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Discover Japan on a Budget: 8-Day Ultimate Starter

8 days
From Narita to Osaka
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City & Culture
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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Start point
    Tokyo Prefecture, Japan (Ochanomizu Hotel Shoryukan, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Ochanomizu Hotel Shoryukan)

    Included Activities

    • Keisei Skyliner one-way express reserved seat ticket from Narita Airport to central Tokyo

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Shinjuku district
    • Explore Ginza shopping district
    • Explore historic Asakusa area
    • Browse local shops for souvenirs
    • Indulge in street food
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  3. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Ochanomizu Hotel Shoryukan)

    Included Activities

    • Sky Hop Bus Tokyo ticket with multilingual audio guide (7 languages)
    • Earphones for audio guide
    • Poncho in case of rain
    • Tokyo Self-Guided Audio Tour - private access link to 24 attraction audio guides playlist
    • Tokyo Self-Guided Audio Tour - private access link to tour itinerary map of 24 attractions with individual audio guides

    Optional Activities

    • Visit specific attractions at Sky Hop Bus stops
    • Explore Imperial Palace grounds
    • Visit Asakusa neighborhood
    • Experience Shinjuku district
    • Visit attractions featured in audio tour
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Asakusa
    Shinjuku
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  4. Day 3

    Tokyo - Shibuya

    Tokyo - Shibuya
    Meals
    Lunch/Dinner (5 food stops with local dishes and traditional desserts; 1 drink included)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Ochanomizu Hotel Shoryukan)

    Included Activities

    • Best of Shibuya Food Tour - visit 5 food stops with local dishes
    • 1 drink included
    • Dessert
    • Local guide
    • Depachika (underground food market) tour

    Optional Activities

    • Best Japanese regional food tour in Tokyo's Shibuya (for single travelers)
    Landmarks
    Shibuya Crossing
    Shibuya
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  5. Day 4

    Tokyo to Kyoto

    Tokyo to Kyoto
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto)

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen bullet train (Nozomi) from Tokyo Station to Kyoto Station

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
    • Visit Ryoanji and Zen garden
    • Visit Kiyomizu-dera temple
    • Visit Sanjusangendo temple
    • Visit Tenryu-ji temple in Arashiyama
    • Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    • Walking tour of Gion geisha district
    • Explore temples and shrines
    • Visit teahouses
    • Explore imperial residences
    Landmarks
    Kinkaku-ji
    Ryoanji
    Kiyomizu-dera
    Sanjusangendo
    Tenryu-ji
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    Gion
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  6. Day 5

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Accommodation
    (Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto)

    Included Activities

    • Sky Hop Bus Kyoto ticket with multilingual audio guide (7 languages)
    • Earphones for audio guide
    • Poncho in case of rain
    • Fushimi Inari Shrine audio walking tour - VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
    • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata for Fushimi Inari tour
    • Lifetime access to Fushimi Inari tour audio in English

    Optional Activities

    • Visit attractions at Sky Hop Bus stops
    • Explore Heavy-Light Stone wishing stone at Fushimi Inari
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
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  7. Day 6

    Kyoto to Osaka

    Kyoto to Osaka
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kitahama)

    Included Activities

    • Train transfer from Kyoto to Osaka (Shinkansen bullet train from JR Kyoto Station to JR Shin Osaka Station)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Osaka Castle
    • Visit Osaka Aquarium
    • Explore Dotonbori entertainment district and restaurants
    • Visit Shitennoji Temple
    • Explore Kita north shopping and business district
    • Explore Minami south entertainment district
    • Visit Minoo suburb for woodland, waterfall, hiking, and spa
    • Explore modern architecture
    • Experience nightlife
    Landmarks
    Osaka Castle
    Dotonbori
    Shitennoji Temple
    Minoo
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  8. Day 7

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kitahama)

