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Iconic Japan: Futuristic Wonders & Timeless Traditions

10 days
From Tokyo to Osaka
4.6
7 traveler reviews

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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 99+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Accommodation
    Hotel
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  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • 72-hour Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway pass
    • Visit Shibuya Crossing
    • Explore Harajuku
    • Visit Yoyogi Park
    • Visit Meiji Shrine
    • Explore Shinjuku
    Landmarks
    Shibuya Crossing
    Harajuku
    Yoyogi Park
    Meiji Shrine
    Shinjuku
  3. Day 3

    Tokyo

    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tsukiji market
    • Visit Imperial Palace
    • Visit Asakusa
    • Visit Senso-ji Temple (Kannon Temple)

    Optional Activities

    • Tokyo Skytree observation deck (ticket available on site)
    Landmarks
    Tsukiji Market
    Imperial Palace
    Asakusa
    Senso-ji Temple
    Tokyo Skytree
    Nihonbashi
  4. Day 4

    Tokyo to Kyoto

    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen train ride from Tokyo to Kyoto
    • Visit Nishiki Market
    Landmarks
    Mount Fuji
    Nishiki Market
    Kamo River
    Pontocho Alley
  5. Day 5

    Tokyo to Kyoto

    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen train journey Tokyo to Kyoto
    • Visit Nishiki market for culinary exploration and shopping

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Pontocho alley restaurants and bars
    Landmarks
    Mount Fuji
    Nishiki Market
    Pontocho Alley
    Kamo River
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  6. Day 6

    Kyoto

    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

    Optional Activities

    • Tenryu-ji Temple (admission on site)
    • Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
    • Visit Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)
    Landmarks
    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
    Tenryu-ji Temple
    Kinkaku-ji
    Ginkaku-ji
  7. Day 7

    Kyoto

    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Visit Maruyama Park
    • Visit Philosopher's Path
    • Explore Yokai Street
    Landmarks
    Maruyama Park
    Philosopher's Path
    Yokai Street
  8. Day 8

    Kyoto to Osaka

    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen train journey Kyoto to Osaka
    • Visit Den Den Town electronics and anime district

    Optional Activities

    • Maid Café experience (payable on site)
    • Takoyaki street food tasting
    Landmarks
    Den Den Town
  9. Day 9

    Osaka

    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Explore Shinsaibashi
    • Explore Dotonbori
    • Explore Amerika-mura

    Optional Activities

    • Umeda Sky Building Floating Gardens (ticket costs)
    Landmarks
    Shinsaibashi
    Umeda Sky Building
    Dotonbori
    Amerika-mura
    Statue of Liberty
  10. Day 10

    Osaka to Departure

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Traveler Reviews

4.6
Overall rating based on 7 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.6
  • Transport
    4.6
  • Guide
    4.2
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
    4.7
  • 4.8

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  • A
    March 23rd, 2026
    Trip to Japan: Osaka, Kyoto & Tokyo. Deal 2 for 1. Good price, easy booking & most important things taken care of,...
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    Traveled in March 2026
    Reply from: Journaway
    Hi Alina, thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are really happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip to Japan and that the booking process, flights, hotels, and transport all worked smoothly for you. It is great that you also liked the flexibility to plan parts of your own itinerary and use the included public transport in Tokyo. Thank you as well for your honest note regarding the hotel upgrade options. We truly appreciate this feedback and will take it into consideration for future improvements. We are also very glad that our communication met your expectations and that you are already thinking about your next adventure to Peru. That sounds exciting. We would love to help you plan it whenever you are ready. Best regards, Lea from journaway
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  • Iconic Japan: Futuristic Wonders & Timeless Traditions reviewer 2
    February 23rd, 2026
    Room for improvement: 1. Rathet than just say "self-directed," be more explicit that the trip is best for those...
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    Traveled in February 2026
  • M
    September 10th, 2025
    We’d always wanted to visit Japan and this trip really made our dream come true. Meeting the locals and experiencing...
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    Traveled in August 2025
    Reply from: Journaway
    Dear Matilda, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that your journey through Japan fulfilled a dream and that meeting locals and experiencing the culture made it truly special. It’s great to know that everything—from accommodations to transport—ran smoothly and that our team could support you along the way. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to plan another unforgettable adventure for you in the future! Best regards, Renska from journaway
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  • P
    July 4th, 2025
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    Very nice trip, where (almost) everything went well.
    Traveled in April 2025
    Reply from: Journaway
    Lieber Patrick, vielen Dank für Dein Feedback – wie schön, dass Dir die Reise so gut gefallen hat und fast alles reibungslos geklappt hat! Falls es etwas gab, das nicht ganz rund lief, lass es uns gern wissen – wir sind immer daran interessiert, uns weiter zu verbessern. Wir würden uns freuen, Dich bald wieder auf einer unserer Reisen begrüßen zu dürfen! Liebe Grüße aus Leer, Renska von journaway
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  • P
    July 3rd, 2025
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    As my first trip to Japan, I saw everything culturally that I had imagined.
    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Journaway
    Hallo Pascal, vielen Dank für dein Feedback! Es freut uns sehr, dass deine erste Japanreise all deine kulturellen Wünsche erfüllt hat. Schön, dass wir dazu beitragen konnten! Gerne begleiten wir dich auch wieder bei deiner nächsten Reise. Herzliche Grüße, Jule von journaway
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  • J
    July 1st, 2025
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    Very good travel organization, all accommodations very well chosen.
    Traveled in February 2025
    Reply from: Journaway
    Vielen Dank für Dein tolles Feedback – wir würden uns freuen, Dich bald wieder auf einer besonderen Reise begleiten zu dürfen. Liebe Grüße aus Leer, Renska von journaway
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  • Iconic Japan: Futuristic Wonders & Timeless Traditions reviewer 7
    June 26th, 2025
    This Japan tour was really charming. The way modern life intertwines with traditional culture is truly fascinating to...
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    Traveled in June 2025
    Reply from: Journaway
    Vielen lieben Dank für Deine wundervolle Rückmeldung zu Deiner Japan-Reise! Es freut uns riesig, dass Dich die spannende Mischung aus Tradition und Moderne so begeistert hat – und dass Orte wie der majestätische Fuji oder die Tempel in Kyoto Dich sprachlos gemacht haben. Genau solche Gänsehautmomente möchten wir mit unseren Reisen schaffen. Schön, dass wir Dich mit dieser Tour verzaubern konnten – vielleicht geht es ja bald wieder gemeinsam auf Entdeckungsreise? Liebe Grüße aus Leer, Renska von journaway
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