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Classic Japan: Land of the Rising Sun

12 days

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From Tokyo to Kyoto

4.9 (9,088 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Cosmos
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 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Tokyo
Tokyo
Day 2
Tokyo
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Meiji Shrine
- Visit to Shinjuku Gyoen Garden
- Visit to Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise shopping arcade
Landmarks
Meiji Shrine
Shinjuku Gyoen Garden
Asakusa Kannon Temple
Nakamise shopping arcade
Day 3
Tokyo
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast
Day 4
Tokyo to Mount Fuji Area
Tokyo to Mount Fuji Area
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cable-car ride with panoramic views of Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji (weather permitting)
- Visit to Chureito Pagoda
Landmarks
Lake Kawaguchi
Mount Fuji
Chureito Pagoda
Day 5
Mount Fuji Area to Osaka
Mount Fuji Area to Osaka
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour in Minami (Shinsaibashi, Namba, and Dotonbori)
Landmarks
Dotonbori
Namba
Shinsaibashi
Day 6
Osaka
Osaka
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farmhouses
- Visit to Osaka Castle
Optional Activities
- Evening return to Dotonbori for local cuisine and sightseeing
Landmarks
Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farmhouses
Osaka Castle
Dotonbori
Day 7
Osaka - Okayama - Kurashiki - Hiroshima
Osaka - Okayama - Kurashiki - Hiroshima
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Koraku-en Garden
- Free time in Kurashiki's Bikan Historical Quarter
Landmarks
Koraku-en
Bikan Historical Quarter
Day 8
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Okonomiyaki, a Japanese-style savory pancake)
Included Activities
- Visit to Peace Memorial Park and Peace Memorial (Atomic Bomb Dome)
- Visit to Memorial Museum and Memorial Hall
- Lunch of okonomiyaki
- Visit to Itsukushima Shrine with floating Torii Gate on Miyajima Island
Landmarks
Peace Memorial Park
Atomic Bomb Dome
Memorial Museum
Itsukushima Shrine
Day 9
Hiroshima - Bizen - Himeji - Kyoto
Hiroshima - Bizen - Himeji - Kyoto
Included Activities
- Visit to traditional pottery workshop in Bizen
- Visit to Himeji Castle
Optional Activities
- Overnight stay at traditional Japanese ryokan with traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast included (additional fee, pre-booking required)
Landmarks
Bizen pottery workshop
Himeji Castle
Day 10
Kyoto
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Kinkakuji (Temple of the Gold Pavilion)
- Walk through Nishiki Market
- Tea ceremony participation
- Visit to Sanjusajendo Temple
- Visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Walking tour through Gion geisha district
- Local Japanese treat sampling
Landmarks
Kinkakuji
Nishiki Market
Sanjusajendo Temple
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Gion
Day 11
Kyoto
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional afternoon trip to Nara Park to see free-roaming deer amid shrines and temples
Landmarks
Nara Park
Day 12
Kyoto
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast

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

Landmarks
Lake Kawaguchi
Mount Fuji
Chureito Pagoda

Landmarks
Dotonbori
Namba
Shinsaibashi

Landmarks
Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farmhouses
Osaka Castle
Dotonbori

Landmarks
Koraku-en
Bikan Historical Quarter

Landmarks
Peace Memorial Park
Atomic Bomb Dome
Memorial Museum
Itsukushima Shrine

Landmarks
Bizen pottery workshop
Himeji Castle

Landmarks
Kinkakuji
Nishiki Market
Sanjusajendo Temple
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Gion

Landmarks
Nara Park

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Asked on January 19th, 2026
Is the March 23 2026 departure available for Classic Japan: Land of the Rising Sun adventure?
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- CosmosOperator•Written January 2026
  Unfortunately, the March 23 2026 departure is sold out and the next available departure is March 30 2026 with limited seats left.

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US $4,469 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

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1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Pay only $250 today. The rest is due 65 days before departure. Learn more

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Plan your adventure:

Classic Japan: Land of the Rising Sun

Itinerary

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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