Explore Japan Partners

Our Explore Japan Partners are ABTA Members that operate in Japan, including The Travel Convention’s Headline Partner – leading Japan specialist, InsideJapan Tours. These Partners are offering special pre- and post-Convention tours for delegates, which are available for you to book now.

For details of the exclusive Rugby World Cup 2019 packages available to Convention delegates, offered by England Rugby Travel, please click here.  

NB: Excursions or other tours that you may choose to book either now or whilst you are at The Travel Convention are not part of the arrangements provided by ABTA Limited. Your contract will be with the operator of the excursions or other tours. ABTA Limited is not responsible for the excursion or tour or for anything that happens during the course of its provision by the operator.
TOUR: Get Beneath the Surface
OPERATOR: InsideJapan Tours
DATE: 10-17 October 2019
RATE: £2,750 pp [single supplement £495]
CAPACITY: 20 max

An experience packed small group tour, featuring famous highlights and off-the-beaten-path alternatives. Highlights include:
  • 10 Oct – Shinkansen (Bullet train) to Hikone; visit the original Edo period castle and neighbouring Genkyuen garden. Visit Sagawa Art Museum and enjoy free-time; overnight stay on the shores of Lake Biwa.  

  • 11 Oct – Visit the cultural capital of Kyoto; see the Golden Pavilion and the Zen garden of Ryoanji Temple. Make your own sushi; kimono wearing and tea ceremony; private dinner with a Geisha; overnight in  Lake Biwa.
  • 12 Oct – Travel to the ancient capital of Nara, home to sacred deer and the Great Buddha at Todaiji Temple; head to Osaka for a street food tour with local expert.
  • 13 Oct – Escape the crowds - journey through mountains to hot spring town of Kaga Onsen. After visiting ancient samurai castle ruins and trying zen meditation, check into a traditional Ryokan inn. Evening multicourse Kaiseki dinner and relax in hot spring baths. 
  • 14 Oct – Explore local markets, transfer to Japan sea coast city of Kanazawa; visit historic samurai district and traditional gold leaf workshops.
 
  • 15 Oct  – Free morning to explore the local markets; visit one of Japan’s most beautiful gardens; walking tour in the afternoon. This evening, enjoy dinner and traditional arts including taiko drumming. 
  • 16 Oct – Travel via Shinkansen back to Tokyo; exclusive Inside Circle city tour. Farewell dinner, then unwind like a local!
  • 17 Oct  –  Private car to Haneda / Narita Airport.

    NB: Convention rate flights with ANA are available to delegates participating in this tour.      Select 'more' for further details of what’s included in this tour; where you’ll stay and how to make a booking.