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Japan & Wider Asia

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About this kind of trip

First-time wonder in Tokyo, quiet temples in Kyoto, street food in Bangkok. Carefully sequenced routes that balance the iconic with the unexpected.

Who it suits

Travelers who want to combine Japan's energy, traditions and efficient rail travel with the food, culture and atmosphere of another major Asian destination.

A sample trip outline

Illustrative only — every NLL Travels itinerary is shaped around you.

  1. 1Days 1–4 · Tokyo — arrive, adjust to the time difference and explore a mix of famous districts, local neighborhoods, food and contemporary culture
  2. 2Day 5 · Travel from Tokyo to Kyoto by train and settle into the city at a comfortable pace
  3. 3Days 6–8 · Kyoto — discover temples, gardens, traditional districts and nearby cultural experiences
  4. 4Day 9 · Fly from Japan to Bangkok, check in and enjoy a relaxed first evening
  5. 5Days 10–12 · Bangkok — experience temples, markets, neighborhoods and the city's celebrated food scene, with time left unscheduled
  6. 6Day 13 · Enjoy a final morning before beginning the journey home