Discover Japan Tour
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- 15 Days Fully Escorted – Becki & Shawn are there to help anytime you need it
- Very Small Groups: 8 people or less – half the size of most small group tours!
- 14 Nights Accommodations in central locations
- Breakfast each morning and 4 evening meals
- All Entrance Fees for the listed attractions
- All Land Transportation including bullet trains
- Personal Support: pre-departure advice and helpful tips
Becki and Shawn
Join Us For An Adventure Of A Lifetime
On this trip you get the feel of independent travel without having to worry about the language, transportation, hotels, or reservations.
Our 20+ years of Japan travel brings you personal insights and special encounters you’ll never forget. You’ll travel in a small group, eat at local restaurants, ride public transportation, and enjoy a flexible schedule.
We take care of transportation and scheduling, so all you need to do is soak up the culture and enjoy your adventure of a lifetime.
DATES & PRICES
Our tours book fast! There is limited availability, so it’s best to secure your place as soon as possible.
Spring 2026
Fall 2026
Spring 2027
| Start Date | Features | Price | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start Date: March 21, 2027 | Features: Early Cherry Blossoms | Price: $9248 | Closed | |
| Start Date: April 11, 2027 | Features: Late Cherry Blossoms | Price: $9498 | Details: 2 Spots Left | |
| Start Date: May 5, 2027 | Features: Sumo Tournament | Price: $9248 | Closed | |
| Start Date: May 18, 2027 | Features: Sumo Tournament | Price: $9248 | Details: 4 Spots Left |
Fall 2027
Prices are per person based on double occupancy
Any scheduled tour can be made private. Your group, your dates. GO PRIVATE
Sample Itinerary
Our itineraries are flexible and can be modified according to the preferences of the group.
Day 0: Departure from Your Country
Fly to Tokyo Narita Airport.
Sample Itinerary
Our itineraries are flexible and can be modified according to the preferences of the group.
Day 0: Departure from Your Country
Fly to Tokyo Narita Airport.
Day 1: Airport to Tokyo
Arrive in Japan. Becki or Shawn will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.
Free time to explore the area and see the famous Shibuya Crosswalk.
Day 1: Airport to Tokyo
Arrive in Japan. Becki or Shawn will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.
Free time to explore the area and see the famous Shibuya Crosswalk.
“Japan and More is hands down the best! Becki and Shawn, you rock! Everywhere we went was unique and fun to explore. We really enjoyed learning the history and cultural significance of the places we visited. Thank you so much for everything!”
Day 2: Tokyo
In the morning, visit Asakusa to explore Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple built in 645 AD.
Then, enjoy a cooking class and learn to prepare traditional washoku cuisine.
In the evening, we will enjoy a fun Included Yokoso (Welcome) Dinner at a Japanese Izakaya.
Day 2: Tokyo
In the morning, visit Asakusa to explore Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple built in 645 AD.
Then, enjoy a cooking class and learn to prepare traditional washoku cuisine.
In the evening, we will enjoy a fun Included Yokoso (Welcome) Dinner at a Japanese Izakaya.
Day 3: Nikko
Today, we will travel to Nikko on the Japanese bullet train Shinkansen, one of the three fastest trains in the world.
See the elaborately decorated tomb of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, at Toshogu Shrine. The World Heritage Site is covered in beautiful wood carvings and gold leaf.
View the vermilion painted Sacred Bridge.
Day 3: Nikko
Today, we will travel to Nikko on the Japanese bullet train Shinkansen, one of the three fastest trains in the world.
See the elaborately decorated tomb of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, at Toshogu Shrine. The World Heritage Site is covered in beautiful wood carvings and gold leaf.
View the vermilion painted Sacred Bridge.
Day 4: Fuji
Today, we will travel to Lake Kawaguchi to view the magnificence of Mount Fuji – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We will stay in a traditional Japanese ryokan and have an authentic Japanese kaiseki dinner. This will be a very memorable experience!
Dinner Included at Ryokan hotel.
Day 4: Fuji
Today, we will travel to Lake Kawaguchi to view the magnificence of Mount Fuji – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We will stay in a traditional Japanese ryokan and have an authentic Japanese kaiseki dinner. This will be a very memorable experience!
