
mt fuji, the bullet train, a night in a buddhist temple and karaoke in osaka. 11 days from tokyo to osaka on the once-in-a-lifetime trip that’s been top of your bucket list for years.
Tokyo to Osaka
10 nights
4.9
from £2,499 pp
DEPOSIT
£200
DURATION
10 nights
ROUTE
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WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
japan is the trip you've been saying "one day" about for years. the one you've saved on your phone, watched every vlog for, and kept waiting to find someone to do it with. this is your sign to stop waiting. you'll make sushi in tokyo, cross shibuya crossing and finally see teamLab planets (yes, the one all over your feed). then it's mt fuji, your first bullet train, a night in a buddhist temple, the orange gates of fushimi inari, a kendo class with an actual samurai descendant, and a last night of street food and karaoke in osaka. and you won't be doing it alone. the trains, the language, the etiquette? all handled. your only job is soaking it all up, and deciding which convenience store snack to try next.
IS THIS TRIP FOR YOU?
This trip is for you if…
you've wanted to go to japan forever and you're done waiting for someone to come with you
you're craving something just for you, a trip that reminds you who you are outside of work and everyone else's plans
you want tokyo, mt fuji, kyoto and osaka in one go
you love food, culture and trying everything at least once
you'd rather not figure out the trains and etiquette on your own
you're up for sharing rooms, temple stay and pod hostel included
Maybe not for you if…
you're not up for travelling as a group or meeting new people
you want your own room every night
you'd rather unpack once and stay put
8 to 10km walking days aren't your thing
AVERAGE AGE
mostly 25 to 40
GROUP SIZE
up to 20
PACE
busy, 5 bases in 11 days
How physical
moderate. some days are 8 to 10km of walking, plus the climbs at fushimi inari and monkey mountain. bring comfy trainers and pack light, ideally a backpack under 15kg for the trains.
The vibe
neon tokyo, quiet temples and eating your body weight in ramen. big city to start, mountains and mt fuji in the middle, old-school kyoto, then one last loud night in osaka.
First solo trip?
honestly? japan is the dream first trip. it's one of the safest countries in the world, every train and transfer is sorted for you, and you'll already be chatting to the girls in your group chat before you land in tokyo.
THE HIGHLIGHT REEL

Fushimi Inari's torii gates

Sushi-making class in Tokyo

teamlab planets in tokyo

Kimono day in Kyoto
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Activities
• senso-ji temple night walk • harajuku, yoyogi park and meiji shrine • akihabara • private sushi making class • teamLab planets • shinjuku, omoide yokocho and shibuya crossing • romance car to hakone • mt fuji views and the hakone cable car • owakudani volcanic valley • your first shinkansen ride • takayama old town tour • sake tasting • overnight temple stay • takayama morning market • gion walking tour with a local guide • fushimi inari shrine • kiyomizu-dera temple • kimono rental • traditional tea ceremony • kinkaku-ji, the golden pavilion • daitoku-ji zen garden • kendo class with a samurai descendant • arashiyama bamboo forest • monkey mountain • traditional boat ride • nara deer park and todai-ji temple • osaka castle gardens • dotonbori food tour • private karaoke room
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Local guide
a foreign tour guide with you from day 1 in tokyo to your last night in osaka.
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Transport & stays
10 nights in a mix of stays: hotels in tokyo and osaka, a traditional guesthouse with tatami mats in hakone, a buddhist temple in takayama and a pod-style hostel in kyoto. all transport from day 2 to day 10 is sorted, including the bullet train, subway and cable car.
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Meals
you've got 9 meals included: 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners, including your welcome dinner.
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Not included
International flights
Airport transfers
Luggage delivery
Meals not listed
Travel insurance
WHERE YOU’LL GO
DAY BY DAY
Day 1
welcome to japan
Tokyo
Day 2
harajuku, meiji shrine and akihabara
Tokyo
Day 3
sushi, teamLab and shibuya
Tokyo
Day 4
hakone and mt fuji
Hakone
Day 5
bullet train and a temple stay
Takayama
Day 6
takayama market and kyoto
Kyoto
Day 7
fushimi inari and a tea ceremony
Kyoto
Day 8
the golden pavilion and kendo
Kyoto
Day 9
arashiyama and on to osaka
Arashiyama to Osaka
Day 10
nara, osaka castle and karaoke
Nara and Osaka
Day 11
sayonara japan
Osaka
WHERE WE STAY

