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Japan. From Samurai to the Technology of the Future
A Japan trip with a small Russian-speaking group: 14 days, Oct 17–30, 2027, from Tokyo and Nikko to Mount Fuji, Kyoto and Nara, 4★ hotels and onsen ryokans, optional diving with hammerhead sharks. $5,400 per person, international flights extra.
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14 days / 13 nights
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Active journey
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Oct 17–30, 2027
14 days / 13 nights
Oct 17–30, 2027
8 people + tour leader
Russian-speaking group
Comfort
4★ hotels + onsen ryokans
from 5400 USD
per person
What awaits you
A grand journey across all of Japan — from neon Tokyo and the ancient temples of Nikko to sacred Mount Fuji, old Kyoto and the deer of Nara. Samurai castles, tea ceremonies, hot springs and shark diving in the Pacific.
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Diving with Sharks
Shark Scramble off Boso, hammerheads at Mikomoto, groupers of Tateyama (optional)
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Ancient Temples and Shrines
Senso-ji, Toshogu in Nikko, the thousand torii of Fushimi Inari, Kyoto's Golden Pavilion
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Samurai Castles
Kururi, Matsumoto "Black Heron", Oda Nobunaga's castle — armor and sword fighting
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Sacred Mount Fuji
The 5th station at 2,300 m, sacred lakes and waterfalls at the foot of the mountain
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Tokyo of the Future
Shibuya Crossing, Akihabara's "Electric Town", Skytree, the robots of Odaiba
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Onsens
Hot springs of Hakone, Izu and authentic ryokans at the foot of Mount Fuji
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Kyoto and Nara
Rock gardens, geisha, bamboo groves and the tame deer of the ancient capital
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Japanese Cuisine
Sushi at the fish market, river eel, marbled beef and fresh seafood
Day-by-Day Programme
Morning arrival in Tokyo (Narita Airport), met by the guide–tour leader in the arrivals hall. A short city trip to the ancient Narita-san temple and the main Shinto shrine of warriors, Narita-jinja. We visit a charming Japanese village with traditional architecture, stroll its lanes and experience a tea ceremony. For lunch we try the local delicacy — river eel. We move to the Boso Peninsula and check into a hot-spring hotel. Dinner with local seafood.
Tateyama Resort Hotel 4★
In the morning we head to the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula for 2 dives at the famous Shark Scramble dive site surrounded by sharks (optional program). Seafood lunch by the ocean. Then the ancient Nihon-ji temple complex: a Buddhist temple carved into the cliffs, a giant stone Buddha, stone arhats and figures in caves (UNESCO sites), and a climb up the mountain. In the evening — Kamogawa Seaworld marine park with an incredible orca show. A traditional Japanese dinner at the hotel.
Tateyama Resort Hotel 4★
Morning diving again — 2 dives in the open ocean off Tateyama, searching for large schools of fish and big groupers (optional program). After the dives, the unique sights of the Boso Peninsula: rice terraces and an unusual waterfall that has carved an arch in the rock. We arrive at the old Kururi castle, where we dress in samurai armor, immerse ourselves in the history of the samurai wars and can even cross swords. Then we cross to Tokyo via the Aqua-Line undersea tunnel with a stop in the middle of Tokyo Bay at Umihotaru.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Otemachi Tokyo 4★
A full day in the metropolis where ancient traditions sit beside cutting-edge technology. We begin with a shaded Japanese garden of dwarf bonsai trees, a pond with imperial carp and a tea house. Then the great Buddhist temple Senso-ji in Asakusa, the "Electric Town" of Akihabara, the world's tallest tower Tokyo Skytree, the Imperial Palace plaza, the Shinjuku skyscrapers, Meiji Shrine and the boutiques of Omotesando. Lunch at the old Tsukiji fish market. In the afternoon — the ultramodern Odaiba district with its giant robot statue and the Fuji TV headquarters, then bustling Shibuya with its famous crossing, and the city's showcase street — Ginza.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Otemachi Tokyo 4★
Transfer to Nikko National Park — a world heritage site where the harmony of nature meets architectural splendor. We visit the Japanese people's main shrine, the Toshogu Shinto complex — the residence of shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, famous for its carving of the three monkeys "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil". In a traditional samurai village we learn sword fighting, discover the art of the geisha and watch a ninja show. Then we climb the serpentine road with 48 hairpin bends to Lake Chuzenji at 1,200 m and the 97-meter Kegon Waterfall.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Otemachi Tokyo 4★
We leave Tokyo across the Bay Bridge for the ancient capital of Kamakura. For lunch, real sushi at a local sushi-train restaurant. We see the Great Buddha of Kamakura, the largest bronze statue in the open air in Asia, visit the money-washing temple, a Zen Buddhist temple with a bamboo grove and rock garden, and the fox temple. A private tea house may be visited. Then on to the scenic mountain town of Hakone and a beautiful lakeside temple. Check into a hotel with a hot spring (onsen), thermal baths and a traditional dinner.
