{"id":20591,"date":"2018-08-10T12:12:38","date_gmt":"2018-08-10T11:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/?p=20591"},"modified":"2018-12-21T10:30:35","modified_gmt":"2018-12-21T10:30:35","slug":"japan-small-group-tour-quiz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/10\/japan-small-group-tour-quiz\/","title":{"rendered":"Quiz: What type of Japan traveller are you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Like this post? Help us by sharing it!<\/h4><ul class=\"wpfai-list\"><li class=\"wpfai-list-item facebook\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F20591&amp;t=\" title=\"Facebook\" class=\"wpfai-facebook wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-facebook fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item twitter\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F20591\" title=\"Twitter\" class=\"wpfai-twitter wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-twitter fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li 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href=\"http:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F20591\" title=\"Reddit\" class=\"wpfai-reddit wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-reddit fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: left;\">We would never suggest travellers can be categorised, but if you don\u2019t know where to start planning your Japan trip, this handy quiz (and perfect procrastination tool) will give you somewhere to start.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/suchi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/suchi.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/suchi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/suchi-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/suchi-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/suchi-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/suchi-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Before you book, do you research&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A) Popular routes<br \/>\nB) National Parks<br \/>\nC) Exclusive experiences<br \/>\nD) Books and films about Japan<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20428 size-medium-plus-size\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/6-510x287.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/6-510x287.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/6-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/6-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/6-564x317.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/6-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/6-900x506.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/6-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/6-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/6-390x219.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/6-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/6.jpg 1687w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Your hotel room has&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A) A convenient location<br \/>\nB) Fuss-free furnishings: days are for exploring, not sleeping!<br \/>\nC) High thread counts and creature comforts<br \/>\nD) Tatami mat floors and sliding doors<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20648 size-medium-plus-size\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DSC00610_ScreenSharpen-510x340.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DSC00610_ScreenSharpen-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DSC00610_ScreenSharpen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DSC00610_ScreenSharpen-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DSC00610_ScreenSharpen-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DSC00610_ScreenSharpen-564x376.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DSC00610_ScreenSharpen-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DSC00610_ScreenSharpen-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DSC00610_ScreenSharpen-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DSC00610_ScreenSharpen-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DSC00610_ScreenSharpen-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DSC00610_ScreenSharpen-780x520.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">All checked in. Now what?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A) Get out the guidebook<br \/>\nB) Find somewhere to escape the crowds<br \/>\nC) Book a massage at the spa<br \/>\nD) Drop your bags to start exploring<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium-plus-size wp-image-20721\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/20933876_10155648091072351_6988320151932947612_o-510x383.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/20933876_10155648091072351_6988320151932947612_o-510x383.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/20933876_10155648091072351_6988320151932947612_o-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/20933876_10155648091072351_6988320151932947612_o-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/20933876_10155648091072351_6988320151932947612_o-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/20933876_10155648091072351_6988320151932947612_o-564x423.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/20933876_10155648091072351_6988320151932947612_o-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/20933876_10155648091072351_6988320151932947612_o-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/20933876_10155648091072351_6988320151932947612_o-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/20933876_10155648091072351_6988320151932947612_o-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/20933876_10155648091072351_6988320151932947612_o-390x293.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/20933876_10155648091072351_6988320151932947612_o-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/20933876_10155648091072351_6988320151932947612_o.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Want to know a little more about small group tours? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/20\/5-reasons-you-should-consider-group-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 reasons you should consider group travel.<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">A holiday for you is about&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A) Seeing the most famous highlights<br \/>\nB) Exploring the countryside<br \/>\nC) Relaxing and stress-free travel<br \/>\nD) Immersing yourself in local culture<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19204 size-medium-plus-size\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/285-Ramen-e1524475432112-510x403.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/285-Ramen-e1524475432112-510x403.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/285-Ramen-e1524475432112-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/285-Ramen-e1524475432112-768x607.