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Land Tour

Magical Japan

2025

Magical Japan

Experience the magic of Japan. Spend 12 days immersing yourself in the ancient wonders, coastal cities, and magical landscapes. Spot a geisha in Kyoto, experience local markets in Tokyo, see Mount Fuji and taste sake at a local brewery in Takayama.

13 day Land Tour

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Itinerary

13 days / 12 night Land Tour

Day 1

Arrive Tokyo

Day 2

Tokyo

Day 3

Tokyo, Hakone

Insider Experiences

Day 4

Hakone

Day 5

Hakone, Hamamatsu

Day 6

Hamamatsu, Nara

Day 7

Nara, Kyoto

Insider Experiences

Day 8

Kyoto

Day 9

Kyoto, Kanazawa

Day 10

Kanazawa, Takayama

Insider Experiences

Day 11

Takayama

Insider Experiences

Day 12

Takayama, Matsumoto, Tokyo

Insider Experiences

Day 13

Depart Tokyo

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

12 nights in premium accommodation
20 meals – 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 5 dinners
Explore 10 towns, villages and cities
Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and local guides
Learn about all thing's sushi during a hands-on workshop after strolling through the Tokyo’s largest wholesale fish market
Explore the coastal city of Hamamatsu and visit the fascinating Museum of Musical Instruments
Step inside a miso factory and discover how this essential ingredient in Japanese cuisine is produced
Spend time in Kyoto, the cultural capital of Japan and discover the intriguing world of the Geisha and enjoy a tea ceremony

Tour Highlights

These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary.

Sushi-Making Class

Take part in a sushi-making class and learn how to prepare maki sushi (rolled sushi) and nigiri sushi (sushi rice topped with a slice of raw fish) before savouring your creations for lunch.

Traditional fermented soy miso seasoning in a bowl on the table. Japanese food. Vertical view
Japanese worker inspecting miso. Okayama, Japan

Miso Factory Guided Tour

In Matsumoto, enjoy a guided tour of a miso factory to find out how this Japanese staple is made. Discover why this paste is so important in Japanese cooking, before tasting the distinctive flavours for yourself.

Beautiful smiling japanese women in kimono having matcha green tea at home, Edo period, indoors, Kyoto, Japan, Asia. They are talking, enjoying in traditional ceremony. Copy space. Nikon D800, full frame, XXXL. iStockaLypse Kyoto 2016.

Japanese Tea Ceremony

Delve into traditional Japanese culture during a special tea ceremony experience. Learn all about tea varieties and the importance and process of serving tea to guests in Japan.

Japan, Takayama, Sake served in masu in traditional Japanese restaurant - stock photo

Sake Tasting

Japan is the birthplace of sake. It all began in the eighth century, within the Imperial Palace in Nara. Indulge in an authentic sake tasting and learn about how sake is produced.

Hand holding a Sarubobo doll in a shop. Japanese amulet in the town of Takayama in Gifu, Japan.

Sarubobo-Making Experience

Enjoy a Sarubobo-making workshop. An amulet particularly common in Takayama and the nearby Hida region, Sarubobo are red dolls with no facial features. Learn how to make the dolls and discover why these amulets are believed to bring good luck.

Frequently Asked Questions

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change

  • Double bedding cannot be guaranteed

  • Some hotels include shower over bath only

  • All prices include airport transfers and tipping

  • Cherry Blossom season in Japan usually lasts from late March to May, however due to changeable weather blooms cannot be guaranteed, even during spring months

  • Perhaps extend your journey and include South Korea by embarking on our 20 Day Scenic South Korea and Japan. Enquire for details

  • Prices are for land only. Flights not included (unless specified)

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