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Wonders of Japan 2026-2027

14 days
From Osaka to Tokyo
4.1 (39 reviews)
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at Umeda Sky Building with views)

    Included Activities

    • Shinsaibashi-suji shopping avenue tour
    • Kuromon Ichiba Market visit
    • Museum of History visit
    • Osaka Castle visit
    • Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden Observatory visit
    • Dinner at Umeda Sky Building
    Landmarks
    Osaka Castle
    Umeda Sky Building
    Kuromon Ichiba Market
  3. Day 3

    Osaka - Kehaya-za

    Osaka - Kehaya-za
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Edo era Merchant House visit
    • Private visit to Sumo Museum
    • Sumo wrestler demonstration and welcome ceremony
    • Dotonbori and Hozenji Yokocho exploration
    Landmarks
    Dotonbori
  4. Day 4

    Osaka to Hiroshima

    Osaka to Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Okonomiyaki, a Japanese-style savoury pancake and regional specialty)

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen bullet train ride
    • Peace Memorial Park visit
    • Atomic Bomb Museum visit
    • Okonomiyaki dinner
    Landmarks
    Peace Memorial Park
  5. Day 5

    Hiroshima - Miyajima Island

    Hiroshima - Miyajima Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Miyajima Island
    • Daisho-in Temple visit
    • Itsukushima Shrine and floating Torii Gate visit
    Landmarks
    Itsukushima Shrine
    Daisho-in Temple
  6. Day 6

    Hiroshima - Himeji - Kyoto

    Hiroshima - Himeji - Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen travel to Himeji
    • Himeji Castle visit

    Optional Activities

    • Ryokan upgrade - traditional Japanese Inn with tatami mat flooring, futon beds, sliding shoji paper doors, and private facilities including dinner and breakfast (at additional cost, must be pre-booked)
    Landmarks
    Himeji Castle
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  7. Day 7

    Kyoto - Nara

    Kyoto - Nara
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Todaiji Temple visit
    • Nara Park visit with free-roaming deer
    • Sake brewery and museum visit and tasting
    Landmarks
    Todaiji Temple
    Nara Park
  8. Day 8

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Private group dinner hosted by a Geisha or Maiko)

    Included Activities

    • Fushimi Inari Shrine visit
    • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove rickshaw ride
    • Tenryu-ji Temple visit
    • Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion) visit
    • Private group dinner hosted by Geisha or Maiko
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    Tenryu-ji Temple
    Kinkaku-ji Temple
  9. Day 9

    Kyoto - Shizuoka

    Kyoto - Shizuoka
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Sushi cooking experience dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen travel to Shizuoka
    • Nihondaira Yume Terrance visit
    • Ropeway ride
    • Toshogu Shrine visit
    • Sushi cooking experience dinner
    Landmarks
    Toshogu Shrine
  10. Day 10

    Shizuoka - Hakone

    Shizuoka - Hakone
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Street food lunch at Omiya Yokocho), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tea farm and factory visit
    • Street food lunch at Omiya Yokocho
    • Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre visit
    • Hakone Chokokuno Mori Open-Air Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Hakone Chokokuno Mori Open-Air Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Hakone - Tokyo

    Hakone - Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Lake Ashinoko boat cruise
    • Asakusa district exploration
    • Senso-ji Temple visit
    • Nakamise shopping area visit

    Optional Activities

    • Dine at Gonpachi Nishiazabu, made famous in the film 'Kill Bill' (extra expense)
    • Traditional Japanese evening Izakaya bar scene experience, serving Yaki-tori and Kushiyaki, accompanied by Tour Director (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Senso-ji Temple
    Lake Ashinoko
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • teamLab Borderless visit
    • Imperial Palace East National Gardens visit
    • Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens visit
    Landmarks
    teamLab Borderless
    Imperial Palace East National Gardens
    Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens
  13. Day 13

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner cruise on traditional yakatabune with free-flow drinks on Tokyo Bay)

    Included Activities

    • Imperial Meiji Shrine visit
    • Shibuya pedestrian crossing crossing
    • Farewell dinner cruise on yakatabune with free-flow drinks
    Landmarks
    Meiji Shrine
    Shibuya Crossing
  14. Day 14

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast

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