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Essential Japan GO

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From Tokyo to Osaka
4.9
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  • Urban skyline at twilight with a prominent tower and city lights.
  • Sushi rolls arranged on a dark plate with decorative elements.
  • Traditional Japanese castle surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage.
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    BARBARA, traveled in December
    5.0
  • Cityscape with modern high-rises and a mountain in the background.
  • Modern cityscape with a historic castle in the foreground.
  • A beautiful temple with red autumn leaves in a serene garden setting reflecting in a pond.
  • Aerial view of a historical castle surrounded by a moat and cityscape in the background.
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Europamundo
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 72
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Start point
    Tokyo Prefecture, Japan (Tokyo)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Shinagawa Prince Hotel), Hotel 4* (Tokyo Dome Hotel), Hotel 4* (Ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza East)
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  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant in Shinjuku)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Shinagawa Prince Hotel), Hotel 4* (Tokyo Dome Hotel), Hotel 4* (Ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza East)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tokyo (approximately seven hours)
    • Visit Zojoji Temple
    • View Shibuya Crossing from bus
    • Visit Meiji Shrine
    • Tokyo Skytree admission up to Tembo Deck at 350 meters
    • Explore Sensoji Temple
    • Walk through Nakamise Street
    • Evening walk through Shinjuku district
    • Subway tickets to Shinjuku
    Landmarks
    Zojoji Temple
    Shibuya Crossing
    Meiji Shrine
    Tokyo Skytree
    Sensoji Temple
    Nakamise Street
    Akihabara District
    Ginza District
    Shinjuku District
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  3. Day 3

    Tokyo - Mount Fuji - Kawaguchiko

    Tokyo - Mount Fuji - Kawaguchiko
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Fuji View Hotel Kawaguchiko), Hotel 4* (Fuji Kawaguchiko Resort), Hotel 4* (Kofu Kinenbi)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park
    • Visit Fuji Sengen Shrine
    • Boat ride on Lake Kawaguchiko
    • Drive to Mount Fuji Fifth Station (2,305 meters / 7,562 feet)
    • Onsen (public hot spring bath) access 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 - Nagoya - Kyoto

    Kawaguchiko - Nagoya - Kyoto
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (New Miyako Hotel), Hotel 4* (Miyako Kioto Hachijyo)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Iyashi no Sato Nenba open-air museum
    • View Shiraito Falls
    • Toyota Museum admission
    Landmarks
    Iyashi no Sato Nenba
    Shiraito Falls
    Toyota Museum
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  5. Day 5

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (New Miyako Hotel), Hotel 4* (Miyako Kioto Hachijyo)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Arashiyama district
    • View Togetsukyo Bridge
    • Visit Tenryuji Temple
    • Walk through bamboo forest
    • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
    • Visit Imperial Palace
    • Visit Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Gion traditional district
    Landmarks
    Togetsukyo Bridge
    Tenryuji Temple
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Kyoto Imperial Palace
    Kinkakuji Temple
    Gion District
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  6. Day 6

    Kyoto - Nara - Osaka

    Kyoto - Nara - Osaka
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Candeo Osaka Namba), Hotel 4* (Moxy Osaka Honmachi), Hotel 4* (Onyado Nono Osaka Yodoyabashi), Hotel 4* (Tokyu Stay Osaka Honmachi)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Todaiji Temple
    • Interact with deer in Todaiji park
    • Visit Horyu-ji Buddhist Temple

    Optional Activities

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

    Osaka

    Osaka
    End point
    Osaka, Japan (Osaka)
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Where You'll Stay

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  • Shinagawa Prince Hotel

    Hotel 4*
    Days 1, 2

  • Tokyo Dome Hotel

    Hotel 4*
    Days 1, 2

  • Ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza East

    Hotel 4*
    Days 1, 2

  • Fuji View Hotel Kawaguchiko

    Hotel 4*
    day 3

  • Fuji Kawaguchiko Resort

    Hotel 4*
    day 3

  • Kofu Kinenbi

    Hotel 4*
    day 3

  • New Miyako Hotel

    Hotel 4*
    Days 4, 5

  • Miyako Kioto Hachijyo

    Hotel 4*
    Days 4, 5

  • Candeo Osaka Namba

    Hotel 4*
    day 6

  • Moxy Osaka Honmachi

    Hotel 4*
    day 6

  • Onyado Nono Osaka Yodoyabashi

    Hotel 4*
    day 6

  • Tokyu Stay Osaka Honmachi

    Hotel 4*
    day 6

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Response time
6 hours
Response rate
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Traveler Moments

