Valerie Stewart
Tabi Travel Group
Discover Japan
Japan
Discover Japan! Summer Journey 2027 - June 3-11, 2027
Experience Japan through a journey that blends iconic destinations, historic towns, local traditions, and meaningful cultural connections.
Join us for a thoughtfully curated small-group adventure through Tokyo, Shiga, and Kyoto. From the excitement of Japan’s capital city to the peaceful shores of Lake Biwa and the timeless streets of Kyoto, this journey offers a balance of guided experiences, local encounters, and opportunities to explore Japan your own way.
Discover historic castles, ride the famous Shinkansen, stay overnight in a traditional Japanese ryokan with an onsen experience, participate in a tea ceremony and kimono experience, explore local markets, and connect with the people and traditions that make Japan unforgettable.
This journey is designed for travelers who want more than a checklist of famous sights—they want to experience the culture, flavors, and everyday moments that make Japan special.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1 – June 4, 2027 – Welcome to Tokyo!
Arrive in Tokyo, Japan’s vibrant capital city. After your international journey, settle into your hotel and take time to rest, adjust, or begin exploring at your own pace.
Enjoy your first evening in Japan by discovering nearby neighborhoods, local restaurants, shopping areas, or the excitement of Tokyo’s city streets.
🚌 Private airport transfer to hotel (group arrival transfer)
🏨 Overnight in Tokyo
Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba or similar
Day 2 – June 5, 2027 – Tokyo: Culture & City Highlights
Begin your Japan adventure with a guided Tokyo experience combining history, tradition, and modern city life.
Visit some of Tokyo’s most iconic locations, including:
🏯 Senso-ji Temple
⛩ Meiji Shrine
🏛 Imperial Palace
🌆 Shibuya Crossing
Explore Tokyo with a local guide while learning about the history and culture behind one of the world’s most fascinating cities.
🍽 Breakfast in hotel
🚌 Guided Tokyo tour & transportation
🏨 Overnight in Tokyo
Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba or similar
Day 3 – June 6, 2027 – Choose Your Own Tokyo Adventure
Today is yours to personalize your Tokyo experience!
Choose from optional excursions or explore the city independently.
Possible experiences include:
🎮 Mario Kart Street Tour + teamLab Planets
Experience Tokyo in a completely unique way with interactive digital art and an unforgettable city adventure.
🎢 Tokyo DisneySea
Visit one of the most unique Disney parks in the world.
🗻 Mt. Fuji & Hakone Experience
Enjoy scenic views, Lake Ashi, and the beautiful Hakone area.
Or create your own Tokyo adventure!
🍽 Breakfast in hotel
🏨 Overnight in Tokyo
Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba or similar
Day 4 – June 7, 2027 – Discover Shiga: History, Lake Biwa & Onsen
Leave Tokyo behind and experience a different side of Japan.
Travel by Shinkansen to Maibara before exploring the historic Shiga region, home to Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest lake.
Today’s experience includes:
🚅 Shinkansen journey from Tokyo to Shiga
🏯 Hikone Castle exploration
🌊 Scenic Lake Biwa area
♨️ Traditional Japanese ryokan stay
🍱 Traditional Japanese dinner experience
Relax, slow down, and enjoy the hospitality of a Japanese onsen town.
🍽 Breakfast in hotel
🚅 Shinkansen to Shiga
🏨 Overnight in Shiga
Ogoto Onsen Yunoyado Komorebi Ryokan or similar
Day 5 – June 8, 2027 – Discover Everyday Japan & Kyoto
Begin the day with an opportunity to experience everyday life in Japan through a special cultural connection experience.
Rather than simply sightseeing, this experience allows travelers to connect with local residents and gain a deeper understanding of Japanese traditions and daily life.
Possible experiences may include:
- Home visit with local hosts
- Traditional mochi making
- Local community experiences
- Other authentic cultural activities based on availability
Afterward, continue to Kyoto and enjoy a local food experience before checking into your hotel.
🍽 Breakfast in hotel
🌸 Cultural Connection Experience
🍡 Local food experience in Kyoto
🚌 Transfer to Kyoto
🏨 Overnight in Kyoto
Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto or similar
Day 6 – June 9, 2027 – Kyoto Traditions & Timeless Culture
Experience the beauty and traditions of Kyoto with a full-day guided tour.
