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Tokyo to Osaka by Rail - Private Tour

14 days
From Tokyo to Osaka
4.6 (151 reviews)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 14+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arrival in Tokyo

    Arrival in Tokyo

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Edo Tokyo Museum
    • Visit Hokusai Museum
    • Explore Asakusa station area including Senso-ji Temple
    • Traditional goldfish scooping
    • Rickshaw rides
    Landmarks
    Edo Tokyo Museum
    Hokusai Museum
    Senso-ji Temple
    Ryogoku Station
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  3. Day 2

    Tokyo with Local Guide

    Tokyo with Local Guide
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Morning fire service ceremony at Fudo-do Temple
    • Visit Senso-ji Temple
    • Explore Akihabara electronic district
    • Local guide tour through Tokyo neighborhoods

    Optional Activities

    • Themed cafes in Akihabara
    • Explore Harajuku
    • Visit Shibuya Crossing
    • Explore Shinjuku skyscraper district and robot restaurant
    Landmarks
    Fudo-do Temple
    Senso-ji Temple
    Thunder Gate
    Akihabara
    Harajuku
    Shibuya Crossing
    Shinjuku
  4. Day 3

    Free Exploration in Tokyo or Day Trips

    Free Exploration in Tokyo or Day Trips
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hakone National Park and hot springs
    • Eat egg boiled in Owakudani hot sulphur pools
    • Visit Mount Fuji viewpoint
    • Day trip to Nikko temples and forests
    • Visit Toshogu shrine
    • Hiking in Nikko
    • Day trip to Kamakura beach town
    • Visit Great Buddha statue in Kamakura
    • Beach time in Kamakura
    • Tokyo Skytree visit
    • Sumida River cruise
    • Walk through Hamarikyu Gardens
    • Explore Tokyo restaurants, shops and bars
    Landmarks
    Hakone National Park
    Mount Fuji
    Owakudani
    Nikko
    Toshogu Shrine
    Kamakura
    Great Buddha
    Tokyo Skytree
    Sumida River
    Hamarikyu Gardens
  5. Day 4

    Tokyo to Matsumoto

    Tokyo to Matsumoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Travel by train to Matsumoto

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Matsumoto Castle
    • Visit Ukiyo-e woodblock printing museum
    Landmarks
    Matsumoto Castle
    Ukiyo-e woodblock printing museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Jigokudani Onsen

    Jigokudani Onsen
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Travel by express train to Nagano
    • View snow monkeys at Jigokudani Onsen
    • Forest trail walk to hot springs
    Landmarks
    Jigokudani Onsen
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Nagano to Kanazawa

    Nagano to Kanazawa
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Travel by bullet train to Kanazawa

    Optional Activities

    • Explore samurai district with narrow lanes and earthen walls
    • Visit Kenrokuen Gardens
    Landmarks
    Kanazawa Samurai District
    Kenrokuen Gardens
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Kanazawa

    Kanazawa
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Omicho market stalls
    • Try chirashi-zushi regional dish
    • Visit teahouse (chaya) in Higashi Chaya area
    • Visit teahouse in Kazuemachi area
    • Explore Myoryuji Temple (Ninja Temple)
    Landmarks
    Omicho Market
    Higashi Chaya District
    Kazuemachi Chaya District
    Myoryuji Temple
  9. Day 8

    Kanazawa to Takayama

    Kanazawa to Takayama
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional kaiseki dinner at ryokan, focusing on seasonal specialties, served in yukata (light cotton kimono provided at ryokan))

    Included Activities

    • Travel by local trains to Takayama
    • Traditional kaiseki dinner at ryokan

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hida No Sato thatched roof village
    • Taste traditional sake from local distilleries
    • Soak in onsen hot spring baths
    • Massage services at ryokan
    Landmarks
    Sanmachi Suji District
    Hida No Sato Village
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 9

    Takayama to Hiroshima

    Takayama to Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Travel by scenic train to Nagoya
    • Travel by Shinkansen bullet train to Hiroshima
    • Visit Peace Memorial Park
    • Visit Peace Memorial Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Okonomiyaki meal in Hiroshima
    Landmarks
    Peace Memorial Park
    Peace Memorial Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 10

