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.
Fall 2018
| Start Date | Features | Price | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start Date: October 4, 2018 | Features: Fall Festival | Price: $6148 | Closed |
Spring 2019
| Start Date | Features | Price | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start Date: March 27, 2019 | Features: Cherry Blossoms | Price: $6948 | Closed | |
| Start Date: April 16, 2019 | Features: Late Cherry Blossoms | Price: $6748 | Closed | |
| Start Date: May 7, 2019 | Features: Mt. Fuji | Price: $6748 | Details: Customize | |
| Start Date: May 22, 2019 | Features: Sumo | Price: $6748 | Closed |
Fall 2019
| Start Date | Features | Price | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start Date: September 3, 2019 | Features: Sumo | Price: $6748 | Details: Customize | |
| Start Date: September 24, 2019 | Features: Open | Price: $6748 | Details: Customize | |
| Start Date: October 14, 2019 | Features: Fall Colors | Price: $6748 | Details: Customize | |
| Start Date: October 30, 2019 | Features: Best Fall Colors | Price: $6748 | Details: Customize |
Prices are per person based on double occupancy
Don’t see your dates? Contact us.
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.
See the famous Shibuya Crosswalk and experience the sights and sounds of Tokyo.
Day 1: Airport to Tokyo
Arrive in Japan. Becki or Shawn will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.
See the famous Shibuya Crosswalk and experience the sights and sounds of Tokyo.
Day 2: Tokyo
We will start the adventure off at Ueno Park and then make our way down to the tiny shopping alleys of Ameya Yokocho.
After lunch, we will visit Asakusa’s Sensoji Temple, the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo built in 645 AD.
In the evening, we will enjoy a fun Included Yokoso (Welcome) Dinner at a Japanese Izakaya.
Day 2: Tokyo
We will start the adventure off at Ueno Park and then make our way down to the tiny shopping alleys of Ameya Yokocho.
After lunch, we will visit Asakusa’s Sensoji Temple, the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo built in 645 AD.
In the evening, we will enjoy a fun Included Yokoso (Welcome) Dinner at a Japanese Izakaya.
Day 3: Nikko
In the morning, we will visit Tsukiji Market, the largest fish market in the world, on one of its last days before the market closes and moves to a new location.
After a sushi lunch, we will take a day-trip to Nikko and see the elaborately decorated tomb of Tokugawa at Toshogu Shrine. This World Heritage Site is covered in beautiful wood carvings and gold leaf.
Day 3: Nikko
In the morning, we will visit Tsukiji Market, the largest fish market in the world, on one of its last days before the market closes and moves to a new location.
After a sushi lunch, we will take a day-trip to Nikko and see the elaborately decorated tomb of Tokugawa at Toshogu Shrine. This World Heritage Site is covered in beautiful wood carvings and gold leaf.
“Becki and Shawn really go beyond providing a ‘tour’, and allowed us insights into another culture we likely would never have experienced if we were simply ‘tourists’.”
Day 4: Tokyo to Nagano
In the morning, we will take our first bullet train ride on the Shinkansen, one of the fastest trains in the world!
After dropping off our luggage at the hotel, we will take a local train to Matsumoto and visit Matsumoto Castle – one of only five original castles remaining in Japan and considered a National Treasure.
Day 4: Tokyo to Nagano
In the morning, we will take our first bullet train ride on the Shinkansen, one of the fastest trains in the world!
After dropping off our luggage at the hotel, we will take a local train to Matsumoto and visit Matsumoto Castle – one of only five original castles remaining in Japan and considered a National Treasure.
Day 5: Kanazawa
In the morning, we will visit Zenko-ji Temple, built in the 7th century, and watch monks perform a Buddhist morning service.
Then, we will head to Kanazawa and walk through the preserved Geisha district of Higashi Chaya and one of three most beautiful landscape gardens in Japan, Kenrokuen Garden.
Day 5: Kanazawa
In the morning, we will visit Zenko-ji Temple, built in the 7th century, and watch monks perform a Buddhist morning service.
Then, we will head to Kanazawa and walk through the preserved Geisha district of Higashi Chaya and one of three most beautiful landscape gardens in Japan, Kenrokuen Garden.
Day 6: Nagano to Nagoya – Takayama Festival
After sending our luggage to the next hotel, we will begin the day by taking a scenic view train through the Japanese Alps to Takayama. Takayama Festival is said to be one of the most beautiful festivals in Japan. Centuries old floats parade the streets full of autumn leaves.
We’ll stroll the old-fashioned streets of the mountain town and have a chance to try mitarashi dango mochi and delicious Hida Beef.
Day 6: Nagano to Nagoya – Takayama Festival
After sending our luggage to the next hotel, we will begin the day by taking a scenic view train through the Japanese Alps to Takayama. Takayama Festival is said to be one of the most beautiful festivals in Japan. Centuries old floats parade the streets full of autumn leaves.
We’ll stroll the old-fashioned streets of the mountain town and have a chance to try mitarashi dango mochi and delicious Hida Beef.
Day 7: Kiso Valley
Slip back to an 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.
Walk a section of the Nakasendo Trail through the countryside of Japan with bamboo forests, rice terraces, and waterfalls.
Day 7: Kiso Valley
Slip back to an 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.
Walk a section of the Nakasendo Trail through the countryside of Japan with bamboo forests, rice terraces, and waterfalls.
“Becki and Shawn are a fun and energetic couple. They are highly knowledgeable about the country, culture, language, and people of Japan, and they are passionate about sharing it with others.”
