From US, what is the closest airport to the hotel - on Day one!

The airport could be ITAMI (ITM) or KANSAI (KIX). Currently our regular departures are operating with a minimum of two passengers. We recommend finding out beforehand all requirements and restrictions for entering the countries you plan to visit.

I'm trying to find a tour package for my clients (5 of them). I wanted to give them this tour as an option: South Japan Express (11 destinations) -- my question is, do you also offer departure transfer? My clients are all seniors and they'll need departure transfer to the airport. Do you offer them? If so, please let me know and how much is the typical price for it?

The departure transfer is not included in your booking and comes with an additional charge if you would like to add it. The price per person for the departure transfer is: 58.00 EUR to ITAMI or 78.00 to KANSAI. Would you like us to add this to your booking?

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South Japan Express

6 days

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Start and end in Osaka

4.6

28 traveler reviews

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We saw a lot of places, sometimes we visit 2 or 3 places a day, sometimes it was a little too much but we saw more things that way.
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Gloria Casillas, traveled in August
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Gold Operator: Europamundo
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

Day 1
Osaka
Accommodation
Hotel (Candeo Osaka Namba), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Osaka City Centre - Midosuji), Hotel (Moxy Osaka Honmachi)
Day 2
Osaka - Himeji - Okayama
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Gran Via Okayama), Hotel (Daiwa Roynet Okayama), Hotel (Ana Crowne Plaza Okayama)
Included Activities
- Visit Himeji Castle complex
- Visit Korakuen Garden
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit inside Okayama Castle
Landmarks
Himeji Castle
Korakuen Garden
Okayama Castle
Day 3
Okayama - Kurashiki - Hiroshima - Itsukushima
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at Itsukushima), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton Hiroshima), Hotel (Ana Crowne Plaza Hiroshima)
Included Activities
- Visit Peace Memorial Park
- Visit Atomic Bomb Dome
- Visit Peace Memorial Museum
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine
- Dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Kurashiki historic center
Landmarks
Peace Memorial Park
Atomic Bomb Dome
Peace Memorial Museum
Itsukushima Shrine
Day 4
Hiroshima - Matsuyama
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Ana Crowne Plaza Matsuyama), Hotel (Daiwa Roynet Matsuyama), Hotel (Candeo Hotel Matsuyama)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Shikoku Island
- Matsuyama Castle visit via cable car
- Visit Ishiteji Buddhist temple
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Visit Dogo Onsen
Landmarks
Matsuyama Castle
Ishiteji Temple
Dogo Onsen
Day 5
Matsuyama - Kotohira - Takamatsu - Naruto - Kobe
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel), Hotel (Candeo Kobe Torroad), Hotel (Monterey Kobe)
Included Activities
- Visit Kotohira Shinto shrine
- Visit Ritsurin Garden
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Walk across Naruto Bridge with glass floor
Landmarks
Kotohira Shrine
Ritsurin Garden
Naruto Bridge
Day 6
Kobe - Osaka
Included Activities
- Visit Earthquake Memorial Museum
Optional Activities
- Visit Sake Museum (alternative on certain dates)
- Trip up Kobe Tower (alternative on certain dates)
Landmarks
Earthquake Memorial Museum

Landmarks
Himeji Castle
Korakuen Garden
Okayama Castle

Landmarks
Peace Memorial Park
Atomic Bomb Dome
Peace Memorial Museum
Itsukushima Shrine

Landmarks
Matsuyama Castle
Ishiteji Temple
Dogo Onsen

Landmarks
Kotohira Shrine
Ritsurin Garden
Naruto Bridge

Landmarks
Earthquake Memorial Museum

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Where You'll Stay

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Candeo Osaka Namba
Hotel
day 1
Holiday Inn Express Osaka City Centre - Midosuji
Hotel
day 1
Moxy Osaka Honmachi
Hotel
day 1
Daiwa Roynet Okayama
Hotel
day 2
Ana Crowne Plaza Okayama
Hotel
day 2
Gran Via Okayama
Hotel
day 2
Hilton Hiroshima
Hotel
day 3
Ana Crowne Plaza Hiroshima
Hotel
day 3
Daiwa Roynet Matsuyama
Hotel
day 4
Candeo Hotel Matsuyama
Hotel
day 4
Ana Crowne Plaza Matsuyama
Hotel
day 4
Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel
Hotel
day 5
Candeo Kobe Torroad
Hotel
day 5
Monterey Kobe
Hotel
day 5

