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China and Japan Express: Beijing to Tokyo

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dong Fang Hotel Beijing)

    Included Activities

    • Meet Your CEO and Group
  3. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dong Fang Hotel Beijing)

    Included Activities

    • Mutianyu Great Wall Visit
    • Orientation With CEO
    • Tiananmen Square

    Optional Activities

    • Toboggan at Great Wall (100-140CNY per person)
    • Cable Car at Great Wall (100-140CNY per person)
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu Great Wall
    Tiananmen Square
  4. Day 3

    Beijing to Xi'an

    Beijing to Xi'an
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jin Jiang West Capital International Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Forbidden City Tour
    Landmarks
    Forbidden City
  5. Day 4

    Xi'an to Suzhou

    Xi'an to Suzhou
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Terracotta Warriors Guided Tour
    • Xi'An Ancient City Wall
    • Muslim Quarter Visit
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Warriors
    Xi'an Ancient City Wall
    Muslim Quarter
  6. Day 5

    Suzhou

    Suzhou
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Castle Hotel Suzhou)

    Included Activities

    • Master of the Nets Garden Tour
    • Shangtang Street
    Landmarks
    Master of the Nets Garden
    Shantang Street
  7. Day 6

    Suzhou to Shanghai

    Suzhou to Shanghai
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Zhen Yue Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Yuyuan Garden (40CNY per person)
    Landmarks
    The Bund
    Nanjing Road
  8. Day 7

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Zhen Yue Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Shanghai Museum
    • Shanghai Orientation Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Yuyuan Garden (40CNY per person)
    • Pearl Market (Free)
    • Chinese acrobat performance (Shanghai)
    Landmarks
    Shanghai Museum
    Yuyuan Gardens
  9. Day 8

    Shanghai to Osaka

    Shanghai to Osaka
    Accommodation
    Hotel (City Route Hotel)
  10. Day 9

    Osaka to Kōyasan

    Osaka to Kōyasan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine))
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sekishoin)

    Included Activities

    • Overnight in Mount Kōya Temple
    Landmarks
    Mount Kōya
  11. Day 10

    Kōyasan to Hiroshima

    Kōyasan to Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast (Traditional vegetarian breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Toyoko Inn Hiroshimaeki Shinkansenguchi Ⅱ)

    Included Activities

    • Oku-no-in Cemetery Visit
    Landmarks
    Oku-no-in Cemetery
  12. Day 11

    Hiroshima

    Hiroshima
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Toyoko Inn Hiroshimaeki Shinkansenguchi Ⅱ)

    Included Activities

    • Hiroshima Park and Peace Memorial
    • Miyajima Island Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Mt. Misen Visit (Free-2000JPY per person)
    Landmarks
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
    Miyajima Island
    Floating Torii Gate
    Mt. Misen
  13. Day 12

    Hiroshima to Kyoto

    Hiroshima to Kyoto
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo)

    Included Activities

    • Nijo Castle and Gardens Visit
    • Gion Walk
    Landmarks
    Nijo Castle
    Gion District
  14. Day 13

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo)

    Included Activities

    • Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Zen Gardens of Ryōan-ji (600JPY per person)
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Taisha
    Ryōan-ji
  15. Day 14

    Kyoto to Hakone

    Kyoto to Hakone
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Japanese kaiseki meal)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Kagetsuen)

    Included Activities

    • Lake Ashino-ko Boat Ride
    • Traditional Kaiseki Meal
    Landmarks
    Lake Ashino-ko
    Mt Fuji
  16. Day 15

    Hakone to Tokyo

    Hakone to Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The B Akasaka)

    Optional Activities

    • Ueno Park Visit (Free)
    • Akihabara shopping (Free)
    • Harajuku shopping (Free)
    • Ginza Shopping (Free)
    • Imperial Palace East Gardens Walk (Free)
    • Meiji Shrine Visit (Free-1000JPY per person)
    • Senso-ji Temple Visit (Free)
    Landmarks
    Ueno Park
    Akihabara
    Harajuku
    Ginza
    Imperial Palace East Garden
    Meiji Shrine
    Senso-ji Temple
  17. Day 16

