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Ancient & Modern Japan
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Activity Level
Moderate See our Activity Level Guidelines to check if this holiday is right for you
Comfort Level
Classic
Ways to Travel :
Guided Group
Activity :
Culture
Group Size :
4 - 16
Ages :
16+
Trip Code :
AOP
Carbon Footprint :
13kg CO2e per person per day
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Discover the Land of the Rising Sun, a fusion of old temples and modern towers, lively cities and tranquil mountain towns

Ancient wooden temples, ultra-modern towers. Zen gardens, neon lights. The blend of old and new in Japan is captivating. In this recently refreshed itinerary, we explore Honshu, the largest Japanese island, and discover the serene shrines and gardens of Kyoto and Nara, plus the rarely visited mountainous heartland of castles and spas. There’s also time to stay in Hiroshima, explore samurai culture in Kanazawa, and enjoy the lakeside town of Kawaguchiko. Our last stop is futuristic Tokyo: sprawling, inimitably busy and extraordinary.

Cherry blossom season: Experience the ephemeral beauty of cherry blossom season in Japan, when the sakura trees bloom with delicate pink blossoms. See the Dates & Prices tab for our special departures.

One of Our Top Recommended Trips for 2026… Here’s Why 
A revamped and revitalized itinerary has breathed new life into what was already an incredible adventure. We now take you even deeper into the culture and natural wonders of Japan, so now’s really the best time to book − Sarah Puttnam, destination expert: 

Ancient & Modern Japan

Highlights

  • Journey from old world to new on a cultural adventure through Japan
  • Use Japan’s excellent public transport, including the iconic bullet train, to move around
  • Explore a lantern-lit Gion in the early evening, the most famous geisha district in Kyoto
  • Stay in Hiroshima and take a poignant moment to reflect at the Peace Memorial Park
  • Immerse yourself in ancient samurai culture in Kanazawa
  • Stay in Kawaguchiko, a town on one of the Fuji Five Lakes

Key Information

  • Accommodation: 13 Classic nights (hotels)
  • Travel by public transport: train, bus, metro and ferry
  • Group normally 4 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16
  • Special cherry blossom and autumn colours departures
  • Countries visited: Japan

What's Included

  • All breakfasts and three dinners
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations
  • Arrival and departure transfers (not available on this tour)

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

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Ancient & Modern Japan

4.5/5 from
14 Days Excluding Flights From
16 Days from
£ 5145 £ 4379 £ 5145 £ 4379