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Day 1 Tokyo | Arrive in Japan & Check-in HotelFeatured Destinations & Experiences Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo ( Western Style )
The Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo is the perfect compliment during your stay in Tokyo. Located in Sumida, this hotel includes thoughtful touches to make your stay as comfortable as possible. During your stay, enjoy free Wi-Fi in your rooms, or venture off to popular close by spots to see the culture Japan has to offer. The Arcakit Kinshicho is conveniently located by the JR station nearby, perfect for shopping, lunch, snacks, daily goods, clothing, and more!
Narita Int'l Airport (NRT)
or
Haneda Int'l Airport (HND)
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Arrival Transfer
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Check in to a hotel |
Optional Travel Insurance
Welcome to Japan! We will have transportation services to take you to your hotel. Please refer to your tour app for more information. |
Day 2 Tokyo | Trendy Tokyo Spots & Historic Asakusa Breakfast Lunch Breakfast Lunch
Featured Destinations & Experiences Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo ( Western Style )
The Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo is the perfect compliment during your stay in Tokyo. Located in Sumida, this hotel includes thoughtful touches to make your stay as comfortable as possible. During your stay, enjoy free Wi-Fi in your rooms, or venture off to popular close by spots to see the culture Japan has to offer. The Arcakit Kinshicho is conveniently located by the JR station nearby, perfect for shopping, lunch, snacks, daily goods, clothing, and more!
Asakusa
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Sensoji Temple
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Nezu Museum
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Kaiten Sushi
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Shibuya Hachiko
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Shibuya Scramble Crossing
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Shibuya Sky
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Check in to a hotel |
teamLab★ (JDT Recommends)
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Tokyo Skytree (JDT Recommend)
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We start off our tour with the old town district of Asakusa where you can purchase traditional Japanese souvenirs at the Nakamise area and explore Senso-ji Temple, the oldest and the most popular temples in Tokyo. The tour will then head to Nezu Museum which is home of a diverse collection of Japanese and Asian premodern art. Today over 7,400 works including 7 National Treasures, 88 Important Cultural Properties, and 94 Important Art Objects are exhibited in the museum. After learning the history of Japan, we will stop for a kaiten sushi lunch and we will then make our way to the famous Shibuya Crosswalk to be part of the thousands who cross daily. This crosswalk gathers as much foot traffic as New York City, and crossing is an experience unlike any other. |
Day 3 Kawagoe & Kusatsu | Stroll the Little Edo and Famous Onsen Town Breakfast Lunch Dinner Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Featured Destinations & Experiences TBA or similar
Kawagoe
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Candy Alley
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Hikawa Shrine (JDT Recommends)
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Nerikiri (Workshop)
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Kusatsu Onsen
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Check into a hotel |
Japanese Hot Springs
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Kaiseki Ryori
|
Yukata
Our first stop this morning will be Kawagoe where it’s known for its old clay warehouses and merchant homes, called Kurazukuri. Traditional Japanese sweet shops line Meiji-era Candy Alley. We will have a Japanese Sweets workshop and create a handmade Nerikiri. Afterwards, our tour continues to Kusatsu in Gunma prefecture. Kusatsu is known for its hot-springs resorts with large volume of high quality hotspring warter. You will see the steamed spring-source in the center of the town. |
Day 4 Nagano & Takayama | Fresh Local Cuisine & Japan's Original Castles Breakfast Lunch Breakfast Lunch
Featured Destinations & Experiences Takayama Green Hotel or similar
Takayama Green Hotel ( Japanese Style )
