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Essential Japan

7 days
From Tokyo to Osaka
4.3
141 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 72
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Tokyo

    Start point
    Tokyo Prefecture, Japan (Tokyo)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel), Hotel (Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho), Hotel (Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba)
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  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant in Shinjuku)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel), Hotel (Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho), Hotel (Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tokyo (approximately 5 hours)
    • Visit to Zojoji Temple
    • Visit to Shibuya Crossing
    • Visit to Meiji Shrine
    • Drive along Omotesando Avenue
    • View of Imperial Palace and gardens
    • Stop at Nijubashi Bridge
    • Pass through Akihabara district
    • Pass by Kokugikan sumo wrestling arena
    • Visit to Sensoji Temple
    • Visit to Nakamise Street
    • Metro travel to Shinjuku district (tickets included)
    • Stroll through Shinjuku streets
    Landmarks
    Zojoji Temple
    Tokyo Tower
    Shibuya Crossing
    Meiji Shrine
    Omotesando Avenue
    Imperial Palace
    Nijubashi Bridge
    Akihabara
    Kokugikan
    Sensoji Temple
    Nakamise Street
    Shinjuku
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  3. Day 3

    Mount Fuji and Kawaguchiko

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Fuji View Hotel Kawaguchiko), Hotel (Fuji Kawaguchiko Resort), Hotel (Kofu Kinenbi)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Arakurayama Sengen Park
    • Visit to Fuji Sengen Shrine
    • Boat ride on Lake Kawaguchiko
    • Scenic ascent to Mount Fuji Fifth Station (2,305 meters)
    • Leisure stroll along Lake Kawaguchiko
    • Access to onsen (public bath) at ryokan
    Landmarks
    Arakurayama Sengen Park
    Mount Fuji
    Lake Kawaguchiko
    Fuji Sengen Shrine
    Mount Fuji Fifth Station
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  4. Day 4

    Kawaguchiko to Kyoto

    Accommodation
    Hotel (New Miyako Hotel), Hotel (Miyako Kioto Hachijyo)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Iyashi no Sato Nenba open-air museum village
    • Visit to Shiraito Falls
    • Visit to Toyota Museum (admission included)
    Landmarks
    Iyashi no Sato Nenba
    Shiraito Falls
    Toyota Museum
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  5. Day 5

    Kyoto

    Accommodation
    Hotel (New Miyako Hotel), Hotel (Miyako Kioto Hachijyo)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Kyoto
    • Visit to Arashiyama district
    • Visit to Togetsukyo Bridge
    • Visit to Tenryuji Temple
    • Walk through bamboo forest in Arashiyama
    • Visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine
    • View of Imperial Palace
    • Visit to Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Gion traditional district (free time after tour)
    Landmarks
    Arashiyama
    Togetsukyo Bridge
    Tenryuji Temple
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Kyoto Imperial Palace
    Kinkakuji Temple
    Gion
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  6. Day 6

    Nara and Osaka

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Candeo Osaka Namba), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Osaka City Centre - Midosuji), Hotel (Mystays Midosuji Honmachi)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Todaiji Temple
    • Interaction with deer in temple park
    • Visit to Horyu-ji Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Dotonbori district
    Landmarks
    Todaiji Temple
    Horyu-ji Temple
    Dotonbori
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  7. Day 7

