Explore by Rail
Explore Japan by Rail 21 Days
Fully Escorted Tour
Sit back and relax as you travel on some of the world’s fastest high-speed trains, including the world famous Shinkansen. This fully escorted tour will take you by train all over Japan, using your Japan rail pass. Stay in accommodation that is conveniently located near stations. Visit historic Hiroshima and Kyoto. Enjoy the Japanese countryside of Takayama and the excitement of Tokyo. This Japan by Rail Tour will operate with an experienced JTB escort and local guides where applicable who will assist with the entire trip, from sightseeing to shopping and dining.
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Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa, Tokyo
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tokyo to Hiroshima. Carry an overnight bag. 
Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel – Japanese Style room
Optional sightseeing (as stated on this itinerary) with tour escort: Local transfer costs, entrance fees and lunches on these tours are NOT included in the tour cost (21 days approximately $200 per person). This is to be paid while on the tour.
Remarks
*Minimum 10 persons for the tour to operate, maximum 20 people
*A fair amount of walking is involved on this tour
*Accommodation and daily schedule is subject to chang
Tour Inclusions:
- 20 nights accommodation with daily breakfast
- 2 lunches and 4 dinners
- Return airport transfers
- Rail station to hotel transfers where applicable
- Tokyo 1 day tour
- Osaka afternoon tour
- Himeji half day Tour
- Kyoto 1 day tour
- Hakone and Lake Ashi tour
- Hokkaido Lake Shikotsu, Sapporo full day tour
- Japan Rail Pass 14-day Economy Class
- Domestic flights from Tokyo – Nagasaki, Sapporo – Tokyo
- 5 luggage transfers (Tokyo – Hiroshima – Kyoto – Takayama – Hakodate – Tokyo)
| Tour Inclusions: | *20 nights accommodation with daily breakfast *2 lunches and 4 dinners *Return airport transfers *Rail station to hotel transfers when required *Tokyo 1 day tour *Osaka afternoon tour *Himeji half day tour *Kyoto 1 day tour *Hakone and Lake Ashi tour *Hokkaido Lake Shikotsu, Sapporo full day tour *Japan Rail Pass 14 Day Ordinary Class *Domestic flights (Tokyo – Nagasaki, Sapporo – Tokyo) *6 luggage transfers (Tokyo – Hiroshima – Kyoto – Takayama – Hakodate – Tokyo) |
| Guide Service: | The tour will operate with an experienced JTB escort and local guides where applicable who will assist with the entire trip, from sightseeing to shopping and dining. |
| Optional Sightseeing: | Optional sightseeing, as stated on the daily itinerary with the tour escort – Local transfer costs, entrance fees and lunches on these tours are NOT included in the advertised tour price. This additional cost is approximately $200 per person. This is payable in Japan at each sightseeing spot before entry. Your tour escort will be with you to assist. |
| Group Size: | Minimum 10 / Maximum 21 People |
| Baggage: | Luggage transfers as per tour itinerary are recommended by JTB as there is limited space on local transport. The Japan hotel luggage transfer service is very reliable; you large luggage will be safe when you send it onto the next city. |
| Pre/Post Tour Accommodation: | JTB can arrange pre and post accommodation for the tour. Please request at time of booking. Grand Prince New Takanawa (Superior Modern Room) |
| General Remarks: | *A fair amount of walking is involved on this tour. *Hotels are subject to change of the same category *Daily schedule is subject to change due to weather, transport or any other unforeseen circumstances. *Minimum 10 persons for the tour to operate, maximum 20 *Child reduction prices are also available, please contact JTB. *Double rooms can be requested upon booking. Request base only. *Single supplement has been calculated based on Single Room use. Twin room single use will be required additional charge. *JTB does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. However, the locations visited during a JTB Fully Escorted Tour may involve a considerable amount of walking and climbing stairs. JTB recommends that travellers with disabilities be accompanied by their own assistant, capable of providing all necessary assistance. JTB Fully Escorted Tours do not include special assistance to participants with disabilities. JTB reserves the right to refuse participation in Fully Escorted Tours if it considers that such participation is reasonably likely to impose an unjustifiable hardship on JTB or its personnel. Alternatively, JTB would be pleased to organise Independent Tours for travellers with special needs. |
AVAILABLE: Bookings are open. Minimum 10 passengers for the tour to operate.
GUARANTEED TO DEPART: There is a minimum of 10 people booked. The tour will be operating.
FULLY BOOKED: Maximum capacity reached.
| TOUR DATES | TOUR STATUS | SINGLE | TWIN (PP PRICE) | TRIPLE (PP PRICE) |
| 20 Sep 2020 | BOOKING CLOSED | 13,500 | 10,350 | 9,820 |
| 18 Oct 2020 | BOOKING CLOSED | 13,500 | 10,350 | 9,820 |
| 15 Nov 2020 | BOOKING CLOSED | 13,720 | 10,490 | 10,060 |
| 14 Mar 2021 | BOOKING CLOSED | 14,080 | 10,750 | 10,280 |
| 04 Apr 2021 | BOOKING CLOSED | 13,720 | 10,150 | 9,890 |
| 16 May 2021 | AVAILABLE | 13,720 | 10,150 | 9,890 |
Japan is a wonderful country!
Japan is a wonderful country. Our guide was knowledgeable and very easy to get along with. He catered for everyone's individual needs. Very highly recommended.
What a pleasure to travel by train
What a pleasure to travel by train with plenty of legroom and ease of getting on and off. Having a tour guide and travelling in a small group ensured that any concerns or queries were promptly attended to. Spring temperatures were warm and pleasant. The amount of walking was not strenuous and the overall pace of the tour was relaxing.
I loved the train experience
I loved the train experience and the variety of activities, places and information by the guide. He helped me understand better how Japan "ticks". I particularly enjoyed the tea ceremony and the stay at the Ryokan.
A very comprehensive tour showing us the many faces of Japan
This was a very comprehensive tour showing us the many faces of Japan, old and new - A fascinating country with delightful welcoming people. Train network was a great way to travel. Our tour guide was outstanding - helpful at all times and knowledgeable!
Most enjoyable tour
Most enjoyable tour, excellent tour escort, not too many shrines or temples but the Japanese culture was well presented without information overload.
A memorable tour
A memorable tour with tour escort. Not only did we see so much on foot and from the trains we also learnt about Japan's history and culture.
Comprehensive tour in 21 days
Quality of guides and explanation of culture/locations. Mr Kawakami is the best tour guide we have ever had - we have toured extensively in north/south America, Africa, Asia and Europe. Comprehensive tour provided on Japan Rail network and great accommodation quality.
We covered so much of Japan!
This was my first trup with JTB and I am very pleased to have chosen this tour. We covered so much of Japan and were shown many cultural and natural sights. The train experience was also fun and memorable. The tour guide was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and approachable. He was the key reason we enjoyed the overall experience!