    Included Activities

    • Osaka Sky Vista open-top double-decker bus tour with multilingual audio guide (English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean)
    • Osaka Audio Guide App - audios, images and text for multiple attractions
    • GPS map in real time
    • Assistance by email, chat and phone call
    • Geolocation features
    • Car routes around area
    • Points of interest linked to Google Maps
    • Walking routes through points of interest
    • Web Panel access to customize own route

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Osaka Castle
    • Visit Dotonbori
    • Visit Tsutenkaku
    • Visit Shitennoji Temple
    • Stop at Abeno Harukasu parking area to explore
    • Explore restaurants and attractions via audio guide
    Landmarks
    Osaka Castle
    Dotonbori
    Tsutenkaku
    Shitennoji Temple
    Abeno Harukasu
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  9. Day 8

    Osaka to Kansai International Airport

    Osaka to Kansai International Airport
    End point
    Osaka, Japan (Kansai International Airport (KIX), 00:00 - 23:55)

    Included Activities

    • Rapi:t Limited Express one-way ticket from Nankai Namba Station to Kansai International Airport
    Landmarks
    Kansai International Airport
    Nankai Namba Station

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  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Food
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    Maria2.0July 2024
    There was nothing in that tour that I could not have planned by myself. Further more, I could have gotten all the...
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    Thank you for sharing your experience. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you encountered with the tour package. This package was designed as a basic option at a low price point, intended as an entry-level, low-cost package with minimal services. We usually provide more complex packages, which can also be found on TourRadar. These packages offer more inclusions and services that may have been more suitable for your desired trip. However, we take your feedback very seriously. As a result, we have removed this budget package from our offerings and are working on developing a much-improved option to ensure a more seamless and enjoyable experience for our customers. We appreciate your positive remarks about the Shibuya food tour and are glad to hear that you enjoyed it. Thank you for helping us improve our services.
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  • Vanessa3.0June 2024
    I was generally satisfied with this tour experience but there were some key issues that I feel are important to...
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    Karin

    Asked on February 14th, 2025

    What types of hotel rooms are available?

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    • Vio TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      A double room has one king-sized bed, while a twin room has two single beds.

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    Katia

    Asked on December 28th, 2024

    Is there a time limit for arriving at the hotel?

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    • Vio TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      There is no time limit to check in at the hotel; the room will be kept for you as it has been paid.

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    Sidney

    Asked on December 8th, 2024

    Can we set our own schedule for activities?

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    • Vio TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      Yes, you can adjust your schedule as needed since you manage your own transportation and activities.

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    How will we receive our trip documents?

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    • Vio TravelOperatorWritten October 2024

      The trip documents, including itineraries and vouchers, will be sent to you by email.

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    Asked on June 14th, 2024

    Is there WiFi available during the tour?

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    • Vio TravelOperatorWritten June 2024

      Pocket WiFi is not provided with the package.

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    Joachim

    Asked on April 5th, 2024

    Do we require a visa to visit Japan?

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    • Vio TravelOperatorWritten April 2024

      You can check visa requirements on the official website or contact the Japanese consulate for more information.

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    Hans

    Asked on March 20th, 2024

    Are train schedules fixed during our travel?

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    • Vio TravelOperatorWritten March 2024

      Train departure times are set, and you should refer to the separate vouchers for your train tickets.

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    Olivier

    Asked on February 26th, 2024

    What should we know about the local transport system?

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    • Vio TravelOperatorWritten February 2024

      Japan has a convenient public transportation system, with clear instructions available in the provided vouchers.

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    Orpha

    Asked on February 11th, 2024

    Are meals included in the tour package?

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    • Vio TravelOperatorWritten February 2024

      Meal packages vary and should be confirmed with the itinerary provided.

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    Cindy

    Asked on January 1st, 2024

    Can we use the hop-on-hop-off buses for more than one day?

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    • Vio TravelOperatorWritten January 2024

      The hop-on-hop-off bus tickets are valid for the same day only and cannot be used the next day.

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