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Japan in a Week with Contiki

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8 days
06 Jun 26 to 31 Oct 26
Book by 12 Nov 25
Kon'nichiwa, Japan! One week might not seem like much, but trust us—it’s packed. Kick off in Tokyo, where history meets neon brilliance, with guided tours of iconic temples and palaces. Then, zip to Kyoto on a bullet train to wander zen gardens, visit mystical temples, and maybe even glimpse a Geisha. Next, it's off to Osaka for epic street food adventures or a day at Universal Studios. Blending ancient vibes with futuristic energy, this trip is the ultimate way to experience Japan in just seven days.

Includes

  • 8 Day Contiki Guided Holiday
  • 8 Nights accommodation: 7 nights in Hotels
  • 3 Breakfasts
  • Transport by bullet train, local train
  • Experienced Trip Manager and Local Guides
  • Optional free time add on experiences (additional costs apply)
  • Included Experiences
  • Experience Traditional Kyoto:Tea houses. Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The Golden Pavilion. Geishas. It’s all so surreal. You’ll feel like you’ve wandered into a film set.
  • See Fushimi Inari Shrine: Walk through the endless path of orange torii gates, kindly ask Inari for good luck and then you might want to sample a fortune cookie and much more!

Excludes

  • Flights
  • Arrival/ departure transfers
  • Visas
  • Travel Insurance
  • Spending money and items of a personal nature

Extras

  • You have to be between the age of 18 and 35 years old to travel with Contiki
  • Additional costs apply for optional free time add on experiences
  • Secure your spot today with a deposit from as low as R1000* and pay the rest 60 days before departure

Highlights

  • 7 Nights accommodation
  • 3 Meals
  • Included experiences and sightseeing

Itinerary

Day 1: Tokyo

Kon'nichiwa Tokyo! Welcome to this dazzling orchestra of light, sound and intersecting subway lines. This is the city where the future fuses with the past in the most fascinating way possible, and we'll have a free evening to bond, explore and soak it all in. Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar)

Day 2: Tokyo

Today we'll get ready to uncover Tokyo, starting with the ancient Buddhist temple of Asakusa Senso-ji & the famous Meiji Jingu shrine. You'll have the chance to discover the wild fashion of Harajuku & the shopping district of Nakamise Street, or take to the streets of Shibuya for an attempt to cross the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world. Accommodation: Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar)

Day 3: Tokyo

Today is yours to do Tokyo your way. Anime fan? Check out Akihabara, the ultimate anime & gaming district. Looking for something uniquely Japanese? Go on a date with a giant plush toy at the Moomin cafe, eat a kawaii lunch (like a curry shaped like a pink teddy bear), or check out Ueno Park for the museums and monuments. It's our last evening in Tokyo, so it's also the perfect time to check out some of the traditional bars at the Izakaya Alleys for a sip of sake or head to a cafe where you're served by robots! (In true Japanese fashion). Accommodation: Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar)

Day 4: Tokyo to Kyoto

Tokyo Today it's time to take that famous example of Japanese efficiency, the aptly named bullet train. Kyoto Our train will whizz us past the iconic Mount Fuji, of which we'll hopefully grab a glimpse, before heading for the zen gardens and teahouses of Kyoto. We'll waste no time with a sightseeing tour, exploring this glorious showcase of ancient Japan. Accommodation: Hotel Elcient Kyoto (or similar) Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Kyoto

Today is yours to walk the sublime gardens, explore mystical temples and marvel at the architecture of this unforgettable city. We recommend taking the opportunity for a half-day trip to Nara, where you'll find the towering 8th century Great Buddha, as well as numerous examples of beautiful shrines and temples, alongside the roaming, slightly cheeky deer. Accommodation: Hotel Elcient Kyoto (or similar)

Day 6: Kyoto

Kyoto There is still so much to see in Kyoto today. Don a kimono and check out the bamboo forest, take some photos at the iconic Yasaka Pagoda or spot Geishas in the Gion district. Accommodation: Hotel Elcient Kyoto (or similar)

Day 7: Kyoto to Osaka

Kyoto It's just a short trip to Osaka this morning... Osaka And we have the whole day to explore. There's plenty of time to fit in Universal Studios, Osaka castle or simply wander down Dontonburi tasting all of the delicious street food. Opt for the Izakaya dinner tonight for one last family meal before our sad goodbyes tomorrow. Accommodation: Hotel Elcient Osaka (or similar) Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Osaka

Our trip ends after breakfast in Osaka today. We'll say farewell to Japan and our new friends, but the memories we made here will stick with us forever. Included Meals: Breakfast

Terms & conditions

Prices are per person twin share/multi share as per itinerary, and are subject to availability and rate of exchange changes. Offers above are a guide only and will vary depending on departure date, our guide price is based on the cheapest departure within the stipulated season and availability is correct at time of loading. Visas may be necessary and insurance is essential. Pentravel and Tour Operator terms and conditions apply, and may be found on our website. Contiki reserves the right to validate bookings and will remove any additional offers added online that are not combinable. Savings and discounts are not valid on all itineraries and/or departure dates, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice and have already been included in the advertised price. Offer is not transferable to other dates. Offer can be removed at any time without prior notice. Trips are valid for travellers aged 18-35 years. Normal penalties apply for full cancellation without rebooking or cancellations within 60 days of departure. R1,000 per person deposit is the land only deposit and excludes any additional deposits or flights if applicable (this excludes any applicable taxes, included flight costs, National Park fees, festival tickets, port taxes, extra accommodation, and optional experiences). R1000pp deposit secures your booking, valid for new bookings only and land portions of the trip price only with full payment due 60 days prior to departure. This deposit policy may change or be withdrawn at any time without notice. The Contiki Black Friday 'Save up to R15,730* off are only valid on select trips departing between 25 March 2026 and 01 April 2027 (blackout dates may apply). The discount applies to new bookings only made between 03 November and 04 December 2025. The discount applies to the land portions of the trip price only (this excludes any applicable taxes, included flight costs, National Park fees, festival tickets, port taxes, extra accommodation, and optional experiences.) The deal is combinable with Past Passenger, Future Travel Credit & Book with Friends discounts. This offer is not combinable with any other offer. Contiki reserves the right to validate bookings and will remove any additional offers added online that are not combinable. If travellers change to another tour or date not on sale, they are responsible to pay the difference and adhere to different payment conditions. The offer is not valid on all itineraries and/or departure dates, is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. The offer is not transferable to any other dates. Early Access giveaway: Book any trip with an Early Access deal during Black Friday Early Access week (4–11 November) and once you pay your deposit, you’ll automatically go in the draw to win your trip for free. If your booking is selected, we’ll credit or refund the cost of your trip – yep, your Contiki adventure, on us. The Prize: Up to five winners will each receive a credit or refund of their trip value (land-only, excluding flights and extras), with total prizes not exceeding $20,000 AUD. Winners will be randomly selected and notified via email by 18 November 2025. Open to travellers aged 18–35 with a valid booking during the promo period. Standard Payment Terms apply.  Supplier and tour operator is not responsible for technical or system errors that may interfere with or otherwise prohibit the use of promotion or sale. Other conditions may apply. At time of loading this may not be a definite departure, please enquire with one of our agents. Pentravel is not responsible for technical or system errors that may interfere with or otherwise prohibit the use of the promotion. These packages are based on CASH price. E&OE;.

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Valid on 6 Jun 2026
Stay
8 days
Dates
06 Jun 26 to 31 Oct 26
Book by
12 November 25
Experience ID
927

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