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ESSENTIAL JAPAN

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A calm, small-group journey through Japan — unrushed, supported and mostly by trains — covering Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, Uji, Ōmihachiman, Nara & Osaka.
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Flights & Visa excluded.

Reserve your spot with ₹4,999 and get your Visa Support Pack right away.

The remaining balance is due 45 days before start date.

Trips are confirmed within 72 hours of the payment deadline once the minimum group size is met (approx. 42 days before the trip starts).

If a trip doesn’t confirm, you receive a full refund of everything paid.

If you need to cancel, all fees are non-refundable, as your place is held in advance.

  • 7 nights in three centrally located hotels (Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka region)
  • Daily breakfast + welcome & farewell dinners
  • Slow, intentional days across Tokyo, Mt. Fuji (Kawaguchiko), Kyoto, Omihachiman, Nara, Uji and Osaka
  • Shinkansen and all local trains, buses & transfers for planned activities
  • Entry tickets for temples, gardens & cultural visits
  • Travel insurance for the full trip duration
  • eSIM for mobile data (stay connected easily)
  • On-ground Trip Lead support throughout the journey

Everything essential is covered. No surprise add-ons.

  • Flights to and from Japan
  • Japan visa application & fees
  • Lunches and a few free-choice dinners
  • Personal shopping & optional extras

We don’t bundle flights or visas — it keeps your journey flexible and avoids unnecessary markups.

And leaving some meals open lets you explore regional food at your own pace.

  • Families travelling together
  • Couples seeking meaningful travel
  • Friends or solo travelers who enjoy gentle walking and quiet beauty
  • People who want time to take in the view, not check sights off a list

This is a calm, unhurried journey — designed to feel easy and enjoyable for everyone.

Tokyo → Kawaguchiko (Mt Fuji) → Kyoto → ŌMIHACHIMAN → Nara → Uji → Osaka

Your Journey at a Glance

You’ll ease into Tokyo’s neighbourhoods and cafés, spend a quiet day by Mt Fuji in Kawaguchiko, then continue to Kyoto for temples and tea culture — with gentle day trips to Ōmihachiman, Nara and Uji. The journey ends in Osaka’s warm, lively streets.

MOMENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO

Journey Highlights

A glimpse of the moments that make this journey feel vivid, warm and unforgettable.

Tokyo Nights & Secret Alleys

A warm mix of neon-lit lanes, tiny back-alley bars and soft nightlife — Tokyo after dark at its gentlest.

Mornings by Fuji’s Lakes

Soft light, still water and gentle mountain air — a peaceful pause beneath Japan’s most iconic peak.

Kyoto’s Wooden Lanes & Temples

Old wooden streets, tea rooms and temple paths that hold centuries of calm and quiet beauty.

Ōmihachiman’s Canal-side Quiet

Calm waterways, craft shops and old merchant homes — a slow, beautiful glimpse of Japan’s “Venice of the East.”

Nara’s Parks & Temple Paths

Graceful deer, wide green lawns and serene temple spaces that bring an instant sense of ease.

Uji’s Tea Gardens & Riverside

Matcha villages, riverside walks and quiet gardens — a refreshing stop between Kyoto and Nara.

Osaka’s Bright Food Streets

Lively lanes, sizzling food stalls and warm night energy — Osaka brings the journey to a joyful close.

Seven story-filled days across Japan’s most iconic cities.

Your Day-by-Day Journey

A thoughtfully paced route covering Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, Omihachiman, Nara, Uji & Osaka.

DAYS 1–7

Tokyo arrival & Shibuya night

Ease in, check in, wander through Shibuya Crossing and settle into Japan with a warm izakaya welcome dinner.

Core Experiences
  • Shibuya Crossing & Harajuku Crepes
  • Yokocho alleys & lantern-lit bars

Tokyo’s hidden lanes, temples & café corners

Discover a softer side of Tokyo — quiet neighbourhood shrines, local cafés, design stores and a peaceful riverside walk.

Core Experiences
  • Asakusa’s back alleys (not the main tourist street)
  • Boutique cafés & concept stores

Mt Fuji lakeside & small village paths

Leave the city behind for a calm day around Fuji — lakeside paths, still water, mountain air and quiet viewpoints away from crowds.

Core Experiences
  • Lakeside walk along Kawaguchiko
  • Hidden Chureito vantage point (non-peak route)

Kyoto’s wooden streets, temples & tea

Slow down in Kyoto — walk wooden lanes, meet centuries of tradition, and explore quiet temple paths with space to breathe.

Core Experiences
  • Higashiyama wooden lanes
  • Geisha dance performance

Ōmihachiman: canals, old homes & “Venice of the East”

Discover Ōmihachiman — a quiet canal town filled with wooden merchant homes, still waterways and artisan craft stores.

Core Experiences
  • Canal-side walk in Ōmihachiman
  • Old merchant street exploration

Nara & Uji: deer parks, temples & tea valleys

A soft, green day between two beautiful towns — Nara’s temples and deer, followed by Uji’s riverside tea gardens.

Core Experiences
  • Nara Deer Park & Todaiji
  • Uji Matcha tasting at a 100-year-old tea shop

Osaka’s food streets & night energy

End your journey in Osaka — warm food stalls, colourful streets and a lively night atmosphere that’s joyful, friendly and full of flavour.

Core Experiences
  • Dotonbori food walk
  • Shinsekai retro streets

Thoughtfully chosen for comfort, character and a sense of place.