Takayama Green Hotel is a new type of resort that combines the functionality of an urban hotel with the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese inn, giving it an unique ambience of the old city of Hida. The hotel has a traditional indoor/ outdoor hot spring, a restaurant using local products, and traditional souvenir shop. The location is walking distant to Takayama Old Town. Today we will start visiting Azumino Wasabi Farm. While it has long been a favorite of Japanese tourists for its picturesque beauty, the farm is also famous for the wide-array of culinary delights offered by its restaurants and shops. Why don't you try wasabi soba(buckwheat noodles, a local specialty) , wasabi tempura (deep-fried prawns and vegetables) and wasabi ice cream? You wil find them surprisingly delicious. Before arriving in the city of Takayama, your group will be visiting Matsumoto Castle, also named the Crow Castle due to the unique black color of the building. Considered one of the three premier castles in Japan, the castle has never been destroyed with its initial buildings still intact since construction. The castle tower is Japan’s oldest existing castle tower and is a designated national treasure. Takayama is home to what is regarded as one of the three most beautiful festivals in Japan, the Takayama Festival. During the festival, ornately decorated floats are paraded through the streets and are a highlight of the festival itself. Enjoy strolling the beautifully preserved old town and taste notable Hida Beef dishes. |
Day 5 Hida & Gokayama | Immerse in Traditional Japanese Culture & UNESCO Historic Village Breakfast Lunch Breakfast Lunch
Featured Destinations & Experiences Daiwa Roynet Hotel KANAZAWA-MIYABI or similar
Daiwa Roynet Hotel KANAZAWA-MIYABI ( Western Style )
The hotel welcomes guests in a space unique to Kanazawa with a design concept that skillfully incorporates traditional culture, such as an exterior inspired by the traditional "Mushiko" style, lighting in the atrium reminiscent of the "snow hanging" in Kenrokuen Garden, and a lobby featuring the traditional crafts "Kaga Temari" and "gold leaf". We’ll begin our day in Takayama with a visit to the morning market, one of the many areas in the city with buildings and shops more than 300 years old. Enjoy exploring the area by visiting the numerous vendors and important sightseeing spots. We recommend trying Hida Nikuman (beef buns) or Gohei-Mochi while at the market. Before leaving Takayama, let's make traditional Japanese snack, Senbei (rice crakers). Make various flavors along with the shapes. Stop by a pleasant riverside town called Hida Fukukawa just 15 minutes away from Takayama. The historic, canal-lined streets have a wonderfully calm atmosphere, thanks partly to the small canals full of carp that flow through the streets. |
Day 6 Kanazawa | Immerse in Traditional Japanese Culture Breakfast Breakfast
Featured Destinations & Experiences Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae or similar
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae ( Western Style )
Located in Central Kyoto, a neighborhood in Kyoto, and is in the city center and near a metro station. Kawaramachi and Nishiki Market are worth checking out, and Kyoto Aquarium and Toei Kyoto Studio Park are great attractions.
Nomura Samurai House
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Kutani Porcelin (JDT Recommends)
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Ohmicho Ichiba
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Kenrokuen Garden
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Check in to a hotel
Today, we will spend a time in Kanazawa to discover its deep history. Our first stop is Nomura Clan Samurai Home which is complete with a tea-ceremony room, a small enchanting garden and artifacts from the Edo Periodo. This beautiful lush garden was listed in 2003 by the Journal of Japanese Gardening as one of the three top gardens in Japan. Afterwards, we will visit Kaburaki Kutani Porcelain Museum to find fine antique pieces. Kutani-yaki is a traditional style of porcelain which is known for its vivid color and highly detailed and elaborate designs of flowers and birds. It will be the perfect souvenir. It's time to explore the local kitchen, Omicho Ichiba. There are 186 different stores providing various fresh seafood from the Japan Sea at an affordable price. Try their specialty crab, shrimp, and yellowtail amberjack for your lunch. The final spot in Kanazawa is Kenrokuen Garden which is classified as one of Japan's "three most beautiful landscape gardens." This spacious garden features a variety of flowering trees; plum trees, cherry trees, maple trees, which provide the garden with a different look for each season. |
Day 7 Kyoto | Breathtaking Maiko Show & Bamboo Forest Breakfast Lunch Breakfast Lunch
Featured Destinations & Experiences Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae or similar
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae ( Western Style )
Located in Central Kyoto, a neighborhood in Kyoto, and is in the city center and near a metro station. Kawaramachi and Nishiki Market are worth checking out, and Kyoto Aquarium and Toei Kyoto Studio Park are great attractions.
