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Japan for Solo Travelers: Tokyo, Mt. Fuji & Kyoto

9 days  |  12 days with Kobe extension  |  Estimated monthly payments as low as $177

Group size
15–28 travelers
Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars

70
Activity level

Sampling the best of Japan? It’s better solo, not alone.

Japan stuns with its natural beauty, rich history, and distinctive cuisine—and one week is all it takes to stoke your passion for this inimitable nation. Go from bustling Tokyo to majestic Mount Fuji to mystical Kyoto, diving into the local culture via cooking classes, sake tastings, and more. If you want to keep being dazzled by the Land of the Rising Sun (and who wouldn’t?), tack on the extension to Kobe to admire another corner of the country.

Your tour package includes

  • 7 nights in a private room at handpicked hotels
  • 7 breakfasts
  • 1 lunch
  • 3 dinners with beer or wine
  • 1 sake tasting
  • 2 food tastings
  • 1 cooking class
  • 6 sightseeing tours
  • Expert Tour Director & local guides
  • Private deluxe motor coach
  • 1 train ride

Included highlights

  • Sushi tasting at Tokyo’s Tsukiji fish market
  • Japanese cooking class & dinner
  • Kappabashi Street kitchenware market in Tokyo
  • Tokyo’s dynamic Shibuya and Harajuku areas
  • Iyashi no Sato open-air museum and craft workshop
  • Mount Fuji’s Narusawa Wind Cave & traditional villages
  • Ride on Japan’s famous Shinkansen bullet train
  • Kyoto’s bamboo forest & Golden Pavilion

Itinerary

Overnight Flight

Day 1: Travel day

Board your overnight flight to Tokyo today.

Tokyo

Day 2: Arrival in Tokyo

Welcome to Japan! Transfer to your hotel and settle in. Then, meet your Tour Director and groupmates at a welcome mixer before calling it a night.

Reviews

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Solo tour of Japan

4 out of 5 stars

2nd-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in May 2025

10 people found this review helpful

Very active, very busy tour, with Akiko, our amazing tour director. How she managed to keep track of 25 people, and keep us on time was impressive. The concept of a tour for solo travelers is brilliant, some are singles, some have partners who don’t want to travel, everyone...

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Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent tour with us! It sounds like a tour for solo travelers was a great fit, allowing...

Tour was mostly good

4 out of 5 stars

2nd-time traveler Paula, traveled in May 2025

8 people found this review helpful

The beginning of the trip in Tokyo was terrible. Since we were seeing many other shines and temples, why did we have to see them in Tokyo also? I didn’t like anything about Tokyo. I’d like to do shopping on my own time. Too much time shopping in Tokyo. The rest of the trip was...

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Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. While we're sorry to hear that Tokyo didn’t meet your expectations, we’re glad the rest of your...

This tour has potential

3 out of 5 stars

5th-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in May 2025

11 people found this review helpful

The Japan solo tour was my fifth EF GoAhead tour. Unfortunately, it was the weakest of the tours that I have been on. Our tour director made it very clear that she was a director and not a guide on the first day. We did not do introductions, so it took much longer for the...

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Thank you for sharing your honest feedback and for choosing EF Go Ahead Tours for your fifth adventure. We're sorry to hear that this tour...

Japan solo trip

1 out of 5 stars

3rd-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in May 2025

6 people found this review helpful

I’ve been on 3 Go Ahead EF tours and the Japan solo was the worst trip ever. The days spent in Tokyo were a waste of time, we spend most days at the busy streets with food vendors and souvenir shops. Way too much free time. We even spent time at a street selling kitchen ware....

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Japan May 2025

4 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Caren, traveled in May 2025

8 people found this review helpful

Had this trip started in Kyoto I would give it a solid five. But we wasted a lot of time in Tokyo that could’ve been better spent. In two days we were dropped at five shopping venues instead of experiencing museums and cultural activities or more of nature and the beautiful...

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Japan Solo Tour

5 out of 5 stars

3rd-time traveler Becky, traveled in Apr 2025

5 people found this review helpful

Amazing. Our tour guide Jonathan was one of a kind. I look forward to traveling with this tour company because of the safety and great people that I always get to meet. This tour was on my bucket list and met all of my expectations. I am looking forward to the next one.

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Hotels

We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.

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Tokyo - Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba

This comfortable hotel is located on Odaiba Island, Tokyo. Guests enjoy a fitness center, restaurant, and room service. Nearby, you’ll find Pallete Town Big Ferris Wheel, Fuji TV Odaiba, and Odaiba Seaside Park.

Mount Fuji Region - Fujisan Mishima Tokyu Hotel

This comfortable hotel is located in Mishima with spectacular views of Mt. Fuji. Guests enjoy the top floor communal bath, bike rentals, and sun terrace. Nearby you’ll find Rakujuen Park, Mishima City Local Museum, and the Sano...

Kyoto - Yura Hotel MGallery

This boutique hotel is located the vibrant Sanjo district of Kyoto. Guests enjoy the thoughtfully designed décor, on-site restaurant, and the 1867 bar. Nearby you’ll find the Shoren-in Temple, the Kyoto International Manga...

Kobe - ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe

This modern hotel is located in the heart of Kobe City. Guests enjoy the indoor pool, fitness center, and 8 dining options including world famous Kobe beef. Nearby you’ll find the Kobe City Museum, the UCC Coffee Museum, and...

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Flights

Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.

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  • Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
  • Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes

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