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Japan Escape with Osaka

11 days

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From Tokyo to Osaka

5.0 (34,416 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: Globus
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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 8 - 46
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Tokyo
Tokyo
Day 2
Tokyo
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner hosted by Tour Director)
Included Activities
- Visit to Meiji Shrine
- Tea ceremony
- Visit to Asakusa Kannon Temple
- Nakamise shopping arcade exploration
- Welcome dinner hosted by Tour Director
Landmarks
Meiji Shrine
Asakusa Kannon Temple
Nakamise shopping arcade
Day 3
Tokyo
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to Ginza district
- Visit to Shibuya district
- Dining at street food markets
- Full day excursion to Five Lakes region
- Full day excursion to Mt Fuji
Landmarks
Ginza
Shibuya
Mt Fuji
Day 4
Tokyo to Hiroshima
Tokyo to Hiroshima
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Shinkansen (bullet train) ride to Hiroshima
- Visit to Shukkeki-en Garden with Local Guide
Landmarks
Shukkeki-en Garden
Day 5
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Peace Memorial Park
- Visit to Peace Memorial
- Visit to Memorial Museum
- Visit to Memorial Hall
- Ferry ride to Miyajima Island
- Visit to Itsukushima Shrine
Landmarks
Peace Memorial Park
Peace Memorial
Itsukushima Shrine
Day 6
Hiroshima - Kurashiki - Himeji - Kyoto
Hiroshima - Kurashiki - Himeji - Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Free time in Bikan Historical Quarter, Kurashiki
- Visit to Himeji Castle
Landmarks
Bikan Historical Quarter
Himeji Castle
Day 7
Kyoto
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Japanese cooking class including miso soup, teriyaki chicken, and sushi rolls)
Included Activities
- Visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit to Kiyomizu Temple
- Yuzen Handmade Corner visit and souvenir creation
- Japanese cooking class for lunch
Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kiyomizu Temple
Higashiyama District
Day 8
Kyoto to Nara
Kyoto to Nara
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director)
Included Activities
- Visit to Kasuga Shrine
- Visit to Todaiji Temple
- Nara Park exploration
- Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director
Landmarks
Nara Park
Kasuga Shrine
Todaiji Temple
Day 9
Kyoto to Osaka
Kyoto to Osaka
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Okonomiyaki, a delicious pancake dish famous in Osaka)
Included Activities
- Shinkansen (bullet train) ride to Osaka
- Visit to Osaka Castle with Local Guide
- Osaka Castle park exploration
- Lunch featuring okonomiyaki
- Guided exploration of Minami district including Shinsaibashi, Namba, and Dontonbori Street
Landmarks
Osaka Castle
Minami
Shinsaibashi
Namba
Dontonbori Street
Day 10
Osaka
Osaka
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Minami district
- Visit to Open-Air Museum of Japanese Farmhouses
Day 11
Osaka
Osaka
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Meiji Shrine
Asakusa Kannon Temple
Nakamise shopping arcade

Landmarks
Ginza
Shibuya
Mt Fuji

Landmarks
Shukkeki-en Garden

Landmarks
Peace Memorial Park
Peace Memorial
Itsukushima Shrine

Landmarks
Bikan Historical Quarter
Himeji Castle

Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kiyomizu Temple
Higashiyama District

Landmarks
Nara Park
Kasuga Shrine
Todaiji Temple

Landmarks
Osaka Castle
Minami
Shinsaibashi
Namba
Dontonbori Street

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Rating: 5.0 (34,416 reviews)
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Dougal5.0•October 2023
Nauko was fantastic as a tour guide. Very excellent tour commentary. She made sure we had a great time. Both Bus...
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Wonderful introduction to Japan travelling and seeing some amazing places with our very friendly and well informed...
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JULIE5.0•October 2023
The independent tour of Japan was more of what I was looking for, as opposed to a bus tour!
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From

US $3,899 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select departure month

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Pay only $250 today. The rest is due 65 days before departure. Learn more

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Plan your adventure:

Japan Escape with Osaka

Itinerary

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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