Gion Festival Tour | Anime

Gion Festival Tour | Anime

9 days · Group Tour
$4,108 per person
Celebrate the magic of Japan where anime culture meets timeless tradition. Begin in Tokyo with visits to Akihabara, Nakano Broadway, and the Pokémon Center, alongside the cutting-edge digital art of teamLab Planets. Continue to Hakone for open-air art before riding the bullet train to Kyoto. Here, experience the dazzling Gion Festival with its towering floats and vibrant street processions, and enjoy a Maiko dinner that brings Kyoto’s elegance to life. Discover Arashiyama by rickshaw, stroll historic streets, and taste authentic matcha. A day trip to Nara adds the serenity of the Great Buddha and friendly deer. This tour blends anime highlights with Japan’s most iconic festival and cultural treasures, perfect for travelers seeking both modern excitement and timeless tradition.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Tokyo | Exclusive Private Airport Transfer (Arrival)
    Hotel: Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
    Meals:
  2. Day 2: Tokyo | The Ghibli Museum & Akihabara's Anime Culture Hub
    Hotel: Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
    Meals: Breakfast
  3. Day 3: Tokyo | Tradition Meets Otaku: Tokyo from Edo to Anime Future
    Hotel: Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  4. Day 4: Tokyo | The Ultimate Anime & Gaming Quest
    Hotel: Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
    Meals: Breakfast
  5. Day 5: Mt. Fuji & Hakone | Scenic Views of Japan's most Famous Mountain
    Hotel: Hotel Emion Kyoto
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  6. Day 6: Kyoto | Dine with Japan's Next Generation of Geisha Artisans
    Hotel: Hotel Emion Kyoto
    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  7. Day 7: Kyoto & Nara | Meet & Greet the friendly Deer of Nara
    Hotel: Hotel Emion Kyoto
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  8. Day 8: Kyoto | Magnificent Floats of the Gion Festival
    Hotel: Hotel Emion Kyoto
    Meals: Breakfast
  9. Day 9: Osaka | Tour Disbands & Depart from Japan
    Meals: Breakfast

Upcoming Departures

Themes: Anime & J-pop, Festival

Book This Tour Browse All Tours