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Japan Express

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From Tokyo to Osaka
4.5 (40 reviews)
  • Two women pause inside the scarlet torii tunnel of Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at a local restaurant
    • Drinks at a traditional Japanese izakaya
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  3. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo

    Included Activities

    • Shibuya Walking Tour
    • Meiji Jingu Shrine visit
    • Harajuku street exploration
    • Metro day pass

    Optional Activities

    • Asakusa area exploration
    • Senso-ji Temple visit
    • Dinner at local ramen restaurant
    • Dinner with tonkatsu
    • Dinner and drinks at izakaya
    Landmarks
    Meiji Jingu Shrine
    Shibuya
    Harajuku
    Senso-ji
  4. Day 3

    Tokyo to Hiroshima

    Tokyo to Hiroshima

    Included Activities

    • Peace Museum
    • Peace Park & A-Bomb Dome

    Optional Activities

    • Okonomiyaki dinner
    Landmarks
    Genbaku (A-Bomb) Dome
    Peace Memorial Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Hiroshima

    Hiroshima

    Included Activities

    • Miyajima Island visit
    • Momiji manju making
    • Leader-led Orientation Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Mt Misen cable car ride
    • Mt Misen climbing
    • Hiroshima Castle visit
    • Shukkeien Garden visit
    • Local baseball or soccer match
    Landmarks
    Miyajima Island
    Itsukushima Shrine torii gate
    Mt Misen
    Hiroshima Castle
    Shukkeien Garden
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Hiroshima to Kyoto

    Hiroshima to Kyoto

    Included Activities

    • Fushimi Inari-Taisha

    Optional Activities

    • Kyoto historic neighborhood exploration
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Taisha
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  7. Day 6

    Kyoto

    Kyoto

    Included Activities

    • Gion District Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Kinkakuji Temple visit
    • Miyako Odori cherry blossom dance performance (seasonal)
    • Geiko (geisha) district exploration
    • Gion Corner cultural center performance
    Landmarks
    Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)
    Pontocho District
    Gion District
    Gion Corner
  8. Day 7

    Kyoto

    Kyoto

    Optional Activities

    • Toji Temple visit
    • Nijo Castle visit
    • Ryoan-ji Zen garden visit
    • Kyoto Handicraft Centre shopping
    • Karaoke evening
    • Kaiseki meal at ryotei
    Landmarks
    Toji Temple
    Nijo Castle
    Ninomaru Palace
    Ryoan-ji
    Kyoto Handicraft Centre
  9. Day 8

    Kyoto to Osaka

    Kyoto to Osaka

    Included Activities

    • Dotombori District walking tour

    Optional Activities

    • Osaka city exploration
    • Dinner with fellow travelers
    Landmarks
    Dotombori District
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  10. Day 9

    Osaka

    Osaka

    Optional Activities

    • Osaka neighborhood exploration
    • Extended stay arrangement

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4.5
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  • Guide
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  • J
    J5.0•November 2025
    Yuki Nakano was the best tour guide to show Japan's cultural sites and experiences. She took her time with our group...
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    Traveled in October 2025
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    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! It's heartwarming to hear how much you enjoyed your Japan Express trip with Yuki. She truly is a wonderful leader, and it’s great to know her knowledge, patience and attention to detail helped make the journey so memorable for you and your group. Thank you again for choosing Intrepid, we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
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  • Claire5.0•November 2025
    The tour guide Mami was fantastic. She brought us to a lot of Shrine and Temples but we also had a lot of free time...
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    Traveled in October 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review! We love to to hear that you had such a great experience, and that Mami helped make your trip all the more memorable. It sounds like you enjoyed a wonderful balance of guided exploration and free time to discover each city at your own pace. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another Intrepid adventure soon!
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  • William5.0•June 2025
    Zac was outstanding. Excellent tour guide and very pleasant to deal with. Would recommend to others.
    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you for taking the time to post a review and for your recommendation to others. We are delighted to learn that overall, you had a 5* experience with Zac who was an excellent, outstanding guide. We do hope you will find another of our itineraries to your liking, and we can welcome you on another if our adventures soon.
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  • Joel5.0•June 2025
    Great tour with an awesome tour guide. However, the tour was too focused on travelling to shrines and temples for the...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you Joel for taking the time to share your experience with us on your Japan Express trip. Thank you for your feedback regarding the trip being heavily focused on temples and you would have liked to have seen more nature visits incorporated. However, we are delighted to hear that you had a great tour leader who enhanced your experience. We look forward to welcoming you on another Intrepid adventure soon.
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  • Liam
    Liam4.0•May 2025
    I really enjoyed this tour. There was a lot of interesting places to see and the choices of cities was fantastic. Our...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that the cities and that Zac did an excellent job. We also appreciate your thoughtful feedback about the balance of activities. This is something we’ll keep in mind, as we look at ways to improve our customers experiences. Thank you again for your kind words and for recommending the tour. We hope to welcome you on another of our adventures soon.
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  • Rebecca4.0•May 2025
    Our guide Zac (Bell) was a highlight. He was excellent- friendly, knowledgeable, took our requests and blew us out of...
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    Traveled in April 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hello Rebecca, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review. We're thrilled to hear that your tour leader, Zac, was a highlight, and that his personal recommendations made such a memorable impact. We're sorry to learn that the itinerary felt repetitive towards the end, and we appreciate your insight about wanting more group activities and shared dinners. Your constructive feedback is invaluable as it helps us refine our itineraries and enhance the experiences we offer to our travellers. We truly hope you'll discover another journey that aligns with your interests, and we'd be delighted to welcome you back for another adventure soon.
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  • Julie
    Julie4.0•May 2025
    Zac was awesome! More scheduled activities.
    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hello Julie, thank you for taking the time to review your experienced. We are pleased to learn that Zax was an awesome Tour Leader. We hope to welcome you on another of our adventures soon.
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  • RODNEY4.0•October 2024
    We didn’t receive much information or updates about our tour so we were a bit nervous when we went for the...
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you for leaving a review, Rodney. We are sorry to hear that your booking process was not streamline and you did not receive adequate information before you travelled. If you would like to give us more information on this, please email us at customercare@intrepidtravel.com. We hope the trip itself was enjoyable and you had a great time exploring Japan. All the best with your future travels.
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  • Anthony5.0•October 2023
    It was a really great experience! Having both guided tours and lots of free time made for a nicely balanced tour...
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    Traveled in October 2023
  • Bradley5.0•August 2023
    We had an amazing time on our trip to Japan thanks to our amazing group leader. Highly recommend this tour as it...
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    Traveled in June 2023
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    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    We are so excited to read your positive comments! Thank you so much for taking the time to share them with us. We can't wait to welcome you back on your next adventure!
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