Dinner Included at Ryokan hotel.
“Thank you for your warmth and perfect planning. The trip was wonderful and exceeded my expectations on every level.”
Day 5: Matsumoto
Travel to Matsumoto and visit Matsumoto Castle, one of only five original castles in Japan and a National Treasure.
See the nicely preserved shopping streets of the historic Nakamachi District.
Day 5: Matsumoto
Travel to Matsumoto and visit Matsumoto Castle, one of only five original castles in Japan and a National Treasure.
See the nicely preserved shopping streets of the historic Nakamachi District.
Day 6: Kanazawa
In the morning, we will visit Zenko-ji Temple, built in the 7th century, and watch monks perform a Buddhist morning service.
Then, head to Kanazawa to see the restored Geisha entertainment district of Higashi Chaya, the Nagamachi Samurai district, Omicho Market, and the Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan’s most beautiful landscape gardens.
Day 6: Kanazawa
In the morning, we will visit Zenko-ji Temple, built in the 7th century, and watch monks perform a Buddhist morning service.
Then, head to Kanazawa to see the restored Geisha entertainment district of Higashi Chaya, the Nagamachi Samurai district, Omicho Market, and the Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan’s most beautiful landscape gardens.
Day 7: Kiso Valley
Slip back to earlier time and enjoy the beautifully preserved post towns of Magome and Tsumago in the Kiso Valley. The towns used to serve travelers on the Nakasendo Trail, the route connecting Tokyo and Kyoto during the Edo Period.
Included Yakitori Restaurant (Michelin Recommended).
Day 7: Kiso Valley
Slip back to earlier time and enjoy the beautifully preserved post towns of Magome and Tsumago in the Kiso Valley. The towns used to serve travelers on the Nakasendo Trail, the route connecting Tokyo and Kyoto during the Edo Period.
Included Yakitori Restaurant (Michelin Recommended).
“Becki and Shawn care deeply about the culture and it shows. They made sure that we didn’t just see the sites, but really learned and understood the people and their culture. Most people don’t get that on a normal tour.”
Day 8: Takayama
We will begin the day by taking a scenic train through the Japanese Alps to Takayama. See the beautiful countryside and witness centuries-old merchant streets and shops in this charming, mountain town.
Visit a Heritage House and then sample the local delicacies of mitarashi dango mochi, delicious Hida Beef, and special Takayama brewed sake.
Day 8: Takayama
We will begin the day by taking a scenic train through the Japanese Alps to Takayama. See the beautiful countryside and witness centuries-old merchant streets and shops in this charming, mountain town.
Visit a Heritage House and then sample the local delicacies of mitarashi dango mochi, delicious Hida Beef, and special Takayama brewed sake.
Day 9: Hiroshima
Travel to Hiroshima, the City of Peace. Take a streetcar ride, see the Atomic Bomb Dome, and visit the Peace Memorial Park and museum.
This is a good chance to try Hiroshima Okonomiyaki!
Day 9: Hiroshima
Travel to Hiroshima, the City of Peace. Take a streetcar ride, see the Atomic Bomb Dome, and visit the Peace Memorial Park and museum.
This is a good chance to try Hiroshima Okonomiyaki!
Day 10: Miyajima
Catch a ferry to Miyajima and see the world famous floating torii gate.
Stroll the streets and paths of Miyajima and visit the World Heritage Site of Itsukushima Shrine.
Then, relax in the Shukkeien Garden.
Day 10: Miyajima
Catch a ferry to Miyajima and see the world famous floating torii gate.
Stroll the streets and paths of Miyajima and visit the World Heritage Site of Itsukushima Shrine.
Then, relax in the Shukkeien Garden.
“The itinerary was perfect. We experienced so many wonderful places. I loved having everything planned out and all of the transportation arranged so that we could simply live in the moment and soak in all that Japan has to offer. I can’t imagine traveling here any other way.”
Day 11: Kyoto
Travel to Kyoto and visit the World Heritage Site of Kiyomizu Temple. Walk the Higashiyama District with old wooden houses and shops, and explore a Zen garden and bamboo grove at Kodaiji Temple.
