Intro to Japan Tour
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- 8 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!
- 7 Nights Accommodations in central locations
- Breakfast each morning and 3 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
Fall 2027
| Start Date | Features | Price | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start Date: September 19, 2027 | Features: Sumo Tournament | Price: $4948 | Details: Customize | |
| Start Date: October 3, 2027 | Features: Autumn Festival | Price: $4948 | Closed | |
| Start Date: October 17, 2027 | Features: Early Fall Colors | Price: $4948 | Closed | |
| Start Date: November 28, 2027 | Features: Best Fall Colors | Price: $5248 | Closed |
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 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.
Free time to explore the area and experience the sights and sounds of Tokyo.
Day 2: Tokyo
In the morning, visit Tsukiji’s lively and historic Outer Market with vendors selling fresh seafood and produce.
Then, enjoy a cooking class and learn to prepare traditional washoku cuisine.
Then head over to Asakusa to explore Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple built in 645 AD.
In the evening, we will enjoy a fun Included Yokoso (Welcome) Dinner at a Japanese Izakaya.
Day 2: Tokyo
In the morning, visit Tsukiji’s lively and historic Outer Market with vendors selling fresh seafood and produce.
Then, enjoy a cooking class and learn to prepare traditional washoku cuisine.
Then head over to Asakusa to explore Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple built in 645 AD.
In the evening, we will enjoy a fun Included Yokoso (Welcome) Dinner at a Japanese Izakaya.
“Becki & Shawn put together an incredible experience for us in Japan. They made everything fun, easy & I couldn’t have asked for more!”
Day 3: Inuyama Castle
Today we will ride the Japanese bullet train, or Shinkansen, one of the three fastest trains in the world.
Visit the 480 year old Inuyama Castle, one of only 12 original castles in Japan and a designated National Treasure.
Day 3: Inuyama Castle
Today we will ride the Japanese bullet train, or Shinkansen, one of the three fastest trains in the world.
Visit the 480 year old Inuyama Castle, one of only 12 original castles in Japan and a designated National Treasure.
Day 4: Kiso Valley
Slip back to an earlier time and enjoy the beautifully preserved post towns of Magome and Tsumago in the Kiso Valley.
These towns used to serve travelers as they journeyed between Tokyo and Kyoto during the Edo Period.
Hike a section of the Nakasendo Trail and experience the countryside of Japan with bamboo forests, rice terraces, and waterfalls.
Day 4: Kiso Valley
Slip back to an earlier time and enjoy the beautifully preserved post towns of Magome and Tsumago in the Kiso Valley.
These towns used to serve travelers as they journeyed between Tokyo and Kyoto during the Edo Period.
Hike a section of the Nakasendo Trail and experience the countryside of Japan with bamboo forests, rice terraces, and waterfalls.
“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 5: Kyoto
Travel to Kyoto and visit the World Heritage Site of Kiyomizu Temple (built in 780 AD).
Walk the Higashiyama District with old wooden houses and shops, and learn the traditions of an authentic tea ceremony.
Then, dress in a traditional kimono and explore a Zen garden and bamboo grove at Kodaiji Temple.
Day 5: Kyoto
Travel to Kyoto and visit the World Heritage Site of Kiyomizu Temple (built in 780 AD).
Walk the Higashiyama District with old wooden houses and shops, and learn the traditions of an authentic tea ceremony.
Then, dress in a traditional kimono and explore a Zen garden and bamboo grove at Kodaiji Temple.
Day 6: Osaka/Kyoto
Explore the exciting walking streets of Dotonbori in Osaka. This is a good chance to see Japan’s pop culture and try Osaka’s famous takoyaki!
Then, watch Miyako Odori, a geisha performance at the historical Kobu Kaburenjo Theater in Gion.
Included Kaiseki Dinner.
Day 6: Osaka/Kyoto
Explore the exciting walking streets of Dotonbori in Osaka. This is a good chance to see Japan’s pop culture and try Osaka’s famous takoyaki!
Then, watch Miyako Odori, a geisha performance at the historical Kobu Kaburenjo Theater in Gion.
Included Kaiseki Dinner.
“The main highlight was the energy and personalities of the tour guides, Becki and Shawn.”
Day 7: Tokyo
Travel back to Tokyo and enjoy some free time to explore the city or shop for souvenirs.
Optional Excursion to Akihabara, the center for electronics, anime, manga, video games, and Cosplay.
In the evening, we will conclude the trip with a memorable Included Sayonara (Farewell) Dinner.
Day 7: Tokyo
Travel back to Tokyo and enjoy some free time to explore the city or shop for souvenirs.
Optional Excursion to Akihabara, the center for electronics, anime, manga, video games, and Cosplay.
In the evening, we will conclude the trip with a memorable Included Sayonara (Farewell) Dinner.
Day 8: 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 8: 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
©JAPANandmore.com“I don’t think we could have experienced this country in any better way. Both of you were wonderful guides. You were knowledgeable, relaxed, and engaging.”
Phil & Janice
Newark, NJ
©JAPANandmore.com“Very professional and caring of every detail. It felt like you both were really showing us around your hometown in Japan.”
Chris & Anne
Sydney, Australia
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Jim & Kathy
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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