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/285-Ramen-e1524475432112-564x445.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/285-Ramen-e1524475432112-900x711.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/285-Ramen-e1524475432112-720x569.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/285-Ramen-e1524475432112-390x308.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/285-Ramen-e1524475432112-780x616.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/285-Ramen-e1524475432112.jpg 1004w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">When it comes to food, you like&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A) Street food, so you can try a bit of everything<br \/>\nB) Authentic meals like <em>kaiseki<\/em> or <em>shojin ryori<\/em><br \/>\nC) Fine dining (Japan <em>is<\/em> famous for Michelin starred restaurants, after all)<br \/>\nD) Whatever the locals are having<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20628 size-medium-plus-size\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NorthernAlps_Hiking-510x341.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NorthernAlps_Hiking-510x341.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NorthernAlps_Hiking-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NorthernAlps_Hiking-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NorthernAlps_Hiking-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NorthernAlps_Hiking-564x378.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NorthernAlps_Hiking-1200x803.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NorthernAlps_Hiking-900x602.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NorthernAlps_Hiking-720x482.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NorthernAlps_Hiking-1440x964.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NorthernAlps_Hiking-390x261.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NorthernAlps_Hiking-780x522.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">You rarely travel without a&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A) Camera<br \/>\nB) Pair of sturdy shoes<br \/>\nC) Private driver<br \/>\nD) Good book<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17829\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Maiko2-1-copy-510x765.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"310\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Maiko2-1-copy-510x765.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Maiko2-1-copy-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Maiko2-1-copy-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Maiko2-1-copy-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Maiko2-1-copy-376x564.jpg 376w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Maiko2-1-copy.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Maiko2-1-copy-900x1350.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Maiko2-1-copy-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Maiko2-1-copy-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Maiko2-1-copy-780x1170.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">You dream of&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A) Seeing cherry blossom<br \/>\nB) Climbing Mount Fuji<br \/>\nC) Going to a garden party with a geisha<br \/>\nD) Trying\u00a0<em>zazen<\/em> meditation with a monk<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium-plus-size wp-image-20575\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8564-510x287.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8564-510x287.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8564-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8564-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8564-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8564-564x317.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8564-1200x674.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8564-900x506.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8564-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8564-1440x809.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8564-390x219.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_8564-780x438.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The sun goes down, do you&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A) Walk around Shinjuku \u2013 Tokyo\u2019s neon entertainment quarter<br \/>\nB) Get an early night so you don\u2019t miss sunrise<br \/>\nC) Meet an expert for sake tasting<br \/>\nD) Take to the streets for a traditional dance festival<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11547 size-medium-plus-size\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Naoshima-510x383.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Naoshima-510x383.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Naoshima-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Naoshima-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Naoshima-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Naoshima-564x423.jpg 564w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Naoshima-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Naoshima-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Naoshima-390x293.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Naoshima-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Naoshima.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Solo traveller? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2016\/11\/22\/debunked-top-5-worries-single-traveller-group-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Debunked: 5 worries of a single traveller on a group tour<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">If you could only do one of these, would you&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A) Travel on the <em>shinkansen<\/em> (bullet train)<br \/>\nB) Take a helicopter ride over a mountain<br \/>\nC) Eat lunch at the top of the Tokyo Skytree<br \/>\nD) Visit Naoshima, an island dedicated to art<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10295 size-medium-plus-size\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/snow-monkey-510x383.jpg\" alt=\"Hot spring bathing snow monkey\" width=\"510\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/snow-monkey-510x383.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/snow-monkey-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/snow-monkey-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/snow-monkey-390x293.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/snow-monkey-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/snow-monkey.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Would you rather&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A) Meet snow monkeys<br \/>\nB) Watch the red-crowned cranes<br \/>\nC) See flying squirrels<br \/>\nD) Stroke friendly deer<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Find your perfect small group tour&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The results are in! How did you fare?