Is it possible to arrive two days before and leave two days later?

Is it possible to arrive 3 days earlier and leave 2 days later?

Do you offer 12-15 small group tours that are geared to seniors?

We don't offer age specific groups and the next available small group tour is September 7 2026 with a maximum of 24 guests. Otherwise our standard group sizes are 40 guests.

Can you confirm the number of kilometres per day to travel? Does the guide speak French?

Your travel will included between 100 to 250 km of travel per day. Depending on the amount of travel for the day, there may be stops included to allow for bathroom breaks and to get snacks. Our Tour Guide will only speak English.

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Visions of Japan with Hiroshima & Osaka

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From Tokyo to Osaka

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Our family trip to Japan was a pleasure! We loved the combination of educational and cultural enrichment!
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Platinum Operator: Globus
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 8 - 46
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Tokyo
Tokyo
Day 2
Tokyo
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner hosted by Tour Director)
Included Activities
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- Calligraphy lesson with master calligrapher
- Tea ceremony
- Visit Asakusa Kannon Temple
- Explore Nakamise shopping arcade
Landmarks
Meiji Shrine
Asakusa Kannon Temple
Nakamise shopping arcade
Day 3
Tokyo
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Ginza district
- Visit Shibuya district
- Explore street food markets
- Attend event at Tokyo Dome
Day 4
Tokyo to Mt Fuji Area
Tokyo to Mt Fuji Area
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Bullet train ride from Tokyo to Odawara
- Cable car ride for Mount Fuji views
- Cruise on Lake Ashi
Landmarks
Mount Fuji
Lake Ashi
Day 5
Mt Fuji Area to Matsumoto to Takayama
Mt Fuji Area to Matsumoto to Takayama
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch), Dinner (Japanese-style dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit local wasabi farm and learn about wasabi cultivation
- Sample wasabi ice cream
- Visit Matsumoto Castle
Landmarks
Matsumoto Castle
Day 6
Takayama
Takayama
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit morning market
- Visit Takayama Jinya
- Sake tasting in San-Machi Suji historic district
Optional Activities
- Stay in traditional Japanese ryokan (additional fee and pre-booking required; traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast included)
Landmarks
Takayama Jinya
San-Machi Suji historic district
Day 7
Takayama - Shirakawa - Kanazawa
Takayama - Shirakawa - Kanazawa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Shokawa Valley
- Explore Gassho-Zukuri style thatched houses in Shirakawa
- Visit Kenroku-en Garden
- Gold leaf class and make decorative bento box
Landmarks
Shirakawa
Kenroku-en Garden
Day 8
Kanazawa to Kyoto
Kanazawa to Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kinkakuji (Temple of the Gold Pavilion)
- Learn Yuzen dyeing technique and make souvenir
- Visit Sanjusanjendo Temple
Optional Activities
- Walking tour through Gion district with Tour Director
- Visit additional Kyoto temples
Landmarks
Kinkakuji
Sanjusanjendo Temple
Day 9
Kyoto
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Japanese cooking class lunch - miso soup, teriyaki chicken, and makizushi (sushi rolls))
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit Kiyomizu Temple
- Japanese cooking class - learn to make miso soup, teriyaki chicken, and makizushi (sushi rolls)
- Try on traditional kimono
Optional Activities
- Explore shops and restaurants in Higashiyama District
Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kiyomizu Temple
Higashiyama District
Day 10
Kyoto to Nara Excursion
Kyoto to Nara Excursion
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director)
Included Activities
- Visit Kasuga Shrine
- Visit Todaiji Temple and see the Giant Buddha
- Explore Nara Park
Landmarks
Kasuga Shrine
Todaiji Temple
Nara Park
Day 11
Kyoto to Hiroshima
Kyoto to Hiroshima
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Bullet train ride to Hiroshima
- Visit Shukkei-en Garden
Landmarks
Shukkei-en Garden
Day 12
Hiroshima - Miyajima Island
Hiroshima - Miyajima Island
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Peace Memorial Park
- Visit Peace Memorial (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Memorial Museum
- Visit Memorial Hall
- Ferry travel to Miyajima Island
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Optional Activities
- Explore shops on Miyajima Island
- Lunch at restaurants on Miyajima Island
Landmarks
Peace Memorial Park
Peace Memorial
Itsukushima Shrine
Miyajima Island
Day 13
Hiroshima to Osaka
Hiroshima to Osaka
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Okonomiyaki (savory pancake dish famous in Osaka))
Included Activities
- Bullet train ride to Osaka
- Visit Osaka Castle and surrounding park
- Explore Minami entertainment district (Shinsaibashi, Namba, Dontonbori Street)
Landmarks
Osaka Castle
Dontonbori Street
Day 14
Osaka
Osaka
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Minami district
- Visit Open-Air Museum of Japanese Farmhouses
Day 15
Osaka
Osaka
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Meiji Shrine
Asakusa Kannon Temple
Nakamise shopping arcade