Then, watch Miyako Odori, a 150-year-old geisha performance held every year in April at the historical Kobu Kaburenjo Theater in Gion.
Included Kaiseki Dinner.
Day 11: Kyoto
Travel to Kyoto and visit the World Heritage Site of Kiyomizu Temple. Walk the Higashiyama District with old wooden houses and shops, and explore a Zen garden and bamboo grove at Kodaiji Temple.
Then, watch Miyako Odori, a 150-year-old geisha performance held every year in April at the historical Kobu Kaburenjo Theater in Gion.
Included Kaiseki Dinner.
Day 12: Kyoto
Visit the Kyoto Shibori Museum and learn about the ancient techniques of dying silk fabrics. Then experience making your very own souvenir Shibori silk scarf from a Shibori Master.
Visit the beautiful World Heritage Sites of Kinkakuji, the Golden Temple; and Ryoanji, the famous Zen Rock Garden.
Day 12: Kyoto
Visit the Kyoto Shibori Museum and learn about the ancient techniques of dying silk fabrics. Then experience making your very own souvenir Shibori silk scarf from a Shibori Master.
Visit the beautiful World Heritage Sites of Kinkakuji, the Golden Temple; and Ryoanji, the famous Zen Rock Garden.
Day 13: Fushimi Inari/Uji
Walk through thousands of red torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha. Built in 711 AD, it is one of the oldest and most popular shrines in Kyoto.
Then, travel to Uji and see the beautiful World Heritage Site, Byodo-in, featured on the back of the Japanese ten yen coin.
Day 13: Fushimi Inari/Uji
Walk through thousands of red torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha. Built in 711 AD, it is one of the oldest and most popular shrines in Kyoto.
Then, travel to Uji and see the beautiful World Heritage Site, Byodo-in, featured on the back of the Japanese ten yen coin.
“Japan on your own would be humbling & stressful, even for an experienced traveler. Becki and Shawn made it stress-free.”
Day 14: Tokyo
Head back to Tokyo and enjoy some free time to explore the city or shop for souvenirs.
In the evening, we will conclude the trip with a memorable Included Sayonara (Farewell) Dinner.
Day 14: Tokyo
Head back to Tokyo and enjoy some free time to explore the city or shop for souvenirs.
In the evening, we will conclude the trip with a memorable Included Sayonara (Farewell) Dinner.
Day 15: Tokyo to Airport
After breakfast, we’ll check out of the hotel and head to Narita Airport.
Depending on your flight schedule, you may have free time for sightseeing or shopping. Sayonara!
Day 15: Tokyo to Airport
After breakfast, we’ll check out of the hotel and head to Narita Airport.
Depending on your flight schedule, you may have free time for sightseeing or shopping. Sayonara!
Becki and Shawn
YOUR JAPAN SPECIALISTS
Becki and Shawn are Japan Travel Specialists with two decades of experience living, working and traveling in Japan. They’ve lived in Nagoya, Hamamatsu, Wakayama, Kitakyushu, and Shizuoka and worked at universities and private companies across Japan.
They both hold an M.A. in International Studies. Becki is a certified Japanese tea instructor and has passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
OUR DIFFERENCE
With Japan and More, you deal directly with the owners, Becki and Shawn, from the time you register for your tour until the day you depart Japan.
They are Americans who know Japan, understand Japanese culture, and speak the language. They take care of every detail from knowing the best hotels, the quickest and easiest way to get around, and where to go off the beaten path. You will explore Japan in small groups, dine at family-run restaurants, and enjoy a flexible itinerary.
If you really want to experience Japan, then this is the tour for you!
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TESTIMONIALS
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Phil & Janice
Newark, NJ
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Sydney, Australia
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Austin, TX
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Becki and Shawn
Japan Travel Specialists
Hi, we’re Becki and Shawn! We love Japan and are truly passionate about Japan and Japan travel.
We’ve lived, worked, and traveled in Japan for 20+ years, so we know where to go, what to see, and how to get there. Join us in Japan for an adventure of a lifetime!
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