Tokyo
3 nights
Twin hotel rooms in Asakusa.

Hakone
1 night
A traditional guesthouse with tatami mats.
Takayama
1 night
A night in a Buddhist temple.

Kyoto
3 nights
Capsule-style hostel in Gion.

Osaka
2 nights
Twin hotel rooms near Namba.
GOOD TO KNOW

PLANNING YOUR TRIP?
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DATES & PRICES
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TRAVELLER REVIEWS
★★★★★ Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 152 reviews on Trustpilot
★★★★★
Love love love FFS!!
Love love love FFS! Japan was my third trip with Gabi, and honestly the trips just get better each time! I love the vibe of the trips and have made some amazing friends on all the trips I’ve been on(which is great for future plans & meet ups!) Gabi is always super helpful when the group chats are created and always there to support. All the local tour guides I’ve had have always been great and again always there for us. I cannot stop recommending FFS to friends & colleagues! You will not regret booking a trip :)
Rebecca D.
Travelled to Japan
★★★☆☆
Just okay
If I attend a FFS tour again it would only be because of the great community of women and the chance to make friends while travelling. The actual tour & our guide had room for improvement: The itinerary with trains/stops/activities were only sent the night before each day and weren’t very informative. It would have been more helpful to be formatted in bullet points, and there were no estimated timings for the day leaving us to guess/ask the guide a lot of questions each day. It would have been easier if the itinerary was sent earlier so we could better plan our time. Clearer itinerary would also help manage expectations. For example, we didn’t get to ride the mt Fuji cable car because of windy conditions and it just didn’t occur to me that we might not even be able to take it because of weather (which is fine, safety comes first) but I was disappointed and would have been less bothered if I knew it was a possibility we wouldn’t get to go up. This also affected the mood of the tour group that day as there wasn’t an immediate alternative plan - just some vague suggestions of places we could navigate to ourselves rather than a backup guided activity. We also didn’t get to do the river boat due to weather which was a shame. Two activities being cancelled due to weather isn’t something we could have influenced but considering these were ‘included’ in the cost of the overall trip there should have been a replacement activity included instead. Towards the end of the trip I was fed up of having to ask ‘where are we going?’ ‘How long will it take to get there?’ ‘Are we getting a bus or walking?’ I feel like this is all very basic information that we should be told as a group before moving on to each new activity. A few times during the trip girls were left behind accidentally by the guide who only noticed when one of us mentioned they were missing or when the girl missing messaged the group chat. We were only told by our guide to book a geisha performance in advance when we were already on the train to Kyoto and all performances were sold out. I booked onto a guided trip to not need to do the research myself and I expect to be told in advance when I need to book these types of activities. Because we weren’t given the full itinerary/timings in advance there was also no way for us to have known when we’d have free time to book for these types of activities. There were many small examples of things like this throughout the whole trip, and while the overall experience of travelling Japan was amazing, I don’t feel like it was good value for money based on the quality of tour guide and planning. If I attended a FFS tour again, I’d do so with the knowledge that I’m not paying for the convenience of a knowledgeable guided tour experience but rather for the opportunity to make friends with likeminded women.
Molly
Travelled to Japan
★★★★★
Exactly the kind of trip I was looking for.
What truly made this trip unforgettable wasn't just the stunning sights, but the amazing group of women I traveled with. Everyone was so lovely, and there was such a wonderful, no-pressure atmosphere where we could all just laugh and be ourselves. A huge shout-out to our guide, Daan! His knowledge of Japan is top-notch, and he played a massive role in making everything run smoothly. If you're looking for a fun, comfortable, and insightful way to see Japan, this is it!