Arashiyama
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Jin-riki-sha Ride
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Nijo Castle
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Maiko Dining Experience
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Ninenzaka
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Yatsuhashi (JDT Recommends)
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Check in to a hotel
|
Kyoto Station Light Show
Our day in Kyoto will start off with a spirited rickshaw ride through the serene Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Experience what it was like to get around the city back in the day as you enjoy the relaxing scenery. Next, the group will make its way to Nijo-jo Castle, built as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo government. The castle has many cultural treasures including Chinese Gate, and is designated a national treasure for its splendid architecture and interior decoration. We continue the tour with a kaiseki lunch accompanied by a maiko performance. Maiko is an apprentice to Geisha and the meal is a great chance to take photos and learn about Kyoto's traditional culture. Our last stop of the day will be the ancient street of Ninenzaka. The street is filled with shops and souvenir stands as well as a great place for photos and to see what Japan looked like many years ago. We then proceed to the hotel. You will also have the option to see the colorful Kyoto Station light show projected on the grand staircase. |
Day 8 Nara | Meet & Greet the friendly Deer of Nara Breakfast Lunch Breakfast Lunch
Featured Destinations & Experiences Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae or similar
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae ( Western Style )
Located in Central Kyoto, a neighborhood in Kyoto, and is in the city center and near a metro station. Kawaramachi and Nishiki Market are worth checking out, and Kyoto Aquarium and Toei Kyoto Studio Park are great attractions. The tour will then head to Nara to explore Todaiji Temple and the Deer Park. Todaiji Temple is considered one of the largest wooden buildings in the world and holds the largest Buddha statue in Japan, a truly impressive sight to behold. A short walk over and you will stand among the deer of the Nara Deer Park. Considered divine, the deer are adored by people all over the world. We head back to Kyoto and stopped by at a sake museum for some sampling and to learn the history of Japan's national drink. The rest of the day will be spent at Fushimi Inari Shrine, home of the famed thousand torii gates. Explore the area by either making your way through the torii gates to the Omokaru Stone or watch the local priests performing prayers every so often. |
Day 9 Osaka | Tour Disbands & Depart from Japan Breakfast Breakfast
Featured Destinations & ExperiencesYour pleasant and memorable Japan tour ends today. The tour will disband after breakfast. Fly home with cherished memories or enjoy your extended stay in Japan. **INFORMATION** From downtown hotel in Osaka to KIX Airport - about 70 mins (Bus) From downtown hotel in Osaka to ITM Airport - about 30 mins (Bus) |
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Tour Goods Package
The maximum number of participants will not exceed 26 people during your Japan tour. Your group may be joined with other tour groups during the tour. Please note that your bus and tour guide may be changed if other groups join the tour.
Single travelers are required to pay a single supplement in order to guarantee single room accommodation.
We request one suitcase, one carry-on bag, and an overnight bag per person. The tote bag we provide can be used to hold any small merchandise/souvenirs purchased during your tour. When you check out, bring your luggage to the lobby and the bus driver will assist in loading it onto the bus. When you arrive at the next hotel, the bus driver will unload your luggage for you to bring to your room.
Please note: The maximum weight of a checked in bag is typically 20 Kilograms or 44 Pounds. You will be traveling with your luggage except during the bullet train ride (if applicable).
All hotel rooms come with a full bathroom and room amenities free of charge unless stated otherwise.
All motor coaches come equipped with air-conditioning, plenty of space, comfortable seats, and Wi-Fi.
All of our tours begin in either Tokyo or Osaka/Kyoto. When beginning or ending a tour in Tokyo, please book flights to or from Narita International Airport or Haneda International Airport. For tours beginning or ending in Osaka/Kyoto, please book flights to or from Kansai International Airport or Itami Airport.
We recommend you do not book your flights until the tour status changes from Book Now to Guaranteed Departure. You can also contact us if you would like for Japan Deluxe Tour's to arrange your flights.
Traveling and visiting sights in Japan includes a good amount of walking. To fully enjoy the tour, please be prepared to keep up with the pace of the group, climb stairs with no difficulty, and wear comfortable shoes for all day use.
Guests with tattoos may not be able to use the hot-springs or onsens while in Japan. We apologize if you are unable to enjoy this experience during your stay.
We understand sometimes unanticipated situations may arise before or even during your Japan tour. In order to best assist you when things don't go as planned, Japan Deluxe Tours recommends purchasing travel insurance offered through Travel Guard® Insurance.
Travel Guard® Insurance offers coverage for: Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Travel Delay, Baggage Delay, Medical Expense (deductible required), Emergency Medical Transportation, and an Exclusive Family Protection Plan: One child 16 or under will receive coverage at no additional cost for every adult that purchase a protection plan. Every Travel Guard policy includes 24-hour emergency travel assistance services for emergencies or last-minute travel changes, such as re-booking flights, hotel reservations or ground transportation, tracking lost luggage, and more!
