Japan tours with flights from Romania
Tour with flight, accommodation, transfer, meals and activities included.
Temples and gardens in Kyoto, neon-lit Tokyo and Mount Fuji from the train window — Japan, between tradition and the future.
A tour of Japan usually follows the 'Golden Route': Tokyo, with its neon districts and tranquil shrines, the Mount Fuji area, Kyoto, with hundreds of temples and gardens, and Osaka, the capital of street food.
Shinkansen bullet trains link the cities quickly and punctually. If the programme includes it, a night in a traditional ryokan with an onsen hot-spring bath rounds off the experience.
What you will see on the tour
Fushimi Inari, Kyoto
The Shinto shrine with thousands of vermilion torii gates climbing Mount Inari. Go early in the morning for quiet paths and photos without the crowds.
Mount Fuji and Hakone
Japan's highest mountain, at 3,776 metres, is best seen on clear autumn and winter days. The Hakone area adds Lake Ashi, hot springs and views of the volcano.
Nara and Todai-ji temple
Japan's first permanent capital keeps a giant bronze Buddha inside Todai-ji. In the surrounding park, hundreds of deer wander up to visitors without a trace of fear.
Tokyo: Asakusa and Shibuya
Senso-ji in Asakusa, the city's oldest temple, and the Shibuya crossing, swarmed by thousands of people every time the lights change, show the capital's two faces. After dark, Shinjuku and Shibuya glow with neon.
Everything you need to know before you go
When to go
From late March to early April the cherry trees blossom (sakura), and in November the maples turn red. June and July are the rainy season, and summer is hot and humid, often above 30°C.
What you'll see on the route
The classic route links Tokyo with Kyoto and Osaka, stopping near Mount Fuji or at Hakone. Some tours add Nara, Hiroshima and Miyajima island, with its torii gate standing in the sea, or the Japanese Alps. The exact programme is in the offer.
Good to know
Japan is very safe and spotless, yet public bins are rare, so keep your rubbish until you reach the hotel. Tipping is not customary, you take your shoes off in ryokan and many homes, and phone calls on trains are frowned upon.
Local food
Try sushi and sashimi, ramen in every city, tempura, okonomiyaki in Osaka and takoyaki on the streets of Dotonbori. In Kyoto, a kaiseki dinner of many small seasonal courses and a bowl of matcha are experiences in themselves.
Frequently asked questions
- What does a tour of Japan include?
- Tours include the return flight, accommodation along the route, transfers, and the meals and activities included in the programme. The exact itinerary, meals and visits are set out in each tour's offer, and TravelTheme assistance is with you throughout the trip.
- What does a typical tour route in Japan look like?
- Length and route vary from tour to tour and are shown in the offer. Most start in Tokyo and continue to Kyoto and Osaka, with a stop near Mount Fuji. Flights from Romania to Japan usually involve a stopover.
- When is the best time to visit Japan?
- Spring (March to May) and autumn (October to November) are the most pleasant, with mild temperatures and either cherry blossom or red maples. Summer is hot and humid, with a rainy season in June and July and possible typhoons towards the end of summer.
- Do I need a visa for Japan?
- Romanian citizens do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days, but they need a passport valid for the whole stay. Japan is preparing a pre-travel electronic authorisation system, so check the current requirements before you travel.
- What currency is used in Japan?
- The currency is the Japanese yen (JPY). Cards are increasingly accepted in cities, but small temples, neighbourhood restaurants and markets often want cash. Cash machines in 7-Eleven shops and post offices generally accept foreign cards.