    Hiroshima to Miyajima

    Hiroshima to Miyajima
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Miyajima island
    • View floating torii gate
    • Visit Buddhist Daisho-in Temple
    • Visit Itsukushima Shrine
    • Ferry return to Hiroshima

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Mt. Misen summit (1.5-2 hours)
    • Cable car to Mt. Misen top
    • View wild monkeys on Mt. Misen
    Landmarks
    Miyajima Island
    Floating Torii Gate
    Mt. Misen
    Daisho-in Temple
    Itsukushima Shrine
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 11

    Hiroshima to Kyoto

    Hiroshima to Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Travel by bullet train to Kyoto

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Nijo Castle
    Landmarks
    Nijo Castle
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  13. Day 12

    Kyoto with Local Guide

    Kyoto with Local Guide
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
    • Walk path through red torii gates
    • Walk Philosopher's Path
    • View Silver Pavilion
    • Visit Eikando Temple
    • Visit Nanzenji Temple
    • Local guide tailor-made tour

    Optional Activities

    • Tea ceremony experience
    • Search for geisha in Gion
    • Lunch at Nishiki Food Market
    • Sample exotic foods at market (octopus with quail eggs, green tea popcorn, eel, matcha ice cream)
    • Day trip to Arashiyama
    • Walk along Oi River
    • Visit Zen Tenryuji Temple
    • Explore bamboo groves
    • Hike to mountainside Monkey Park
    • View wild monkeys
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Philosopher's Path
    Silver Pavilion
    Eikando Temple
    Nanzenji Temple
    Nishiki Food Market
    Gion District
    Arashiyama
    Oi River
    Tenryuji Temple
    Bamboo Groves
    Monkey Park
  14. Day 13

    Kyoto to Osaka

    Kyoto to Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Travel by train to Osaka

    Optional Activities

    • Morning visit to Kiyomizu Temple
    • Walk to Kodaiji Temple
    • Explore Kodaiji bamboo grove and rock garden
    • Explore Namba district with covered arcades
    • Visit Osaka Castle
    • Visit Umeda Sky Building for views
    • Eat octopus balls
    Landmarks
    Kiyomizu Temple
    Kodaiji Temple
    Namba District
    Osaka Castle
    Umeda Sky Building
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 14

    Departure from Osaka

    Departure from Osaka

    Included Activities

    • Private car transfer to airport
    Landmarks
    Kansai International Airport
    Osaka International Airport

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4.6
Overall rating based on 151 Reviews
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    4.6
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • Maria4.7May 2025
    Snow monkeys in Jigokudani
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  • Martina4.8September 2025
    Loved Hiroshima eith the Peace Park, and the island trip to see the Floating Torii Gates
    Traveled in March 2025
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  • Bernadette5.0April 2025
    Staying in a Ryokan - fantastic meal. Going to the drumming ceremony. Being on the bullet train - too many to mention.
    Traveled in March 2025
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  • Gabriela4.8April 2025
    There entire trip was a collection of a once-in-a-lifetime moments. Tokyo - The Temples and the fire ceremony...
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    Traveled in May 2025
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  • Nancy4.5May 2025
    Our guide, Hanaan Alaghawani, was definitely a highlight of our trip. See response to question one, above. The tour...
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    Traveled in November 2025
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  • Judith4.8April 2025
    Loved the variety of activities, locations and accommodation. Snow monkeys were fab, Osaka was crazy ( and could...
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    Traveled in April 2025
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  • Lesley5.0May 2025
    There were so many highlights !
    Traveled in April 2025
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  • Emma4.8April 2025
    Your tour guide Jeff Contreras was a highlight of the trip, his knowledge of Japan was excellent and he was so...
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    Traveled in July 2025
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  • Monica4.7May 2025
    The trip was full of highlights, like the monastery stay, the beautiful gardens and buildings, delicious bard.
    Traveled in July 2025
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  • Jennifer4.2January 2025
    So, so many highlights. Train rides through Japanese Alps. Tea Ceremony & kimono dressing (extra), Geika...
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    Traveled in May 2025
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