For more information about coverage, view our Travel Insurance Page.
We cannot guarantee cherry blossoms will be in full bloom for viewing during this tour. Please refer to our Cherry Blossom Forecast page for updates and information about Sakura Cherry Blossoms and when they are expected to bloom in select cities.
Please notify us before your tour starts if you have any dietary restrictions or requirements we should be aware about. Japan Deluxe Tours can provide Vegetarian
meals for guests, and we will do our best to cater to any serious allergies or dietary restrictions. We will not be able to substitute or change meals after your tour begins.
Day | Itinerary
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Day 1 |
Day 1 Tokyo | Arrive in Japan & Check-in Hotel
Narita Int'l Airport (NRT)
or
Haneda Int'l Airport (HND)
|
Arrival Transfer
|
Check in to a hotel |
Optional Travel Insurance
Welcome to Japan! We will have transportation services to take you to your hotel. Please refer to your tour app for more information.
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar |
Day 2 |
Day 2 Tokyo | Trendy Tokyo Spots & Historic Asakusa Breakfast Lunch
Asakusa
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Sensoji Temple
|
Nezu Museum
|
Kaiten Sushi
|
Shibuya Hachiko
|
Shibuya Scramble Crossing
|
Shibuya Sky
|
Check in to a hotel |
teamLab★ (JDT Recommends)
|
Tokyo Skytree (JDT Recommend)
|
We start off our tour with the old town district of Asakusa where you can purchase traditional Japanese souvenirs at the Nakamise area and explore Senso-ji Temple, the oldest and the most popular temples in Tokyo. The tour will then head to Nezu Museum which is home of a diverse collection of Japanese and Asian premodern art. Today over 7,400 works including 7 National Treasures, 88 Important Cultural Properties, and 94 Important Art Objects are exhibited in the museum. After learning the history of Japan, we will stop for a kaiten sushi lunch and we will then make our way to the famous Shibuya Crosswalk to be part of the thousands who cross daily. This crosswalk gathers as much foot traffic as New York City, and crossing is an experience unlike any other.
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar |
Day 3 |
Day 3 Kawagoe & Kusatsu | Stroll the Little Edo and Famous Onsen Town Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Kawagoe
|
Candy Alley
|
Hikawa Shrine (JDT Recommends)
|
Nerikiri (Workshop)
|
Kusatsu Onsen
|
Check into a hotel |
Japanese Hot Springs
|
Kaiseki Ryori
|
Yukata
Our first stop this morning will be Kawagoe where it’s known for its old clay warehouses and merchant homes, called Kurazukuri. Traditional Japanese sweet shops line Meiji-era Candy Alley. We will have a Japanese Sweets workshop and create a handmade Nerikiri. Afterwards, our tour continues to Kusatsu in Gunma prefecture. Kusatsu is known for its hot-springs resorts with large volume of high quality hotspring warter. You will see the steamed spring-source in the center of the town.
TBA or similar |
Day 4 |
Day 4 Nagano & Takayama | Fresh Local Cuisine & Japan's Original Castles Breakfast Lunch
Today we will start visiting Azumino Wasabi Farm. While it has long been a favorite of Japanese tourists for its picturesque beauty, the farm is also famous for the wide-array of culinary delights offered by its restaurants and shops. Why don't you try wasabi soba(buckwheat noodles, a local specialty) , wasabi tempura (deep-fried prawns and vegetables) and wasabi ice cream? You wil find them surprisingly delicious. Before arriving in the city of Takayama, your group will be visiting Matsumoto Castle, also named the Crow Castle due to the unique black color of the building. Considered one of the three premier castles in Japan, the castle has never been destroyed with its initial buildings still intact since construction. The castle tower is Japan’s oldest existing castle tower and is a designated national treasure. Takayama is home to what is regarded as one of the three most beautiful festivals in Japan, the Takayama Festival. During the festival, ornately decorated floats are paraded through the streets and are a highlight of the festival itself. Enjoy strolling the beautifully preserved old town and taste notable Hida Beef dishes.
