Will there be a guide to join my client on days 2 and 4 in Osaka?

Yes, they are guided tours in English

In which hotel will I be accommodated and is there a shared transfer from the airport or port in Osaka?

Your hotel will be Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto.

I'm wondering if you have guides with you the whole time. i.e. getting from Kyoto to Osaka - is someone with you?

Not in the group package, yes in the private package (this one is a group experience). You will meet the guide in the starting point of the tour, and we will be with you through Whatsapp or email in every step of the way!

We are planning a trip for July 2025 for myself, my wife and my sons (19 and 22). Our plan is to fly from Houston to Tokyo and spend 4 days at Tokyo Disneyland Park. We would then like to travel by bullet train to Kyoto for this 5 day tour and then return to Tokyo for a couple of days before our return flight.

We do not sell tickets for Disney as the park's policies prohibit that, but we could assist with everything else. Do they have the exact arrival and departure dates?

Are the trains/transport and hotels included in the price?

Our hotel rooms are private with private bathrooms as well. Regarding the travelling question, I'm not sure I understood. Could you please clarify?

Is a tour guide included on every excursion mentioned in the Itinerary? (Especially day 2)

Will you require the passenger's passport and flight information once the passenger books?

1. what is the difference between Boutique Room and Standard Room? 2. Will the tour guide pick us up from our hotel or should we arrive at the meeting point? will we need transportation from the hotel to the point? 3. are admission tickets to castles and Osaka tower included into this price? 4. how much time will we have in castles included in the itinerary? will we explore castles/museums on our own, or will it be a guided tour?

1. Standard room is equivalent to a 3-star hotel, boutique room is equivalent to a 4-star hotel 2. All of our tours depart from a centralized location, you'll have to get there on your own. Moving around Japan with public transportation is pretty easy, so it shouldn't be a big issue. 3. Entrance fees are not included 4. The tours to Kyoto, Nara and Osaka explore the cities and its temples, monasteries and castles, with a guide.

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Kyoto
Kyoto
Start point
Kyoto, Japan (Kyoto)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Comfort Inn Kyoto Shijokarasuma), Hotel 4* (Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER), Hotel 4* (The Thousand Kyoto)
Optional Activities
- Shared airport transfer
Day 2
Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto
Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Comfort Inn Kyoto Shijokarasuma), Hotel 4* (Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER), Hotel 4* (The Thousand Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Walk through Fushimi Inari Shrine red torii gates
- Visit Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple)
- Stroll through Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Visit Todai-ji Temple and Great Buddha
- Free time in Nara Park to meet Sika deer
- Expert local guide
Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple)
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Todai-ji Temple
Nara Park
Day 3
Kyoto
Kyoto
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Comfort Inn Kyoto Shijokarasuma), Hotel 4* (Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER), Hotel 4* (The Thousand Kyoto)
Optional Activities
- Explore Gion district
- Join a tea ceremony
- Visit local museums
Landmarks
Gion District
Day 4
Kyoto to Osaka
Kyoto to Osaka
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Comfort Inn Kyoto Shijokarasuma), Hotel 4* (Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER), Hotel 4* (The Thousand Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Train transfer to Osaka
- Visit Osaka Castle
- Explore Dotonbori
- View Glico Man sign
- Visit Hozenji Temple
- Train back to Kyoto
Optional Activities
- Purchase Osaka Metro pass
Landmarks
Osaka Castle
Dotonbori
Glico Man
Hozenji Temple
Day 5
Departure
Departure
End point
Kyoto, Japan (Kyoto)
Optional Activities
- Transfer to Kansai Airport (KIX)
- Transfer to Tokyo city center

Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple)
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Todai-ji Temple
Nara Park

Landmarks
Gion District

Landmarks
Osaka Castle
Dotonbori
Glico Man
Hozenji Temple

Accommodation
Guide
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Meals
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Comfort Inn Kyoto Shijokarasuma
Hotel 3*
Days 1, 2, 3, 4
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER
Hotel 4*
Days 1, 2, 3, 4
The Thousand Kyoto
Hotel 4*
Days 1, 2, 3, 4

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2.5

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
1.0
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1.0
Guide
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Accommodation
1.0
Food
1.0
Tour Operator
4.0

