Spirit of Japan - 7 Day Trip

Today, we're kicking off with a walk around Tokyo to get familiar with this epic city. Our amazing Tru Leader will show you around, you'll visit some of their favourite spots (you might even stop for a matcha on the way!) No walking tour would be complete without visiting the Senso-Ji Temple, so we'll explore this amazing temple, soaking in some culture before we tick off another Japanese must this afternoon. Fancy trying the local tipple? Sake tasting is calling our name! After sampling the different flavours of rice wine, we'll head out for a night in Shinjuku. Think bright lights and 10/10 vibes! The perfect first full day in Japan.

Morning! It's our final full day in Tokyo, and we're exploring some more of the city's highlights. We'll explore Yoyogi Park, which is a stunning spot in the middle of the crazy city, Meiji Shrine, an iconic spot in this city and Omoide Yokocho, a super cool area, full of food spots and bars, which translates to Memory Lane! After another busy exploring, we'll head for some food and get ready for an early start tomorrow - but if karaoke is calling your name, that can be on the cards too, of course!

Ready for a more peaceful part of this amazing country? Odawara is where we are heading next, and it is known for being home to a beautiful castle! It's also the gateway to Hakone, so it's the perfect place to be. Once we arrive, we'll jump on a cable car to take in some of the views before heading for a sightseeing cruise! We'll then check into our next accommodation and have some free time in the afternoon to do whatever you fancy, hit up some bakeries, more local attractions, or just chill - completely up to you!

Kyoto is calling! We're headed to our final stop on this whistlestop tour of Japan. We'll arrive in the early afternoon and take our time exploring the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. This afternoon, we'll also get to explore some of Gion and discover its famous Giesha district. In the evening, we'll also experience a traditional Tea Ceremony in the Golden Temple, if you're looking for a proper immersive experience - this is it!

Ready for our final full day in Japan? Today we're ticking the final few bucket list moments off the list! This morning we are up early to visit the Fushimi-Inari Red Gates, the earlier we get there, the quieter it'll be! After this, we'll explore the Golden Temple before heading over to the moment you've all been waiting for...IT'S SAMURAI TIME! We'll *master* the art of Samurai and learn from the professionals. This is an epic way to round off our short but sweet Japanese adventure.

It's time to say goodbye! If this is your final day in Japan, safe travels! If you are staying on a little longer for some more exploring, your Tru Leader will be on hand to give you some pointers and suggestions for exploring more. It's been the most amazing week, and we've made memories to last a lifetime. See you next time!