Japan Adventure 2025

Have you always wanted to immerse yourself in the culture and sights of Japan during the best time of the year - cherry blossoms season? I got you. Our group adventure is curated to show you the best of Japan - highlights and hidden gems, traveling from the vibrant cityscapes to serene temples and mountains filled with blossoms. All of this with a group of like-minded travelers from around the world.

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Day 1: Arrival in Osaka 
Welcome to Osaka! This is the city that is known a food lover’s paradise. After settling in our accommodation, we'll be taking you on a guided food tour. You can't explore a country without going deep into its food scene! This is also the day where you'll get to meet your travel crew, the one that will become your Destination Chaser family in only a week!

 


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Day 2: Explore Osaka - Sunrise Temple Stay
How do we beat the crowds during high season? We rise and shine early to catch the beauty of Osaka at sunrise. This is where we'll get iconic shots of ourselves. We'll spend the rest of the day exploring Osaka’s iconic landmarks, from the majestic Osaka Castle to the bustling shopping district of Shinsaibashi. To finish our day, we'll be staying the night at a Japanese temple to truly immerse ourselves in the culture. 

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Day 3: Kyoto & Departure to Nara & Cherry Blossoms National Park 
Today, we're traveling to the cultural heart of Japan – Kyoto. It is known for its well-preserved temples, traditional tea houses, and stunning gardens. After a morning in Kyoto, we’ll head to Nara, where we'll be able to spot the friendly deer that roam freely in Nara Park. Later, we’ll make our way to a place most tourists miss: a national park with rolling hills filled with blossoms, that whole landscapes turn white to pink. We will stay in a local family guest house, enjoy nature, and the rural culture.

Day 4: Cherry Blossoms National Park Morning, Back to Nara - Train to Tokyo
We're starting the day with a morning hike in Mt. Yoshino, taking in the panoramic views. Afterward, we’ll return to Nara for some final sightseeing before boarding a train to Tokyo. This is the city with the largest population in the world. This bustling capital Arriving in the bustling capital, you’ll have the evening to start exploring or simply unwind after the journey. Tokyo’s endless attractions await!

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Days 5-6: Tokyo - Sites, Activities, and Mt. Fuji Opportunity

The next two days are dedicated to experiencing all that Tokyo has to offer. From the traditional Asakusa district with its historic Sensoji Temple to the technology and fashion of Akihabara and Shibuya, Tokyo offers something for everyone. We'll get the opportunity to see Mt. Fuji in all of its glory, with a good amount of photo opportunities, too. 

 









Day 7: Departure day from Tokyo





This is the day in which you'll be saying goodbye to your Destination Chaser family after spending a week in one of the most sought out destinations in the world during spring. We suggest booking the departure flight in the morning or afternoon of this day.

 

Why choose Destination Chaser?

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Bringing the world closer, one adventure at a time! At Destination Chaser we combine unforgettable adventures for the traveler, with giving back to the communities that we are fortunate enough to be hosted by. We focus on:
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Ecotourism: through sustainable practices revolving around culture and nature, to help make it financially sustainable to preserve the two for communities.
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Supporting small local businesses: our trips are always comprised of locals putting their passion to work, and us supporting part of their dream through our visit. 
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Dispersing tourism: over-tourism has become a problem in many places, and we believe if people simply traveled more to lesser visited places (what we focus on!), everyone would benefit: more opportunities where they normally lack tourism, travelers getting better experiences off the beaten path, and not adding to the crowds of over-popular places. 
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Bringing the world closer: We believe that over time, if more people traveled to places and interacted with cultures that are oftentimes misunderstood or misrepresented, the world would become a more peaceful place. We want you to go on a trip others would not consider, and spread the word about the beauty of people and places - and open more minds to how similar we are as humans. 
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Thank you for being part of this movement! 

 

 

 

✈️ What flights should I look for? 

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Arrival: 
Flying into Osaka Airport (KIX) in the morning or noon of March 29th, 2025.
we suggest you arrive anytime in the morning the adventure begins, or earlier to account for possible flight delays. 
Hotel check in will be available at 4pm. We will keep you entertained in the meantime!

Departure: 
Flying out of Tokyo Airport (HND) anytime on April 6th.
Hotel check out is between 10am-12pm. 

Airport pickup and drop-off is included 24h on the days of the adventure, from Osaka Kansai airport, and to Tokyo Haneda airport. 

 

Q: What’s included, and what’s not included? 💸



Included Not included

Pickup from Kansai airport to our accommodation in Osaka
Visa (if you happen to require one)
Professional tour guides to explain culture and history Most meals for flexibility - everyone has different taste!
All transportation within the country, bullet trains included!

Travel insurance (this can be anywhere between 9-40$)
Accommodation throughout the entire trip (shared basis)
Tips and personal expenses

Most of the breakfasts, some dinners. 


All entrance fees to the sites on itinerary

Drop off at Haneda airport in Tokyo at the end of the adventure
 
How does the payment work?
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To secure your spot, you can pay a deposit by credit or debit card of 20% of the trip price, which is non-refundable, as it is to secure services on ground that have their own cancellation policies and are funds we do not keep - but we will always try out best to refund what is possible, as we understand sometimes plans can change- that's life! We strongly recommend you to have travel insurance to cover changes of plans. 
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3 months before the start of the trip we will send you another payment link for 40%, and the remainder most likely in cash upon arrival - this is so you have more flexibility with covering the cost and don't need to pay everything at once. Let us know if you need a payment plan, we are happy to help!
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BONUS: if you have a points program you can collect points from our trips as we are under the “travel” category!
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Other payment options such as PayPal, or bank transfer, are available too if you prefer.



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Looking forward to have you experience this adventure!
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Andi