Laura
Travelled to Japan
★★★★★
First trip females flying solo
This was my first solo group trip with females flying solo and one life adventures. I was hesitant at first of going with unknown group of girls but I wouldn’t have had it any other way. Itinerary was perfect and I didn’t have to worry about anything which made me more relaxed during the trip. Our tour guide Chloe Sherry was the best. She is so knowledgeable on the area and spoke multiple languages as well. She was such a genuine person and one of my favorite people on the tour. Kaitlyn was a great ambassador for females flying solo. We loved our pink shirts. We had so much fun making sushi, TeamLabs, and going to multiple temples and shrines. I did not expect the temple tatami mats to be enjoyable but I was pleasantly impressed. Not only did I visit one of the most beautiful places that I’ve always wanted to but I made lots of new friends. I would definitely go on one of these trips again.
Gissely R.
Travelled to Japan
★★★★★
Solo travel that isn’t lonely!!
This trip was incredible! So jam packed with so many activities and sight seeing, my feet hurt by the end of the trip but in the best way possible! I feel like I didn’t miss out on anything I wanted to see as you tick so much off!! Sherry was a great tour guide, approachable, felt like one of your old friends. All the girls on the trip became good friends, it was a fun and easy way to travel without having a friend from home who was free to travel with me at the time!
Lucy S.
Travelled to Japan
★★★★★
Manifesting Mt. Fuji
I had an incredible experience traveling all around Japan for the first time! From start to finish, every moment was packed with fun, culture, and unforgettable memories. One of my favorite activities was the sushi making class, it was hands-on and delicious. I also enjoyed visiting all the stunning temples and singing away at karaoke! Beyond seeing all of the amazing sights, I loved the chance to meet new friends from all over the world! The girls were all s so sweet and had such great energy! Our brand ambassador Kaitlyn was a fantastic addition as well! She soaked in every moment with us, making the experience even more memorable. I can’t recommend females flying solo enough for anyone wanting a fun, immersive, journey through Japan. This trip was truly unforgettable!
Michaela
Travelled to Japan
★★★★★
Perfect tour around Japan for the girlies 🫶🏼🌸
The females flying solo tour was a perfect group getaway for likeminded girlies who are looking to explore a new country, but it would not have been the same without Sherry, our tour guide. She was always hyping the group up and kept the energy high even when we were tired and, in my opinion, was the reason the tour worked so well. Only a few changes to the itinerary that were out of our control and she handled it like a boss! We also had Kaitlyn, the FFS brand ambassador, in our group who supported us throughout! <3
Lorna D.
Travelled to Japan
★★★★★
The girls on the trip were so amazing
I went to the Japan tour and it was an amazing experience! The girls on the trip were so amazing and the brand ambassador Kaitlyn was great! Truly made all the girls feel welcome and made sure we were all included. Would recommend the trip ❤️
Evangeline G.
Travelled to Japan
★★★★★
An amazing experience in Japan
My first time in Japan and I made the best memories! The itinerary fits so much in and we learnt so much. My favourite activities were the sushi class (the staff there were so so welcoming and made the experience perfect) and also the kimono renting🩷
Kaitlyn L.
Travelled to Japan
★★★★★
Enjoyed this tour so much
Enjoyed this tour so much! Loved that it was a women’s only group as we all had so much fun and it felt very safe and comfortable ☺️ also enjoyed the activities of the tour and our tour guide made the experience very memorable too. Would defiantly do again ☺️
Rebecca K.
Travelled to Japan
★★★★★
Unforgettable trip to Japan!
I went with females flying solo to Japan on my first solo group holiday and it was incredible! Gabi our wonderful leader & our local guide Mike brought all the good energy and vibes and had the best time exploring together! I’ve made besties for life thanks to this experience and I can’t wait to go on my next trip! Thank you Gabi and thanks FFS!! If you’re thinking about booking, do it, you will not regret it! ❤️❤️