<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Mostly As<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>You\u2019re an: Open-minded traveller<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">It\u2019s likely that you\u2019ve never been to Japan before. While you know a bit about the country and have a few things you\u2019d like to do, you\u2019re open to new ideas and don\u2019t want to miss a thing. From culture, outdoor adventure, food and travel, you fancy trying a little bit of everything, and why not?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20730\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20730\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20730 size-half-width\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG_0822-720x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG_0822-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG_0822-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG_0822-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG_0822-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG_0822-564x376.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG_0822-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG_0822-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG_0822-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG_0822-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG_0822-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG_0822-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20730\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Classic Japan<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Time will make a big difference about how much you can see, so we\u2019ve put together itineraries for both one-week and two-week trips.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Two weeks: <\/strong>You\u2019ve got two weeks (lucky you!), where to start? If you\u2019ve always dreamed of candy floss coloured cherry blossom, <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/SpringElegance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spring Elegance<\/a> is perfect; you\u2019ll see the landscape bloom across cities, dramatic alpine landscapes and quaint towns. For a hearty combination of city, country and culture, <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/ClassicJapanIJT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Classic Japan<\/a> contrasts places as diverse as the neon city of Osaka and picturesque Chubu-Sangaku National Park. For a more comprehensive overview, <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/JapanUnmasked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japan Unmasked<\/a> packs a punch for travellers with energy, ticking off many main highlights (along with a visit to the snow monkeys!)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you\u2019re not a fan of logistics and planning, but love throwing yourself in to lots of activities, <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/All-InJapan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">All-In Japan<\/a> is an all-inclusive option packed with hands on experiences and higher end accommodation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>One week:\u00a0<\/strong>To see some of the classic highlights in a short amount of time, consider <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/SevenNightTaster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seven Night Taster<\/a>, a speedy overview spanning Tokyo to Hiroshima;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/spiritofhonshu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spirit of Honshu<\/a> with a gentle pace and combination of coast and culture; or <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/SamuraiExpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samurai Express<\/a> to explore Tokyo, Kyoto and Hakone.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Mostly Bs<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>You\u2019re an: Outdoor adventurer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">While you enjoy a couple of days in the city, you\u2019d always embrace the fresh air and serenity of rural areas over crowded cities and tourist hotspots.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20726 size-half-width\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/37405652_10156537864692351_840921929035546624_o-1-720x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/37405652_10156537864692351_840921929035546624_o-1-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/37405652_10156537864692351_840921929035546624_o-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/37405652_10156537864692351_840921929035546624_o-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/37405652_10156537864692351_840921929035546624_o-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/37405652_10156537864692351_840921929035546624_o-1-564x423.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/37405652_10156537864692351_840921929035546624_o-1-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/37405652_10156537864692351_840921929035546624_o-1-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/37405652_10156537864692351_840921929035546624_o-1-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/37405652_10156537864692351_840921929035546624_o-1-390x293.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/37405652_10156537864692351_840921929035546624_o-1-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/37405652_10156537864692351_840921929035546624_o-1-510x383.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/37405652_10156537864692351_840921929035546624_o-1.jpg 1477w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Nature enthusiasts (with big coats) should take a trip up to Hokkaido on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/WinterHighlightsIJT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Winter Highlights<\/a>\u00a0to see Japan\u2019s northernmost island sparkle in the snow and spot local wildlife including red-crowned cranes, Blakiston\u2019s fish own and Steller\u2019s sea eagles.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">On\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/KyushuElements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyushu Elements<\/a>\u00a0you pick your way through Yakushima\u2019s little-visited twisted forests, see the dramatic volcanic landscape of Unzen hells and soar over Mount Aso in a helicopter. If you like a generous helping of history with rugged coastal adventure, on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/RuralJapanExplorer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rural Japan Explorer<\/a>\u00a0you have chance to discover Kyoto and Hiroshima, but also skip the tourist trail in the Oki Islands and Mitoku Temple Complex.