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IMMERSIVE JAPAN

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A thoughtfully paced journey through Japan’s cities, mountain towns and cultural heartlands.
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  • 11 days & 10 nights in carefully selected boutique hotels and traditional stays: Tokyo → Nagano → Takayama → Kanazawa → Kyoto → Osaka
  • Daily breakfast + three curated group dinners — including a Tokyo welcome dinner, Michelin-starred vegan ramen dinner in Kyoto & farewell dinner in Osaka
  • Local food & tasting experiences — including a Harajuku crepe, Asakusa mochi, Takayama sake tasting, Kanazawa gold-leaf ice cream, Uji matcha tasting & Osaka street food walk
  • All planned intercity & local transport — including Shinkansen bullet train, limited express trains, local trains, buses & private transfers
  • Signature experiences & entry tickets — including Shibuya Sky, teamLab Planets, Geisha / Maiko cultural experience with matcha & traditional sweets, and all planned temples, gardens & heritage sites
  • Weather-led Mt Fuji or Kamakura experience, giving us the flexibility to follow the best conditions on the day
  • Full journey travel insurance
  • Japan eSIM with mobile data throughout the journey
  • Japan Visa Support Pack, with journey documentation and guidance to help prepare your application
  • On-ground Beyond Tokyo Trip Lead throughout the journey
  • Detailed airport transfer guide, with step-by-step guidance for getting from the airport to your first hotel
  • Pre-departure guidance & support, from preparing for Japan through to arrival

Everything essential to your Beyond Tokyo journey is covered. No surprise add-ons along the way.

  • Flights to and from Japan — flight booking guidance & support are included at no extra charge
  • Japan visa fees & VFS / consular charges — your Visa Support Pack is included at no extra charge, with optional visa processing assistance available through our partner
  • Meals not specifically included, giving you the freedom to explore Japan’s food at your own pace
  • Optional experiences & extensions mentioned in the day-by-day journey
  • Personal shopping & expenses
  • Anything not specifically mentioned under What’s Included

Flights and visa fees are paid separately, keeping your journey flexible and avoiding unnecessary markups.

Some meals are deliberately left open, because discovering Japan’s neighbourhood restaurants, cafés and local favourites is part of the experience.

You’ll love Immersive Japan if you:

  • Are tired of the same copy-paste Japan itineraries sold by mass-market travel companies & travel agents
  • Want the famous Japan you came to see, alongside the Japan you’ve imagined through films, anime & stories
  • Want to experience Japan as it really feels — mountain towns, old streets, local neighbourhoods and everyday moments
  • Are travelling solo, as a couple or as a family — with kids, parents or across generations — and want a journey everyone can genuinely enjoy
  • Are visiting Japan for the first time and want something balanced, complete & thoughtfully paced
  • Want more than a rushed 7-day Tokyo–Kyoto–Osaka trip that feels like it ends just as it begins

For travellers who want their first Japan journey to actually feel like Japan — the famous, the unexpected, and everything in between.

Reserve your spot with a ₹4,999 deposit — fully refundable within 7 days.

Your Visa Support Pack is sent immediately.

Balance is due 45 days before departure.

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70% until 15 days.
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Tip: Apply for your Japan visa after paying your balance — if it doesn't come through, you're within our 100% refund window.

Moments That Define This Journey

An Intimate Geisha Evening

An Intimate Geisha Evening

Spend a memorable evening with a maiko or geiko in Kyoto — traditional music, dance and centuries-old artistry.

THE FOREST PATHS OF TOGAKUSHI

A BEYOND TOKYO SIGNATURE

THE FOREST PATHS OF TOGAKUSHI

Walk beneath towering cedar trees through one of Nagano's most atmospheric sacred landscapes.

Thousands of Torii Gates

Thousands of Torii Gates

Walk beneath endless vermilion gates along the sacred mountain paths — one of Japan's most iconic landscapes.

Step into another world

Step into another world

Lose yourself in teamLab’s immersive world of light, colour and movement, where art surrounds you at every turn.

THE CANALS OF HIDA-FURUKAWA

THE CANALS OF HIDA-FURUKAWA

Discover a peaceful canal town of white walls and wooden houses — a side of Japan few travellers experience.