Takayama Green Hotel or similar |
Day 5 |
Day 5 Hida & Gokayama | Immerse in Traditional Japanese Culture & UNESCO Historic Village Breakfast Lunch
We’ll begin our day in Takayama with a visit to the morning market, one of the many areas in the city with buildings and shops more than 300 years old. Enjoy exploring the area by visiting the numerous vendors and important sightseeing spots. We recommend trying Hida Nikuman (beef buns) or Gohei-Mochi while at the market. Before leaving Takayama, let's make traditional Japanese snack, Senbei (rice crakers). Make various flavors along with the shapes. Stop by a pleasant riverside town called Hida Fukukawa just 15 minutes away from Takayama. The historic, canal-lined streets have a wonderfully calm atmosphere, thanks partly to the small canals full of carp that flow through the streets.
Daiwa Roynet Hotel KANAZAWA-MIYABI or similar |
Day 6 |
Day 6 Kanazawa | Immerse in Traditional Japanese Culture Breakfast
Nomura Samurai House
|
Kutani Porcelin (JDT Recommends)
|
Ohmicho Ichiba
|
Kenrokuen Garden
|
Check in to a hotel
Today, we will spend a time in Kanazawa to discover its deep history. Our first stop is Nomura Clan Samurai Home which is complete with a tea-ceremony room, a small enchanting garden and artifacts from the Edo Periodo. This beautiful lush garden was listed in 2003 by the Journal of Japanese Gardening as one of the three top gardens in Japan. Afterwards, we will visit Kaburaki Kutani Porcelain Museum to find fine antique pieces. Kutani-yaki is a traditional style of porcelain which is known for its vivid color and highly detailed and elaborate designs of flowers and birds. It will be the perfect souvenir. It's time to explore the local kitchen, Omicho Ichiba. There are 186 different stores providing various fresh seafood from the Japan Sea at an affordable price. Try their specialty crab, shrimp, and yellowtail amberjack for your lunch. The final spot in Kanazawa is Kenrokuen Garden which is classified as one of Japan's "three most beautiful landscape gardens." This spacious garden features a variety of flowering trees; plum trees, cherry trees, maple trees, which provide the garden with a different look for each season.
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae or similar |
Day 7 |
Day 7 Kyoto | Breathtaking Maiko Show & Bamboo Forest Breakfast Lunch
Arashiyama
|
Jin-riki-sha Ride
|
Nijo Castle
|
Maiko Dining Experience
|
Ninenzaka
|
Yatsuhashi (JDT Recommends)
|
Check in to a hotel
|
Kyoto Station Light Show
Our day in Kyoto will start off with a spirited rickshaw ride through the serene Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Experience what it was like to get around the city back in the day as you enjoy the relaxing scenery. Next, the group will make its way to Nijo-jo Castle, built as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo government. The castle has many cultural treasures including Chinese Gate, and is designated a national treasure for its splendid architecture and interior decoration. We continue the tour with a kaiseki lunch accompanied by a maiko performance. Maiko is an apprentice to Geisha and the meal is a great chance to take photos and learn about Kyoto's traditional culture. Our last stop of the day will be the ancient street of Ninenzaka. The street is filled with shops and souvenir stands as well as a great place for photos and to see what Japan looked like many years ago. We then proceed to the hotel. You will also have the option to see the colorful Kyoto Station light show projected on the grand staircase.
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae or similar |
Day 8 |
Day 8 Nara | Meet & Greet the friendly Deer of Nara Breakfast Lunch
The tour will then head to Nara to explore Todaiji Temple and the Deer Park. Todaiji Temple is considered one of the largest wooden buildings in the world and holds the largest Buddha statue in Japan, a truly impressive sight to behold. A short walk over and you will stand among the deer of the Nara Deer Park. Considered divine, the deer are adored by people all over the world. We head back to Kyoto and stopped by at a sake museum for some sampling and to learn the history of Japan's national drink. The rest of the day will be spent at Fushimi Inari Shrine, home of the famed thousand torii gates. Explore the area by either making your way through the torii gates to the Omokaru Stone or watch the local priests performing prayers every so often.
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae or similar |
Day 9 |
Day 9 Osaka | Tour Disbands & Depart from Japan Breakfast
Your pleasant and memorable Japan tour ends today. The tour will disband after breakfast. Fly home with cherished memories or enjoy your extended stay in Japan. **INFORMATION** From downtown hotel in Osaka to KIX Airport - about 70 mins (Bus) From downtown hotel in Osaka to ITM Airport - about 30 mins (Bus)
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All small-group journeys are guaranteed to operate with just 6 guests.