Highlights include:
👘 Kimono experience
🍵 Traditional tea ceremony
🏯 Historic temples and cultural sites
Discover the traditions that have shaped Kyoto for centuries while experiencing Japan’s cultural heritage firsthand.
🍽 Breakfast in hotel
🚌 Guided Kyoto tour
👘 Kimono & tea ceremony experience
🏨 Overnight in Kyoto
Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto or similar
Day 7 – June 10, 2027 – Explore More of Kansai
Enjoy your final full day in Japan with the freedom to choose your own adventure.
Options may include:
🦌 Nara
Visit the historic city of Nara, home to temples, gardens, and the famous friendly deer.
🌃 Osaka
Explore the food capital of Japan, including the famous Dotonbori area.
🎢 Universal Studios Japan
Spend the day enjoying one of Japan’s most popular theme parks.
🍽 Breakfast in hotel
🏨 Overnight in Kyoto
Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto or similar
Day 8 – June 11, 2027 – Farewell Japan
After breakfast, transfer to Kansai International Airport for your journey home.
Take with you unforgettable memories, new friendships, and a deeper connection to Japan.
🍽 Breakfast in hotel
🚌 Transfer to Kansai International Airport
✅ What's Included
- 3 nights accommodation in Tokyo
- 1 night accommodation in Shiga
- 3 nights accommodation in Kyoto
- Daily breakfast at each hotel
- Private airport transfer from Tokyo airport to the hotel (group arrival transfer)
- Private airport transfer from Kyoto hotel to Kansai International Airport (group departure transfer)
- Private transfer from Tokyo hotel to Tokyo Station
- Shinkansen (bullet train) ticket from Tokyo to Maibara (ordinary class)
- Private transfer from Maibara Station through Shiga to the ryokan
- Private transfer from Shiga to Kyoto with en-route sightseeing
- Full-day guided Tokyo city tour
- Guided visit to Hikone Castle and the Lake Biwa area
- Traditional overnight stay at a Japanese ryokan with onsen
- Full-day guided Kyoto tour
- Traditional tea ceremony experience
- Kimono rental experience in Kyoto
- Applicable taxes
❌Does not include:
- Any Airfare/ Visa Fee/ Travel Insurance
- Any meals other than those mentioned in the menu
- Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature
- Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
- Night Surcharge for Airport transfers (JPY 10,000/- per way for arrivals and departures from 21:00 Hours to 06:00 Hours)
- Transfers and Entrance fees other than specified
- Mandatory Accommodation Taxes to be paid by the client directly at the hotel.
- Tips to the drivers
- Charges for separate luggage transfer that may be required due to Japan Bullet Train policy.
- Guide services other than specified.
Roommates:
If you need a roommate, please let us know —we’ll do our best to help match you. You can complete the booking form and we can adjust your invoice as needed.
If you already have a roommate, please complete the booking form together. You’ll be able to split the payment across multiple cards during checkout.
Airfare Information:
Airfare is not included in this package and must be purchased separately.
Tabi Legacy will offer a group airfare option departing from Atlanta, GA (ATL). Ground transportation to the hotel in Tokyo will be coordinated based on this group’s arrival time. To take advantage of the included transfer, you must arrive in Tokyo at or before the group’s arrival time. Other arrival times will be reviewed and handled individually.
Passport Requirements:
A valid passport is required for travel. Your passport must remain valid for at least 6 months beyond the trip’s departure date. We highly recommend checking your passport's expiration date and researching visa requirements well in advance.
Traveling with Children:
Discounted child rates are available. To request a custom quote—including optional excursions—please email us at tabitravelgroup@gmail.com.
Cancellation policy:
- Deposits are non-refundable.
- If canceled more than 60 days prior to travel, deposits may be transferred to another date or alternate trip.
- If canceled less than 60 days prior to arrival, the following charges will apply:
- 60–31 days: 40% of total tour cost
- 30–7 days: 75% of total tour cost
- 6 days to 72 hours or No Show: 100% of total tour cost (No refund)