    Departure

    End point
    Osaka, Japan (Osaka)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
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4.3
Overall rating based on 141 Reviews
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  • Essential Japan reviewer 1
    January 29th, 2026
    4
    Impeccable logistics, transportation, lodging. Good choice of routes and sights. Guides were caring, attentive and...
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    Traveled in January 2026
    Reply from: Europamundo
    Your comments are very valuable and have been shared with our operations and training teams, as they help us continue improving the quality and consistency of our guided services. We truly appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again on a future journey with us. Europamundo team
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  • Essential Japan reviewer 2
    January 29th, 2026
    5
    I loved our English speaking tour! Our group was small probably because of the time of year, but I would definitely...
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    Traveled in January 2026
    Reply from: Europamundo
    We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the English-speaking tour and appreciated the smaller group size. Traveling in winter truly has its advantages, and we’re glad you were able to enjoy the major attractions with fewer crowds and smooth organization. Thank you for your recommendation — we hope to welcome you again on another Europamundo journey very soon! Europamundo team
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  • L
    December 30th, 2025
    5
    Very professionally arranged tour with skilled (and funny!) guides. A great way to see a lot of Japan for beginners....
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    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Europamundo
    Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and our guides. We hope to see you again soon. Europamundo team
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  • B
    December 29th, 2025
    5
    Our trip was a graduation present to a grandson. We had a wonderful time with a small group within the larger for...
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    Traveled in June 2024
    Reply from: Europamundo
    Thank you for sharing such a lovely experience. We’re delighted to hear the trip was a memorable graduation gift and that you enjoyed the pace, the excursions, and the time to explore independently while making new friends along the way. ???? Europamundo team
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  • H
    December 17th, 2025
    5
    Our tour guides were absolutely amazing! So full of knowledge and insight into the rich cultural heritage of Japan....
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    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: Europamundo
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that your tour guides made such a positive impact and shared their knowledge and insight into Japan’s rich cultural heritage. It’s great to know they also kept the experience engaging and fun, and that you enjoyed every minute with the Davids. We’ll be happy to pass along your kind words to them. Kind regards, Europamundo Team
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  • M
    October 3rd, 2025
    5
    There was a great deal and variety of sight-seeing in this tour. The tour guides were informative and personable. I...
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    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Europamundo
    Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the tour, the company of fellow travelers, and the work of our guides. We truly appreciate your suggestion about including Osaka Castle . it’s a great idea and will be shared with our planning team for future consideration. Europamundo team
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  • Essential Japan reviewer 7
    July 10th, 2025
    5
    Very good experience, we liked the tour, although the first hotel in Tokyo Moxi was not very nice located and it was...
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    Traveled in June 2025
    Reply from: Europamundo
    Dear Lina, Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and especially appreciate your compliments for Marco Antonio in Osaka—he will be happy to know his efforts are valued. Regarding the first hotel in Tokyo, we understand that location and noise can impact comfort, and we appreciate your comments. Our team takes these into account to continually improve our selections. Thank you again for choosing Europamundo. We hope to welcome you on another journey soon! Kind regards, Europamundo team
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  • J
    May 10th, 2025
    5
    We had a wonderful time on the tour. Our guides @ Europamundo, Sachico, Jorge, David, Kiko were knowlegable,...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Europamundo
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your trip and that our team could make it so special. Sachico, Jorge, David, Kiko are delighted to have contributed to such a memorable experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon for another amazing adventure! Europamundo team
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  • J
    April 29th, 2025
    4
    Our recent trip to Japan was an unforgettable experience. We enjoyed our stay at the hotels that were comfortable and...
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    Traveled in April 2025
    Reply from: Europamundo
    We extend our gratitude for your review and eagerly anticipate the opportunity to have you in your future journeys. We' re delighted that you had this incredibly experience with us. Europamundo team :D❤
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  • A
    April 19th, 2025
    5
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    Very interesting Many places to visit and my last stage of the cherry trees. Definitely the best was the day...
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    Traveled in April 2025
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    Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to welcoming you on another fantastic journey in the future. Europamundo team :D❤
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    Jeremy

    Asked on November 18th, 2025

    Do you have any tours to Hokkaido. We are a group of 4 at the moment but another 4 still trying to make up their mind about joining us. This is for April or May 2026.

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    • EuropamundoOperatorWritten November 2025

      We're happy to let you know that the new departure dates for 2026 are now available! For the month of April in 2026, we have the following dates available: Saturday, 04th Of April Of 2026, Saturday, 11th Of April Of 2026, Saturday, 18th Of April Of 2026, Saturday, 25th Of April Of 2026. For the month of May: Saturday, 02th Of May Of 2026, Saturday, 09th Of May Of 2026, Saturday, 16th Of May Of 2026, Saturday, 23th Of May Of 2026, Saturday, 30th Of May Of 2026.

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    Louise

    Asked on November 16th, 2025

    Id like to know the details of the tours for the booking of flights to tokyo and from osaka.