    Tokyo

    Tokyo

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    5.0
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
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  • Selma
    Selma5.0•June 2025
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    It was a fantastic trip. We saw a lot in such a short time. The trip was very well organized. The CEOs Estella in...
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    Traveled in May 2025
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    Thank you so much for sharing your experience and wonderful photos, Selma! It sounds like an epic trip and we are so glad to know that you enjoyed your time in China and Japan with us. Our world deserves more you!
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  • Dom
    Dom5.0•July 2019
    I had 2 tour combined. One tour of China with a total of 10 people and my tour guide Wenci was perfect! The second...
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    Traveled in June 2019
    Reply from: G Adventures
    So happy to see this - thank you Dominick. China and Japan are fantastic.
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  • Cliona4.5•March 2019
    The tour had two parts, the China part was excellent, Tori was brilliant, very informative and efficient, loved every...
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    Thanks for the feedback Cliona.
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  • Jeffrey5.0•September 2018
    Smoothly run enjoyable experience
    Traveled in August 2018

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  • K

    Katherine

    Asked on September 4th, 2026

    We are still planning this trip and haven't locked in any dates. We are planning to book between July to September 2027. We were just mainly just wanting to find out if this trip is available to tourists travelling from Australia?

    Price / Availability
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2026

      Yes, it is available for tourists from Australia.

  • V

    Vanessa

    Asked on June 8th, 2026

    What is the price for a single room on this tour?

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    Single supplement
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2026

      The 18 September is no longer available as it has been cancelled by us. 21 September is the next best date and My Own Room is an additional 1329.00 CAD.

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    Annette

    Asked on May 21st, 2026

    Is the flight from Shanghai to Osaka included in price?

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      Annette

      Traveler•Written May 2026

      Due to luggage restrictions, is there the opportunity to do laundry?

    • A

      Annette

      Traveler•Written May 2026

      The additional optional excursions, can they be paid with a credit card?

    • G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2026

      Yes the flight from Shanghai to Osaka is included in the price of the trip

    • G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2026

      Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.

    • G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2026

      Most optionional activities will be able to be paid with card, but your tour CEO will let you know when cash is required & will assist with ATM's and getting any cash requirements for the trip

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    Ken

    Asked on May 3rd, 2026

    How much to have my own room?

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    Price / Availability
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2026

      My Own Room is $ 929.

  • J

    Joseph

    Asked on January 6th, 2026

    Do we have to book our own flight from Shanghai to japan? Or how do ypu guys do it.

    Flights / Transfers
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2026

      The internal flight in included on the tour. You will need to book your own flights to and from the start/end cities Beijing to Tokyo.

  • C

    Carole

    Asked on October 18th, 2025

    I would like to clarify regarding the transport between China and Japan. Is this included in the price or does it have to be booked separately? Also, are airport transfers available for this tour and how can this be arranged?

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    Price / Availability
    Transport
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2025

      All transport between destinations and to/from included activities is included in the tour price. This also includes the internal flight from China to Japan. This will be arranged by our team. We only offer an arrival transfer at an additional cost which you can pre-book. The CEO can assist with arranging the departure transfer locally.

  • D

    Deborah

    Asked on August 14th, 2025

    How do we get from China to Japan? Is that included in the price?

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    Price / Availability
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2025

      The flight from Shanghai to Osaka on Day 8 is included in the price of the tour.

    • D

      Deborah

      Traveler•Written August 2025

      We are waiting for the 2026 dates for another tour to decide

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    Katrina

    Asked on May 30th, 2025

    Can you quote a reasonable Japan tour for me and my daughter (16 years) for the dates June 28 to July 7? Want to see Tokyo, Hakone or Fuji, Kyoto, and Osaka

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    • G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2025

      The Japan Express – Osaka to Tokyo tour is very popular, priced at 3699.00 USD per person. We have a departure on 2nd July if that can work for you.

    • G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2025

      If you specifically need to travel Tokyo to Osaka we would recommend the Backroads of Japan, departing on 28th June.

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    Pep

    Asked on March 19th, 2025

    Can specific dates affect the availability of discounts?

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    • G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025

      Tour pricing can vary based on the season and month due to local cost fluctuations. Discounts are typically not offered during peak seasons like March and April in Japan due to high demand.

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    Elizabeth

    Asked on December 22nd, 2024

    Are pre and post-nights or additional services available on request?

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    • G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024

      Once your main tour booking is confirmed, you can request to add pre or post tour nights, single room supplements, optional activities, and airport transfers if available for the tour.

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