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Best of Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima 6 Days

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Osaka

    Start point
    シェラトン都ホテル大阪, 天王寺区上本町6-1-55, 大阪市, Osaka 543-0001, Japan (Accommodation in Osaka)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hearton Hotel Shinsaibashi Nagahoridori)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Osaka Castle
    • Explore Osaka Aquarium
    • Wander through Dotonbori entertainment district
    • Explore Kita shopping and business district
    • Explore Minami entertainment district
    • Visit Minoo suburb for woodland walks, waterfall, hiking, and spa
    • Experience local cuisine and dining
    Landmarks
    Osaka Castle
    Osaka Aquarium
    Dotonbori
    Minoo
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  2. Day 2

    Osaka

    Meals
    Lunch (Ramen)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hearton Hotel Shinsaibashi Nagahoridori)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of 5 Osaka must-see sights with English-speaking guide
    • Ramen lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Osaka Castle entrance ticket (not included)
    • Shitennoji Treasure Hall admission - JPY500
    • Shitennoji Garden admission - JPY300
    • Tsutenkaku entrance ticket (not included)
    Landmarks
    Osaka Castle
    Dotonbori
    Glico signboard
    Kuromon Market
    Tsutenkaku
    Shinsekai
    Shitennoji Temple
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  3. Day 3

    Osaka to Kyoto

    Accommodation
    Hotel (KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western )

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Gion historic district
    • Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
    • Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
    • Visit Ryoanji Temple and Zen garden
    • Visit Sanjusangendo Temple
    • Visit Tenryu-ji Temple in Arashiyama
    • Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    • Walking tour of Gion Geisha district
    • Visit imperial residences and teahouses
    Landmarks
    Gion
    Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Kinkaku-ji
    Ryoanji Temple
    Sanjusangendo Temple
    Tenryu-ji Temple
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
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  4. Day 4

    Kyoto

    Accommodation
    Hotel (KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western )

    Included Activities

    • Tenryu-ji Temple garden visit
    • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove exploration
    • Kinkaku-ji Temple visit
    • Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine visit
    • On-board audio guide in English, Chinese, and Korean
    • Japanese guide service

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Arashiyama area (not included - arrange independently)
    • Arashiyama Music Box Museum admission (discount available)
    • Rickshaw rides in Arashiyama (discount available)
    • Yakata bune boat rides (discount available)
    • Footbath use in Arashiyama (discount available)
    • Additional meals, drinks, and shopping (discount available)
    Landmarks
    Tenryu-ji Temple
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    Kinkaku-ji
    Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
    Arashiyama Music Box Museum
  5. Day 5

    Kyoto to Hiroshima

    Accommodation
    (Hotel Vista Hiroshima)

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen bullet train from Kyoto to Hiroshima
    • Hiroshima electric bicycle cycling tour with English-speaking guide
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike insurance

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park (admission not included, guided tour 25 minutes)
    • Guided visit to Atomic Bomb Dome
    • Extended tour of Atomic Bomb Museum (additional 1 hour, ¥1,000 cash payment on day, available 11:00-13:00 only, not available with other guests)
    Landmarks
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
    Atomic Bomb Dome
    Sendamachi
    Miyukibashi Bridge
    Kyobashi River
    Hypocenter
    Former Bank of Japan
    Fukuromachi Elementary School
    Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Museum
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  6. Day 6

    Hiroshima to Osaka

    End point
    Osaka, Japan (Osaka Train Station, 00:00 - 23:55)

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen bullet train from Hiroshima to Osaka