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    • EuropamundoOperatorWritten November 2025

      The first day you will have not activities, It is a free day. So you can arrive any time you want, just keep in mind the check in. Check in and check out in room: Generally, hotel rooms will be available from 14:00 hours and are to be vacated at 10:00 am.

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    Janice

    Asked on November 15th, 2025

    What time can we check in at hotel?

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    • EuropamundoOperatorWritten November 2025

      Hotel check-in time is usually at around 03:00 p.m.

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      Janice

      TravelerWritten November 2025

      What is the time frame for the tour picking us up from the airport?

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      Janice

      TravelerWritten November 2025

      Are you offer picking up for both airports Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita Airport (NRT)?

    • EuropamundoOperatorWritten November 2025

      We will pick you up depending on the arrival of your flight and whether we can pick you at Narita or Haneda Airport.

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      Janice

      TravelerWritten November 2025

      My flight will be arriving at 5:30 am in the morning at haneda airport.

    • EuropamundoOperatorWritten November 2025

      The arrival transfer is included from the airport to our hotel the day of the tour starts.

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    Christian

    Asked on October 23rd, 2025

    Is there a discount for different traveler groups?

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      Christian

      TravelerWritten October 2025

      What are the available tour dates in April 2026?

    • EuropamundoOperatorWritten October 2025

      For April 2026, we have these departure dates: Saturday 4th, Wednesday 8th, Saturday 11th, Wednesday 15th, Saturday 18th, Wednesday 22nd, Saturday 25th, Wednesday 29th.

    • EuropamundoOperatorWritten October 2025

      We offer special discounts for passengers over 65 years old, repeat passengers, children, and honeymoon passengers. To obtain the discount, you must attach a document justifying the discount at booking time. These discounts do not apply to all tours, so we recommend checking specific tour details.

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    Kate

    Asked on June 30th, 2025

    Can someone give me a call, I have some questions about the trip.

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    • EuropamundoOperatorWritten June 2025

      Currently our regular departures are operating with a minimum of two passengers, the most flexible policy of any major touroperator. We strongly recommend that you find out beforehand all requirements and restrictions you may have to comply in order to enter the countries you plan to visit to avoid any setback.

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    Tammy

    Asked on June 5th, 2025

    Can the deposit for this room be split between 2 people paying? As well as the final payment?

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    • EuropamundoOperatorWritten June 2025

      Our system will only allow one card to settle the deposit. However, if your departure is more than 60 days in advance, you have the flexibility to split the remaining balance across different cards.

    • EuropamundoOperatorWritten June 2025

      Passengers over 65 years old: Enjoy a special discount when booking your trip with us. Repeat Passengers: We appreciate your loyalty and want to reward it with an additional discount on your next trip. Minor/Children: We offer special discounts so they can enjoy an unforgettable experience. Honeymoon Passengers: Celebrate your love with us and receive an exclusive discount on your honeymoon trip.

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    Ali

    Asked on March 21st, 2025

    Can you suggest a 9- Day tour? Here are some points: 1) We are both vegetarians/ vegan. No fish, no meat. Do you provide veg options for breakfast, lunch and dinner? 2) Do you pickup from hotel each morning and drop off at the hotel after the days tour? 3) We prefer 1 room (2 adults) in a 3 stars or 4 stars or boutique hotel stay. 4) Please provide pricing and itinerary.

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    • EuropamundoOperatorWritten March 2025

      Right, we can offer you vegetarian meals. Right, all the tour provides a coach bus for transport. Yes, we can offer a double or twin room as your preferences.

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      Ali

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      We are vegetarians. Please confirm meals will be vegan/ vegetarian...NO meat, NO fish. Also, please confirm if pickup and drop off will be provided from hotel

    • EuropamundoOperatorWritten March 2025

      The tour Essential Japan and Hakone end Tokyo, with a price of 3083 EUR per person in double room.

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    Ron

    Asked on March 13th, 2025

    I am not understanding when will you know if the tour is going on, as I bought my return tickets etc. how many persons so far on the tour besides 3 of us?

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    • EuropamundoOperatorWritten March 2025

      This tour is already confirmed as departure guarantee. At this time the tour has several confirmed people from 5 to 15, however this may change since there is still more than two months to go before departure.

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