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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Could we travel to Japan if we are covid unvaccinated?

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.

Timeless Japan

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From Tokyo to Osaka

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Itinerary

Day 1
Tokyo
Day 2
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
Day 3
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
Day 4
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
Day 5
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
Day 6
Kyoto to Hiroshima
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Koraku-en garden
- Free time in Bikan Historical Quarter, Kurashiki
Landmarks
Koraku-en
Bikan Historical Quarter
Day 7
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
Day 8
Hiroshima to Osaka
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit traditional pottery workshop in Bizen
- Learn about Bizen-yaki pottery
- Visit Himeji Castle
Landmarks
Himeji Castle
Day 9
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
Day 10
Osaka
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Meiji Shrine
Shinjuku Gyoen Garden
Asakusa Kannon Temple
Nakamise shopping arcade

Landmarks
Lake Kawaguchi
Mount Fuji
Chureito Pagoda

Landmarks
Sanjusanjendo Temple
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Gion

Landmarks
Kinkakuji
Nishiki Market
Samurai and Ninja Museum

Landmarks
Koraku-en
Bikan Historical Quarter

Landmarks
Peace Memorial Park
Atomic Bomb Dome
Itsukushima Shrine
Miyajima Island

Landmarks
Himeji Castle

Landmarks
Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farm Houses
Osaka Castle
Shinsaibashi
Namba
Dotonbori

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October 26th, 2023
5.0
Great exposure to a totally unfamiliar culture.
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October 24th, 2023
5.0
The whole trip was perfectly managed and the Cosmos Go App was so helpful
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October 24th, 2023
5.0
The Go app was very helpful. The tour guide K Ono was first class
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October 19th, 2023
5.0
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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October 17th, 2023
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Very well planned tour - much anticipated and rebooked since 2020.
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October 12th, 2023
5.0
Everything was as good as we had hoped it would be
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October 12th, 2023
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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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October 9th, 2023
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October 9th, 2023
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good service
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October 8th, 2023
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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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