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Rating: 4(5,102 reviews)
Response time: 8 hours
Response rate: 100%
Cancellation policy

Traveler Moments

Traveler Reviews

4.6

Overall rating based on 28 Reviews

Itinerary
4.6
Transport
4.9
Guide
4.7
Accommodation
4.7
Food
4.1
Tour Operator
4.0

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Nikolas
December 10th, 2025
Thank you to Francesc and Erika, they were excellent and knowledgeable guides who made the tour fun and educational....
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Traveled in December 2025
Reply from: Europamundo
Thank you, Nik, for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that Francesc and Erika made your tour both fun and educational with their knowledge and enthusiasm. We’ll be sure to share your compliments with them. It would be a pleasure to welcome you again on a future tour! Europamundo team
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Carmen
March 19th, 2025
Amazing Experience with Europamundo in Osaka! Our trip with Europamundo in Osaka for South Japan on March 6 was...
Amazing Experience with Europamundo in Osaka! Our trip with Europamundo in Osaka for South Japan on March 6 was absolutely fantastic! From start to finish, everything was well-organized, and we had an amazing time. The tour guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience even more enjoyable with their insights and enthusiasm. The hotels were comfortable and exceeded our expectations, providing a relaxing stay after our daily adventures. The food was also incredible—we got to enjoy delicious local cuisine that truly enhanced our experience. Overall, we were extremely pleased with the trip. Europamundo did a great job ensuring that everything ran smoothly, and we genuinely had lots of fun. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a well-planned and enjoyable trip to Osaka!Show more
Traveled in March 2025
Reply from: Europamundo
At Europamundo, we aim to create an outstanding experience for our guests from start to finish. Therefore, we are thrilled to read that our dedicated team of representatives ensured that your first-time guided holiday with us was as unforgettable as you have described. Thank you for taking the time to share such a positive review South Japan Express trip,, and we hope that you will join our highly skilled team again soon to travel to more unique destinations. Europamundo team :)❤
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Kedie
March 1st, 2025
Itinerary was well thought out with enough time at each location.Our
Traveled in December 2024
Reply from: Europamundo
We are grateful for your feedback! We are eagerly anticipating your return. Europamundo team:D ❤
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Ian
February 15th, 2025
Everything was excellent. Thank you!
Traveled in January 2025
Reply from: Europamundo
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear everything was excellent. We hope to welcome you again on another unforgettable experience! Europamundo team
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Gabriel
February 14th, 2025
Rei, Alvaro and Santi were great. All very friendly and very knowledgeable. We had a great time with them on the tour.
Traveled in February 2025
Reply from: Europamundo
Thanks for the great review South Japan Express, we are so happy you enjoyed your adventure with us and I will make sure Rei, Alvaro and Santi know! . Europamundo team :)❤
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Ivan
February 14th, 2025
The tour was filled with very beautiful spots that i otherwise wouldn't had ever thought to visit. It was informative...
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Traveled in February 2025
Reply from: Europamundo
We are delighted to hear about your positive experience with our team. We extend our gratitude to you for helping us improve through your comments, and we assure you that we will continue to strive for a seamless service on your future trips with us. Europamundo team :)❤
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Julianna
January 5th, 2025
You see a lot on this tour for a very cheap price. Funding your own transportation to all of these places would...
You see a lot on this tour for a very cheap price. Funding your own transportation to all of these places would quickly cost thousands of USD. That being said, this tour is focused on seeing rather than experiencing. You look at something quickly, and then are rushed back on the bus. The itinerary is packed so full that you end up spending more time on the bus than you do at the sites. Also, I would highly discourage vegetarians or people with allergies or other dietary restrictions from doing this tour. Japanese food often has hidden ingredients (like chicken broth added to sauces), so you have to be very careful when ordering. The tour guides were not helpful with this, often just saying, "I'm sure you'll find something," and leaving it at that. Luckily, I know enough Japanese to ask about whether dishes contain things I cannot eat, but after visiting 2 to 3 restaurants a night and being told there was nothing I could eat at any of them, my husband and I would often just look for an Indian restaurant. It was really frustrating. It wouldn't be hard to make lists of vegetarian friendly restaurants, halal friendly restaurants, etc. in each city we visit, but the tour guides didn't have that and didn't seem interested in helping at all.Show more