Shamin4.0•April 2026
Great informative tour
Traveled in April 2026
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Thank you so much, Shamin!
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Ali1.0•March 2025
Terrible. Will never do it again. Tour was completely separated and not integrated. There was also an entire day...
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Traveled in February 2025
Reply from: Tourist Journey
Hi Ali! Thank you for your feedback, and we're truly sorry to hear that your experience with the 5-Day Cultural Adventure of Kyoto, Osaka & Nara did not meet your expectations. This tour is designed as a modular itinerary, combining top-rated day tours with accommodations and transport arrangements — which allows flexibility and access to key highlights across multiple cities. However, we understand that this format may feel less integrated than a traditional fully-escorted group tour. We're especially sorry to hear that you felt a day was missing. We'd be happy to review your specific itinerary details to see what may have happened and ensure everything matched what was booked. We appreciate your comments and will continue working hard to improve the clarity and cohesion of our packages. Please don’t hesitate to contact us directly if you’d like us to look further into your case.
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Bianca
Asked on September 21st, 2026
Will there be a guide to join my client on days 2 and 4 in Osaka?
Tour Details
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written September 2026
  Yes, they are guided tours in English
E
Elizabeth
Asked on August 2nd, 2026
In which hotel will I be accommodated and is there a shared transfer from the airport or port in Osaka?
Accommodation
Flights / Transfers
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written August 2026
  Your hotel will be Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto.
- E
  Elizabeth
  Traveler•Written August 2026
  Will there be an airport transfer organised by you on the days of arrival or departure?
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written August 2026
  A private transfer is not included in your package, but we can add it for an additional fee.
- E
  Elizabeth
  Traveler•Written August 2026
  I will arrive in Osaka by ferry from Busan and I will leave on a flight from KIX
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written August 2026
  According to our records, your package begins in Kyoto. If you are arriving by ferry at Osaka International Ferry Terminal from Busan, we can arrange a private transfer directly from the port to your hotel in Kyoto.
  Alternatively, we can arrange a private transfer from Osaka Port to Osaka Station, and from there book either a local train or a Shinkansen (bullet train) to Kyoto. Once you arrive in Kyoto, you can make your way to the hotel.
  
  Regarding your departure from Kansai International Airport (KIX):
  A private transfer from Kyoto to Kansai Airport for one person would cost EUR 405.
  Alternatively, we can arrange a public train from Kyoto to Kansai Airport for EUR 43 per person.
  
  If you are interested in the public transfer option, please send us your flight details. We will check whether a shared transfer is available based on your departure time and advise you on the best option.
  
  Please let me know which arrival option you would prefer, and whether you would like us to arrange transportation for your departure as well.
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Ruth
Asked on October 10th, 2024
I'm wondering if you have guides with you the whole time. i.e. getting from Kyoto to Osaka - is someone with you?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written October 2024
  Not in the group package, yes in the private package (this one is a group experience). You will meet the guide in the starting point of the tour, and we will be with you through Whatsapp or email in every step of the way!
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Nancy
Asked on September 24th, 2024
We are planning a trip for July 2025 for myself, my wife and my sons (19 and 22). Our plan is to fly from Houston to Tokyo and spend 4 days at Tokyo Disneyland Park. We would then like to travel by bullet train to Kyoto for this 5 day tour and then return to Tokyo for a couple of days before our return flight.
Age Range
Tour Details
Transport
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written September 2024
  We do not sell tickets for Disney as the park's policies prohibit that, but we could assist with everything else. Do they have the exact arrival and departure dates?
J
Jose
Asked on September 15th, 2024
Are the trains/transport and hotels included in the price?
Accommodation
Price / Availability
Transport
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written September 2024
  Our hotel rooms are private with private bathrooms as well. Regarding the travelling question, I'm not sure I understood. Could you please clarify?
- J
  Jose
  Traveler•Written September 2024
  Are the hotels with own room? Are you traveling alone to the destination?
- J
  Jose
  Traveler•Written September 2024
  Are the trains also included in this tour? And you travel alone to destination? And the hotels are also included?
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written September 2024
  Accommodation and transportation between the cities are included in this package. You can choose the hotel level during the booking process.
C
Cassandra
Asked on September 2nd, 2024
Is a tour guide included on every excursion mentioned in the Itinerary? (Especially day 2)
Tour Details
Travel Support
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  Cassandra
  Traveler•Written September 2024
  Will you require the passenger's passport and flight information once the passenger books?
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written September 2024
  Yes, a tour guide is included on every excursion mentioned in the itinerary, including day 2.
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written September 2024
  We only require the passenger's flight information if they wish to book a private transfer. This is necessary for the drivers to track the flight and arrange for airport pick-up. A passport is not needed.
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Ruth
Asked on July 15th, 2024
1. what is the difference between Boutique Room and Standard Room? 2. Will the tour guide pick us up from our hotel or should we arrive at the meeting point? will we need transportation from the hotel to the point? 3. are admission tickets to castles and Osaka tower included into this price? 4. how much time will we have in castles included in the itinerary? will we explore castles/museums on our own, or will it be a guided tour?
Accommodation
Tour Details
Transport
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written July 2024
  1. Standard room is equivalent to a 3-star hotel, boutique room is equivalent to a 4-star hotel
  2. All of our tours depart from a centralized location, you'll have to get there on your own. Moving around Japan with public transportation is pretty easy, so it shouldn't be a big issue.
  3. Entrance fees are not included
  4. The tours to Kyoto, Nara and Osaka explore the cities and its temples, monasteries and castles, with a guide.

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