The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko 4★
Discovering Hakone: a drive through the national park and along Lake Ashinoko with views of Mount Fuji (weather permitting). By cable car we ascend to the Owakudani geyser valley, where you can try black eggs boiled in a hot spring. We move on to Atami and its mountaintop samurai castle overlooking the ocean, and walk the Mishima Skywalk suspension bridge. Lunch at a colorful seafood restaurant, a walk along the suspension bridges of the scenic Jogasaki coast and a climb to the crater of the dormant Omuro volcano. A stop in Shimoda — the town of the first contact with Commodore Perry in 1853.
Shimoda Tokyu Hotel 4★
Morning diving off Mikomoto Island with the main goal — hammerhead sharks: 2 dives at a site known for large schools of hammerheads year-round (optional program). Then we drive across the Izu Peninsula and see the famous Seven Waterfalls of Kawazu, where you can bathe in a hot spring right beneath a waterfall.
Shimoda Tokyu Hotel 4★
Morning diving at the Kumomi site, famous for its dramatic underwater topography — over 20 arches and small caves — and large schools of fish: 2 dives (optional program). Then we take the expressway toward Mount Fuji. We stop at the impressive Shiraito Falls ("Fuji's Hair") and at one of the five sacred lakes with a view of the mountain. Night in an authentic hotel near Fuji with a view of the peak and a hot spring.
Shoji Lake Hotel 3.5★
A drive along the slopes of Mount Fuji and its lakes with the best views. We visit a famous Buddhist temple with a pagoda and stop at Mount Fuji's 5th station at 2,300 m (if the road is open). We see a village of traditional thatched-roof houses. Then a crossing through central Japan to the unique "Black Heron" samurai castle in Matsumoto and to sacred Lake Biwa, the largest in the country. Night in the town of Hikone.
Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa 4★
In the morning we visit an authentic samurai castle built by the famous shogun Oda Nobunaga and take part in a tea ceremony in a tea house. Then we travel along the shore of Lake Biwa, one of the oldest and cleanest lakes in the world, stopping at the Temple of Longevity, where you can ring an ancient wish bell and descend a staircase of 808 steps. On to Kyoto and the start of our acquaintance with the old capital — the thousand torii gates of Fushimi Inari. An evening stroll through Kyoto and dinner at a traditional grill restaurant with marbled-beef steaks.
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo 4★
A full day in Kyoto — the country's capital from 794 until the end of the 18th century, which has preserved its atmosphere of hidden antiquity. We see the three main temples of the city: Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion), the Ryoan-ji rock garden and the Kiyomizu-dera temple of pure water. We explore the surroundings and the Hozukyo gorge, and spend the evening in a charming old district of traditional tea houses.
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo 4★
Transfer to Nara, famous for the deer roaming everywhere — the symbol of the city. We see its two most famous temples: Todai-ji with its Great Buddha (the largest wooden building in the world) and Kofuku-ji with its ancient pagoda. Time permitting — a secret cave temple in the mountains or a traditional Japanese garden. We return to Kyoto station and take the super-fast Shinkansen train to Tokyo (2 hours 15 minutes). A free evening in Tokyo.
Hotel in Tokyo 4★
Morning transfer to Narita Airport and departure home.