Traveled in December 2024
Reply from: Europamundo
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are surprised by your feedback, as our Japan tour is one of the best-rated, and our local guides are highly skilled. We understand that food restrictions in Japan can be very strict, and sometimes it can be challenging to find suitable options. We regret that you did not contact us during the tour to assist with finding appropriate dining options. We always aim to provide full assistance when informed of dietary needs and will certainly take your feedback into account to improve our services for future departures. We apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations and appreciate your feedback, which helps us continue to improve. Europamundo team
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Scooter
October 24th, 2024
Our guides Louis and Kiki were very kind, helpful and well informed. They did their best to make sure everyone...
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Traveled in October 2024
Reply from: Europamundo
Hi, we're pleased to hear you had a good tour experience with Louis and Kiki as your tour leader. Thank you for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future. Europamundo team
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MARIA
October 9th, 2024
Luis and David were both knowledgeable and fantastic tour guides. Enjoyed the places we visited, accommodations were...
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Traveled in September 2024
Reply from: Europamundo
Hi, So great to hear! Thanks for the kind words about Luis and David. Europamundo team :)❤
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Darwin
September 29th, 2024
We liked the cities that the tour included. The hotels were decent. Some nicer than others. The main drawback of...
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Traveled in September 2024
Reply from: Europamundo
Greetings, We are pleased that you enjoyed the tour and found the content of the circuit to your interest and satisfaction. Regarding the assigned hotels, each one is carefully selected to meet quality standards and provide you with a comfortable stay. Thank you for appreciating our selection, and as always, we are attentive to any other feedback you may have so that we can continue improving our services. As for the language, sometimes, depending on the number of English- or Spanish-speaking passengers, the tour may be conducted in two languages, but we always ensure there is a guide for each group so that everyone feels well-assisted with the explanations. The information provided to both groups will always be the same, but we understand that perceptions may vary depending on the group size, level of passenger participation, etc. We assure you that our guides are always willing to delve deeper into any topic passengers inquire about. If any information was unclear, they will gladly address any questions you may have. Thank you for placing your trust in our services. Best regards. Europamundo team
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Tara
Asked on April 20th, 2025
From US, what is the closest airport to the hotel - on Day one!
Accommodation
Flights / Transfers
- EuropamundoOperator•Written April 2025
  The airport could be ITAMI (ITM) or KANSAI (KIX). Currently our regular departures are operating with a minimum of two passengers. We recommend finding out beforehand all requirements and restrictions for entering the countries you plan to visit.
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Jeff
Asked on February 24th, 2025
I'm trying to find a tour package for my clients (5 of them). I wanted to give them this tour as an option: South Japan Express (11 destinations) -- my question is, do you also offer departure transfer? My clients are all seniors and they'll need departure transfer to the airport. Do you offer them? If so, please let me know and how much is the typical price for it?
Age Range
Flights / Transfers
- EuropamundoOperator•Written February 2025
  The departure transfer is not included in your booking and comes with an additional charge if you would like to add it. The price per person for the departure transfer is: 58.00 EUR to ITAMI or 78.00 to KANSAI. Would you like us to add this to your booking?

From

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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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Matsuyama - Kotohira - Takamatsu - Naruto - Kobe

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