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Back Roads of Japan
Tour Description:
Wander off the beaten path away from Japan's big cities and popular sites with this 11-day tour that takes you to destinations that are often overlooked. Visit the treasured castle of Matsumoto and learn about samurai culture, explore the quaint city of Hagi by bicycle, and settle in at a community homestay to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. Of course, there's time before and after to explore Tokyo and Kyoto, making this trip a well-rounded glimpse into Japan's past and present.
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Dates & Pricing
| Saturday 16 Dec 23 — Tuesday 26 Dec 23 | Starting at $3,112 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 17 Feb 24 — Tuesday 27 Feb 24 | Starting at $4,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 24 Feb 24 — Tuesday 05 Mar 24 | Starting at $4,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 02 Mar 24 — Tuesday 12 Mar 24 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 06 Mar 24 — Saturday 16 Mar 24 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 16 Mar 24 — Tuesday 26 Mar 24 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 23 Mar 24 — Tuesday 02 Apr 24 | Starting at $4,999 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 30 Mar 24 — Tuesday 09 Apr 24 | Starting at $4,999 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 06 Apr 24 — Tuesday 16 Apr 24 | Starting at $4,999 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 13 Apr 24 — Tuesday 23 Apr 24 | Starting at $4,999 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 27 Apr 24 — Tuesday 07 May 24 | Starting at $4,749 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 11 May 24 — Tuesday 21 May 24 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 16 May 24 — Sunday 26 May 24 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 25 May 24 — Tuesday 04 Jun 24 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 08 Jun 24 — Tuesday 18 Jun 24 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 15 Jun 24 — Tuesday 25 Jun 24 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 22 Jun 24 — Tuesday 02 Jul 24 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 13 Jul 24 — Tuesday 23 Jul 24 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 27 Jul 24 — Tuesday 06 Aug 24 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 17 Aug 24 — Tuesday 27 Aug 24 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 31 Aug 24 — Tuesday 10 Sep 24 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 14 Sep 24 — Tuesday 24 Sep 24 | Starting at $4,749 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 28 Sep 24 — Tuesday 08 Oct 24 | Starting at $4,749 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 05 Oct 24 — Tuesday 15 Oct 24 | Starting at $4,749 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 12 Oct 24 — Tuesday 22 Oct 24 | Starting at $4,749 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
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| Saturday 26 Oct 24 — Tuesday 05 Nov 24 | Starting at $4,749 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 09 Nov 24 — Tuesday 19 Nov 24 | Starting at $4,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 14 Dec 24 — Tuesday 24 Dec 24 | Starting at $4,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 01 Feb 25 — Tuesday 11 Feb 25 | Starting at $4,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 08 Feb 25 — Tuesday 18 Feb 25 | Starting at $4,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 22 Feb 25 — Tuesday 04 Mar 25 | Starting at $4,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 01 Mar 25 — Tuesday 11 Mar 25 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 08 Mar 25 — Tuesday 18 Mar 25 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 22 Mar 25 — Tuesday 01 Apr 25 | Starting at $4,999 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 24 Mar 25 — Thursday 03 Apr 25 | Starting at $4,999 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 29 Mar 25 — Tuesday 08 Apr 25 | Starting at $4,999 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
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| Saturday 12 Apr 25 — Tuesday 22 Apr 25 | Starting at $4,999 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 19 Apr 25 — Tuesday 29 Apr 25 | Starting at $4,749 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 21 Apr 25 — Thursday 01 May 25 | Starting at $4,749 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 26 Apr 25 — Tuesday 06 May 25 | Starting at $4,749 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 03 May 25 — Tuesday 13 May 25 | Starting at $4,749 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 05 May 25 — Thursday 15 May 25 | Starting at $4,749 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 10 May 25 — Tuesday 20 May 25 | Starting at $4,749 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 17 May 25 — Tuesday 27 May 25 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 24 May 25 — Tuesday 03 Jun 25 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 31 May 25 — Tuesday 10 Jun 25 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 07 Jun 25 — Tuesday 17 Jun 25 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 21 Jun 25 — Tuesday 01 Jul 25 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 28 Jun 25 — Tuesday 08 Jul 25 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 12 Jul 25 — Tuesday 22 Jul 25 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 26 Jul 25 — Tuesday 05 Aug 25 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
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| Saturday 30 Aug 25 — Tuesday 09 Sep 25 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 06 Sep 25 — Tuesday 16 Sep 25 | Starting at $4,749 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 13 Sep 25 — Tuesday 23 Sep 25 | Starting at $4,749 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 27 Sep 25 — Tuesday 07 Oct 25 | Starting at $4,749 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
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| Saturday 18 Oct 25 — Tuesday 28 Oct 25 | Starting at $4,749 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 25 Oct 25 — Tuesday 04 Nov 25 | Starting at $4,749 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 01 Nov 25 — Tuesday 11 Nov 25 | Starting at $4,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 08 Nov 25 — Tuesday 18 Nov 25 | Starting at $4,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 15 Nov 25 — Tuesday 25 Nov 25 | Starting at $4,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 29 Nov 25 — Tuesday 09 Dec 25 | Starting at $4,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 13 Dec 25 — Tuesday 23 Dec 25 | Starting at $4,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 27 Dec 25 — Tuesday 06 Jan 26 | Starting at $4,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
ITINERARY
ITINERARYTokyo
Arrive at any time.
Tokyo
Take a CEO-led walking tour of eclectic modern Tokyo from the hub of Shinjuku to Shibuya through to Harajuku.
Tokyo/Nagano
Journey to Nagano, located in the Japanese Alps and host city of the 1998 Winter Olympics. Discover the world-famous Jigokudani Monkey Park and watch Japanese snow monkeys bathing in the natural hot springs.
Nagano
Enjoy a day-trip to quaint Matsumoto and visit one of Japan's most treasured castles. Return to Nagano and explore historic Zenkoji Temple.
Nagano/Otsu
Travel to Otsu in Shiga prefecture, located on the banks of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest freshwater lake. Settle in and relax with a stroll around this picturesque lake before heading out to enjoy a delicious bowl of Ramen for dinner.
Otsu/Hagi
Grab a quick breakfast before heading off, on a long travel day. In the late afternoon, arrive in the quaint city of Hagi, a former castle town that boasts feudal architecture. Take part in a welcome ceremony with the local residents, and meet your host family at a community homestay, a G Adventures for Good project. Get to know each other as you enjoy dinner together.
Hagi
Explore rural Hagi on a guided morning cycle, spotting samurai architecture along the way. On return, experience authentic Japanese countryside life by partaking in seasonal activities with the community. Return to your homestay in the late afternoon and enjoy dinner with your host family.
Hagi/Tottori
Bid farewell to your host family after enjoying breakfast together. Later, travel to Miho-misumi by train, taking in scenic views along the way. Learn the art of making "washi," a UNESCO-recognized traditional Japanese paper before continuing to the seaside town of Tottori.
Tottori/Kyoto
Spend the morning exploring Tottori's scenic sand dunes, some reaching 50m (164 ft) in height. After, visit the local fish market and opt for a fresh seafood lunch. In the late afternoon, travel to Kyoto for two nights in the traditional heart of Japan.
Kyoto
Visit the iconic Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, famed for an impressive 10,000 red torii gates. This afternoon, enjoy free time in this picturesque city. Opt to experience zen gardens, teahouses, shrines, and local gift shops – and maybe even spot a real-life geisha.
Kyoto
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Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
