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Japan Express - Osaka to Tokyo

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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Accommodation
    Hotel (City Route Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Meet Your CEO and Group
    • Orientation With CEO
  3. Day 2

    Osaka to Mt. Kōya

    Osaka to Mt. Kōya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Shojin-ryori (traditional Buddhist vegetarian cuisine))
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sekishoin)

    Included Activities

    • Overnight in Mount Kōya Temple
    Landmarks
    Mt. Kōya
  4. Day 3

    Mt. Kōya to Hiroshima

    Mt. Kōya 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
  5. Day 4

    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-1840JPY per person)
    Landmarks
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
    Miyajima Island
    Torii Gate (Itsukushima Shrine)
    Mt. Misen
  6. Day 5

    Hiroshima to Kyoto

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

    Included Activities

    • Gion Walk
    • Nijo Castle and Gardens Visit
    Landmarks
    Nijo Castle
    Gion District
    Kiyomizu-dera Temple
  7. Day 6

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo)

    Included Activities

    • Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Zen Gardens of Ryōan-ji (500JPY per person)
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Taisha
    Ryōan-ji Temple
  8. Day 7

    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
  9. Day 8

    Hakone to Tokyo

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

    Optional Activities

    • Ueno Park Visit (Free)
    • Akihabara exploration (Free)
    • Harajuku exploration (Free)
    • Ginza Shopping (Free)
    • Imperial Palace East Gardens Walk (Free)
    • Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingū) Visit (Free-1000JPY per person)
    • Sensō-ji Temple Visit (Free)
    Landmarks
    Ueno Park
    Akihabara
    Harajuku
    Ginza
    Imperial Palace East Garden
    Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingū)
    Sensō-ji Temple
  10. Day 9

    Tokyo

    Tokyo

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4.4
Overall rating based on 108 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.6
  • Transport
    4.4
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    4.2
  • Food
    4.2
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  • CaylyAnne
    CaylyAnne5.0•April 2026
    So much fun and we saw so many things!!! Japan is truly beautiful!
    Traveled in April 2025
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful feedback with us! We're so glad that you enjoyed Japan and hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future!
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  • Elisa
    Elisa5.0•March 2026
    It was a great tour, a lot of cultural experiences. Our ceo try to help with all our needs. The stay at Koyasan was...
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    Traveled in March 2026
  • Allison
    Allison5.0•March 2026
    Good variety of activities, fantastic guide
    Traveled in March 2026
  • Francois5.0•January 2026
    This was an outstanding trip for a first time in Japan : Hakone and the monastery, Kyoto and Miyashima island were...
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    Traveled in January 2026
  • Glenn
    Glenn4.0•December 2025
    Tour was well organized and guide went to extra lengths to ensure all members were taken care of. Only...
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  • Janelle5.0•March 2025
    Our CEO Takae was awesome😁 Her knowledge of Japan and the Japanese Culture was amazing and she was a very caring and...
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    Traveled in March 2025
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Thanks so much for your review, Janelle! We hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future.
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  • andreas5.0•October 2024
    It was all we expected and really enjoyed it
    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Thanks Andreas, Glad you enjoyed your trip and that everything was as expected.
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  • YOLANDE4.0•September 2024
    Itinerary was good but woul be better with an extra day or 2 to really appreciate the places especially Koyosan and...
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    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Yolande! We are glad that you enjoyed your trip overall but we appreciate the constructive feedback. We'll pass that along to our operations and product management teams.
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  • Kelly5.0•September 2024
    So much walking but excellent tour where you see it all and do it all. If you can snag Tina or Jimmy as your guide...
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    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us, Kelly! We hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future!
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  • Godfrey3.0•July 2024
    ils pretty good though the tour guide ignores everything
    Traveled in July 2024
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Thank you for your review Godfrey. We regret to read about your CEO's lack of enthusiasm. This has been passed on to the appropriate teams for coaching purposes.
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  • R

    Rosemary

    Asked on September 23rd, 2026

    Does this tour suit senior women? Also passengers would like to stay in 4* room accommodation. Is that possible? Can you quote for 2 twin share rooms ( 4 ladies) in a 4* room upgrade.

    Accommodation
    Age Range
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2026

      The tour is suitable for active travellers aged 65+. Please note that the tour involves regular walking, public transport, and managing luggage between hotels and stations. If the ladies are reasonably fit and mobile, they should be able to enjoy the tour.

    • R

      Rosemary

      Traveler•Written September 2026

      Does this tour suit senior women? They have limited mobility. Also passengers would like to stay in 4* room accommodation. Is that possible? Can you quote for 2 twin share rooms ( 4 ladies) in a 4* room upgrade.

    • G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2026

      This tour is suitable to 65+ ladies. Please note that the tour involves regular walking, public transport, and managing luggage between hotels and stations. If the ladies are reasonably fit and mobile, they should be able to enjoy the tour.

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    Lynn

    Asked on September 16th, 2026

    How long are the walks and does it have too many stairs to go up and down?

    Tour Details
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2026

      The Japan Express – Osaka to Tokyo tour is rated Physical Level 3 (Average), with quite a bit of walking throughout the trip. G Adventures advises that travellers may average around 15,000 steps per day, particularly when exploring cities and using public transport.

