Ultimate Japan

Discover the vibrant culture and natural beauty of Japan on this comprehensive 17-day discovery tour. This is your chance to immerse yourself in some of the country’s most famous locations and unmask local gems from breweries to museums.

Your Asian adventure begins in electrifying Tokyo where you’ll tour the Tsukiji Outer Market, Meiji Shrine religious site and more. Marvel at the 11-metre Great Buddha in Kamakura, visit Enoshima Island off the coast of Yokohama and ride the Oigawa Railway through the tranquil countryside...

Deal ID: 5545
Duration: 17 Days
Available dates: 8 Aug 2026 - 15 Mar 2027
Destinations: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Mt Fuji
Rating: 4.3 (341 reviews)

Itinerary:
1: Australia (or New Zealand) – Tokyo, Japan — Today fly from Australia (or New Zealand) with Qantas Airways to one of the most captivating cities in the world - Tokyo, Japan. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Tokyo. Please note: • Due to flight scheduling and availability, some departures may occur on Day 0. Affected customers must be at the airport the night before. • Direct flights to Tokyo are not guaranteed and some flights may have one stop. • Flight times will be indicated on your final documentation which you will receive 4 - 6 weeks prior to departure.
2: Tokyo Sightseeing — This morning, you will head out on a sightseeing tour of Tokyo, starting at the Tsukiji Outer Market where you'll encounter many kinds of traditional Japanese cuisine. You'll then visit the stunning Meiji Shrine which is a Shinto religious site that was dedicated to the Imperial Family in 1926. Walk among the serene gardens that surround the shrine as you hear about its importance from your guide.
3: Tokyo – Kamakura – Enoshima Island – Shizuoka — This morning you'll head to Kamakura to visit the Great Buddha, a bronze statue of Amida Buddha on the grounds of Kotoku-in Temple...
4: Shizuoka Region – Oigawa Railway Experience – Nagoya — Today you'll depart the Shizuoka region for Nagoya with a few exciting stops along the way...
5: Nagoya – Iga – Kyoto — After breakfast today, you'll head to the town of Iga in the Mie Prefecture which is approximately 100 kilometres away...
6: Kyoto Free Day — Today is your free at leisure to explore the ancient capital of Kyoto alternatively, you can join an optional in-depth experience.
7: Kyoto – Himeji Castle – Fukuyama/Okayama Region (High-Speed Train) — This morning, you'll visit Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum, a historic sake brewery with displays illuminating the fermentation process...
8: Fukuyama/Okayama Region – Hiroshima — Today you'll travel south to Hiroshima where you will start the journey to Miyajimaguchi port to board a boat to the majestic Miyajima Island...
9: Hiroshima - Kintaikyo Bridge – Irori Sanzoku – Fukuoka Region — Today, you'll continue travelling south to visit Japan’s most elegant wooden bridge, the Kintaikyo Bridge...
10: Fukuoka Sightseeing Tour – Osaka Overnight Ferry — After breakfast this morning, you'll visit the nearby town of Dazaifu which was established in the late 7th century...
11: Osaka Sightseeing — This morning you will disembark the ferry and proceed to Osaka. On a sightseeing tour, you will visit the famous Osaka Castle Garden...
12: Osaka Free Day — Today is yours free at leisure to explore the modern city of Osaka or you can join an optional activity.
13: Osaka – Nara – Gifu — This morning you'll drive to the nearby city of Nara where you will enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour...
14: Gifu – Narai-juku & Tsumago-juku Post Towns – Nagano Region — Today you'll visit the post towns of Narai-juku and Tsumago-juku where the feeling of the Edo Period is faithfully captured...
15: Nagano Region – Mt Fuji – Yokohama — After breakfast, you'll embark on an approximately 300-kilometre journey, starting with a drive to Mt Fuji’s 5th Station...
16: Yokohama – Australia (or New Zealand) — Today, at the appropriate time, you will be transferred to Narita or Haneda Airport in Tokyo for your return flight...
17: Arrive in Australia (or New Zealand) — ...

Inclusions: Return international full-service Qantas Airways flights, 14 nights of accommodation, 15 meals, Overnight ferry from Fukuoka to Osaka, One-way high-speed rail trip from Shin-Kobe to Himeji