Across Japan by Bullet Train

Across Japan by Bullet Train

Travel across the country on sleek Shinkansen and scenic regional rail lines — fast, effortless and uniquely Japanese.

Japan Through Its Food

Japan Through Its Food

From an included Michelin-starred ramen dinner to izakayas and regional specialties, discover the flavours of Japan.

A Day at Tokyo Disneyland

Optional Experience

A Day at Tokyo Disneyland

Step into the magic of Tokyo Disneyland for a full day of iconic attractions, parades and unmistakably Japanese Disney charm.

Universal Studios Japan

Optional Experience

Universal Studios Japan

Spend a full day inside Universal Studios Japan — from Super Nintendo World to blockbuster rides and immersive worlds.

Hiroshima & Miyajima

Optional Day Trip

Hiroshima & Miyajima

Extend your journey west to Hiroshima & Miyajima — from powerful stories of peace to the island landscapes and iconic floating torii of the Seto Inland Sea.

Tokyo → Kamakura → Nagano → Takayama → Kanazawa → Kyoto → Osaka

Your Day-by-Day Journey

A thoughtfully paced journey through Tokyo, coastal temples, the Japanese Alps, historic towns, Kyoto and the street life of Osaka.

Photographed on our journeys through Japan.

DAY 1 of 11

Tokyo: arrival & Shibuya night

You’ve landed in Japan. Settle in, meet your fellow travellers and step out into Tokyo for the very first time. Watch the city stretch endlessly beneath you from Shibuya Sky, as daylight fades and millions of lights begin to flicker on below.

As night falls, cross Shibuya with the crowds, wander through colourful Harajuku and tree-lined Omotesando, before finding yourself among the tiny lantern-lit alleys of Shinjuku. Somewhere between your first crossing, your first crepe and dinner together, it finally sinks in: you’re in Japan. And the journey has only just begun.

Highlights

Shibuya Sky · Shibuya after dark · Harajuku & Omotesando · Shinjuku’s lantern-lit yokocho alleys

Mother and Child taking a picture at Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan on a beyond tokyo journey

Tokyo: Asakusa mornings & Digital Tokyo

Tokyo feels different in the morning. Walk beneath the temple gates of Asakusa, through the scent of incense at Senso-ji and past the old shopfronts of Nakamise as the neighbourhood slowly comes to life. Then dive into Ameyoko Market — crowded lanes, market stalls, voices and the everyday energy of Tokyo all around you.

By afternoon, everything changes. Akihabara lights up with neon, arcades and anime culture, before you step barefoot into teamLab Planets — wading through water, wandering through mirrored rooms and watching flowers and light move around you.

From temple streets and market lanes to neon and immersive art, this is Tokyo in all its contrasts.

Highlights

Senso-ji & Asakusa · Ameyoko Market · Akihabara · teamLab Planets

Couple in sensoji temple asakusa, tokyo, japan on a beyond tokyo journey

Mt Fuji or Disneyland: following the weather

Today, we go looking for one of Japan’s most unforgettable sights. On a clear day, we head to Lake Kawaguchiko, where Fuji rises above the water and surrounding mountains — the view you’ve imagined long before arriving in Japan.

But Fuji reveals itself on its own terms. If the mountain disappears behind the clouds, we won’t spend the day chasing a view that isn’t there. Instead, we discover Kamakura — ancient temples, the Great Buddha and a charming seaside town along the coast. Either way, we make the most of the day Japan gives us.

Highlights

Clear skies: Mt Fuji & Lake Kawaguchiko · Cloudy skies: Kamakura, Great Buddha & the coast

girl posing at mt fuji on a beyond tokyo journey

Nagano: mountains, shrines & quiet japan

This is where Japan begins to feel almost mythical. Deep in the mountains of Togakushi, ancient shrine paths disappear beneath towering cedar trees that have stood for centuries. Walk through the forest towards sacred shrines, surrounded by little more than silence — the kind of Japan you’ve seen in films and wondered if it really exists.