      There will also be some stairs, especially in train stations when moving between platforms, and travellers should be comfortable walking up and down stairs while carrying their luggage. Some smaller accommodations may also have stairs and no elevator.

      It is not a hiking tour, so there are no long, strenuous climbs as part of the main itinerary. However, if you have difficulty with stairs or extended periods of walking, this is something to consider.

  • D

    Darren

    Asked on September 14th, 2026

    I'd like a private room and earlier date if possible.

    Accommodation
    Price / Availability
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2026

      Which date in October did you have in mind?

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      Darren

      Traveler•Written September 2026

      5 Oct would be great

    • G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2026

      Our 5th October date is now fully booked however the next available date is 7th October with a single supplement available. There is 1 space left on the tour.

    • D

      Darren

      Traveler•Written September 2026

      yes I'm interested in knowing the accommodation situation for this trip. Then I can confirm.

    • G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2026

      For the Japan Express – Osaka to Tokyo trip with G Adventures, the 7 October departure currently has 1 space available, with a single supplement available. However, the tour is currently on request, so we would need to confirm availability with G Adventures before we can fully confirm your booking.

      Regarding the accommodation, G Adventures allocates a certain number of rooms and services to each departure based on the expected group size. As the departure is now within the request period, the accommodation and services we were previously holding have been released back to the suppliers to avoid penalties. This means we now need to check with G Adventures and the relevant suppliers to see if they can secure the required accommodation and services for you.

      The request process generally takes 3–5 business days, although for Japan trips it can sometimes take 1–2 weeks.

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    Daniel

    Asked on May 27th, 2026

    How's transfer from and to air port to the hotel .

    Flights / Transfers
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2026

      As Japan has one of the most advanced transportation systems, you can easily catch a bus, train, or private cab to travel from the airport to your starting accommodation.

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    Glenn

    Asked on May 13th, 2026

    Your information classifies this as low intensity while the itinerary indicates full days of walking, Which is the correct information.

    Tour Details
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2026

      The physical grading on the tours determine the intensity of the activities. I like to explain the physical gradings as follows:

      Level 1 and 2: This is light walking as you would walk around while shopping
      Level 3: This is like a 30min walk around the block or hike 2 times a week
      Level 4: This is if you hike more than 4 times a week and do jogging 3 times a week.
      Level 5: If you are prepared to hike Mount Everest :)

      The long walks per day is not an ongoing walk that you will have. It is that you will be walking more than using transport, but there is times that you will be resting.

    • G

      Glenn

      Traveler•Written May 2026

      WHat level would you classify this tour at using the detailed descriptions in your reply?

    • G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2026

      This trip is rated a physical rating of 3.

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    Theresa

    Asked on April 17th, 2026

    I am looking for a single room, and how many people will be on this tour?

    Group size
    Single supplement
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2026

      We currently have no single room availability for this specific date.

      This tour would usually consist of 12 people on average and a maximum of 15 people.

  • T

    Theresa

    Asked on April 15th, 2026

    We've applied to the 13-Day Japan Tour but we have not received confirmation. This tour is our first choice. Should we apply to another tour as we want to make sure we find a tour with your company during our visit to Japan. Is there someone there who can confirm our application?

    Price / Availability
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2026

      Can you please give us either the trip code or the official tour name? This enquiry lists your interest in our 9-day tour and not the 13-day tour. Once we have that, we will find your reservation and reach out via that booking conversation page.

    • T

      Theresa

      Traveler•Written April 2026

      Do you have a great Japan tour falling sometime during the dates May 3-19?

    • G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2026

      Please see the link below for our trips departing in May 2026

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    Annette

    Asked on April 7th, 2026

    I have NOT received any trip vouchers or details of which hotel is the starting point

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    Tour Details
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2026

      Please reach out on your confirmed booking's confirmation page as it has your booking reference as well, then we can assist there.

  • R

    Renee

    Asked on April 3rd, 2026

    Do you have any current promo codes or price match options available?

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    • G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2026

      Do you have a specific travel style in mind? We offer 18–39 trips, Classic (open age) tours, and more premium options such as National Geographic Journeys and the Geluxe Collection. Additionally, how many days would you like to travel?

    • R

      Renee

      Traveler•Written April 2026

      Can you fit us in for June 5th start date for the Japan Express tour. June 1st date is not going to work out and the June 12th is to late in the season.

    • G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2026

      We cannot book you for June 5th as there is no departure planned for that date. The dates you are seeing on the website are the dates we have available.

    • R

      Renee

      Traveler•Written April 2026

      What's the next available date? I'm concerned on the 12th of June it's going to start getting too hot to consider. What is your opinion.

    • G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2026

      We have set departures:
      1 June until 9 June
      12 June until 20 June
      15 June until 23 June

      Regarding your question about travelling in June: you're right to consider the weather. By mid-June, Japan begins entering its rainy season, and temperatures and humidity can start to rise, especially in cities like Tokyo and Kyoto. While it's still absolutely possible to travel and enjoy the experience, it can feel quite warm and humid at times.

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    Thomas

    Asked on April 3rd, 2026

    Can 3 guest share one room? One adult and 2 children( aged 12 and 14)

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    Group size
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2026

      We cannot provide triple rooming in Japan, the hotels we have contracted do not have triple rooms to accommodate 3 persons in a room. We could request this from the hotels, but we cannot guarantee this for the tour.

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