10 nights – Tokyo | Hakone | Kyoto | Hiroshima | Osaka | Tokyo
What to expect?
HYPERJAPAN is the UK's biggest celebration of Japanese pop culture and food, attracting an ever-increasing throng of guests to its convention in London every year. Now, HYPERJAPAN has collaborated with InsideJapan Tours to create the ultimate J-culture adventure: J-Pop & Go! Covering five incredible destinations in ten nights, this fast-paced tour will introduce you to some of Japan's most important pop culture haunts as well as some of its most venerated historical sites - giving you an insight into how the modern and the traditional are interwoven in today's society. In Tokyo you'll dive head first into the world of Hayao Miyazaki at the Studio Ghibli Museum; view Tokyo's skyline from the 60th floor of Ikebukuro's Sunshine City; and explore the mecca of all things eccentric, Akihabara 'electric town'.
As you speed west toward Kyoto, Japan's capital of culture and history, you'll stop off for one night in Hakone - a national park famed for its hot spring baths, beautiful traditional inns and spectacular views of Mount Fuji.
Then, with two nights in Kyoto, you'll have a chance to sample some more traditional experiences - try zazen meditation at a Zen temple, spot geisha in the Gion district and marvel at the Golden Pavilion of Kinkaku-ji.
Further west still, a sobering visit to Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Museum and the stunning Miyajima Island will be followed by a night in vibrant Osaka.
Witness the fashion scene in Harajuku
Wander Tokyo's famous Harajuku district, soaking up the unique and youthful culture
Take part in sword fighting in Osaka
Dress up and brandish your weapon, learning how to do 'movie style' samurai sword fighting
Visit the famous Studio Ghibli Museum
Immerse yourself in the world of Studio Ghibli and your favourite anime movies
"It was an amazing experience and one that I will never forget. I was overwhelmed in the best way with all there is to see in Japan and felt that this tour gave me access to places I wouldn't think to visit on my own. We lucked out that we had a great group of people on the tour and had a great guide which made this trip very special"
Catherine - HYPERJAPAN's J-Pop & Go!, September 2023
INSIDER TOP TIP
Nobody knows our trips as well as our Insiders, the expert guides that run them, do. If you're thinking about joining us on HYPERJAPAN's J-Pop & Go!, here are our highlights.
"This tour is really special because it's always so much fun.
"My favourite destination on this tour is probably Osaka. The Tate-do (stage style sword-fighting) experience is always fantastic, followed by the excitement of Dotonburi — think delicious food and fascinating culture. It’s a winning combo that everyone always enjoys. "Need some peace and quiet to reflect on all the fun you’re having? I think the guided zen meditation experience is the perfect complement to the hustle and bustle of the rest of the tour."
Ready to find out more or book a small group tour?
Call:
0117 244 3380 (Bristol, UK)
07 3186 8800 (Brisbane, Australia)
303 952 0379 (Broomfield, Colorado)
Email:
info@insidejapantours.com