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Solo-ish Japan

Japan is on everyone’s bucket list, but that doesn’t mean you need to wait for a travel buddy to book that ticket. This 11-day Solo-ish adventure makes exploring Japan on your own effortless, giving you just the right mix of time with your expert CEO and fellow travellers, along with plenty of freedom to explore solo. Spend the night at a Japanese temple with your travel mates, diving deep into this beautifully unique way of life. And, because no trip to Japan is complete without a stay at a traditional ryokan, you’ll overnight in Fukui — a gem off the beaten path, famed for its knife-making heritage. Your CEO will guide you to the must-sees of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima, and we’re pretty sure you’ll be planning your next visit long before you say “sayonara.”

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11 DaysTokyo to Osaka
Valid on May 5 2026Trip Code: AJTS
From $4319.1 USDIncluding taxes and fees

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Travel Style: Solo-ish Adventures

For solo travellers only, get closer to your group-mates and the world on trips designed for connection.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Grading: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Merchandising: New Trips

Trip Type: Small Group

Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

Age requirements: 18+

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Solo-ish Japan - Itinerary

Trip Start: TokyoTrip End: Osaka

DAY 1

Dinner Party: Tokyo

Welcome to Japan! Meet your included arrival transfer at the airport to head to the hotel where you'll meet your other Solo-ish travellers and CEO for a welcome briefing. Then head off with your new travel mates for a dinner party in Tokyo! Together you'll cook some of Japan's most popular dishes like Japanese egg omelet, onigiri, teriyaki and seasonable vegetables. After working together to make the meal, have a seat next to another Solo-ish friend and enjoy the delicious Japanese food! Make sure to arrive no later than 2:00 pm to make it to your welcome briefing and then head to your local cooking class.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Dinner Party:
Food is a universal language, and there's no better way to get to know a new friend, or a new community, than by breaking bread together and digging in to a delicious meal. Japanese food is revered as the best food in the world by travelers and world renowned chefs alike. Dive head first into this top culinary country by making Japanese egg omelet, onigiri, teriyaki and seasonable vegetables, some of the most popular dishes in the country and internationally. Then sit down together to enjoy the meal and get to know your fellow solo-ish travellers.

The B Akasaka:
The B Akasaka

Solo-ish Japan - Itinerary

Trip Start: TokyoTrip End: Osaka
DAY 1
Dinner Party: Tokyo

DAY 1

Dinner Party: Tokyo

Welcome to Japan! Meet your included arrival transfer at the airport to head to the hotel where you'll meet your other Solo-ish travellers and CEO for a welcome briefing. Then head off with your new travel mates for a dinner party in Tokyo! Together you'll cook some of Japan's most popular dishes like Japanese egg omelet, onigiri, teriyaki and seasonable vegetables. After working together to make the meal, have a seat next to another Solo-ish friend and enjoy the delicious Japanese food! Make sure to arrive no later than 2:00 pm to make it to your welcome briefing and then head to your local cooking class.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Dinner Party:
Food is a universal language, and there's no better way to get to know a new friend, or a new community, than by breaking bread together and digging in to a delicious meal. Japanese food is revered as the best food in the world by travelers and world renowned chefs alike. Dive head first into this top culinary country by making Japanese egg omelet, onigiri, teriyaki and seasonable vegetables, some of the most popular dishes in the country and internationally. Then sit down together to enjoy the meal and get to know your fellow solo-ish travellers.

The B Akasaka:
The B Akasaka

DAY 2
We Day: Tokyo
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DAY 3
G Day: Tokyo
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DAY 4
Nagano
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DAY 5
Nagano
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DAY 6
Fukui
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DAY 7
Kyoto
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DAY 8
Me Day: Kyoto
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DAY 9
Kyoto/Hiroshima
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DAY 10
Hiroshima
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DAY 11
Osaka
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What’s Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Dinner Party: Dinner Party, Tokyo
  • We Day: Tokyo Highlights Tour: Temples, Shrines & Neon Signs, Tokyo
  • Your Local Living Moment: Zenkō-ji Temple, Nagano
  • G Day: Senso ji Temple and Asakusa Neighbourhood, Tokyo
  • Your Local Living Moment: Ryokan Stay, Fukui
  • Me Day: Kyoto Me Day, Kyoto
  • Shared Arrival transfer
  • Visit the Meiji Jingu Shrine
  • Visit Shibuya crossing
  • Explore Asakusa with your CEO
  • Visit Snow Monkey Park
  • Explore Matsumoto Castle
  • Tour Takefu Knife Village
  • Visit Hiroshima Peace Park
  • Visit Miyajima Island
  • Explore Gion with your CEO
  • All transport to/from included activities.
Accommodations
  • Hotels (8nts), Temple stay (1nt multi-share), Ryokan stay (1nt).
Meals
  • 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
Transportation
  • Bullet train, local train, private vehicle, walking.
Staff & experts
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout.

Solo-ish Japan Departure Dates

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Fri, Apr 17 2026Mon, Apr 27 2026Open (7)$4,940.1 USD
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Fri, May 15 2026Mon, May 25 2026Open (5)$4,751.1 USD
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Fri, May 22 2026Mon, Jun 01 2026Open (10)$4,751.1 USD
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Fri, Jun 12 2026Mon, Jun 22 2026Open (10)$4,751.1 USD
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USEFUL INFO

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Dinner Party: Dinner Party, Tokyo
We Day: Tokyo Highlights Tour: Temples, Shrines & Neon Signs, Tokyo
Your Local Living Moment: Zenkō-ji Temple, Nagano
G Day: Senso ji Temple and Asakusa Neighbourhood, Tokyo
Your Local Living Moment: Ryokan Stay, Fukui
Me Day: Kyoto Me Day, Kyoto. Shared Arrival transfer. Visit the Meiji Jingu Shrine. Visit Shibuya crossing. Explore Asakusa with your CEO. Visit Snow Monkey Park. Explore Matsumoto Castle. Tour Takefu Knife Village. Visit Hiroshima Peace Park. Visit Miyajima Island. Explore Gion with your CEO. All transport to/from included activities.

Japanese cooking class, Visit Shibuya crossing, Explore Asakusa with your CEO, Overnight at a Japanese Temple, Explore Matsumoto Castle, Tour Takefu Knife Village, Overnight at a Japanese Ryokan, Visit Hiroshima Peace Park, Visit Miyajima Island, Explore Gion with your CEO

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you view a final copy of your Trip Details a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

1. Tattoos
Tattoos are not common or widely accepted in Japan. There is no cause for concern, but do your best to cover your tattoos when possible and note that you may not be permitted to enter public spas or onsens (hot springs).

2. Luggage size restriction
All G Adventures tours in Japan use the world-famous Shinkansen bullet trains, which have a restriction on maximum luggage size. Your luggage must be less than 160cm in total. This is roughly the size that most airline companies consider as "carry-on baggage" and allow in overhead storage compartments.

3. We strongly recommend bringing a day pack or backpack to use during the day, in addition to your carry-on sized luggage. Please see “What to take” under Tour details for more information.

4. ACCOMMODATION NOTE:
Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.

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