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Embark on an unforgettable journey through Japan with the "Japan Revealed" tour. This immersive experience takes you from the bustling streets of Tokyo, where you'll enjoy a rickshaw ride and a dinner cruise on a traditional Yakatabune boat, to the serene landscapes surrounding Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi. Travel on the iconic Bullet Train to Kyoto, exploring its historic temples and the vibrant Geisha district. Discover the poignant history of Hiroshima, the scenic beauty of Miyajima Island, and the cultural richness of Nara and Osaka. Enjoy unique experiences like a sake tasting, an okonomiyaki-making session, and a traditional tea ceremony. With a dedicated holiday director and guaranteed single rooms, this tour offers a perfect blend of culture, history, and modernity, ensuring a memorable adventure in the Land of the Rising Sun.

Highlights
  • Tokyo including a rickshaw ride
  • Visit Tokyo Tower's Observation Deck
  • Dinner on board a traditional Yakatabune boat
  • Cruise on Lake Ashi with views of Mount Fuji
  • Cable car ride to the Great Boiling Valley
  • Journey on the iconic Bullet Train
  • Kyoto sightseeing including the historic city of Nara
  • Visit to Miyajima Island and Itsukushima Shrine
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable stays in 3 and 4-star hotels throughout Japan, including Hotel Monterey Akasaka in Tokyo, Hotel Resorpia Atami, Moxy Kyoto, ANA Crowne Plaza Hiroshima, Hotel Granvia Okayama, and Kobe Portopia Hotel. Each guest is guaranteed their own twin or double room with no single supplement.
Excursions Included

  • Tokyo including rickshaw ride

  • Visit Tokyo Tower's Observation Deck

  • Tokyo dinner cruise

  • Mount Fuji & an Atami Onsen

  • Cruise on Lake Ashi & cable car ride

  • Bullet Train rides

  • Kyoto sightseeing including the historic city of Nara & visit to the Geisha district

  • Sake museum visit including tasting

  • Osaka sightseeing

  • Miyajima Island

  • Okonomiyaki-making experience

  • Hiroshima tour

  • Shukkeien Garden

  • Kurashiki canal area

  • Himeji Castle

  • Japanese Uji tea ceremony

Mode of Transport
Travel in style with return flights from London, overseas transfers, and on-tour transportation. Experience the iconic Bullet Train for swift transfers between cities, and enjoy a cruise on Lake Ashi and a cable car ride to the Great Boiling Valley.
Personal expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.
Optional activities
Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
Destinations
  • Far East
  • Japan
Tour Types
  • Sightseeing
  • Rail Tours
  • Gardens & Nature Tours
  • Foodie and Wine Tours
  • History
  • Cultural

Location: Tokyo

Today, you fly to Tokyo, arriving on day 2.

Accommodation: Flight to the Tokyo

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Location: Tokyo

Today you'll arrive and get to know your travelling companions over a welcome drink and dinner this evening.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Monterey Akasaka

Meals: Dinner

Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace, Asakusa Sensoji Temple, Sumida River

Tokyo is a dazzling city of contrasts. Traditional temples, shrines and gardens sit alongside ultra-modern skyscrapers and designer shopping outlets, and we'll discover more on our included tour. A real highlight is Tokyo Tower, an Eiffel Tower-inspired lattice structure standing 1,093 feet high. Here we'll head up to the Observation Deck for stunning views over the city, with even Mount Fuji in our sights if it's a clear day. We'll also make a stop close to the Imperial Palace, the main residence of the Emperor of Japan. Next we'll view the stunning 7th century Asakusa Sensoji Temple, and to top it all off, we'll experience an authentic rickshaw ride too. Dinner tonight is served as we cruise the Sudima River on board a traditional and ornate Yakatabune boat, where we'll enjoy wonderful views of the city's illuminated skyline.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Monterey Akasaka

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Mount Fuji, Lake Ashi, Owakudani, Atami Onsen, Atami

Iconic Mount Fuji, Japan's tallest peak, is our destination today. We'll cruise on Lake Ashi for fabulous views of Fuji, before travelling by cable car and visiting Owakudani, a volcanic valley with active sulphur and hot springs known as the Great Boiling Valley. We'll also visit the natural thermal springs of Atami Onsen before settling down for an overnight stay in the popular seaside spa resort of Atami.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Resorpia Atami

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Kyoto, Golden Pavilion, Kyoto, Heian Shrine, Kyoto, Gion, Kyoto

Kyoto is nicknamed 'the city of ten thousand shrines' and is where we'll stay for the next three nights. We'll transfer here today on Japan's famous Bullet Train. <br/>On our tour we'll visit the famous Golden Pavilion, a stunning temple covered with pure gold leaf. We'll also tour the stunning Heian Shrine, with its giant entrance gate and beautiful Japanese gardens, before sightseeing in the Gion area. This is Kyoto's most famous Geisha district and is filled with teahouses where Geisha entertain.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Moxy Kyoto

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Kyoto, Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto, Fushimi, Kyoto, Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, Kyoto, Fushimi Inari, Kyoto, Uji, Kyoto

Kyoto is a truly enchanting city. We'll explore further today as we visit the beautiful Kiyomizu Temple, which is built into the side of a mountain, supported by pillars. It takes its name, which means 'clear water', from a waterfall within the temple complex. In Fushimi, Kyoto's traditional sake-brewing district, you can find out more about the long history of this traditional fermented rice drink. We'll visit the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum for a tasting, before heading to Fushimi Inari, a vast tribute to the gods of rice and sake, with its winding mountain trails leading to a series of stunning shrines. Look out for the dozens of stone foxes you'll see en route – foxes are considered messengers of the gods. We'll round off today's fascinating cultural experiences as we take part in a traditional Uji Japanese tea ceremony.

Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel

Accommodation Name: Moxy Kyoto

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Location: Nara, Todaiji Temple, Nara, Deer Park, Nara, Osaka, Osaka Castle, Osaka, Umeda Floating Garden, Osaka, Dontonbori, Osaka, Kyoto

Today we include a visit to historic Nara, the 'City of Temples'. Here we will see Todaiji Temple, with its huge bronze Buddha statue, and Deer Park, home to hundreds of free-roaming deer. In the afternoon, we'll visit Osaka, stopping for photographs at the beautiful Osaka Castle, one of the most famous in Japan. We'll see the Umeda Floating Garden, a spectacular building made up of two towers connected on the 39th floor by the 'Floating Garden Observatory'. We'll also take in the shops and restaurants of the Dontonbori shopping area, before returning to Kyoto tonight.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Moxy Kyoto

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Kyoto, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Itsukushima Shrine

Hiroshima is an intriguing city with many fascinating sights and we'll head here today by Bullet Train. We'll visit Miyajima Island, one of the most scenic spots in Japan, known for the floating shrine of Itsukushima, before arriving at our hotel. Later, why not try your hand at okonomiyaki-making. Often referred to as Japanese pancakes or Japanese pizza, this unique dish is actually quite different to both – taste it and see what you think!

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: ANA Crowne Plaza Hiroshima

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Hiroshima, Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima, A-Bomb Dome, Hiroshima, Shukkeien Garden, Hiroshima, Kurashiki

Our Hiroshima sightseeing tour today takes in the poignant sights of the Peace Memorial Park and A-Bomb Museum. Dedicated to Hiroshima's nuclear bombing in the Second World War, the park was built on an open field created by the explosion. From the central cenotaph, view the A-Bomb Dome – this is the skeletal ruins of the former Industrial Promotion Hall, left untouched after the bombing as a constant reminder of the victims and the need for peace. After our visit, we'll stop by the beautiful Shukkeien Garden, whose name means 'landscape garden in miniature' and is an imitation of West Lake in Hangzhou, China. Badly damaged by the atomic bombing in 1945, it was restored and reopened in 1951. We'll also visit the beautifully preserved canal area of Kurashiki, where the former storehouses that line the canal have been converted into smart boutiques and quaint cafés.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Granvia Okayama

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Himeji Castle, Kobe

The pretty port city of Kobe is where we'll head today for an overnight stay. En route, we'll pass by Himeji Castle, a fantastic hillside complex dating back to 1333. <br/>There will be time to explore Kobe at your own pace. Perhaps you'll visit Harbourland, its popular shopping and entertainment complex, or journey on the Shin-Kobe Ropeway cable car for great views over the city. <br/>Tonight, gather together with your fellow travellers to enjoy an authentic farewell dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Kobe Portopia Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Osaka

Today we'll transfer to Osaka for our return flight to the UK.

Accommodation: Flight to the UK

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Location: United Kingdom

You'll arrive back in the UK today.

Included
  • Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide
    -A dedicated Just You holiday director and specialist local guide will accompany you throughout the trip.
  • Return flights from London
    -Return flights from London are included in the tour package.
  • Use of an airport lounge in the UK
    -Access to an airport lounge in the UK is provided.
  • Overseas transfers & on tour transportation
    -All overseas transfers and on-tour transportation are included.
  • Tokyo including rickshaw ride
    -Experience a rickshaw ride in Tokyo as part of the tour.
  • Visit Tokyo Tower's Observation Deck
    -Visit the Observation Deck of Tokyo Tower for stunning city views.
  • Dinner on board a traditional Yakatabune boat
    -Enjoy dinner on a traditional Yakatabune boat with views of Tokyo's illuminated skyline.
  • Mount Fuji & an Atami Onsen
    -Visit Mount Fuji and experience the natural thermal springs of Atami Onsen.
  • Cruise on Lake Ashi
    -Take a cruise on Lake Ashi for fabulous views of Mount Fuji.
  • Cable car ride to Great Boiling Valley
    -Travel by cable car to the Great Boiling Valley, a volcanic valley with active sulphur and hot springs.
  • Journey on the iconic Bullet Train
    -Experience a journey on Japan's iconic Bullet Train.
  • Kyoto sightseeing including the historic city of Nara
    -Explore Kyoto and visit the historic city of Nara, known as the 'City of Temples'.
  • Sake museum visit including tasting
    -Visit the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum in Kyoto for a sake tasting experience.
  • Osaka sightseeing
    -Enjoy sightseeing in Osaka, including a visit to Osaka Castle and the Umeda Floating Garden.
  • Miyajima Island
    -Visit Miyajima Island, known for the floating shrine of Itsukushima.
  • Okonomiyaki-making experience
    -Participate in an okonomiyaki-making experience, a unique Japanese dish.
  • Hiroshima tour
    -Tour Hiroshima, including the Peace Memorial Park and A-Bomb Museum.
  • Shukkeien Garden
    -Visit the beautiful Shukkeien Garden in Hiroshima.
  • Kurashiki canal area
    -Explore the preserved canal area of Kurashiki with its smart boutiques and quaint cafés.
  • Pass by Himeji Castle
    -Pass by the historic Himeji Castle, a fantastic hillside complex.
  • Your own room guaranteed & no single supplement
    -Enjoy the comfort of your own room with no single supplement charge.

