrival Information
- Travel Insurance Documents
- Appropriate Temple Attire (covered shoulders, chest & knees)
- Light Rain Jacket
- Insect Repellant