And somehow, the day gets quieter still. As evening settles over Nagano, wander towards Zenko-ji, one of Japan’s most important Buddhist temples, after the crowds have begun to disappear. Old temple streets, softly lit lanterns and cool evening air — a world away from the Tokyo you left behind.

Highlights

Togakushi’s ancient cedar trails & mountain shrines · Zenko-ji after dark · A quieter side of Japan

traveller outside zenko-ji temple, nagano in night on a beyond tokyo journey

Hida Furukawa & Takayama: canals to old town

Wake up in the Japanese Alps and begin in Hida Furukawa, a little town of white-walled storehouses, quiet streets and canals where colourful carp glide through the water. It’s the kind of place where almost nothing seems to be happening — and somehow, that’s exactly what makes it special.

Then continue to Takayama, where wooden merchant houses and traditional sake breweries bring the region’s history to life. Wander through Sanmachi Old Town, step inside a local brewery and raise a glass of sake in a mountain town that has been brewing it for centuries.

Highlights

Hida Furukawa’s canals & old streets · Takayama’s Sanmachi Old Town · Merchant houses & sake breweries · Traditional sake tasting

couple on cycle in sanmachi suji, takayama on a beyond tokyo journey

Kanazawa: gardens & samurai streets

Kanazawa is a city that asks you to slow down. Begin among the ponds, bridges and winding paths of Kenroku-en, before stepping into the old Nagamachi Samurai District, where earthen walls and preserved residences tell stories of the families who once lived here.

Later, wander into Higashi Chaya as the day begins to soften — wooden teahouses, narrow streets and lanterns slowly coming to life around you. And somewhere between gardens and geisha streets, there’s gold-leaf ice cream to try — because apparently, in Kanazawa, even ice cream deserves a little gold.

Highlights

Kenroku-en Garden · Nagamachi Samurai District · Higashi Chaya · Kanazawa’s gold-leaf ice cream

friends in higashi chaya district, kanazawa on a beyond tokyo journey

Kyoto: Gion evenings & Geisha traditions

There’s something about arriving in Kyoto that feels different. The pace slows as you walk into the wooden streets of Higashiyama, past old shopfronts and sloping lanes, before looking out across the city from Kiyomizu-dera.

As daylight fades, lanterns begin to glow through Gion and Kyoto takes on another mood entirely. Then, sit down over matcha and traditional sweets as a Geisha / Maiko performance unfolds just a few feet away — music, dance and centuries-old artistry brought to life in front of you. Afterwards, walk through the quieter streets towards Yasaka Shrine, beautifully illuminated after dark.

Highlights

Higashiyama & Kiyomizu-dera · Gion after dark · Geisha / Maiko cultural performance · Yasaka Shrine by night

girl in sannenzaka steeet, kyoto on a beyond tokyo journey

Kyoto: bamboo forests, markets & Michelin ramen

There’s a reward for waking up early in Kyoto. Walk beneath the towering bamboo of Arashiyama before the day gathers pace, then slow down beside the Katsura River and Togetsukyo Bridge, with the mountains rising around you.

By afternoon, Kyoto gets busier — and a lot more delicious. Taste your way through Nishiki Market, wander into smaller streets and neighbourhoods, and end the day somewhere you might not expect — over a steaming bowl of Michelin-starred vegan ramen.

Ancient Kyoto in the morning, modern Kyoto by night — with plenty to taste in between.

Highlights

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest · Togetsukyo & Katsura riverside · Nishiki Market · Michelin-starred vegan ramen

friends in arashiyama bamboo forest in kyoto, japan on a beyond tokyo journey

Fushimi Inari, Nara & Uji: sacred paths & tea town calm

Some days feel like several versions of Japan rolled into one. Begin beneath the seemingly endless vermilion gates of Fushimi Inari, following the shrine paths as they disappear into the wooded hills. From there, continue to Nara, where deer wander between ancient temples and forest paths, and the enormous bronze Buddha of Todai-ji waits inside one of Japan’s great wooden halls.

By late afternoon, everything slows down in Uji. Wander centuries-old tea streets, sit down for matcha at a historic tea house and end beside the Uji River, as the light softens and the town quietens around you.