  • Three women pose happily beneath cascading pink cherry blossoms at a temple courtyard.
  • Tourists walk with umbrellas through Arashiyama’s famous bamboo grove on a rainy day, three women smiling in the foreground.
  • Similar tight selfie of three visitors raising joined hands beside a large twisted tree trunk.
  • Close-up selfie of three travellers partly cropped while raising hands beside a gnarled tree.
  • Classic car display with museum visitors observing.
  • Person taking a selfie with a deer in a park.
  • Giant Buddha statue inside a temple.
  • Group of people posing in front of a building with a tower in the background.
  • Couple posing at night in front of a building with bright lights.
  • Woman standing beside a city sign with a panoramic view in the background.
  • Couple holding large strawberry props in a themed garden.
  • Woman posing beside a multi-tiered pagoda.
  • Japanese garden with a small wooden bridge over a stream.
  • Couple standing in front of a scenic waterfall surrounded by greenery.
  • Close-up of swirling water, possibly a whirlpool.
  • Crowded area with an outdoor structure at night.
  • Pagoda spire surrounded by temple roof architecture.
  • Vintage tram on tracks in a city.
  • Industrial building with a mountain in the background.
  • Well-furnished hotel room at night with a city view.
  • Person holding a leaf-shaped pastry.
  • Swans swimming in the water.
  • Two deer standing on the sand.
  • Bridge over a valley with a sunset in the background.
  • Close-up of a deer.
  • Samurai armor displayed in a museum.
  • Traditional Japanese meal with sushi on a table.
  • Group of people in a boat on the water.
  • Indoor swimming pool with a person swimming.
  • Red bridge over a body of water with mountains in the background.
  • Large modern structure with people nearby.
  • Passenger ferry docked at a pier with mountains in the background.
  • Group of people on bicycles, slightly blurry.
  • Black and white image of a castle on a hill overlooking a city.
  • View of a city through a trellis with a sunset.
  • Display of white orchids with tags.
  • Traditional Japanese temple with people at the entrance.
  • Illuminated tower and buildings at night.
  • Industrial structure with metal beams and walkways.
  • People in front of the Golden Pavilion.
  • Person standing next to a multi-tiered pagoda.
  • Golden statue of a deity inside a temple.
  • Person holding an ice cream cone with Mount Fuji in the background.
  • Person standing under a bright red torii gate.
  • Large group of people posing for a photo, likely tourists.
  • Vintage Toyota 2000GT on display in a museum.
  • Monochrome sketch of a person with a staff.
  • Large group of people posing happily outside.
  • Group of people posing in a lobby.

Traveler Reviews

4.9
Overall rating based on 56 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.9
  • Transport
    4.9
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.6
  • Food
    4.3
  • Tour Operator
    4.0

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  • Essential Japan GO reviewer 1
    July 8th, 2026
    It was good. We have visited lot of places.
    Traveled in May 2026
    Reply from: Europamundo
    Hi. Thanks for the great review, we are so happy you enjoyed your adventure with us. Europamundo team :)❤
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  • Essential Japan GO reviewer 2
    June 13th, 2026
    From the moment I joined my tour with Europamundo, I knew I was in trustworthy hands. Every hotel exceeded my...
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    Traveled in May 2026
    Reply from: Europamundo
    Hi. Thank you for your heartfelt words and for placing your trust in us. We are delighted to know that our team, guides, and services helped make your journey so special. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon! Europamundo team ❤
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  • Essential Japan GO reviewer 3
    April 4th, 2026
    The trip is that was very exciting and a lot of fun. Our first couple day. Our Tours guy didn’t give us much...
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    • Similar tight selfie of three visitors raising joined hands beside a large twisted tree trunk.
    • Close-up selfie of three travellers partly cropped while raising hands beside a gnarled tree.
    • Tourists walk with umbrellas through Arashiyama’s famous bamboo grove on a rainy day, three women smiling in the foreground.
    • Three women pose happily beneath cascading pink cherry blossoms at a temple courtyard.
    Traveled in March 2026
    Reply from: Europamundo
    We’re glad to hear you had a fun and exciting trip, and that Ray made your day in Osaka even better with his guidance. We hope to welcome you on another Europamundo adventure soon! Europamundo Team ????
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  • Essential Japan GO reviewer 4
    January 29th, 2026
    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 GO reviewer 5
    January 29th, 2026
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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 GO reviewer 10
    July 10th, 2025
    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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