The Hikari Journey

Illuminating Japan’s Timeless Wonders

The Hikari Journey: Illuminating Japan’s Timeless Wonders

14 Day Tour - March 7th to 21st, 2026

  • Day 1 - Tokyo

    The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group. Check for the meeting time on the welcome note at the hotel.

    After introductions, your Journey Manager will review the details of your tour. Please note that normal check-in times apply at our start hotels, but you can usually store your luggage for the day if you arrive early.

    Exclusive Inclusions: Meet Your Journey Manager and Group before experiencing a Welcome Dinner

  • Day 2 - Tokyo

    Spend the day exploring vibrant Tokyo

    Meals included: Breakfast

  • Day 3 - Tokyo

    Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch

  • Day 4 - Yudanaka

    Depart Tokyo by train. Disembark at Nagano and continue to Yudanaka.

    Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

  • Day 5 - Yudanaka/Kanazawa

    An early morning visit to see the highlight of Yudanaka, the Snow Monkeys!

    Meals included: Breakfast

  • Day 6 - Kanazawa

    Meals included: Breakfast

  • Day 7 - Kanazawa/Kyoto

    Travel by bullet train to Kyoto.

    Meals included: Breakfast

  • Day 8 - Kyoto

    Meals included: Breakfast

  • Day 9 - Kyoto (Uji)

    Meals included: Breakfast

  • Day 10 - Kyoto (Nara)

    Meals included: Breakfast

  • Day 11 - Kyoto

    Meals included: Breakfast |

  • Day 12 - Osaka

    Meals included: Breakfast

  • Day 13 - Osaka (Hiroshima or Kobe)

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  • Day 14 - Osaka

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Important Information About This Tour:

This is a private group departure for Wanderlust Journey clients.

Meal inclusions:

Physical Rating: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Maximum of 14 guests

Pricing

$TBA per person

Pricing details: Prices are in Canadian Dollars and quoted per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement $TBA CAD per person. The single supplement option guarantees you for this tour duration that you will have your own single room. If you are travelling alone and do not wish to pay the “single supplement”, we will pair you with another solo traveller on our tour. This means that the accommodation is on a twin share basis and, if you are travelling on your own, you will be sharing a room with another traveller of the same sex (please note that this option will be on a waitlist basis only).

Deposit required: $TBA CAD per person.

Final payment due on or before TBA.

Pre and Post Tours

Pre Tour (Dates TBA):

More information and pricing coming soon…

Post Tour (Dates TBA):

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Above pricing is based on double occupancy and is subject to change based on availability. Travel insurance, airfare, gratuities and other items of a personal nature are additional and not included in the tour cost. Pre and post tour/cruise packages are available at an additional charge. Single supplements (and/or single supplement waived pricing) are available in a limited capacity and subject to availability. Please inquire for pricing and full terms and conditions.

Ariane Henry, Wanderlust Journey is an Independent Affiliate of Direct Travel (1303 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 5M9). CPBC License: 74718