Japan Highlights: Karaoke & Katsu *18-39 YEARS ONLY*

Seven days. Three legendary cities. And all the ancient temples, glittering skyscrapers, quirky neighbourhoods and local eats you can handle. Ready to experience this jaw-dropping country properly? Youre in exactly the right place. First: say konnichiwa to your fellow explorers. Then: prepare for your first taste of Japan weve got a group dinner in the traditional Asakusa district lined up. Yep, youre really here.

Rise and shrine! Our expert Trip Leaders got some incred sights they wanna show us on a walking tour. First up this morning: Meiji Jing? Tokyos grandest Shint? shrine. Take in all the spiritual vibes, make an offering and wander the blooming (or not) gardens. Next, were heading to the uber-kooky Harajuku district (aka cosplay heaven). Expect: neon tutus, rainbow-coloured wigs, bubble tea and fairy floss. Well also swing by the iconic Shibuya Crossing. Its all the crazy. Then (cos were not done yet), well see the awesome Goma Fire Ritual at Fukagawa Fudo-do Temple. Tummies rumbling? Bet. Find a cosy restaurant. Grab some sushi. And level up those chopstick skills.

This is your day, 100% your way. But if you need some recommendations, weve got your back. Wander the futuristic neon-lit streets of Shibuya. Or join an optional full-day tour of Mt Fuji and Hakone. Fill your camera roll with scenes of Japans most ICONIC landscape. Check out the Oshino Ninja Village (as awesome as it sounds). Cruise across stunning Lake Ashi. And soak up the beauty of the serene Hakone Shrine. This is what you came for.

Up and at em: its an early start to get the Shinkansen (bullet train FYI) to Kyoto. Home to over 2,000 temples and shrines this place ticks all the spiritual boxes. After lunch, well visit the incredible Fushimi Inari Shrine with plenty of time to hike to the top and explore the torii gates. Then the afternoon is yours. Tonight, dinners on you and Kyotos got e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g. Want inspo? Nishiki Market and Pontocho Alley are top tier foodie spots.

Time to explore this place with our expert Trip Leader. Well tick off the Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion before moving on to Arashiyama to visit the Tenry?-ji Temple. Grab a bite to eat then head out to explore the sprawling bamboo forest and Togetsu-ky? bridge. Then, the rest is up to you. Lose yourself, find yourself, then grab a b?ru at a local watering hole.

Just when you thought your jeans couldnt get any tighter today were headed for Osaka: the food capital of Japan. Here, they even have a word for scoff till you drop: kuidaore. Down your cup of matcha weve got a lunchtime food tour of Osakas backstreets to sink our teeth into. Well finish up at Kuromon Market where youll have the chance to try okonomiyaki (teppanyaki pancakes) and takoyaki (fried octopus balls). Theyre tastier than they sound, trust us. Tummies full the rest of the afternoon is yours for the taking. Whatever you get up to, just make sure youre back in time for tonights included dinner. Thought you could come to Japan and not get involved in some K-A-R-A-OKE? Think again! Gather the gang and bust out some bangers at tonights included karaoke bar experience. What a way to end the trip!

Time to say sayonara to the Land of the Rising Sun. Swap those Insta handles youre going to need them to organise next years reunion trip. Whats next? We've got Delve Deep trips to Southeast Asia which you can hop straight on. Just saying...