The Best of Japan tour by Riviera
- See the famous sights of Tokyo including the Meiji shrine, Omotesando Street, fashion-setting Harajuku and the Akihabara electronic town.
- Enjoy astonishing views of Mount Fuji from Lake Kawaguchi and the hot-spring, mountain spa resort of Hakone.
- Travel at 189 mph on the incomparable high-speed bullet trains and explore Kyoto on a guided tour, experiencing the former imperial capital and the essence of traditional Japan.
- Reflect on the horrors of war at Hiroshima’s Peace Park and museum.
- Discover the ‘Way of Tea’ with a Japanese tea ceremony and wander around Japan’s first capital Nara, with its huge bronze Buddha, on a guided tour.
Day 1 - Departure
Begin your journey to Tokyo.
Day 2 - Arrival in Tokyo
Arriving at the airport, you will be met for a transfer to our hotel.
Day 3 Tokyo
Explore Japan’s capital and largest city, visit the Shinto Meiji Shrine, Omotesando Street, and the Harajuku area.
Day 4 - Tokyo
Visit Tokyo’s Asakusa district, with a free afternoon to explore.
Day 5 - Mount Fuji & Hakone
Drive to the iconic Mount Fuji and stop off at Lake Kawaguchi, then head south to the mountain resort of Hakone and take a cruise down Lake Ashi.
Day 6 - Bullet Train and Hiroshima
Travel to Hiroshima on Japan’s Bullet Train.
Day 7 - Miyajima
Discover one of the country’s most distinctive views on the nearby small island of Miyajima.
Day 8 - Kyoto
Visit the old imperial capital of Kyoto and the Korakuen garden, and spend four nights at the Kyoto Century Hotel.
Day 9 - Kyoto and tea ceremony
Explore the Golden Pavillion and Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, then take a guided tour of the Gion district and finish off with a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
Day 10 - Nara
Discover Nara, see the Todai-ji temple and enjoy Sake tasting at a museum.
Day 11 - Free day in Kyoto
Enjoy a free day to explore Kyoto with a traditional ‘kaiseki’ multi-course dinner in the evening.
Day 12 - Bullet Train to Tokyo
Spend a free morning at your leisure, then take the bullet train to Tokyo and enjoy a night at the four-star Excel Tokyu hotel.
Day 13 - Return home
Say goodbye and start your journey home.
Guide Prices
Prices range from approximately £4500 per person up to around £5700 in peak Cherry Blossom season.
Tours run from late February to early November.
What's Included?
- Eleven nights’ accommodation
- Daily breakfast and three meals
- Direct return flights
- Hotel porterage of one item of luggage per person
- All touring as mentioned
- All local accommodation taxes
- All airport/flight taxes
- The services of a Riviera Travel tour manager
There are a few signature tours planned for 2026 which will also include:
- Enjoy a night tour of the vibrant area of Shinjuku in Tokyo, seeing the city’s famous entertainment district.
- Discover more about Japan’s national dress, the kimono, at the Kubota Itchiku Art Museum.
- Stroll around the beautiful Shukkeien Garden in Hiroshima, a beautiful symbol of the city’s endurance.
- Enjoy the more exclusive atmosphere of travelling in a small group with an average of 22 guests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the flight time?
A. Approximately 14 hours
Q. Do I need a visa?
A. No - you can get a visa on arrival in Japan for tourism or business for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you travel. However, your passports should have 6 months remaining from the date of return.
Q. What is the weather like?
A. July and August are the warmest months with average maximum temperatures around 30c. Meanwhile January and February are the coolest with an average maximum of around 10c. Spring and Autumn are ideal times to go weather wise but are naturally busier, especially in Cherry Blossom season which is March to early April.
Q. What is the deposit?
A. The deposit to book is £500 per person, and the full balance will be due around 90 days before departure.
Spend a night in Ryokan
Spend a night in Ryokan, a traditional Japanese Inn in Kyoto
From £99pp (2025)
For double/twin from £99pp - from £799 for single occupancy (2024)
For a traditional Japanese experience, stay in a ryokan, where you'll sleep on Japanese-style futon and enjoy a beautifully prepared kaiseki dinner.
Find out more about the Ryokan at the Gion Yoshiima website.
Please contact us for more information and to add the above experience to your booking.
More information
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