Catalog Tour

Highlights of Japan

Japan rewards the traveler who pays attention, and eight days split between Tokyo and Chiba gives your group just enough time to feel the city's contradictions — ancient temples hemmed in by neon-lit streetscapes, world-class ramen stalls beside department-store food halls, Shinto rituals observed a short walk from the world's busiest rail hub. This tour doesn't try to cover all of Japan; it plants your group firmly in the Kanto region and lets depth do what a checklist itinerary never can.

Duration8 days · 7 nights

CountriesJapan

Cities2 stops

Group size6 – 80+ travelers

What makes us different

City-center hotels
Authentic local meals
Career Tour Directors
4.9★ on Trustpilot
Family-owned since 1992

Destination guide: Tokyo →

Arrival in Tokyo

Arrival transfer

Shibuya Crossing

Dinner

Overnight

At a glance

Days8

Nights7

Countries1

Cities2

OvernightsTokyo 4, Chiba 2

MealsAll breakfasts & dinners

Curriculum fit

Analyze how Tokyo's urban planning and public transportation infrastructure reflect broader Japanese civic and cultural values.
Compare daily life patterns in a global megacity like Tokyo with those in a smaller coastal city like Chiba.
Examine the coexistence of Shinto and Buddhist traditions within Tokyo's contemporary urban landscape.
Trace the historical development of the Kanto region from Edo-period capital to modern economic center.
Evaluate how Japan's post-WWII economic transformation shaped the built environment and consumer culture students observe firsthand.
Interpret navigational and social cues encountered while using Tokyo's public transit system as evidence of cultural norms.

Drafted from the day-by-day. Use as a starting point for your syllabus.

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Overall

“This was my first time leading a trip so I had a lot of uncertainty heading into it, but Passports really took care of everything and made things so much easier.”

Passports post-tour evaluation · Group leader · April 2026

Overall

“This was a great trip — we felt like we were listened to, and the kids had a great time.”

Passports post-tour evaluation · Group leader · March 2026

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