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Climbing Mount Fuji is the ultimate outdoor adventurers dream; on <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/HistoricMountainTrails\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Historical Mountain Trails<\/a> the adventure doesn\u2019t end there &#8211; you\u2019ll also tackle the ancient Nakasendo Way and Hotaka Dake in Kamikochi National Park.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Mostly Cs<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>You\u2019re an: Exclusive explorer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Exclusive explorers believe in finding special and stress-free ways to see the sights and learn about culture. They value one-of-a-kind experiences, plush accommodation and fine ways to get from A to B.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20730\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20730\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20729 size-half-width\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/SenhimeMonogatari4-720x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/SenhimeMonogatari4-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/SenhimeMonogatari4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/SenhimeMonogatari4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/SenhimeMonogatari4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/SenhimeMonogatari4-564x376.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/SenhimeMonogatari4-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/SenhimeMonogatari4-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/SenhimeMonogatari4-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/SenhimeMonogatari4-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/SenhimeMonogatari4-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/SenhimeMonogatari4-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20730\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/><strong>Japan Enchantment<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">As the name suggests, <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/luxuryjapan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luxury Japan<\/a> overflows with everything to make a trip comfortable: first-class trains, private local guides, fine dining, private transfers and high-end accommodation. Exclusive experiences include a private geisha garden party and evening with a sake expert.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">For those with a little more time, <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/JapanEnchantment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japan Enchantment<\/a> is a two-week trip that criss-crosses the country visiting big cities like Tokyo and Kyoto as well as picturesque landscapes such as Nikko, the Japanese Alps and Mount Fuji \u2013 while staying in a mixture of superior and deluxe accommodation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Mostly Ds<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>You\u2019re a: Cultural wanderer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Travelling for you is all about immersing yourself and getting to the heart of a country. You might have visited Japan before, but even if it&#8217;s your first time, you value learning about authentic arts and crafts, and the daily lives of local people above anything else.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20720\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20720\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20720 size-half-width\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/18766764_10155379227302351_5110699087125786960_o-720x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/18766764_10155379227302351_5110699087125786960_o-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/18766764_10155379227302351_5110699087125786960_o-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/18766764_10155379227302351_5110699087125786960_o-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/18766764_10155379227302351_5110699087125786960_o-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/18766764_10155379227302351_5110699087125786960_o-564x423.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/18766764_10155379227302351_5110699087125786960_o-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/18766764_10155379227302351_5110699087125786960_o-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/18766764_10155379227302351_5110699087125786960_o-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/18766764_10155379227302351_5110699087125786960_o-390x293.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/18766764_10155379227302351_5110699087125786960_o-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/18766764_10155379227302351_5110699087125786960_o-510x383.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/18766764_10155379227302351_5110699087125786960_o.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20720\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Hands On Japan<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">With indigo dyeing, knife sharpening, <em>taiko<\/em> drumming and soba noodle making (to name a few), <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/HandsOnJapan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hands On Japan<\/a> is perfect for those with a penchant for getting stuck in.\u00a0For second-time visitors or fans of the road less travelled, <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/northernsoulblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Northern Soul<\/a> also has activities, such as <em>kokeshi<\/em> doll painting and Sado Island drumming, in the lesser visited areas of Ishinomaki and Tohoku.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To learn about traditional Japanese culture with a visit to Naoshima \u2018art\u2019 island, an evening with a <em>maiko,<\/em> and a traditional festival dance performance in Tokushima,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/IJT-HiddenJapan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hidden Japan<\/a> is a great option.\u00a0If pop culture excites you, <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/IJTHyperJapan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HYPERJAPAN J-Pop &amp; Go!<\/a> takes you on a journey to explore gaming, anime and manga (including a day at the Studio Ghibli museum), <em>kawaii\u00a0<\/em>(cute) maid cafes,\u00a0the Robot Restaurant and activities including <em>tatedo<\/em> sword fighting.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Meet the InsideJapan Tour Leaders <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/TourLeaders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Like this post? 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