After a day of grand shrines and temples, sometimes it’s the smaller, quieter moments that stay with you.

Highlights

Fushimi Inari · Todai-ji & Nara Deer Park · Uji’s historic tea streets · Traditional matcha tasting

child posing with a deer in nara, japan on a beyond tokyo journey

Osaka: food streets & urban energy

After Kyoto’s temples and quiet streets, Osaka turns the volume up. Retro signs and old-school neighbourhood energy greet you in Shinsekai, before the city pulls you towards Dotonbori — neon reflecting off the canal, giant signboards overhead, packed streets and the smell of food everywhere.

Tonight, we experience Japan’s kitchen the best way we know how — by eating our way through it. Taste Osaka favourites along the streets, wander through the neon after dark and come together for our farewell dinner. After ten days across Japan, this is the night to eat, laugh and raise a glass to the journey we’ve shared.

Highlights

Shinsekai · Dotonbori after dark · Osaka street-food walk · Farewell dinner

friends postin near glico sign, dotonbori, osaka, japan on a beyond tokyo journey

Osaka: Sayonara Japan

One last day in Japan — and this one is yours. Go back for that dish you’ve been thinking about, pick up the things you promised yourself you’d buy later, wander into a neighbourhood you haven’t seen yet — or simply slow down and enjoy Osaka one last time.

If you’re not quite ready for it to end, spend the day inside the worlds of Universal Studios Japan, or extend your journey to Hiroshima & Miyajima for a completely different final chapter.

And then, eventually, it’s time to head home. Eleven days ago, Tokyo was unfamiliar. Since then there have been mountain shrines and tiny towns, sake and matcha, bamboo forests, neon nights — and all the little moments in between that no itinerary could ever quite capture.

You came to see Japan. We hope you leave having fallen for a little of the Japan we love.

friends enjoying pizza lunch in uji, japan on a beyond tokyo journey

Meet Your Trip Leads

Say hello to the calm, friendly faces who’ll welcome you in Japan — and be with you throughout your journey.

Abhay Singh

Abhay Singh

Co-founder & Trip Lead

Hi, I’m Abhay. My relationship with Japan began while I was studying at the University of Cambridge and has grown through years of returning, exploring and building friendships across the country. What keeps drawing me back are the neighbourhoods, conversations, traditions and unexpected moments you rarely find on an itinerary — the side of Japan that has shaped how we design every Beyond Tokyo journey.

Countries travelled
32
Japan connection
Travelling Japan since 2009 (17 years)
Languages
English, Hindi & Japanese
Based in
Gurgaon, India · London, UK
Favourite Japan memory
Watching my four-year-old stop in awe beneath the lanterns at Yasaka Shrine on his first trip to Japan.
Favourite place in Japan
Takayama
Last journey
Immersive Japan · June 2026
Next journey
Immersive Japan · September 2026
Shivani Saini

Shivani Saini

Co-founder & Trip Lead

Hi, I’m Shivani. I’m a dental surgeon by profession, which probably explains why I notice the little things. Over years of travelling through Japan, I’ve come to love the thoughtfulness woven into everyday life — from the way food is presented to the care behind the smallest interactions. On our journeys, I bring that same attention to the people travelling with us — making sure everyone feels comfortable, cared for and free to simply enjoy Japan.

Countries travelled
24
Japan connection
Travelling Japan since 2016 (10 years)
Languages
English, Hindi
Based in
Gurgaon, India
Favourite Japan memory
Swimming at Omi-Maiko Beach on a hot Japanese summer day.
Favourite place in Japan
Kyoto
Last journey
Kyoto Summers · June 2026
Next journey
Immersive Japan · October 2026

Thoughtfully chosen for comfort and character

WHERE YOU'LL STAY

These are examples of the hotels we use on this journey.
Your confirmed stays will be shared closer to your departure.

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

Mercure Hida Takayama
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Mercure Hida Takayama

Takayama, Japan

About this hotel

Warm, Hida-inspired rooms with a rooftop onsen overlooking Takayama and the surrounding mountains.

