3 4-Day Experiences in Japan Worth a Whole Morning

1.Tokyo Snapshot 4 Day – One Life Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 4 days · from $845Our pick

Spend four days in Tokyo with an English-speaking group leader, visiting Senso-ji, Harajuku, Meiji Shrine, Akihabara, Shinjuku and Shibuya. Make sushi in a hands-on class, ride the city’s public transport with a guide, and stay three nights in twin-bunk hostel rooms. Group leaders vary; recent trips have included Charlie, Jordan and Beth.

“Charlie was an awesome tour guide, and the four-day tour was fantastic from start to finish. She was knowledgeable about all the places we visited and made the experience both enjoyable and informative. Charlie regularly checked in to make sure everyone was having a good time and was very attentive to individual needs, including food allergies and dietary requirements. I highly recommend booking a tour with Charlie, you'll be in great hands!”

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2.Japan Festivals by Knutson Travels – 4-Day Tokyo to Hiroshima Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 13 days · from $7595Top rated

Spend 13 days traveling from Tokyo to Hiroshima with an English-speaking guide and a group of 10 to 26. The May trip pairs Tokyo’s Sanja and Kanda Matsuri with Kyoto’s Aoi Matsuri, then adds Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima’s Floating Torii Gate. Centrally located boutique hotels, breakfasts, lunches, and train travel are included.

“Josh took the time to understand everything we wanted to experience. We benefited from his extensive knowledge and had the time of our lives. We highly recommend Knutson Travels.”

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3.Osaka Discovery 4 Days – Universal Fun & Kyoto Heritage by Vio Travel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 4 days · from $823Best value

Spend four days based in central Osaka, with a Universal Studios Japan admission ticket and a guided Kyoto day using public transport. Visit three or four Kyoto highlights, including Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizudera, and Nishiki Market. Kinoshita Hiroyuki is a named guide to ask about, though assignments are not guaranteed.

“Kinoshita Hiroyuki is an excellent tour guide. He is pleasant to talk to and has a great sense of humor. He also has a very detailed knowledge of the area. Because my phone was not working, he made the extra effort to take photos using his phone, and then email the photos to me. I recommend that use Kinoshita-san for any of your tours.”

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