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Asakusa & Senso-ji walking tour
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Japan,
at your
own pace.
Discover Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and the places beyond. Thoughtful guides to help you choose your next experience.
Tokyo & beyond · Independent travel guides
Tours & booking
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Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo
Explore Kawaguchiko, Oshino Hakkai and Arakurayama on an approximately 10-hour trip from Tokyo. English explanations are basic. Check the selected package and meeting point; weather and traffic can change the itinerary, and clear views of Mount Fuji are not guaranteed.
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Nikko cultural day tour
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Fushimi Inari walking tour
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Dotonbori & Shinsekai food tour
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Kyoto and Nara escorted coach trip
Travel from Osaka or Kyoto on an approximately 10-hour coach trip covering Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji and Nara Park. English-speaking staff accompany the group, without attraction commentary. Check the chosen departure point, meal package and admission inclusions before booking.
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Six places. A thousand little discoveries.
Start with a city, then leave space for the places around it.
Travel essentials
Your first Japan trip starts here.
From the airport to your first train ride: the small details that make arrival easier.
体験 / Culture & experiences
Find your kind of Japan.
Asakusa walking route: Senso-ji, Nakamise and the Sumida River
Plan a walk around Asakusa, Senso-ji and the Sumida River. Compare guided walks and exploring on your own, with practical booking and access tips.
Read the guideMount Fuji day trip from Tokyo: tour, private car or independent travel
Compare guided tours, private cars and independent trips to Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi, including transport, flexibility and booking details.
Read the guideNara day trip from Kyoto or Osaka: temples, park and deer
Plan a Nara day trip from Kyoto or Osaka. Choose a walking route, compare arrival stations and tours, and learn how to behave around the deer.
Read the guide02 / MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE
One mountain.
Three ways to see it.
A guided group, a private car, or a day on your own. Start with the way you like to travel.
Compare your Fuji day tripYOUR FUJI DAY, YOUR WAY
Best forA planned day with shared transport
Your paceA set route and timed stops
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Best forFamilies or friends who want flexibility
Your paceAgree your stops with the operator
Check firstVehicle capacity, overtime and child-seat arrangements
Best forTravellers happy to organise connections
Your paceChoose fewer stops and stay longer
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旅程 / Itineraries
Four days.
A Tokyo that feels like you.
Neighbourhoods that fit together, time to wander, and room to change your mind. A flexible starting point for your first visit.
See the four-day itinerary01
Old Tokyo, slowly
Asakusa · Senso-ji · Sumida River
02
The city in motion
Shibuya · Harajuku · Shinjuku
03
A day beyond the city
Choose Fuji or Nikko
04
Leave room for a discovery
A museum, a quiet café, or a favourite neighbourhood
TOKYO / KYOTO / OSAKA
A ten-day journey through Japan
Tokyo → Kyoto → Osaka, with room for one day trip.
/ JAPAN
Let the season set the scene.
Blossoms, green hills, red leaves or quiet winter streets. Choose the experience first; check local forecasts as your dates approach.
旅の手帖 / The Japan journal
A little knowledge goes a long way.
Practical reading for the decisions that shape your trip.
Travel essentials
Haneda and Narita airport transfers: how to reach your Tokyo hotel
Compare train, bus and private transfers from Haneda or Narita. Plan around your hotel location, arrival terminal, luggage and final connections.
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Japan train tickets: IC cards, individual tickets and rail passes
Understand when to use an IC card, a separate train ticket or a rail pass in Japan. Compare route coverage, seat reservations and pass eligibility.
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Eating in Japan: restaurants, food tours and dietary requirements
Plan meals and food experiences in Japan. Check restaurant details, compare food tours, and ask precise questions about ingredients and dietary needs.
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Onsen etiquette in Japan: a guide for first-time visitors
Learn what to check before visiting a Japanese onsen: shared or private baths, tattoo policies, washing, towels, privacy and family arrangements.
3 min readRead the guide Options for this tripWhere to stay
Where to stay in Kyoto: Kyoto Station, downtown or Higashiyama?
Compare Kyoto Station, Shijo–Kawaramachi and Higashiyama as hotel bases. Check transport, luggage access, room details and ryokan inclusions.
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First trip to Japan: a practical travel checklist
Prepare for a first Japan trip: check official entry information, phone connectivity, payments, airport transport and luggage before departure.
3 min readRead the guide Options for this tripA good day starts in the right neighbourhood.
Compare Asakusa, Shinjuku and the Tokyo Station area.