What types of hotel rooms are available?

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

Is there a time limit for arriving at the hotel?

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

Can we set our own schedule for activities?

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

How will we receive our trip documents?

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

Is there WiFi available during the tour?

Pocket WiFi is not provided with the package.

Do we require a visa to visit Japan?

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

Are train schedules fixed during our travel?

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

What should we know about the local transport system?

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

Are meals included in the tour package?

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

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

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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Discover Japan on a Budget: 8-Day Ultimate Starter

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From Tokyo to Osaka

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Operator: Vio Travel
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
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

Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
Start point
Tokyo Prefecture, Japan (Ochanomizu Hotel Shoryukan, 00:00 - 23:55)
Accommodation
(Back Tokyo Ochanomizu Hotel Shoryukan)
Included Activities
- Keisei Skyliner one-way express reserved seat ticket from Narita Airport to downtown Tokyo
Optional Activities
- Explore Shinjuku district
- Explore Ginza shopping area
- Explore historic Asakusa area
- Street food tasting
- Local souvenir shopping
Landmarks
Narita International Airport
Haneda Airport
Shinjuku
Ginza
Asakusa
Day 2
Tokyo
Accommodation
(Back Tokyo Ochanomizu Hotel Shoryukan)
Included Activities
- Sky Hop Bus Tokyo hop-on hop-off ticket with multilingual audio guide and earphones
- Tokyo Self-Guided Audio Tour with private access links to audio guides and attraction map for 24 attractions
Optional Activities
- Entry fees to individual attractions
- Meals and refreshments at stops
Landmarks
Imperial Palace
Asakusa
Shinjuku
Day 3
Shibuya Food Tour
Meals
Snack/Food Tasting (5 food stops with various local dishes including regional wagyu beef specialties), Dessert (Traditional desserts), Drink (1 included drink)
Accommodation
(Back Tokyo Ochanomizu Hotel Shoryukan)
Included Activities
- Best of Shibuya Food Tour (3 hours) with local guide
- 5 food stops with local dishes
- 1 drink and dessert
- Shibuya Depachika underground food market tour
Optional Activities
- Alternative tour: Best Japanese regional food tour in Tokyo's Shibuya (for single travelers)
Landmarks
Shibuya
Shibuya Crossing
Harajuku
Day 4
Tokyo to Kyoto
Accommodation
(Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto
Optional Activities
- Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Visit Ryoanji Temple with 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
Landmarks
Tokyo Station
Kinkaku-ji
Ryoanji
Kiyomizu-dera
Sanjusangendo
Tenryu-ji
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Gion
Day 5
Kyoto
Accommodation
(Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Sky Hop Bus Kyoto hop-on hop-off ticket with multilingual audio guide and earphones
- Fushimi Inari Shrine self-guided audio walking tour with VoiceMap App
Optional Activities
- Entry fees to individual attractions
- Food and drinks
Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Heavy-Light Stone (Fushimi Inari)
Day 6
Kyoto to Osaka
Accommodation
(Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kitahama)
Included Activities
- Train transfer from Kyoto to Osaka
Optional Activities
- Visit Osaka Castle
- Visit Osaka Aquarium
- Explore Dotombori entertainment district
- Visit Shitennoji Temple
- Explore Kita shopping and business district
- Explore Minami entertainment district
- Visit Minoo waterfall and woodland hiking
- Relax at Minoo spa
Landmarks
Osaka Castle
Osaka Aquarium
Dotombori
Shitennoji Temple
Minoo
Minoo Waterfall
Day 7
Osaka
Accommodation
(Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kitahama)
Included Activities
- Osaka Sky Vista open-top double-decker bus tour with multilingual audio guide
- Osaka Audio Guide App with audios, images, text, GPS mapping, and real-time assistance
Optional Activities
- Admission tickets to attractions
- Personal expenses
- Food and drinks
Landmarks
Osaka Castle
Dotombori
Tsutenkaku
Shitennoji Temple
Abeno Harukasu
Day 8
Departure from Osaka
End point
Osaka, Japan (Kansai International Airport (KIX), 00:00 - 23:55)
Included Activities
- Rapi:t limited express one-way ticket from Namba to Kansai International Airport
Landmarks
Nankai Namba Station
Kansai International Airport

Landmarks
Narita International Airport
Haneda Airport
Shinjuku
Ginza
Asakusa

Landmarks
Imperial Palace
Asakusa
Shinjuku

Landmarks
Shibuya
Shibuya Crossing
Harajuku

Landmarks
Tokyo Station
Kinkaku-ji
Ryoanji
Kiyomizu-dera
Sanjusangendo
Tenryu-ji
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Gion

Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Heavy-Light Stone (Fushimi Inari)

Landmarks
Osaka Castle
Osaka Aquarium
Dotombori
Shitennoji Temple
Minoo
Minoo Waterfall