Day 8: Nagoya to Hiroshima
Today we will travel to Hiroshima, the City of Peace. We’ll ride Hiroshima’s streetcars, see the Atomic Bomb Dome, and visit the Peace Memorial Park and museum.
This is a good chance to try Hiroshima Okonomiyaki!
Day 8: Nagoya to Hiroshima
Today we will travel to Hiroshima, the City of Peace. We’ll ride Hiroshima’s streetcars, see the Atomic Bomb Dome, and visit the Peace Memorial Park and museum.
This is a good chance to try Hiroshima Okonomiyaki!
Day 9: Miyajima
This morning we’ll catch a ferry to Miyajima where we will have the opportunity to see the world famous floating torii gate.
We will leisurely stroll the streets and paths of Miyajima and visit the World Heritage Site of Itsukushima Shrine.
Then, we will relax in the Shukkeien Garden.
Day 9: Miyajima
This morning we’ll catch a ferry to Miyajima where we will have the opportunity to see the world famous floating torii gate.
We will leisurely stroll the streets and paths of Miyajima and visit the World Heritage Site of Itsukushima Shrine.
Then, we will relax in the Shukkeien Garden.
Day 10: Hiroshima to Nara
In the morning, we will take the train to Nara and see some of Japan’s largest and oldest temples.
After checking in to our traditional Ryokan hotel we will explore Nara Park, home to many deer and the World Heritage Sites of Todai-ji, the site of the largest bronze Buddha in the world, and Kasuga Shrine.
Kaiseki Dinner included at Ryokan.
Day 10: Hiroshima to Nara
In the morning, we will take the train to Nara and see some of Japan’s largest and oldest temples.
After checking in to our traditional Ryokan hotel we will explore Nara Park, home to many deer and the World Heritage Sites of Todai-ji, the site of the largest bronze Buddha in the world, and Kasuga Shrine.
Kaiseki Dinner included at Ryokan.
Day 11: Nara
Today we’ll enjoy a leisure bicycle ride on a paved bike path along a small river and through residential areas.
We’ll stop to explore the World Heritage Sites of Toshodai-ji and Yakushi-ji, some of the oldest temples in Japan.
Kaiseki Dinner included at Ryokan.
Day 11: Nara
Today we’ll enjoy a leisure bicycle ride on a paved bike path along a small river and through residential areas.
We’ll stop to explore the World Heritage Sites of Toshodai-ji and Yakushi-ji, some of the oldest temples in Japan.
Kaiseki Dinner included at Ryokan.
“The trip was amazing. It was everything I could have hoped for! I would not have been able to see and learn so much if it weren’t for Becki and Shawn!”
Day 12: Nara to Kyoto
Today we’ll head to Kyoto and walk up to Kiyomizu Temple, built in 780 AD, stopping along the way at the many souvenir shops on both sides of the street. At the top, the temple offers stunning views of the city.
Then, we will walk through the Higashiyama District, have a Kaiseki lunch, enjoy a traditional tea ceremony, and visit the geisha district of Gion.
Day 12: Nara to Kyoto
Today we’ll head to Kyoto and walk up to Kiyomizu Temple, built in 780 AD, stopping along the way at the many souvenir shops on both sides of the street. At the top, the temple offers stunning views of the city.
Then, we will walk through the Higashiyama District, have a Kaiseki lunch, enjoy a traditional tea ceremony, and visit the geisha district of Gion.
Day 13: Kyoto
Today we will continue to explore Kyoto and visit the beautiful World Heritage Sites of Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Temple; and Ryoan-ji Temple, the most famous Zen Rock Garden.
In the evening, we will see the very exciting walking streets of Dotonbori. This is a good chance to try Osaka’s famous takoyaki!
Day 13: Kyoto
Today we will continue to explore Kyoto and visit the beautiful World Heritage Sites of Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Temple; and Ryoan-ji Temple, the most famous Zen Rock Garden.
In the evening, we will see the very exciting walking streets of Dotonbori. This is a good chance to try Osaka’s famous takoyaki!
Day 14: Osaka to Tokyo
We will travel back to Tokyo where you can 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: Osaka to Tokyo
We will travel back to Tokyo where you can 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
“Shawn and Becki are very helpful with Japanese culture and how to maneuver around Japan.”
“I cannot recommend Japan and More highly enough! Our family of five spent about three weeks in Japan with Shawn and Becki, and we had an extraordinary experience of a lifetime.”
“Becki’s exceptional Japanese took us through the intimate corners of Japan where we could interact in a relaxed atmosphere.”
“Going on this tour was like spending time with old friends, even though we only met Becki and Shawn a week ago. Thank you for an authentic expat experience.”
“This was a very personal, customized, small group adventure that covered a lot of ground in a short period of time. The hotels were excellent and the food was varied and delicious. I am a raving fan!”
Japan and More“Our trip to Japan with Becki and Shawn was absolutely amazing! Their knowledge of Japan and ability to speak the language made everything so much easier.”
“Becki and Shawn are beautifully organized. Everything is done with charm and kindness. Can’t ask for more!”
“The trip was amazing. It was everything I could have hoped for! I would not have been able to see and learn so much if it weren’t for Becki and Shawn!”
“I was able to see so much, cover so much ground and experience places I would not have even considered without Becki’s guidance. She is truly an expert on the country and culture! It’s a magical place.”
“Every detail seemed to have been taken care of. Most importantly they truly listen to your requests and they work really hard to fulfill them. We had so much fun. A trip to brag about forever.”
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