Japan Express: Osaka to Tokyo
- Tour Operator:
- G Adventures
- Max group size:
- 15
- Age range:
- 12 to 90
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 5526
- Hygiene Measures:
- Included
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Spend a night in an incredible mountain monastery
- Visit the sacred island of Miyajima and see the torii gate
- Take a walk in the geisha district of Gion
- Soak in the natural hot springs in Hakone
- Savour local Japanese food and travel by bullet train
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Osaka
- Day 2 Osaka/Kōyasan (1B, 1D)
- Day 3 Kōyasan/Hiroshima (1B)
- Day 4 Hiroshima
- Day 5 Hiroshima/Kyoto
- Day 6 Kyoto
- Day 7 Kyoto/Hakone (1D)
- Day 8 Hakone/Tokyo (1B)
- Day 9 Tokyo
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
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Operated by G Adventures
G Adventures gives you the opportunity to explore interesting and unusual places at a great price. The G Adventures reviews show high ratings from satisfied customers for all aspects of the trip, so you can be assured that you will be in good hands. If you have any questions at any time during your trip, 24 hour support is offered, so there will always be someone to answer your queries. There are various styles of trip on offer to cater for different tastes, along with a wide range of destinations and departure dates. If you look at the G Adventures reviews you will see that you can travel far and wide, with enthusiastic and helpful guides to assist you during your trip.
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- JMJann· September 27th, 2023Very friendly, knowledgeable tour guides. Very comfortable bus.Trip date: September 2023
- MFMichelle· September 7th, 2023I am extremely disappointed in the tour experience with G adventure. I booked this tour and paid a lot of money so I can have a tour guide take me around and teach me the history of Japan and explain the different historical sites we visited. This tour... Show more
G Adventures commented on this reviewHi Michelle Thanks very much for posting your review. I was so sorry to hear that you had such a poor experience with us. From what you have described, our clients should expect better. We hear you and we take your concerns very seriously. Our Customer... Show moreTrip date: August 2023 - MTMike· August 28th, 2023Wonderful trip. Had a great time!G Adventures commented on this reviewHi Mike, Glad to hear it!Trip date: August 2023
Anna· August 22nd, 2023Takae made the tour unforgettable. Her insight and communication were priceless. She led our large group with enthusiasm and made us all feel so special. We saw amazing sites, learned about historical events, and were honored to experience rich culture.... Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewHi Anna, Thank you for sending in your kind words about Takae! Much appreciated.Trip date: August 2023- Elizabeth· August 15th, 2023We had a wonderful trip and LOVED the other travelers in our group! (We are just amazed and relieved that we managed to avoid the big typhoon that came through just two days after we left...). Our leader Fuji was great. We had difficulty understanding... Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewHi Elizabeth - Thank you for reaching out with your feedback. I've noted your comments and passed them to our operations and product teams.Trip date: August 2023
- KWKyle· August 12th, 2023The "Japan Express: Osaka to Tokyo" operated by G Adventures was awesome. My family and I had a fantastic time. Our CEO was very knowledgeable and amazing. I'll be looking at other G Adventure tours in the future. Highly recommended!!!G Adventures commented on this reviewHi Kyle, Thanks so much! Our world deserves more you!Trip date: July 2023
- Jenna· July 9th, 2023This tour was a great introduction to Japan, mixing cities with smaller countryside areas, as well as a mix of scheduled and free time.G Adventures commented on this reviewHi Jenna, Great feedback! Thanks so much.Trip date: June 2023
- DPDawn· July 6th, 2023Life changing and fun.G Adventures commented on this reviewHi Dawn! Thanks for the positive feedback. Our world deserves more you!Trip date: June 2023
- TGTina· July 2nd, 2023Our guide was excellent, very organized. We were able to experience a wide variety of experiences and foods, way more than advertised and our group really enjoyed each others company.G Adventures commented on this reviewHi Tina, Thanks so much for the kind words! Our CEOs are some of the best people in the world - I'm glad you got to experience that in Japan :)Trip date: June 2023
- JAYVIND· May 17th, 2023The tour was exceptional. Kyoko was a fantastic tour guide, giving us the perfect blend of guided and free time. Was the best trip I have ever been on.G Adventures commented on this reviewHi Jayvind, Thanks for the lovely review. Our world deserves more you!Trip date: April 2023
Dates & Availability
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- Wednesday18 Oct, 2023Thursday26 Oct, 2023EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$3,599