Landmarks
Osaka Castle
Dotombori
Tsutenkaku
Shitennoji Temple
Abeno Harukasu

Landmarks
Nankai Namba Station
Kansai International Airport

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Back Tokyo Ochanomizu Hotel Shoryukan
Days 1, 2, 3
Upgrade Available
Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto
Days 4, 5
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kitahama
Days 6, 7

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Traveler Reviews

2.5

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
3.0
Transport
2.5
Guide
3.0
Accommodation
3.0
Food
3.5
Tour Operator
4.0

maria
July 10th, 2024
2
There was nothing in that tour that I could not have planned by myself. Further more, I could have gotten all the...
There was nothing in that tour that I could not have planned by myself. Further more, I could have gotten all the hotel stays and the train trips and the sky hop on hop off buses for less than I paid for this package. I felt like I was in a scavenger hunt running back and forth looking for the next bus or train to be able to see any of the interesting sites and the only ones I was able to see are the ones I scheduled on my own outside of the package. The only highlight I really enjoyed was the Shibuya food tour. If you want to go to Japan on budget I don't recommend this tour. You can do all the same bookings of this tour on your own and really save money and keep your budget.Show more
Traveled in June 2024
Reply from: Vio Travel
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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Vanessa
June 21st, 2024
3
I was generally satisfied with this tour experience but there were some key issues that I feel are important to...
I was generally satisfied with this tour experience but there were some key issues that I feel are important to detail for future travelers to consider. The biggest problem was that I identified the airline that I was arriving in Japan (Haneda) and that was crucial for transportation purposes. The tour agency booked my transportation from Narita airport which is an hour away from Haneda so I could not use my vouchers. That mistake cost me an additional $95 and was stressful as an introduction into a new country. I understand that travelling isn't always perfect and predictable but this continued to be the theme with navigating the various transportation needs throughout this tour. For example we had to take 2 bullet trains between the 3 cities and the vouchers were mostly accurate but we did not know that we had to scan the QR code upon entry to the next station. We were not visiting the most friendly country to foreigners but we mostly were able to find assistance from employees at the station. I did book this tour on a budget but I did not realize that the tours they booked for us in the 3 cities were just city rides around landmarks so it wasn't always the most convenient to navigate amongst preferred sites. Also the last city tour bus was not a hop on hop off bus so you were limited to time and location restraints. We did A LOT of walking which was to be expected as we attempted to limit our Ubers. Mostly out hotels were within 30 minutes or so of walking distance to landmarks which was nice. The hotels were small but this was to be expected in our research of Japan, however the last hotel was very dirty. There were hairballs everywhere, a used mascara brush on the floor and the worst - a used condom wrapper under the bed. I would like to end this on a positive, the agency booked a food tour with Arigato Tours in Tokyo and it was AMAZING for the food choices, historical information and the Tour Guide Jane was personable and flexible!Show more
Traveled in June 2024

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Karin
Asked on February 14th, 2025
What types of hotel rooms are available?
Accommodation
- Vio TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  A double room has one king-sized bed, while a twin room has two single beds.
K
Katia
Asked on December 28th, 2024
Is there a time limit for arriving at the hotel?
Accommodation
- Vio TravelOperator•Written 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.
S
Sidney
Asked on December 8th, 2024
Can we set our own schedule for activities?
Tour Details
- Vio TravelOperator•Written December 2024
  Yes, you can adjust your schedule as needed since you manage your own transportation and activities.
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Birgit
Asked on October 14th, 2024
How will we receive our trip documents?
Travel Support
- Vio TravelOperator•Written October 2024
  The trip documents, including itineraries and vouchers, will be sent to you by email.
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Felix
Asked on June 14th, 2024
Is there WiFi available during the tour?
Travel Support
- Vio TravelOperator•Written June 2024
  Pocket WiFi is not provided with the package.
J
Joachim
Asked on April 5th, 2024
Do we require a visa to visit Japan?
Visa
- Vio TravelOperator•Written 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?
Transport
- Vio TravelOperator•Written March 2024
  Train departure times are set, and you should refer to the separate vouchers for your train tickets.
O
Olivier
Asked on February 26th, 2024
What should we know about the local transport system?
Transport
- Vio TravelOperator•Written February 2024
  Japan has a convenient public transportation system, with clear instructions available in the provided vouchers.
O
Orpha
Asked on February 11th, 2024
Are meals included in the tour package?
Meals
- Vio TravelOperator•Written February 2024
  Meal packages vary and should be confirmed with the itinerary provided.
C
Cindy
Asked on January 1st, 2024
Can we use the hop-on-hop-off buses for more than one day?
Transport
- Vio TravelOperator•Written 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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- 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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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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