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Osaka on the final day
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4.6
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    4.3
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    3.8
  • Food
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  • Best of Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima 6 Days reviewer 1
    November 24th, 2025
    5.0
    The tour operator booked various local tours and hotels remotely but this allowed me greater flexibility in terms of...
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    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: Vio Travel
    Hello Weronika! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re glad to hear that the flexibility of your itinerary worked well for you and that the arrangements—including the local tours, hotels, and airport transfer—helped make your trip smoother. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us. We look forward to assisting you again on your future travels! Warm regards, Noemie
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  • J
    November 8th, 2025
    5.0
    Wonderful experience, all tours well designed and extremely professional guides
    Traveled in October 2025
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    Hello Juan, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience and enjoyed the tours and guides. It’s always our goal to provide well-planned experiences with professional service, and we’re so glad this came through during your trip. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your kind words and hope to welcome you on another journey soon! Warm regards, Noemie
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  • Best of Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima 6 Days reviewer 3
    September 23rd, 2025
    4.0
    The tour did arrange many good local events. Overall, the tour was very helpful. There were problems with the...
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    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Vio Travel
    Hello Mr. Graff, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the local events and found the tour helpful overall. We apologize for the issues with hotel reservations, and we appreciate your understanding. Your input is invaluable to us, and we’ll work on improving the hotel arrangements and tours. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again on your next adventure! Kind regards, Noemie
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  • R
    June 11th, 2025
    5.0
    Great way to see the sights of the three cities with lots of free time and not being locked into a 6 day tour with a...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Vio Travel
    Hi Rebecca, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed exploring the three cities at your own pace and appreciated the flexibility of a customized tour. It's great to know the hotel selections and locations met your expectations. We truly value your recommendation and hope to help you plan another amazing trip in the future! Warm Regards, Noemie
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  • T
    May 18th, 2025
    5.0
    The hotels were great and in the perfect locations, Taka and Shin were the best tour guides (very knowledgeable and...
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    Traveled in April 2025
    Reply from: Vio Travel
    Hello Tiffany! Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the hotels and their locations, and that Taka and Shin made such a great impression—they’ll be so happy to hear your feedback! We're also glad the e-bikes added to your Hiroshima experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! Kind regards, Noemie
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  • A
    May 16th, 2025
    5.0
    Love it! Great tour and very affordable!
    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Vio Travel
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you loved the tour and found it affordable. Your feedback means a lot to us and motivates our team to keep delivering great experiences. Hope to see you again soon! Warm regards, Noemie
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  • H
    March 31st, 2025
    5.0
    The TourRadar tour was excellent. No mishaps and everything worked perfectly. All the hotel vouchers, train tickets...
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    Traveled in March 2025
    Reply from: Vio Travel
    Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that your TourRadar experience was smooth, well-organized, and enjoyable from start to finish. It’s fantastic to know that all your travel components—from hotel vouchers and train tickets to the various tours—went off without a hitch. We’re especially glad to hear such positive remarks about your guides. Jay in Osaka, Panda in Kyoto, and Kana in Hiroshima clearly made a strong impression, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to them. Your suggestion regarding the tour paperwork is well noted—ensuring earlier delivery is something we’ll definitely look into to help reduce any pre-trip stress for future travelers. We’re also pleased that the flexible Shinkansen tickets added value to your journey. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! Warm regards, Noemie
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  • Best of Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima 6 Days reviewer 8
    January 30th, 2025
    5.0
    This os the second tour I have completed through Tour Radar and I can say it was a complete success. They provided...
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    Traveled in January 2025
    Reply from: Vio Travel
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your second tour with TourRadar was a complete success. Providing engaging itineraries with expert local guides and seamless communication is our priority, and we're glad you had a smooth and enjoyable experience. We appreciate your support and look forward to helping you plan your next adventure! Kind Regards, Noemie
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  • Best of Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima 6 Days reviewer 9
    October 17th, 2024
    4.0
    Well organized and planned. The operator was quick to answer our queries. Would recommend if you are short on time...
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    Traveled in September 2024
  • Best of Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima 6 Days reviewer 10
    September 22nd, 2024
    4.0
    The tour was great and well organized despite the small duration. I would definitely recommend. Ngoc was always happy...
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    Rita

    Asked on December 11th, 2024

    How can I check the availability of extra nights after the tour?

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    • Vio TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      You can book extra nights depending on the availability at the designated hotel.

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    • Vio TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      Transportation from Narita Airport to Osaka can be organized, typically by bullet train or private transfer.

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      No meals are included; however, you can inquire about adding breakfast options during your stay.

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    What time does the tour start and how can I get from Tokyo to Osaka?

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      The tour starts at 8:30 am. You can take a train from Tokyo to Osaka, which takes approximately 2.5 hours.

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      You will check in to your hotel upon arrival, where your accommodations will be confirmed.

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      Yes, the hotel in Osaka can keep your luggage until you're ready to collect it.

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      You will be guided through day tours, but transfers between towns are done independently.

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      Breakfast is not included in the typical hotel stay but can be added upon request.

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