Rise and shine, we're off exploring Tokyo! Picture this, jaw-dropping architecture, rich history and life-changing experiences. Where are you? We head to the world-famous Senso-Ji temple, Tokyo's oldest temple and a mirage of jaw-dropping bright red architecture surrounds us. Get that pen out; you're putting ticks on that bucket list! We’ll be travelling via train for the majority of our sightseeing so grab your maps and get to know the local area. Have you ever been anywhere cooler than Japan? We'll answer for you...Absolutely not! We'll explore Akihabara, the electric town, a perfect visit for anime lovers. We'll also go for a Sake tasting experience too! If that doesn't tickle your fancy, take a walk around town, and devour some delicious street food like takoyaki or yakisoba. They're 10/10 a must try btw. Then we head back and get ready for a night on the town She Runs Japan style.

Morning! It's our final full day in Tokyo, and we're exploring some more of the city's highlights. We'll explore the amazing Meiji Shrine and then head over to Harajuku and walk along Takeshita-Dori, which is the heart of all this fashion and culture! In the evening, after another busy day of exploring, we'll head for some food. First, we'll head to Omoide yokocho, a single alleyway that is almost all Yakitori restaurants for a bite. Then to Golden Gai, a super cool area, full of bars and if karaoke is calling your name, that can be on the cards too, of course!

Ready for a more peaceful part of this amazing country? Odawara is where we are heading next, and it is known for being home to a beautiful castle! It is a long travel day today, but it is SO worth it! Once we arrive, we'll have the chance to take in some of the views (maybe if we get lucky, we'll see Mount Fuji) before heading for a sightseeing cruise!

This morning, we are up early to travel over to Kyoto. In the afternoon, we'll experience a traditional Tea Ceremony, if you're looking for a proper immersive experience - this is it! We'll also get to explore some of Ninenzaka, an iconic old town shopping street surrounded by famous temples, pagodas, and statues. Finally, we'll head to Fushimi-Inari Shrine, so get your cameras at the ready!

This morning, we'll head straight out to the famous Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. If you are looking for the ultimate pic for the gram, now's your chance! Later on, we'll head over to the beautiful Kinkaku-Ji before stepping into the world of Samurai! Epic right?

Grab a coffee; we're heading to Koyasan! We'll take a local train, a cable train and a bus to get to our next stop. Our accommodation for tonight? A traditional Japanese temple. You know how we do. We said this trip would be legendary. All food is included, so indulge yourself courtesy of yours Tru-ly, the food here is all vegetarian but trust us it’s lovely. Whilst staying at the temple, get ready to be immersed in the local culture & the temple’s rules for a Tru authentic experience. We head out to explore the local temples before sitting down for a traditional dinner together as TruFam. In the evening, we're taking a walking tour of the oldest cemetery in Japan. Read that again. The. Oldest. Cemetery. In. Japan. Grab the hand of your new BFF and get ready to learn the stories and history of the cemetery. Dw, it's more peaceful than scary!

This morning, before we head off to the next spot, we will immerse ourselves in the monks' culture as we take part in their fire ceremony, where the monks do their daily recitation of a sutra. Then it's time to hit the road! Ready for some history? We're heading to Hiroshima, one of the two cities that were victims of the atomic bombings in 1945. Today, it's a bustling city that is SO worth visiting. We'll start our time here with a visit to the museum, which will give us a great insight into life here after the events of 1945. Afterwards, we'll take an orientation walk around some of the key locations, such as the Genbaku Dome, which was the only building left standing at ground zero. In the evening, we will head out for a Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki!

Today, we'll have free time for you to spend as you please, explore more of the city's highlights, browse the shops and head to one of the many parks in the city for a peaceful escape.

We're travelling towards Osaka today! We'll end our journey on a local train that will take us through the magical mountains of Wakayama! Once we arrive, we'll visit the stunning Osaka Castle, which is like something out of a Disney movie! This evening, after a bit of free time, we'll explore Dotonbori, famous for its incredible street food and bright neon signs. The retro vibe of the neighbourhood is super fun and the perfect backdrop for a great night out!

This morning we're up early to head back to Osaka! After spending the last 10 days being surrounded by amazing food and sensational sushi, it's only right that we make our own, right? Before lunch, we'll head over to slice and dice at a traditional class, and we'll get to taste the fruits of our labour for lunch - what a treat! For our final afternoon in Osaka, we'll head out, with full bellies, for a few hours of sightseeing and soaking in every last magical moment. Then it's time for one last group meal - we're not crying, you are...it's going to be emotional for sure!

All good things must come to an end and today’s the last day of our legendary trip, so have a chilled morning before checkout. Your Tru Leader is on hand for any onward travel plans you may have and if you're still looking to explore and sightsee this incredible country. It's been an experience, a Tru-ly unforgettable one. It’s not goodbye, it's see you later. MATA NE! That's Japanese for Later btw!