Reviews

Rated 9.0 on Booking.com & 9.1 on Agoda

Gion Elite Terrace
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Gion Elite Terrace

Kyoto, Japan

About this hotel

Serene, elegant, and steps from Gion’s old machiya lanes.

Reviews

Rated 9.2 on Booking.com & 9.3 on Agoda

Other stays include heritage inns, boutique mountain hotels and traditional town accommodations across Nagano, Kanazawa & Osaka.

Travel that feels supported, never rushed

Why This Journey Works

A finer way to experience Japan

Why Travelers Choose Beyond Tokyo

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

BEYOND TOKYO Typical Group Tours
GROUP SIZE
MAX 10 TRAVELERS

Conversations, not crowds.

20–40+ 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
BALANCED & UNHURRIED

Time to actually enjoy places.

TICK‑BOX ITINERARIES

Too much, too fast.

EXPERIENCES
BEYOND THE OBVIOUS

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.

YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED


Yes. Many of our travellers join solo.

With a maximum of 10 travellers, the group is small, friendly, and easy to settle into. Your trip lead is with you throughout the journey, so you'll always have support when you need it—while still enjoying plenty of time and space to explore independently.


Yes.

Japan is one of the safest countries in the world, and our journeys are designed to feel comfortable and welcoming for solo female travellers. We stay in safe, central neighbourhoods, travel together between destinations, and women are always paired with other women for twin-share accommodation.


No.

Your trip lead takes care of navigation, tickets, restaurant ordering, and day-to-day communication throughout the journey. You'll naturally pick up a few simple Japanese phrases along the way—but there's absolutely no expectation that you speak the language.


We stay in exceptionally top-tier, clean, comfortable, and well-located hotels in safe, central neighbourhoods with excellent access to public transport and local dining.

Hotel rooms in Japan are typically more compact than in Europe or North America, but they're modern, efficient, and exactly where you want to be.


We regularly welcome vegetarian, vegan, Jain, no-egg, and other dietary preferences.

Your trip lead will help with restaurant selection, ordering, and recommendations throughout the journey. While strict Jain options can be more limited in smaller towns, we'll always do our best to help you find suitable meals.


Expect around 8,000–12,000 steps on most days.

We walk at a comfortable pace, take regular breaks, and use Japan's excellent train network to travel between destinations. This is designed to be an enjoyable journey—not a race from one attraction to the next.


Visa decisions are made solely by the Embassy or Consulate of Japan.

We provide a comprehensive visa document checklist and optional one-to-one visa guidance to help you prepare your application.

If your visa application is unsuccessful, refunds will be handled in accordance with our Cancellation & Refund Policy.

Absolutely. Families are always welcome.

Japan is one of the safest, cleanest, and most family-friendly countries in the world.

Our journeys involve regular train travel, public transport, changing hotels and moderate daily walking. Children who are comfortable travelling and exploring tend to adapt very well.

There isn’t a fixed minimum age.

Every child is different. A well-travelled 4-year-old may be perfectly comfortable on the journey, while another child may find the pace more demanding. Parents know their children best, so we leave that decision with you.


Little travellers are always welcome.

We don’t believe parents should be financially penalised for bringing a little one along. So we keep our child pricing simple, thoughtful and fair.

Pricing is based on the child’s age at the time of travel.


Under 6 years:

  • Complimentary when travelling with two adults as the only child. They share existing bedding, and all journey entries and experiences are included. A separate transport seat is not reserved or guaranteed.
  • 50% of the adult price when travelling with one adult, or when the family is travelling with more than one child. This includes their own transport seat and all journey inclusions, while sharing existing bedding.


6 years to under 12 years:

  • 70% of the adult price, including their own bed, transport seat and all journey inclusions.


12 years and above:

  • Standard adult pricing applies.


A note on family rooms

Room and bedding arrangements depend on each hotel’s occupancy policy. If an additional room or different room configuration is required, we’ll always let you know about any additional cost before you book.

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HAVE A QUESTION?

We’re happy to talk things through before you reserve your spot.

No rush, no pressure — just a thoughtful conversation.

What our travellers say

SCENES FROM THE ROAD

ON THE GROUND IN JAPAN

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 wander, explore, and uncover new inspirations for future journeys.

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