WHERE YOU'LL STAY

These are hotels we sometimes use on this journey. Your confirmed stays for your journey will be shared closer to your travel date.

Mitsui Garden Hotel Jingugaien
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Mitsui Garden Hotel Jingugaien

Tokyo, Japan

About this hotel

Calm, warm, and steps from Meiji Jingu’s greenery.

Reviews

Rated 8.7 on Booking.com & 8.8 on Agoda

Stay Sakura Kyoto Kiyomizu Gojo
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Stay Sakura Kyoto Kiyomizu Gojo

Kyoto, Japan

About this hotel

Quiet, roomy apart-hotel near Kiyomizu’s old lanes.

Reviews

Rated 8.8 on Booking.com & 9.1 on Agoda

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic
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The Royal Park Hotel Iconic

Osaka, Japan

About this hotel

Elegant, city-view rooms on Osaka’s grand boulevard.

Reviews

Rated 8.9 on Booking.com & 9.0 on Agoda

The humans behind your journey

Meet Your Trip Leads


Say hello to the calm, friendly faces who’ll welcome you in Japan. Your trip leads will be with you throughout the journey.

Abhay Singh

Abhay Singh

Trip Lead & Experience Designer

A product manager and long-time Japan traveller, Abhay brings calm, clear, detail-led planning — so your days feel smooth and never overwhelming.

Shivani Saini

Shivani Saini

Trip Lead & Guest Well-being Planner

A practising dental surgeon with a deep connection to Japan, Shivani brings a warm, gentle presence — helping the group feel at ease in a new country.

Travel that feels supported, never rushed

Why This Journey Works

A finer way to experience Japan — calm, thoughtful, and deeply personal.

HOW THIS JOURNEY IS DIFFERENT

A quiet, considered journey — the opposite of rushed, checklist-style tours.

BEYOND TOKYO OTHERS
GROUP SIZE
MAX 10 TRAVELERS

Conversations, not crowds.

25–40+ PEOPLE

Bus groups and waiting around.

TRAVEL STYLE
MOSTLY TRAINS

Move the way locals do - efficient & comfortable.

BUS HEAVY

Rushed loops and long drives.

PACE
CALM & UNHURRIED

Time to actually enjoy places.

TICK‑BOX ITINERARIES

Too much, too fast.

EXPERIENCES
LOCAL SECRETS

Places only the neighbourhood knows.

STANDARD TOURIST SPOTS

Pre-packed routes built for the masses.

STAYS
CENTRAL, SAFE HOTELS

Near stations, walkable areas.

OUTSKIRTS / FARTHER

Saves cost, loses time.

SUPPORT
TRIP LEAD WITH YOU

Navigation + local help.

LIMITED ON‑GROUND HELP

Left to figure things out.

Visa Essential Pack
INCLUDED

Complimentary with your reservation

USUALLY EXTRA

Typically sold as an add-on.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
INSURANCE + ESIM

Included for every traveler.

USUALLY EXTRA

Pay separately.

Safe. Supported. Social.

Solo & Women Travelers

We keep the group small, stay in safe, central neighborhoods, and move mostly by trains. Your trip lead is with you throughout — someone to guide, translate, and help whenever needed. You’ll have your own space when you want it, and friendly company when you don’t want to be alone.

Around 80% of our travelers join solo or as pairs — the group always feels friendly, relaxed, and easy to connect with.

HAVE A QUESTION?

We're here to help

If you'd like to talk things through before reserving your spot, we're here to help — group vibe, travel pace, accommodation, comfort or any other detail you want clarity on.

No rush, no pressure — just a thoughtful conversation.

Some common questions as you consider this journey

YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED


Yes. Many travelers join solo. The group is small, friendly, and your trip lead is with you throughout — so you always have someone to rely on, while still having your own space when you want it.


Yes. We stay in safe, central neighborhoods and move mostly by trains. The group culture is respectful and supportive, and your trip lead is there to ensure you always feel comfortable.


No. Your trip lead handles navigation, tickets, and communication. You’ll also learn simple phrases along the way — naturally and without pressure.


Clean, comfortable, and well-located hotels close to transit and dining. Not hostel-level, not luxury — just reliable, relaxing places to unwind after exploring.


That’s completely okay. Japan has veg-friendly, vegan, halal-friendly, and other flexible options. Your trip lead helps with restaurant suggestions and ordering.


Expect 8,000–12,000 steps depending on the day. The pace is gentle and we take breaks. This is not a rushed tour.

We provide a free visa document checklist to help you apply correctly.

If you’d like extra support, we offer optional visa guidance for ₹2,500, including document review and tips to avoid common mistakes.

Visa approval depends on your personal documents and travel history, and the decision is made by the Japan Embassy/Consulate, so we cannot guarantee or influence the outcome.

Because we make advance bookings in Japan for your hotels, trains, and experiences — and these are non-refundable on our side as well — the deposit and trip cost are non-refundable if your visa is delayed or denied.

However, if the journey itself does not confirm (our side), you’ll receive a FULL REFUND of everything paid — including the deposit.


If the group minimum isn’t met, you receive a full refund — including your deposit.

No fees, no vouchers, no complications.

SCENES THAT SHAPE OUR JOURNEY

FROM OUR JAPAN JOURNAL

A small window into the Japan we love — quiet alleys, sunrise trains, winter streets, and the everyday beauty travellers often miss.

Follow us on Instagram as we explore, wander, and uncover new inspirations for our upcoming journeys.

@beyondtokyo.in

Small group. Supported travel. No surprises.

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