$4299—16-day Tokyo to Hiroshima tour inc Alps & Mt Fuji
Bullet trains, mountain villages and Mount Fuji views showcase Japan beyond the big cities
Why We Love This Deal
This 16-day land-only tour covers more classic Japan than many shorter itineraries. It does so without forcing every day into overdrive. It is comprehensive, well-paced and moves confidently between very different sides of Japan. You’ll spend 15 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels. One is an onsen stay near Mount Fuji, where public bathing is part of the experience. Daily breakfast, two dinners, guided touring, transport and entrance fees are included. You’ll also cross Japan aboard its famous bullet train. Several free days leave room for discoveries of your own. One day brings city energy. The next leads to gardens, castles and alpine villages. Tokyo arrives in neon, ritual and neighbourhoods that feel like separate cities. Mount Fuji follows, reflected across lakes and framed by forested hills. Then the route shifts into alpine Japan. Takayama, Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa bring timber houses, mountain air and living tradition. Kyoto, Nara and Himeji deepen the historical arc. Hiroshima adds gravity. Miyajima brings stillness before Osaka ends with colour and appetite. It covers Japan’s essential highlights while making room for its alpine and historic heart. For first-time visitors, this is Japan’s essential story told at the right pace.
Starting at just $4299 per person, Travelzoo members save $2296 per person, or 35%, on Inspiring Vacations’ usual price.
What's included
- 15 nights in 3- & 4-star accommodation, including a night in a Japanese Onsen hotel
- Breakfast daily and 2 dinners, including a Japanese Izakaya experience
- Ride the iconic Japanese bullet train
- Dedicated private transportation throughout
- Fully escorted by a dedicated tour leader
- Incredible sightseeing, including entrance fees as per itinerary
When
The featured $4299 fare is valid for departures on 9 and 12 November 2026. A further 25 departures from 28 February 2027 to 5 November 2028 are exclusively discounted. Savings reach up to $3146 per person, or 40%.
Book by 5 August 2026.
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Travelzoo tip: The exclusive discount also extends to two longer versions. Go south to Okinawa for subtropical islands, coastal scenery and a slower finish. Head north to Hokkaido for national parks, volcanic landscapes and a quieter side of Japan. Both suit travellers who want to venture beyond Japan’s essential highlights. Members enjoy exclusive savings of up to 41% on Okinawa tours and up to 35% on Hokkaido tours.
Holiday snapshot
Tokyo - Hakone - Kawaguchiko - Mount Fuji - Takayama - Shirakawa-go - Kanazawa - Kyoto - Nara - Himeji - Hiroshima - Miyajima - Osaka
Itinerary highlights
Tokyo introduces Japan's fascinating contrasts, from the tranquillity of Meiji Shrine to Sensō-ji Temple, Nakamise Shopping Street and the grounds of the Imperial Palace. A free day allows time for independent exploration or optional cultural experiences.
Volcanic landscapes surround Lake Ashi in Hakone, where a cruise across the water can reveal clear-day views of Mount Fuji rising beyond the shoreline.
An overnight stay in a traditional onsen hotel adds a distinctly Japanese experience in Kawaguchiko, where the Fuji Five Lakes region showcases some of the country's most iconic scenery.
Weather permitting, the 5th Station of Mount Fuji offers sweeping views across the surrounding lakes and mountains from halfway to the summit.
Free time in Takayama invites exploration of preserved merchant streets before a walk through Kamisannomachi, where wooden houses, sake breweries and Edo-period charm remain remarkably intact.
Set among forested mountains, Shirakawa-go is known for its distinctive thatched farmhouses, designed to withstand the region's heavy winter snowfall.
Centuries of tradition remain visible throughout Kanazawa, from the preserved Higashi Chaya geisha district to the beautifully landscaped grounds of Kenrokuen Garden and the historic Nomura Samurai House.
A free day offers time to experience Kyoto at your own pace before touring reveals the gold-covered Kinkaku-ji, the towering bamboo groves of Arashiyama and the endless vermilion gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine.
More than 1200 tame deer roam freely through the parklands of Nara, where the immense bronze Buddha of Tōdai-ji Temple ranks among Japan's most impressive cultural treasures.
The brilliant white towers of Himeji Castle rise above an intricate complex of historic buildings, creating one of Japan's most striking feudal landmarks.
A moving visit to Hiroshima explores the Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome, reflecting both the tragedy of the past and the city's remarkable recovery.
Off the coast of Hiroshima, Miyajima is home to the famous floating torii gate and the sacred Itsukushima Shrine, one of Japan's most photographed landmarks.
Neon-lit streets, vibrant food culture and the lively atmosphere of Dōtonbori provide a fitting finale in Osaka, before a farewell izakaya dinner with fellow travellers.