Ryan’s Japan Tour

Experience Japan Like No Other

No other tour group can give you the same level of Japanese cultural immersion and experience than Ryan’s incredible Japan tour! You will eat delicious Japanese foods, experience Tokyo entertainment like private Karaoke rooms and drinking in Golden Gai, and immerse yourself in the world of Japanese anime in places like Akihabara.

Eat Japanese-Style

The food in Japan is exquisite – and we know some of the best places to go and best dishes to try!

Complete Schedule

Complete Schedule: Experience Japan Like Never Before!

Day 1: Arrival & First Impressions

• Discover your hotel and settle in.
• Dive into Japanese culture with a visit to a conbini (convenience store)—you’ll be amazed!
• Explore the local neighborhood in Tokyo, getting familiar with Japanese foods and culture.
• We won’t do much on the first day, I assure you that you will be jet-lagged from travel, and the next day starts early!

Day 2: Tokyo Highlights

• Start your day with suggested top-quality Japanese-style breakfast spots (or explore on your own!).
• Marvel at the views from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
• Wander Nakano Broadway and the bustling Nakano Sun Mall – a secret discount haven for used and pre-owned anime merchandise.
• Relax in the beautiful and sprawling Shinjuku National Park and wrap up with a vibrant Golden Gai night.

Day 3: Akihabara & Shinjuku Adventures

• Step into the anime capital: Akihabara.
• Spend the day shopping from anime stores and maybe even visiting a maid cafe!
• Join guided tours in Shinjuku for insider knowledge and unique finds.

Day 4: Escape to Hakone

• Journey in style on the Odakyu RomanceCar – with beautiful views on your way to Hakone Mountain, the most famous hotsprings mountain in Japan.
• Explore Hakone’s scenic wonders, from the Ropeway to serene Lake Ashi.
• Unwind at Yunessun hot springs or your cozy hotel.
• Visit one of the most unique “Onsen” hotsprings in the world with baths like the Wine Bath, Sake Bath, and natural hotsprings!

Day 5: Hakone’s Hidden Gems

• Take in art and beauty at the Open Air Museum or Venetian Glass Museum.
• Take the RomanceCar back to Shinjuku from Hakone Mountain.
• After returning to Shinjuku and enjoy a night of darts or chill vibes at a trendy bar.

Day 6: Tokyo’s Traditional Side

• Savor world-famous Ichiran ramen for brunch.
• Immerse yourself in Japanese culture by visiting Sensoji Temple and the charming Asakusa Hanayashiki amusement park.
• Sing your heart out at a karaoke box!

Day 7: Unforgettable Experiences

• Explore Kabuki theater (if we can get in!) or a quirky animal café.
• Spend hours gaming at a LAN center or indulging at an all-you-can-eat/drink spot.

Day 8: Tokyo Disney Magic

• Immerse yourself in the enchantment of Tokyo Disney—memories to last a lifetime!

Day 9: Anime Dreams & Nostalgic Nights

• Stroll through Omoide Yokocho’s atmospheric alleys.
• Peek behind the scenes at a REAL anime studio – or if we can’t make scheduling work, meet with real Japanese animators who are friends of ours!

Day 10: Sayonara, Japan

• Wrap up your adventure and head to the airport with your heart full of memories.

Let us handle the details so you can focus on the fun—this is the Japan you’ve been dreaming of!

Price & Planning

The Japan Tour costs an approximate grand total of $5,000! That is $4,000 + the cost of your flight. This is an all-inclusive price that covers everything you will get to see or do!

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Dates and Location

The Japan Tour is tentatively scheduled to take place March 2026.
Departure will be from your home city, and you will arrive at either Narita or Haneda airport in Tokyo, Japan!

What you need to do:

• Apply for your passport in advance, as early as now! Do not delay, passport applications are taking longer and longer to process every year.
• Fill out the interest form to begin the process of learning more!
• Pay the deposit when convenient for you at https://tixily.com/event/591
• Deposits are not due until December 1, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the exact dates?
We have not confirmed the final dates, but the start date will very likely be between March 10th and March 20th, 2026. Too early in March and it’s pretty cold, but too late in March and things start to get packed.

What type of accommodations?
We are planning on booking private hotel rooms for each individual on the trip. Many group tours to Japan and other East-Asian countries require shared rooming in hostels and apartments, but I have found that vacations are much more pleasant when you have your own private room and bathroom. I will use my expert knowledge of Japan to book very pleasant accommodations. For example, I am aware of “capsule hotels” in Japan – and we will avoid them. They don’t fit us foreign-sized people very well, haha!

Would there be flexibility in any of the larger excursions?
You can skip out on any of the trip’s activities – but please note that the price of the trip is not “piecemeal”. We will be buying group/bulk discount tickets for tours, adventures, and excursions, so if you “opt out” of one, we won’t be able to give you the price difference. If you decide to take a side adventure or do your own activities, you would be on your own for the cost. However we are happy to provide advice, insights, and help as much as we can.

Is there scheduled downtime to rest or explore on our own?
Yes! There will be a few scheduled blocks of time where you can do whatever activity you are wanting to do the most.

Can I go for longer than 10 days?
Yes! If you have destinations that you would like to see on your own, you can come to Japan for longer than 10 days. We recommend these be added at the END of the trip, because we are already planning for our first couple of days to include some general orientation. You would be responsible for the cost of your accommodations and activities after the official tour end time is over.

What if I have dietary restrictions?
Many restaurants in Japan are increasingly familiar with accommodating foreign visitors who have dietary restrictions. However, some of our favorite experiences involve unique or specialty meals that may not fit all diets. These include places with meat-based ramen broths, kushikatsu (fried skewers often wrapped in bacon), izakayas serving fixed-course menus with seafood or grilled meats, wagyu yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), traditional ryokan meals that use fish-based dashi in almost every dish, conveyor-belt sushi restaurants with few vegetarian options, and dessert shops that may use gelatin or dairy.

When we visit these kinds of places, you’ll have several options:
– Visit a nearby restaurant of your own choice (Google Maps works great in most areas)
– Enjoy a surprisingly high-quality meal from a convenience store like 7-11 or Lawson
– Bring along your own preferred food for that outing
– Use the mealtime as a chance to explore the neighborhood or relax on your own

Roughly half of our planned food stops offer wide enough menus to accommodate many common dietary needs, and we’re always happy to help you navigate options.

From a practical standpoint, restrictions that would be extremely difficult to accommodate on this Japan tour include:

• Strict veganism, especially avoiding all fish-based broths and seasonings (like dashi), eggs, and dairy. Even seemingly “vegetable” dishes often include fish products in Japan.
• Severe gluten intolerance or celiac, due to widespread use of soy sauce (which contains wheat) in nearly all Japanese cooking.
• Kosher requirements, particularly strict ones, as kosher-certified food is nearly nonexistent outside of a few rare import shops in Tokyo.
• Halal, if strictly observed, may be difficult—though some halal-friendly restaurants exist, they aren’t near most of the tour stops.
• Severe allergies, especially to soy, seafood, sesame, or eggs, which are nearly ubiquitous ingredients and often not clearly disclosed.

In general, the more restrictive the diet, the more someone would need to rely on convenience store food, self-catering, or opting out of group meals. Japan is not hostile to dietary needs, but it’s not always transparent or flexible either.