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Timeless Japan

10 days
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From Tokyo to Osaka
5.0 (73 reviews)
  • Historic castle with traditional Japanese architecture and wooden design.
  • Moss-covered statues with serene facial expressions.
  • Group of people wearing traditional kimonos and holding parasols.
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  • The tour covered a fantastic range of places to visit. Needed more information on just how much walking and stairs there would be.

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
  3. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meiji Shrine
    • Visit Shinjuku Gyoen Garden
    • Visit Asakusa Kannon Temple
    • Browse Nakamise shopping arcade
    Landmarks
    Meiji Shrine
    Shinjuku Gyoen Garden
    Asakusa Kannon Temple
    Nakamise shopping arcade
  4. Day 3

    Tokyo to Mount Fuji Area

    Tokyo to Mount Fuji Area
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Cable-car ride with views of Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji (weather permitting)
    • Visit Chureito Pagoda
    Landmarks
    Lake Kawaguchi
    Mount Fuji
    Chureito Pagoda
  5. Day 4

    Mount Fuji Area to Kyoto

    Mount Fuji Area to Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Board bullet train to Kyoto
    • Visit Sanjusanjendo Temple
    • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
    • Walking tour through Gion
    • Sample local Japanese treat

    Optional Activities

    • Stay in traditional Japanese ryokan (additional fee)
    Landmarks
    Sanjusanjendo Temple
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Gion
  6. Day 5

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kinkakuji (Temple of the Gold Pavilion)
    • Walk through Nishiki Market
    • Guided tour of Samurai and Ninja Museum
    • Picture taken wearing samurai helmet and armor
    Landmarks
    Kinkakuji
    Nishiki Market
    Samurai and Ninja Museum
  7. Day 6

    Kyoto to Hiroshima

    Kyoto to Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Koraku-en garden
    • Free time in Bikan Historical Quarter, Kurashiki
    Landmarks
    Koraku-en
    Bikan Historical Quarter
  8. Day 7

    Hiroshima

    Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome
    • Visit Memorial Museum
    • Visit Memorial Hall
    • Visit Itsukushima Shrine
    • See floating Torii Gate
    Landmarks
    Peace Memorial Park
    Atomic Bomb Dome
    Itsukushima Shrine
    Miyajima Island
  9. Day 8

    Hiroshima to Osaka

    Hiroshima to Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit traditional pottery workshop in Bizen
    • Learn about Bizen-yaki pottery
    • Visit Himeji Castle
    Landmarks
    Himeji Castle
  10. Day 9

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Japanese okonomiyaki (savory pancake))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farm Houses
    • Visit Osaka Castle
    • Lunch with okonomiyaki experience
    • Walking tour of Minami (Shinsaibashi, Namba, and Dotonbori)
    Landmarks
    Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farm Houses
    Osaka Castle
    Shinsaibashi
    Namba
    Dotonbori
  11. Day 10

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Anonymous5.0•October 2023
    Great exposure to a totally unfamiliar culture.
    Traveled in October 2023
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  • Anonymous5.0•October 2023
    The whole trip was perfectly managed and the Cosmos Go App was so helpful
    Traveled in October 2023
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  • Anonymous5.0•October 2023
    The Go app was very helpful. The tour guide K Ono was first class
    Traveled in October 2023
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  • Anonymous5.0•October 2023
    We originally booked this trip for 2020 but it was cancelled numerous times due to the pandemic, can't fault the...
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    Traveled in October 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • Anonymous5.0•October 2023
    Very well planned tour - much anticipated and rebooked since 2020.
    Traveled in October 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • Anonymous5.0•October 2023
    Everything was as good as we had hoped it would be
    Traveled in September 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • Anonymous5.0•October 2023
    Our Tour guide Noriko was excellent! So friendly and funny and knew so much about every place we went. The places...
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    Traveled in September 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • Anonymous5.0•October 2023
    More walking to venues than I expected
    Traveled in September 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • Anonymous5.0•October 2023
    good service
    Traveled in September 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • Anonymous5.0•October 2023
    The tour covered a fantastic range of places to visit. The guide Nariko was an excellent guide. The bus driver we had...
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    Traveled in September 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos

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    Annie

    Asked on March 10th, 2026

    What is the cost of the Timeless Japan 10 day tour and when is the next date of the tour?

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    • CosmosOperator•Written March 2026

      We will no longer be operating the Timeless Japan tour for our 2026 travel season. We do have other tours that include Tokyo, Osaka along with other locations. We do have tours that will be operating under our sister company, Globus. Take a look at our Japan tours under Globus.

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    Donna

    Asked on July 29th, 2023

    How much is the cost for the trip please? And if I can pay in instalments?

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    Price / Availability
    • CosmosOperator•Written July 2023

      Unfortunately this tour is sold out for this year and has been discontinued for next year. The next best alternative is a tour called Classic Japan: Land of the Rising Sun. This is available from 2024. Do you have a date in mind at all? Moreover, how old is the child, as you may be eligible for a child discount too. Then I can get you an accurate cost.

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    Bill

    Asked on March 12th, 2023

    How many people are on this tour? Does the tour include a Japan Rail Pass or would I ned to purchase separately?

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    Transport
    • CosmosOperator•Written March 2023

      The soonest departure we have space on is May 8-17, which is guaranteed to operate. That departure is on request only. The soonest departure that can be booked without request is August 14-23, but is not guaranteed to operate. All of our September 2023 dates have space, are guaranteed to operate, and do not need to be requested.

  • C

    Cathy

    Asked on December 27th, 2022

    Would you please be able to tell me if airport transfer/s would be included in this trip at all?

    Flights / Transfers
    • CosmosOperator•Written December 2022

      We can add a transfer for you at an extra cost If flying into Narita or Toyko Hanenda it would be £69 arrival times would need to be 0700-2000 and the return transfer would be £16 if flying from Kansai times would need to be 1000-2359 or £90 Port of Osaka times flight times 0600-2200.

  • T

    Tamara

    Asked on November 17th, 2022

    On which day of the tour do you have the bullet train?

    Tour Details
    Transport
    • CosmosOperator•Written November 2022

      The bullet train is included on Day 4 of this itinerary.

  • L

    Leslie

    Asked on May 19th, 2022

    What support will I have if I contract Covid while on the tour?

    Travel Support
    • CosmosOperator•Written May 2022

      Should you contract Covid-19 whilst on tour, then the tour director will be in touch with the local authorities to see what the current requirements are for isolating if any. Should you need to be isolated this will be at your expense, therefore we recommend you to take out travel insurance.

  • S

    Stuart

    Asked on March 10th, 2022

    Could we travel to Japan if we are covid unvaccinated?

    Travel Support
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    • CosmosOperator•Written March 2022

      It is currently a requirement that all passengers are fully vaccinated to join our tours so unfortunately we would not be able to accommodate you.

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