Not Included
  • Personal expenses
    -Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
  • Travel insurance
    -Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.
  • Optional activities
    -Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
A few years ago we set up Just You Cares, a programme that gives back to some of the places we love. We have always believed in taking care of the communities we visit, and have taken the time to really get to know the local people and understand the challenges they face. Some of our holidays give our Customers the chance to see how the money from their trips has been spent.
Of course, you’ll always have a twin or double room all to yourself. It’s great to have that space to relax and reflect at the end of the day. In some hotels you can also pay a little extra to upgrade for more space or a lovely sea view.
No, given the nature of our holidays, it is not possible to join the tour once it has departed.
Just You is exclusively for solo travellers, every tour includes a twin or double room of your own, with no single supplement.
Just You has been operating solo holidays for more than 15 years.
In Kyoto, you will visit the Golden Pavilion, Heian Shrine, and the Gion area, known for its Geisha district. You will also explore the Kiyomizu Temple and participate in a traditional Uji Japanese tea ceremony.
Once you book, you will receive a confirmation invoice within 7 days, prior to departure, we will send you further information to help prepare for your trip.
At Just You, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains
If we can accommodate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - just make sure you have your booking number to hand.
On the first day, you will fly from the UK to Tokyo, arriving on the second day.
In Hiroshima, the tour visits the Peace Memorial Park and A-Bomb Museum, which are dedicated to the memory of the nuclear bombing during World War II. The park was built on an open field created by the explosion, and the A-Bomb Dome is a preserved ruin that serves as a reminder of the event and the need for peace.
Typically, our customers are solo travellers in their 40s, 50s and 60s, but it’s quite possible you could meet 20-year-olds or 70-year-olds (or anyone in between)... After all, age is just a number!
The tour includes 17 meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 7 dinners, which also include a welcome drink and a farewell dinner.
We have received the World Travel and Tourism Councils (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp, which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world. The 'Safe Travels' stamp provides you, with assurance and peace of mind that we have implemented enhanced health and hygiene prprotocols on all holidays.
The tour includes a variety of unique experiences such as a rickshaw ride in Tokyo, a dinner cruise on a traditional Yakatabune boat, a cable car ride to the Great Boiling Valley, a Bullet Train journey, a sake museum visit with tasting, and an okonomiyaki-making experience.
All the people in your group will be solo travellers and will share your sense of adventure and passion for travel. There’s usually a good mix of ages too, so you’ll meet a variety of solo travellers who have more, or in some cases less, life experience. We find the overall mix of people really adds to the whole experience and there are certainly plenty of l
We find there’s always a social element to dining, so you’ll never eat alone, unless you want to! Every holiday includes a welcome get-together, all breakfasts and many other meals. When a meal is not included we find travellers meet and dine together.
Yes, you are guaranteed your own twin or double room without any single supplement.
Yes, and all of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.

You will have the option to book your own flights independently with the operator.

Dates Price Availability
04-Oct-2025
for 0 Nights 		Single Flight Included £6999.00
18-Oct-2025
for 0 Nights 		Single Flight Included £6999.00
08-Nov-2025
for 0 Nights 		Single Flight Included £6999.00
21-Mar-2026
for 0 Nights 		Single Flight Included £7399.00
25-Mar-2026
for 0 Nights 		Single Flight Included £7399.00
28-Mar-2026
for 0 Nights 		Single Flight Included £7399.00
01-Apr-2026
for 0 Nights 		Single Flight Included £7399.00
10-Oct-2026
for 0 Nights 		Single Flight Included £6999.00
14-Nov-2026
for 0 Nights 		Single Flight Included £6824.00

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This tour is operated by Just You

12 days from £6824 pp inc.flights; Enquire
Start:Tokyo, Japan
Finish:Osaka, Japan
Group size:15 - 27
Suitable for: 18-99
Accommodation:4-star hotels
Physical rating:Low
Meals:17 meals
Diets:Vegetarians, Vegans, Please make us aware of any specific dietary requests
Tour operated in: English
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Tour Reference: SLJPN
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