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Best of Japan: Tokyo to Osaka (Private Guided, 4-star Hotels)

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Tokyo

    Start point
    Japan (Tokyo)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu)
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  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine
    • Explore East Gardens of the Imperial Palace with exterior view of Imperial Palace
    • Visit Senso-ji Temple
    • Stroll along Nakamise-Dori shopping street
    • 8-hour professional English-speaking guide
    • Public transport for the tour
    Landmarks
    Meiji Jingu Shrine
    East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
    Imperial Palace
    Senso-ji Temple
    Nakamise-Dori
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  3. Day 3

    Tokyo to Mt. Fuji and Kawaguchiko

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Oshino Hakkai village
    • Visit Arakurayama Sengen Shrine and Chureito Pagoda
    • Lake Kawaguchiko cruise or Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway
    • 10-hour professional English-speaking guide
    • Private transport with local driver
    Landmarks
    Mt. Fuji
    Kawaguchiko
    Oshino Hakkai
    Chureito Pagoda
    Lake Kawaguchiko
  4. Day 4

    Tokyo to Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kyoto Tokyu Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen (bullet train) journey to Kyoto

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Tokyo at your own pace during free morning
    • Visit historic temples in Kyoto
    • Explore Kyoto's historic streets
    • Experience Kyoto's food culture
    Landmarks
    Tokyo Station
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  5. Day 5

    Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kyoto Tokyu Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
    • Explore Nijo Castle
    • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
    • Explore Gion district
    • 8-hour professional English-speaking guide
    • Public transport for the tour

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional tea ceremony with a Geisha
    Landmarks
    Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
    Nijo Castle
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Gion
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  6. Day 6

    Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kyoto Tokyu Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
    • Stroll along Philosopher's Path
    • Explore local markets and teahouses
    Landmarks
    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
    Philosopher's Path
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  7. Day 7

    Kyoto to Osaka

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu)

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen train ticket to Osaka

    Optional Activities

    • 3-hour guided walking tour through Osaka's hidden backstreets including Shinsekai, local street stalls, and dinner at a traditional Izakaya
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  8. Day 8

    Osaka

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu)

    Included Activities

    • Professional English-speaking guide (8 hours)
    • Admission to Osaka Castle
    • Admission to Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
    • Access to Umeda Sky Building Aerial Garden Observatory
    • Public transport fares for the tour
    Landmarks
    Osaka Castle
    Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
    Umeda Sky Building
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  9. Day 9

    Departure from Osaka

    End point
    Japan (Osaka)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Private see-off service with local driver

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4.6
Overall rating based on 34 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.7
  • Transport
    4.6
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    4.6
  • Food
    4.5
  • 4.9

