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Splendours of Japan

9-Day Japan Tour from Tokyo to Kyoto

Splendors Of Japan Guided Tour
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When do you want to travel?

Travel & Accommodation

9 days, 1 country and 5 cities

8 nights accommodation

Meals

8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners

Group Size & Activity Level

Average 28 people, Dynamic

Itinerary

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Japan’s greats from Tokyo to Kyoto

At Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Shrine, climb the extraordinary path lined with hundreds of orange torii gates that snake through the forest up into the mountains above the city. Indulge in a delicious kaiseki lunch at a traditional ryokan and gain an insight into Japanese customs.

The Activity Level of this tour is Dynamic, meaning this journey features 4+ miles of walking on some days and may involve steep hills.

How you’ll travel
Guided throughout, with authentic local connections.

4-star stays

Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal

Deluxe coach and train travel

12 Experiences

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Explore other available versions of this tour

Choose to celebrate the Takayama Festival or spend a night in Hiroshima

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with Hiroshima

with Hiroshima

This tour travels to Hiroshima for one night in a traditional ryokan.

From

$7,225

9 Days from Tokyo to Kyoto

9 Days from Tokyo to Kyoto

Explore Japan during a 9-Day Tour from Tokyo to Kyoto

From

$4,995

with Hiroshima and Takayama Festival

with Hiroshima and Takayama Festival

This tour spends one night in Hiroshima and celebrates the change of seasons at the Takayama Festival. 

From

$8,150

with Takayama Festival

with Takayama Festival

Experience the historic Takayama Festival as you celebrate the changing of seasons.

From

$5,695

with Hiroshima

with Hiroshima

This tour travels to Hiroshima for one night in a traditional ryokan.

From

$7,225

9 Days from Tokyo to Kyoto

9 Days from Tokyo to Kyoto

Explore Japan during a 9-Day Tour from Tokyo to Kyoto

From

$4,995

with Hiroshima and Takayama Festival

with Hiroshima and Takayama Festival

This tour spends one night in Hiroshima and celebrates the change of seasons at the Takayama Festival. 

From

$8,150

with Takayama Festival

with Takayama Festival

Experience the historic Takayama Festival as you celebrate the changing of seasons.

From

$5,695

Trip map

Splendours Japan Guided Tour Map

Day By Day Itinerary

9-day itinerary from Tokyo to Kyoto visiting 1 Country and 5 Cities.

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About this trip

Sightseeing highlights

Explore Tokyo and Kyoto

Visit the Sensoji Temple, the Skytree Observation Tower, the National Museum in Tokyo, the 5th Station of Mount Fuji, as well as the Kinkaku-ji Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, and Sanjusangen-do Hall in Kyoto.

View Mt. Fuji

See the traditional Gassho-zukuri houses in Gokayama and the beautiful gardens of Kenrokuen in Kanazawa

What's included?

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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

All porterage and restaurant gratuities

All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Must-see sightseeing

Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Optional Experiences and free time

On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Frequently asked questions

Live, unedited & independent traveler reviews

Splendors of Japan trip reviews

Splendors of Japan trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

4.6/

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636 reviews

independently verified reviews

91% of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

"Hidden spendors of Japan"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 11/09/2026 22:42:27

Everything went smoothly, Seiko (tour guide) knowledgeable and gave good detail of the sights I

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"Insomnia"

Amelia Zarb

4/5

Reviewed on 11/09/2026 12:17:06

Excellent, nothing is too hard for them Hotels bedding is an issue. Way too hot. Cannot lower the

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Aaron Abellano

5/5

Reviewed on 11/09/2026 04:39:24

Our guide Akiko was legit. She was so sweet despite some troubled travelers on our tour. The fast

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Orville Johnson

5/5

Reviewed on 11/03/2026 17:42:17

"Fabulous Japan with some challenges to making it a 10"

Trusted Customer

3.5/5

Reviewed on 11/03/2026 11:35:13

Prompt, safe arrangements. Great hotels and meals. Difficulty understanding the guide. At least

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"Great Trip"

James Pribbeno

5/5

Reviewed on 10/29/2026 10:18:10

My 3rd trip with Trafalgar. It’s great way of stress-free travel to unknown destinations.

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 10/29/2026 10:05:55

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 10/26/2026 02:37:51

Not enough time in Tokyo. Tour Guide: Saiko Maeda was. EXCELLENT !

John Knoepke

5/5

Reviewed on 10/19/2026 13:56:08

Guide was extremely knowledgeable and informative

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 10/12/2026 17:38:12

The travel director, Yoko, was wonderful. She was so knowledgeable of everything. We liked the mix

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You'll make a positive impact to people, planet and wildlife on this tour

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Feel good (and do good) travel

It feels good to do good. These sustainable travel experiences help you meet inspiring people, support local communities, and make amazing memories that last a lifetime.​

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Sustainable development

Our sustainable experiences help advance 11 of the United Nations SDGs and make the world that little bit better.

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Unique to TTC

Under our sustainability strategy, we've committed to have at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on every single one of our tours.

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