Join our 10 Day Insider Japan Small Group Tour Package, offering you the rare opportunity to live like a local, stay in a Kyoto Ryokan, participate in a tea ceremony, and more! In Tokyo, roam the Imperial Palace Gardens, Meiji Jingu Shrine, and top neighborhoods like Harajuku and Shibuya. Taste the delicious flavors of Tuskiji Market and learn how to make your own ramen from scratch in a small-group workshop! Be amazed by the cascading Kegon Falls in Nikko, followed by a bullet train to Kyoto. Immerse yourself in Gion’s rich geisha culture and join a tea ceremony, dating back centuries. Spend your evenings at a ryokan, embracing the simple Japanese way of life while marveling at the Golden Pavilion, the bamboo forest, and other Kyoto icons. Meet Nara’s friendly deer and the towering Great Buddha before finishing your adventure in Osaka. See old-world streets and be greeted by Osaka Castle, a must-visit!
Looking to explore Japan’s rich culture, from modern marvels to ancient traditions? Our 10 Day Insider Japan Small Group Tour Package is what dreams are made of! Packed with enriching experiences, from ramen-making to a traditional tea ceremony, this is one adventure you don’t want to miss! Spend 9 nights in stunning hotels – including a ryokan in Kyoto – enjoy smooth transfers, and learn from knowledgeable local guides every step of the way. Book this immersive tour now!

10 Day Insider Japan Tour Package Highlights
- Take in Tokyo’s icons, like the Imperial Palace, Shibuya Crossing & Senso-ji Temple
- Taste your way through Tsukiji Outer Market and join a ramen-making class
- Travel with expert guides in a small group setting
- Enjoy a scenic ride to Kyoto aboard the Shinkansen bullet train
- Experience a traditional tea ceremony and Kyoto's top sites, like the bamboo grove
- Marvel at Nikko's Kegon Falls and meet the friendly deer of Nara Park
- Stay in top hotels and a Kyoto ryokan for the unique local experience
- Visit Osaka’s iconic landmarks, from the Glico Man to Osaka Castle
10 Day Insider Japan Tour Package Itinerary
- Optional airport transfer
- Overnight in Tokyo
- Enjoy the Imperial Palace Gardens and admire the Nijubashi Bridge from a distance
- Head to the Asakusa neighborhood
- Pass Nakamise-dori street on your way to Senso-ji Temple
- Visit the famous Senso-ji Temple
- Free time for lunch
- Visit the Meiji Jingu Shrine - the most famous Shinto shrine
- Check out the colorful and vibrant Harajuku district
- In the commercial ward of Shibuya, see the famous Shibuya Crossing
- Overnight in Tokyo
- Visit the spectacular Kegon Falls, one of Japan's most famous waterfalls
- Drive to Lake Chuzenji and admire the scenic views beside the water
- Stop at the sacred Shinkyo Bridge for photos
- Free time for lunch (not included) and exploring at your own pace
- Visit the ornate Toshogu Shrine, Nikko's most famous UNESCO-listed site
- Return to Tokyo
- Overnight in Tokyo
- Free day to roam the capital city on your own, from museums to colorful cafes
- Overnight in Tokyo
- Take a hands-on ramen cooking class
- Learn trade secrets and techniques from seasoned local experts
- Craft your own authentic bowl of ramen
- Savor your handmade creation
- Overnight in Tokyo
- Visit the Tsukiji Hongwan-ji Temple to observe the purification ritual
- Start your food tour by exploring the Tsukiji Outer Market
- Stop at different vendors and sample an array of foods
- Enjoy several tastings of traditional foods, like seafood and savory meat
- End at the Namiyoke Shrine, a guardian site for Tsukiji’s merchants
- Overnight in Tokyo
- Bullet train to Kyoto
- Choose and dress in a traditional kimono
- In a historic machiya tea house, learn tea rituals with a tea master
- Prepare and enjoy your own matcha with wagashi sweets
- Capture moments in a serene Gion garden
- Overnight in a Ryokan in Kyoto
- Visit the stunning Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple)
- Stroll through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Head to Fushimi Inari Shrine and walk through the many red torii gates
- Free time for lunch
- Arrive in Nara
- Visit Todai-ji Temple and the Great Buddha
- Free time in Nara Park: meet the friendly Sika deer
- Overnight in a Ryokan in Kyoto
- Train to Osaka
- See Osaka Castle, a 16th-century marvel
- Free time for lunch (not included) and exploring at your own pace
- Experience the neon energy of Dotonbori along the canal
- Take photos of the famous Glico Man and Hozenji Temple
- Return to Kyoto by train
- Overnight in a Ryokan in Kyoto
- Optional transfers to Kansai Airport (KIX) or Tokyo city center are available
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