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  • Best of Japan: Tokyo to Osaka (Private Guided, 4-star Hotels) reviewer 1
    April 24th, 2026
    Very educational but maybe too many repettitive history items.
    Traveled in April 2026
    Reply from: Odynovo
    Dear customer, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We've already shared your comments with our travel consultant team and customer service team, and they are currently looking into the details regarding your experience on your trip to better understand what happened and how we can help. We really appreciate your patience, and we'll make sure to keep you updated as soon as we have any news. If you have any further questions or need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. Warm regards, Odynovo
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  • L
    March 11th, 2026
    Great experience from end to end
    Traveled in February 2026
    Reply from: Odynovo
    Dear Lorenzo, We are so glad to hear that you had a memorable journey! We are proud to have provided you with a hassle-free travel experience. Your recognition of our service is the driving force that propels us forward—looking forward to exploring more destinations with you in the future! Best regards, Damon at Odynovo
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  • Best of Japan: Tokyo to Osaka (Private Guided, 4-star Hotels) reviewer 3
    January 17th, 2026
    Yes I enjoyed more and more places
    Traveled in January 2026
    Reply from: Odynovo
    Dear Kushal, Thank you so much for sharing your travel experience with us! We are so glad to hear that you had a wonderful trip to Japan and were satisfied with our service! Your kind words towards our service are the power that motivates us to move on. Looking forward to traveling with you to explore more destinations in the future. Best regards, Damon at Odynovo
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  • Best of Japan: Tokyo to Osaka (Private Guided, 4-star Hotels) reviewer 4
    December 20th, 2025
    Beautiful Italy with Odynovo. We fell in love with Italy’s culture and breathtaking landscapes when we took our...
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    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: Odynovo
    Dear Yelena, Thanks for your kind feedback! We are so glad to know that you had a memorable trip and were satisfied with our private tour service. Your recognition of our service is the driving force behind us! Sincerely look forward to traveling to more destinations with you in the future. BTW, we're excited to invite you to join our latest giveaway! You'll have a chance to win a $2,000 Odynovo travel voucher by sharing your travel photos or videos on social media, learn how to enter: https://www.odynovotours.com/promotion/travel-moments.html. Best regards, Damon at Odynovo
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  • M
    November 4th, 2025
    Itinerary was good, nothing to complain. Guides were very good. Helpful, friendly and well versed. The city guides...
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    Traveled in October 2025
    Reply from: Odynovo
    Dear Michael, Thank you for taking the time to write a positive review! We are so glad to know that you enjoyed a great time during your trip to Japan and were satisfied with our private tour service. Your recognition of our service is the driving force that propels us forward! Sincerely look forward to traveling to more destinations with you in the future. BTW, we're excited to invite you to join our latest giveaway! You'll have a chance to win a $2,000 Odynovo travel voucher by sharing your travel photos or videos on social media, learn how to enter: https://www.odynovotours.com/promotion/travel-moments.html. Best regards, Damon at Odynovo
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  • M
    August 22nd, 2025
    Good accommodations! Great guides! Overall great first experience of Japan.
    Traveled in July 2025
    Reply from: Odynovo
    Dear Minh, Thanks for your kind feedback! We are so glad to know that you had a memorable trip to Japan and were satisfied with our private tour service. Your recognition of our service is the driving force that propels us forward! Sincerely look forward to traveling to more destinations with you in the future. BTW, we're excited to invite you to join our latest giveaway! You'll have a chance to win a $2,000 Odynovo travel voucher by sharing your travel photos or videos on social media, learn how to enter: https://www.odynovotours.com/promotion/travel-moments.html. Best regards, Damon at Odynovo
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  • Best of Japan: Tokyo to Osaka (Private Guided, 4-star Hotels) reviewer 7
    May 30th, 2025
    This is the second time we used Odynovo's service. Our travel agent is kind and helpful throughout the whole journey!...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Odynovo
    Dear Celeste Smith, Thank you for choosing Odynovo as your tour operator again, thank you for your kind feedback and recognition of all staff on the trip! We are so glad to know that you have a memorable journey to Japan. Your kind words towards our service are the power that motivates us to move on. Looking forward to traveling with you to explore more and more destinations in the future. BTW, our Newsletter Subscribers Giveaway is underway, all the subscribers have a chance to win a free Turkey tour, and the winner will be randomly chosen on July 1st. If you're interested in this giveaway, check more details by clicking: https://www.odynovotours.com/newsletter/ Best regards, Vianne Shi at Odynovo
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  • A
    May 20th, 2025
    Such a disaster from beginning to end. Extra expenses out of pocket. Tour delayed by a day - and just overall bad...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Odynovo
    Dear customer, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry for any inconvenience you've experienced. We've already shared your comments with our travel consultant team and customer service team, and they are currently looking into the details regarding your entry into China to better understand what happened and how we can help. We really appreciate your patience, and we'll make sure to keep you updated as soon as we have any news. If you have any further questions or need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. Warm regards, Odynovo
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  • T
    April 10th, 2025
    We have had the trip of a lifetime. Thanks to a superb itinerary crafted to our wishes by Wanda. Nothing was too much...
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    Traveled in April 2025
    Reply from: Odynovo
    Dear Terry Deakin, Thanks for your positive feedback and your recognition of Wanda! We are so glad to know that you enjoyed a great time during your trip to Japan and were satisfied with our private tour service. Your recognition of our service is the power that moves us on! Sincerely look forward to traveling to more destinations with you in the future. BTW, our Newsletter Subscribers Giveaway is underway, all the subscribers have a chance to win a free India tour, and the winner will be randomly chosen on May 1st, 2025. If you're interested in this giveaway, check more details by clicking: https://www.odynovotours.com/newsletter/ Best regards, Wendy Luo at Odynovo
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  • G
    November 13th, 2024
    Guides were very friendly and helpful
    Traveled in November 2024
    Reply from: Odynovo
    Dear Greg Muir, Thank you for choosing Odynovo as your tour operator! We are so glad to know that you have a memorable journey to Japan. Your kind words towards our service are the power that motivates us to move on. Looking forward to traveling with you to explore more and more destinations in the future. BTW, our Newsletter Subscribers Giveaway is underway, all the subscribers have a chance to win a free Vietnam tour, and the winner will be randomly chosen on January 1st. If you're interested in this giveaway, check more details by clicking: https://www.odynovotours.com/newsletter/ Best regards, Wendy Luo at Odynovo
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    Asked on March 24th, 2025

    What kind of amenities will the hotels provide during our stay?

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      The hotels will have basic amenities such as soap, shampoo, and towels.

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      Final hotel and itinerary details will be sent out approximately 3 days prior to your travel date.

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      Train tickets for transfers from Osaka to Tokyo airport can be included, but you will need to arrange the transfer from Tokyo train station to the airport on your own.

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      The tour includes mostly public transportation like buses and subways, with private vehicles provided for certain days.

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      For cancellations made more than 45 days before your travel date, a minimum of 20% of the total cost will be charged as a cancellation fee.

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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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