A journey through the heart of Japan

12 nights from £5,005 per person based on 2 sharing

This trip takes you along Japan’s celebrated Golden Route, a path that perfectly balances the country’s futuristic cities with its ancient traditions. You will experience the immense energy of Tokyo, find peace in the shadow of Mount Fuji, and wander through the historic lanes of Kyoto. It is a journey that reveals the beauty, history, and resilient spirit of Japan, all curated for a seamless and insightful adventure.
  • Delve into history with experiences that connect you to Japan’s storied past. You will have the chance to hike a section of the Old Tokaido Road, an ancient route that once linked Kyoto and Tokyo, trodden by samurai and merchants for centuries. In Kyoto, a guided backstreet tour offers a rare glimpse into the elusive world of geishas, exploring the Gion district where this unique tradition is still alive.

  • Your journey covers Japan’s most iconic destinations. It begins with three nights in Tokyo, where a guided orientation tour helps you navigate this incredible metropolis. You'll then spend two nights in Hakone, a peaceful mountain town known for its hot springs and views of Mount Fuji. This is followed by three nights in Kyoto, the former imperial capital, where you will explore temples and gardens on a full-day tour. The trip concludes with two nights in Hiroshima, offering a poignant look at the city’s past and its message of hope.

  • We have taken care of the details so you can immerse yourself in the experience. The itinerary includes bed and breakfast accommodation throughout, all your Shinkansen (bullet train) tickets for swift travel between cities, and shared airport transfers. Guided tours in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima are all included, providing expert insight and ensuring you don't miss a thing.

  • This tour is a study in contrasts. One day you’ll be amidst the neon-lit hustle of Tokyo, and the next you’ll be relaxing in a tranquil hot spring in Hakone. You will witness the resilience and forward-looking nature of Hiroshima at the Peace Park, then explore the timeless elegance of Kyoto’s shrines and temples. It’s this blend of the modern and the traditional that makes a journey through Japan so unforgettable.

Tokyo (3 nights) | Hakone (2 nights)  | Kyoto (3 nights) | Hiroshima (2 nights)

What’s included: 

• 12 nights in Japan

• Various accommodation; bed & breakfast basis throughout

• Flights from London Gatwick on 31/05/2026, with transfers

• Tokyo Orientation Tour in Kichijoji, Geisha backstreet tour, Kyoto full day tour, Hiroshima full day tour, and Shinkansen rail tickets

Terms and Conditions

Subject to availability. Please give me a call for further details. Price based on two adults sharing. Prices correct at time of posting. Offers are subject to change. I can advise on travel insurance at the time of booking.

12 nights from £5,005 per person based on 2 sharing

The Small Print

These offers are brought to you by Travel Counsellors Ltd and all are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Where we have created the package ourselves, the holiday offer will be covered under our own ATOL. Our ATOL number is 6751. Where the offer has been sourced through another tour operator, it will be protected under that tour operator's ATOL. Full details on the individual ATOL protection that applies to each holiday offer will be given at time of booking. Prices and information contained in this page are correct at the time of distribution, are subject to availability and can be withdrawn or amended at any time without notice to you. Prices shown may be subject to departure tax, ticket on departure or a passenger APC charge. Please ask your Travel Counsellor at the time of booking.