Landmarks
Mount Fuji
Lake Ashi

Landmarks
Matsumoto Castle

Landmarks
Takayama Jinya
San-Machi Suji historic district

Landmarks
Shirakawa
Kenroku-en Garden

Landmarks
Kinkakuji
Sanjusanjendo Temple

Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kiyomizu Temple
Higashiyama District

Landmarks
Kasuga Shrine
Todaiji Temple
Nara Park

Landmarks
Shukkei-en Garden

Landmarks
Peace Memorial Park
Peace Memorial
Itsukushima Shrine
Miyajima Island

Landmarks
Osaka Castle
Dontonbori Street

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5.0

Overall rating based on 75 Reviews

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Catherine5.0•October 2023
Wonderful introduction to Japan travelling and seeing some amazing places with our very friendly and well informed...
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Dougal5.0•October 2023
Nauko was fantastic as a tour guide. Very excellent tour commentary. She made sure we had a great time. Both Bus...
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Graham5.0•October 2023
All arrangements were precisely as advertised , timely and relevant to the information Travellers want about their...
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Manuelita5.0•October 2023
This is a wonderful to get a taste of Japan and the culture.
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Nicole5.0•October 2023
Great tour guide. we love Naoko!
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John5.0•October 2023
Hotels were centrally located in the city centers, allowing guests to wander on their own within walking or short...
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Isamu5.0•October 2023
Everything very good.
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Karen5.0•October 2023
Wonderful accommodations. A couple days were long days, very full itinerary.
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Anonymous5.0•October 2023
Our tour guide was very sweet and pleasant. She lacked the ability to answer many cultural/historical questions...
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Diane5.0•October 2023
Our family trip to Japan was a pleasure! We loved the combination of educational and cultural enrichment! Everyone...
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Asked on April 4th, 2026
Is it possible to arrive two days before and leave two days later?
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  Barry
  Traveler•Written April 2026
  Is it possible to arrive 3 days earlier and leave 2 days later?
- GlobusOperator•Written April 2026
  The requested departure date is on request only. We will have to submit a request to our Operations Department to have you added to this departure. We are not offering pre night accommodations for this tour, we can add up to two additional nights at the rate of $449 USD per night.
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Carol
Asked on February 28th, 2026
Do you offer 12-15 small group tours that are geared to seniors?
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- GlobusOperator•Written March 2026
  We don't offer age specific groups and the next available small group tour is September 7 2026 with a maximum of 24 guests. Otherwise our standard group sizes are 40 guests.
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Carmen
Asked on December 19th, 2025
Can you confirm the number of kilometres per day to travel? Does the guide speak French?
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- GlobusOperator•Written December 2025
  Your travel will included between 100 to 250 km of travel per day. Depending on the amount of travel for the day, there may be stops included to allow for bathroom breaks and to get snacks. Our Tour Guide will only speak English.

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