11D10N Epic Japan: Speed Trains & Street Food by G Adventures

Arrive at any time and welcome to Japan’s neon metropolis that’s always on the move. There are no plans until the evening welcome meeting, so spend some time exploring. We highly recommend booking pre-accommodation to fully experience all that is Tokyo.

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting – Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don’t forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Hotel
Grids Tokyo Asakusabashi (or similar)

Get your bearings with an orientation walk before enjoying free time to explore buzzing Tokyo. Opt to check out Yoyogi Park, Asakusa shrine, quirky Harajuku, Shibuya Crossing, or explore the city’s massive selection of shops and cafés. This evening, head out for a night of fun, drinks, and dancing for your first night out. Pick the best looking spot and cheers to new adventures and friends!

Free Time
Tokyo Half Day
Get out explore this vibrant city – there is so much to see and do!

Orientation Walk
30m-1h
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.

Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.

Hostel
Grids Tokyo Asakusabashi (or similar)

Board a bullet train to picturesque Takayama, surrounded by the Japanese Alps. Take in the quaint streets of old town—lined with craft shops and sake breweries (mid-day sake bombs anyone?)—on a CEO-led orientation walk. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore the area. In the evening, kick back and relax in a traditional inn complete with tatami floors, Japanese futons, and an onsen hot spring. Delight in a restorative soak in the healing waters.

Bullet Train
Tokyo – Takayama station 4h
Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.

Takayama Orientation Walk
Takayama
Hit the streets with your CEO and discover some of Takayama’s highlights. Snap photos of a traditional Shinto shrine and wander the quaint lanes of this historic merchant city, passing homes dating back to the ancient Edo period.

Free Time
Takayama Afternoon
Use free time to enjoy the area, sample sake or visit a nearby hot spring for a soak.

Ryokan
Minshuku Iwatakan (or similar)

Catch a train to Japan’s imperial capital, Kyoto, and spend the rest of the day discovering this historic city.
For your big night out, grab a drink on our tab and release your inner rock star during a karaoke session.

Bullet Train
Takayama station – Kyōto 3h30m-4h
Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.

Free Time
Kyoto Half Day
Opt to check out Kiyomizu-dera Temple, walk under Fushimi Inari’s many torii gates, take part in a traditional costume photoshoot, or experience a tea ceremony. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!

Your Big Night Out Moment: – Kyoto: Karaoke
Release your inner rock star and let loose like the locals during a karaoke session in the heart of Kyoto.
Grab a drink on us and sing your heart out!

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THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto-Shijokarasuma (or similar)

Kyoto is yours to explore today and the options are endless, so grab a buddy and get out there! Visit some of Kyoto’s beautiful temples, participate in a tea ceremony, or take a calligraphy class (so you can make that postcard home look extra fancy).

Your Discover Moment
Kyoto Full Day
There’s plenty to see and do in Kyoto, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like visiting the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, taking part in a traditional costume photoshoot, and enjoying a tea ceremony. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them.
Just ask!

Hotel
THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto-Shijokarasuma (or similar)

Your Discover Moment
Kyoto Full Day
There’s plenty to see and do in Kyoto, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like visiting the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, taking part in a traditional costume photoshoot, and enjoying a tea ceremony. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!

Hotel
THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto-Shijokarasuma (or similar)

Board a bullet train and travel to Hiroshima, known for its tragic history, powerful survival, and so much
more. Opt to visit the Peace Park and Museum, Shukkei-en traditional Japanese garden, or Hiroshima Castle.

Free Time
Hiroshima Half Day
Get out and explore this historic city.

Bullet Train
Kyoto – Hiroshima-eki 2h45m
Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.

Hostel
Hiroshima Wabisabi Hostel (or similar)

Take a ferry to the sacred island of Miyajima to see the famous floating torii gate and meet the friendly local deer. Opt to go for an easy hike around Mt Misen, and be sure to sample some oysters – a regional specialty.

Ferry
Hiroshima – Miyajima
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.

Miyajima Island Visit
Miyajima – Hiroshima
Take a trip to Miyajima Island, famed as one of Japan’s most scenic spots, with a free afternoon to explore. See the famous floating Torii Gate, set out in the bay, which glows extraordinarily at sunset. The island is dotted with shrines and temples, populated by deer, and traversed with hiking trails for those who want to get some exercise. There are also lanes full of souvenirs and tasty treats. Visit Miyajima at your own pace, and have the option to hike up to the peak of the island, Mt Misen, to see spectacular views of the surrounding islands.

Free Time
Miyajima Afternoon
Spend free time however you choose. Opt to hike, try the region’s famed oysters, or check out the local temples.

Hostel
Hiroshima Wabisabi Hostel (or similar)

Catch a train to Osaka, one of Japan’s culinary capitals with lots of neon lights and an outstanding nightlife. With free time, spend the afternoon exploring this diverse city with heaps to offer, including Osaka Castle Park, Shinsaibashi shopping street, and the Dotombori Bridge. Be sure to try takoyaki, the city’s famous squid snack, or share a group meal of kushikatsu.

Free Time
Osaka Afternoon
Get to know this vibrant city and be sure to sample some local eats like takoyaki or yakitori.

Bullet Train
Hiroshima-eki – Osaka 3h
Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.

Hostel
Imano Osaka Shinsaibashi Hostel (or similar)

Get to know this captivating city with a day to freely explore. Check out the ramen museum or browse Umeda’s many shops. Get ready to experience Osaka’s buzzing nightlife on a final night out with your new friends. Grab a drink on our tab and reminisce the night away!

Free Time
Osaka Full Day
Continue exploring this vibrant city and be sure to experience the energy after dark on a final night out with the group.

Your Big Night Out Moment: – Osaka: Nightlife
Immerse yourself in the nightlife of Osaka. Follow your CEO to the best spot and enjoy a drink on us to reminisce about all the life-changing adventures you’ve just shared with newfound friends (and add tonight to the list)!

Hostel
Imano Osaka Shinsaibashi Hostel (or similar)

Today is departure day, but do not fret! There is no such thing as goodbye, only until next time. Share some last laughs and exchange social medias with your fellow travellers before departing at any time.

We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully experience this vibrant city.

Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.