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Japan Golden Route Tour

8 days
From Tokyo to Osaka
4.9
57 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 15
Ages 35+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Start point
    東京都, Japan (Airport)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner at local restaurant with authentic Japanese food including sushi, tempura, or ramen)

    Included Activities

    • Hotel check-in and settling in
    • Tour guide briefing on itinerary
    • Welcome Dinner at local restaurant with authentic Japanese cuisine
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  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at carefully selected local restaurant showcasing authentic flavours)

    Included Activities

    • Meiji Shrine visit
    • Tsukiji Fish Market food experience and sampling
    • Asakusa exploration
    • Akihabara exploration
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    • Zojoji Temple visit
    • Hama-Rikyu Gardens visit with matcha tea
    • Shibuya Crossing visit
    • Observation deck viewing of Shibuya Crossing
    Landmarks
    Meiji Shrine
    Tsukiji Fish Market
    Asakusa
    Akihabara
    Zojoji Temple
    Tokyo Tower
    Hama-Rikyu Gardens
    Shibuya Crossing
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  3. Day 3

    Tokyo - Hakone - Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch at local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Hakone Old Highway walk
    • Hakone Shrine visit and spring water tasting
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    • Lake Ashi pirate-style cruise
    • Hakone Ropeway ascent
    • Ōwakudani volcanic valley exploration
    • Black eggs sampling
    • Hakone Open-Air Museum visit
    • Foot bath and refreshing drink
    Landmarks
    Hakone Old Highway
    Hakone Shrine
    Lake Ashi
    Hakone Ropeway
    Mount Fuji
    Ōwakudani
    Hakone Open-Air Museum
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  4. Day 4

    Tokyo - Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Private transfer to Tokyo Station
    • Shinkansen bullet train journey to Kyoto
    • Hotel check-in assistance at Kyoto

    Optional Activities

    • Last-minute shopping in Tokyo
    • Exploring Tokyo streets
    • Independent exploration of Kyoto
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  5. Day 5

    Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Leisurely lunch at local restaurant with regional flavours)

    Included Activities

    • Fushimi Inari Taisha visit with torii gate walk
    • Nara Park visit
    • Deer feeding with special crackers
    • Todai-ji Temple visit with Great Buddha
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    • Kasuga Taisha shrine visit
    • Horyu-ji Temple visit
    • Gion scenic evening drive
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Taisha
    Nara Park
    Todai-ji Temple
    Kasuga Taisha
    Horyu-ji Temple
    Gion
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  6. Day 6

    Kyoto - Hiroshima - Miyajima Island - Osaka

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen journey to Hiroshima
    • Full-day exploration of Hiroshima and Miyajima Island
    • Shinkansen journey to Osaka
    Landmarks
    Hiroshima
    Miyajima Island
  7. Day 7

    Osaka

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Osaka Castle visit
    • Kuromon Market exploration and tasting
    • Dotonbori visit with Glico sign photo
    • Shinsaibashi shopping area (free time)
    • Osaka Museum of Housing and Living visit
    • Farewell Dinner
    Landmarks
    Osaka Castle
    Kuromon Market
    Dotonbori
    Glico Sign
    Shinsaibashi
    Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
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  8. Day 8

    Osaka

    End point
    大阪府, Japan (Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Private transfer to Osaka International Airport (Itami)

    Optional Activities

    • Last-minute shopping
    • Neighborhood exploration

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4.9(57 reviews)
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Reviews from other tours by Tweet World Travel

  • Christopher
    November 20th, 2025
    All of the elements of the tour were as advertised. Tour guides and drivers were great. The hotels were fabulous.
  • sandra
    April 23rd, 2024
    As stated in my registration I have food restrictions. It was difficult to get food items replaced in the included...
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  • Lesley
    June 14th, 2023
    Small group size. Saw so much in such a small time
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    Asked on July 2nd, 2024

    Is this tour by bus or include Bullet train. Do you organise our bags to be carried/transported

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    • Tweet World TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      This tour primarily uses air-conditioned vehicles and includes bullet train tickets between cities as specified in the itinerary. For luggage transfer, you can easily arrange hotel-to-hotel luggage transfer with the hotel receptionist at your own expense.

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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

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2026

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