Alisha
Travelled to Japan
★★★★★
The best trip with the best community
I had the best time on this trip! Japan was so fascinating and we had a number of different activities to get to know the culture and the people. We had the best tour guide who was eager to answer any question and went above and beyond for us. I'm very thankful for each and every person I have met and couldn't have asked for a better group of women to travel with. I felt very comfortable and happy the whole time. I have traveled solo before so that wasn't a challenge for me, but it made me even happier to watch so many women to get encouraged as well because I feel like it's one of the best experiences and the best way to grow as a person. So, I'm thankful that a community like this exists that encourages so many women. ♡
Kati
Travelled to Japan
★★★★★
Japan dream trip
I had an amazing experience visiting japan with everyone! I made really good friends and I saw some amazing things in this trip. Japan has been on my bucket list for years and I’m really happy I got to visit it with amazing girls and tour guide
Maria F.
Travelled to Japan
★★★★★
LOVED it!
I loved the FFS Japan Tour! This was my first time travelling solo, and on a group tour, and I couldn’t fault it! I have been so lucky to have met such lovely girls and become such good friends. Highly recommend females flying solo and will definitely be joining another tour of theirs in future!
Nicole
Travelled to Japan
★★★★★
Incredible Japan experience
Dale's the most funny, kind and motivated guide I've ever had! He's cracking jokes all the time and is basically the best photographer to have on a trip. He's spontaneous and always tries to make the trip as memorable and enjoyable as possible for every single one! He goes above and beyond and definitely lifted the trip to new heights. The itinerary was awesome, included everything I wanted, though very strictly timed, he made sure to always let us have time to relax and breathe. Always sharing tips and tricks with us, making sure the moral stayed high and even cooked delicious food for us!
Emily R.
Travelled to Japan
★★★★★
This was such a great trip
This was such a great trip, took all the stress of planning and just got to enjoy myself. The girls on the trip were all great and we got on so well, and Imogen was great at making everyone feel welcome and keeping good vibes! Would definitely recommend this trip to anyone thinking of going to Japan but not sure where to start, and it’s a great way to meet new people!
Charlotte
Travelled to Japan
★★★★★
100% worth it!
I’m so glad I went to Japan with femalesflyingsolo! Apart from meeting amazing girls from all over the world and having the most amazing guide everrrr (all the love for Dale), this tour made sure we had so many activities included, that we wouldn’t even think about doing alone - like the kendo class or temple stay. Imogen always brought the good vibes to the group and we had so much fun, I miss it so much. I can’t stop recommending this 10/10 would do it again!
Delia P.
Travelled to Japan
★★★★★
Best group travel experience
Great organisation with very experienced and nice guides like Dale and Imogen, fun, safe & inclusive spirit. Went on a trip to Japan this spring 2025 and came back with the best of memories from all the great adventures. The programme was very packed and for the price more than fair. What I liked the best: you just book, show up and the rest is taked care of.
Catherine I.
Travelled to Japan
★★★★★
Japan & Costa Rica
Iv been on two trips with FFS, one to Japan and one to Costa Rica. Both AMAZING! got to meet such beautiful people and make new friendships who I still keep in touch with today and have the whole trip planned for me. Would definitely recommend!!!
Tilly G.
Travelled to Japan
★★★★★
Japan trip
Amazing group for like-minded girls who want to travel. The whole trip was well organised and stress free. There was a good mix of activities as well as free time to explore. Met the most supportive group of girls who became good friends and laughed the whole trip. Gabi is one of the sweetest people who is so passionate about creating a supportive environment for women and will always bring the energy!
Rosanna Q.
Travelled to Japan
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