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Tour Leader
Sergey Yashumov
Experienced tour leader · Diver · Australia and Queensland
Speaks: Russian
Accommodation
Accommodation in trusted 4★ hotels and authentic ryokans with hot springs: Tateyama Resort Hotel 4★ on the Boso Peninsula, Mitsui Garden Hotel Otemachi Tokyo 4★ in central Tokyo, The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko 4★ on the lakeshore in Hakone, Shimoda Tokyu Hotel 4★ on the Izu coast, Shoji Lake Hotel 3.5★ with a view of Mount Fuji, Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa 4★ by Lake Biwa, and Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo 4★ in Kyoto. Breakfasts everywhere; onsens and traditional dinners at the ryokans.
Group Flights from Moscow
The group flies together from Moscow. Joining from another city? Book a flight that lands before the group arrives and join it there — we are happy to help you choose one.
Moscow — Tokyo (Narita)
Departure October 16, arrival morning of October 17. Met by the guide–tour leader in the arrivals hall.
Departure October 16, arrival morning of October 17. Met by the guide–tour leader in the arrivals hall.
Tokyo (Narita) — Moscow
Departure October 30 after transfer from the hotel to the airport.
Departure October 30 after transfer from the hotel to the airport.
Programme Cost
Price per person in 1/2 DBL
5400 USD
Diving program (8 dives)
$1200
Marine animal park admission
$30
Suspension bridge admission
$10
What's included
Hotel accommodation per program, 13 nights, half-double occupancy, meals: breakfasts
Transfers and entrance tickets per program
Russian-speaking guide–tour leader throughout the program
Assistance with finding and booking flights
Equipment selection recommendations
Tour Leader Club tour leader Sergey Yashumov
24/7 manager support throughout the trip
Not included
International flights to Tokyo and back
Diving program (8 dives) $1200
Marine animal park admission $30
Suspension bridge admission $10
Meals not included in the program
Individual transfers
Gratuities for service staff
Souvenirs and other personal expenses
Required Gear
Clothing and Footwear
- • Comfortable shoes for long walks
- • Layered clothing — October is cool
- • Light jacket or windbreaker
- • Umbrella or rain poncho
- • Onsen-appropriate clothing
Protection and Hygiene
- • Sunglasses and sunscreen
- • Personal first-aid kit
- • Small daypack for excursions
Diving Gear
- • 5 mm wetsuit
- • Mask, fins, regulator, BCD
- • Dive computer
- • Diver certifications, Log Book
Tech
- • Camera, batteries, memory cards
- • Plug adapter (Type A, 100 V)
Useful Information
Climate
The second half of October is one of the best times to travel in Japan: the typhoon season is over, the air is fresh and dry, and the momiji maples start turning red in the mountains of Nikko and Hakone. Daytime air temperature +16–21°C, cooler in the mornings and in the mountains, around zero at Mt Fuji's Fifth Station. Water off the Izu and Boso coasts +21–23°C.
Diving
The Pacific coasts of Boso and Izu — schools of sharks, hammerheads at Mikomoto, groupers and the underwater arches of Kumomi. Diving is paid separately as an optional program.
Visa
Russian passport holders require a visa to enter Japan. Passport valid for at least 6 months. Other nationalities should check the entry rules for their passport.
Money and Plugs
Currency — the Japanese yen. Mains voltage 100 V, Type A/B sockets (an adapter is needed).
The second half of October is one of the best times to travel in Japan: the typhoon season is over, the air is fresh and dry, and the momiji maples start turning red in the mountains of Nikko and Hakone. Daytime air temperature +16–21°C, cooler in the mornings and in the mountains, around zero at Mt Fuji's Fifth Station. Water off the Izu and Boso coasts +21–23°C.
Diving
The Pacific coasts of Boso and Izu — schools of sharks, hammerheads at Mikomoto, groupers and the underwater arches of Kumomi. Diving is paid separately as an optional program.
Visa
Russian passport holders require a visa to enter Japan. Passport valid for at least 6 months. Other nationalities should check the entry rules for their passport.
Money and Plugs
Currency — the Japanese yen. Mains voltage 100 V, Type A/B sockets (an adapter is needed).
from 5400 USD / person
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