- Get Instant ConfirmationFriday20 Oct, 2023Saturday28 Oct, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$3,599
- Wednesday25 Oct, 2023Thursday2 Nov, 2023EnglishBased on StandardSee Similar Tours For These Dates$3,599
- Friday27 Oct, 2023Saturday4 Nov, 2023EnglishBased on StandardSee Similar Tours For These Dates$3,599
- Wednesday1 Nov, 2023Thursday9 Nov, 2023EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$3,699
- Friday3 Nov, 2023Saturday11 Nov, 2023EnglishBased on StandardSee Similar Tours For These Dates$3,699
- Wednesday8 Nov, 2023Thursday16 Nov, 2023EnglishBased on StandardSee Similar Tours For These Dates$3,699
- Friday10 Nov, 2023Saturday18 Nov, 2023EnglishBased on StandardSee Similar Tours For These Dates$3,699
- Wednesday15 Nov, 2023Thursday23 Nov, 2023EnglishBased on StandardSee Similar Tours For These Dates$3,699
- Friday17 Nov, 2023Saturday25 Nov, 2023EnglishBased on StandardSee Similar Tours For These Dates$3,699
- 7 Other Unavailable Departures
- Get Instant ConfirmationFriday24 Nov, 2023Saturday2 Dec, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$3,699
- Get Instant ConfirmationFriday8 Dec, 2023Saturday16 Dec, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$3,699
- Friday22 Dec, 2023Saturday30 Dec, 2023EnglishBased on StandardSee Similar Tours For These Dates$3,699
- Friday29 Dec, 2023Saturday6 Jan, 2024EnglishBased on StandardSee Similar Tours For These Dates$3,699
- 1 Other Unavailable Departure
- Get Instant ConfirmationFriday19 Jan, 2024Saturday27 Jan, 2024EnglishMultiple Room Types$3,2990% Interest Instalments
- Get Instant ConfirmationFriday9 Feb, 2024Saturday17 Feb, 2024EnglishMultiple Room Types$3,2990% Interest Instalments
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many meals are included?
3 breakfasts and 2 dinners are included on this tour.
- When and where does the tour end?
This tour ends after breakfast at Candeo Hotel Ueno Koen or similar in Toyko and you are free to depart at any time. It's time to say farewell to Japan and your new friends, at the end of an amazing tour! Please be aware that the hotel is subject to change until your final documents are released.
- What are the optional excursions?
The optional excursions for this tour are:
Mt. Misen Visit. Price: Free - 1800 JPY per person
Philosopher's Walk. Price: Free
Zen Gardens of Ryōan-ji. Price: 500 JPY per person
Ueno Park Visit. Price: Free - 500 JPY per person
Akihabara Visit. Price: Free
Harajuku Visit. Price: Free
Ginza Shopping. Price: Free
Imperial Palace East Gardens Walk. Price: Free
Please note that this list is a guideline only and all prices are subject to change. - What is the age range?
This tour has an age range of 12-70 years old, this means children under the age of 12 will not be eligible to participate in this tour. However, if you are over 70 years please contact us as you may be eligible to join the tour if you fill out G Adventures self-assessment form.
- I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?
Unfortunately, a single supplement is not available on this tour, however, all accommodation is shared with 1 other same-sex traveller.
If this trip isn't quite what you were looking for, we still have plenty of fantastic tours. Get in contact with us and our customer support team will work on pairing you with the perfect adventure. - Is there a hotel list available?
The hotels used on this tour are described as comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character.
Included accommodation:
- Hotels (6 nights)
- Mountain monastery (1 night, shared facilities)
- Traditional inn (1 night, shared facilities).
Accommodation is not confirmed until 4-6 weeks before departure, however, this is a list of hotels that they typically stay at, but please be advised that they are subject to change:
Ibis Styles Osaka (or similar)
Monastery Eko-in (or similar)
Hotel New Hiroden (or similar)
The b Kyoto Sanjo (or similar)
Hakone Pax Yoshino (or similar)
Candeo Hotel Ueno Koen (or similar)
Hopefully, this list will give you a better idea of what kind of accommodation you can expect while on tour. - Do you arrange airport transfers?
Airport transfers are not included in the price of this tour, however, they may be able to be added for an additional cost. Please contact our customer support team for more information.
- Is transportation included in the tour price?
Flights are not included however all other transportation is included in the price of the tour, including between cities and to and from included activities; a mix of public and private transport.
- Can you suggest how much spending money per day I should bring?
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, food, shopping and tipping.
- Do I need a visa?
As a tour booking website, TourRadar cannot organise visas for you on your behalf as the visa requirements are regularly being updated and vary for the nationality of one traveller to the next. It is for this reason that we recommend checking with your local embassy or consulate website for the latest up to date information.
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