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Japan Express – Osaka to Tokyo

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In-depth Cultural
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 can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 15
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Osaka

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Prince Smart Inn Osaka Yodoyabashi), Hotel (City Route Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Meet Your CEO and Group
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  2. Day 2

    Osaka to Kōyasan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Shojin-ryori (traditional Buddhist vegetarian cuisine))
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sekishoin)

    Included Activities

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

    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
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  4. Day 4

    Hiroshima

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Toyoko Inn Hiroshimaeki Shinkansenguchi Ⅱ)

    Included Activities

    • Hiroshima Peace Park and Peace Memorial Museum
    • Miyajima Island Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Mt Misen Hike (Free-1,840JPY per person)
    Landmarks
    Hiroshima Peace Park and Peace Memorial Museum
    Miyajima Island
    Itsukushima Shrine (Floating Torii Gate)
    Mt Misen
  5. Day 5

    Hiroshima to Kyoto

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo)

    Included Activities

    • Nijo Castle and Gardens Visit
    • Gion Walk
    Landmarks
    Nijo Castle
    Gion District
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  6. Day 6

    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
  7. Day 7

    Kyoto to Hakone

    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Japanese kaiseki meal)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (TKP Hotel & Resort Rekutore Hakone Gora), Hotel (Hotel Kagetsuen)

    Included Activities

    • Lake Ashino-ko Boat Ride
    • Traditional Kaiseki Meal
    Landmarks
    Lake Ashino-ko
    Mount Fuji
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  8. Day 8

    Hakone to Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The B Akasaka)

    Optional Activities

    • Ueno Park Visit (Free)
    • Ueno Park Museums (Free)
    • Akihabara Electronics District (Free)
    • Harajuku Shopping District (Free)
    • Ginza Shopping (Free)
    • Imperial Palace East Gardens Walk (Free)
    • Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingū) Visit (Free-1,000JPY per person)
    • Senso-ji Temple Visit - Asakusa (Free)
    Landmarks
    Ueno Park
    Akihabara
    Harajuku
    Ginza
    Imperial Palace East Garden
    Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingū)
    Senso-ji Temple
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  9. Day 9

    Tokyo

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    4.6
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    4.4
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    4.8
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    4.1
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    January 12th, 2026
    5
    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
  • Japan Express – Osaka to Tokyo reviewer 2
    December 24th, 2025
    4
    Tour was well organized and guide went to extra lengths to ensure all members were taken care of. Only...
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  • J
    March 17th, 2025
    5
    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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  • A
    October 5th, 2024
    5
    It was all we expected and really enjoyed it
    Traveled in August 2024
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    Thanks Andreas, Glad you enjoyed your trip and that everything was as expected.
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  • Y
    September 6th, 2024
    4
    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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  • K
    September 1st, 2024
    5
    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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  • G
    July 22nd, 2024
    3
    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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  • Japan Express – Osaka to Tokyo reviewer 8
    July 12th, 2024
    5
    We had a great trip to Japan. The itinerary was full of exciting sites and cultural learning. Stops in Osaka,...
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    Traveled in June 2024
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Hi Julie, We are so happy to read that you had such a great adventure. We appreciate the five star review and we hope to see you on another trip sometime soon.
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  • M
    June 18th, 2024
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    I am writing as I was very upset to realise that the whole tour was by public transport which I wouldn’t have chosen...
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    Traveled in June 2024
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    Thank you for your review, Mena. I understand you have been assisted by our Customer Experience team already, but please feel free to continue to communicate with them as they can best address your concerns.
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  • Japan Express – Osaka to Tokyo reviewer 10
    May 18th, 2024
    5
    Really enjoyed trip. Guide Jiro Hattori was very organized and helpful. Good variety of rural, cultural and urban...
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    Traveled in April 2024
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Thanks Suzanne for the great review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your trip and that Jiro did suchg a great job.
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    Anita

    Asked on January 12th, 2026

    what about flights

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2026

      Flights are not included and we do not offer them. You would have to book them additionally and independently.

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    Ellen

    Asked on December 3rd, 2025

    Which tours you have available in July or August and the exact departure dates that are guaranteed? Could you explain what makes your tours especially family-friendly?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten December 2025

      We recommend our Japan Family Journey with National Geographic. This tour is designed for families and teens, typically ages 7+. The itineraries blend learning, hands-on activities, and downtime so children stay engaged while adults enjoy meaningful travel experiences. Days are shorter and more balanced with breaks, free time, and manageable transitions to reduce travel fatigue.

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    Alyssa

    Asked on September 1st, 2025

    Can we add a tour or two of the city and some other things we'd like to experience: Summo, tea service, Geisha.

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      Alyssa

      TravelerWritten September 2025

      We'd like to do many or all of: Shibuya, Asakusa, Tsukiji, Meiji, Teamlab, and maybe a Summo demonstration, Geshia and Tea service.

    • A

      Alyssa

      TravelerWritten September 2025

      Is there a tour of Tokyo you can arrange? Can we find time for the Tea, Geshia?

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten September 2025

      Optional activities can be booked on day 1 with the help of the CEO. We do not have a supplier for sumo wrestling, so we recommend you book that with a third party during your free time.

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    Tammy

    Asked on July 29th, 2025

    Could you kindly let me know if I can still book it because it's not providing those dates on the website anymore.

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten July 2025

      Unfortunately we are no longer able to offer this departure date as it has been halted due to being so close to departure. The next available dates that can be requested are; 11AUG25 -19AUG25, 13AUG25 - 21AUG25. The next date that can be instantly confirmed is; 15AUG25 - 23AUG25.

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      Tammy

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      Would it be possible to allow me to book the 8th to 16th trip please?

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten July 2025

      So sorry but there is no way for us to add anyone to a tour that has been halted. We no longer can book certain services for the trip, like train tickets, entrance tickets etc. It is not possible I am afraid.

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    Clare

    Asked on July 29th, 2025

    Will it be possible to join the Osaka to Tokyo tour on 09 August instead of 08 August?

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      Clare

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      Would the tour include the accommodation fee?

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten July 2025

      You must join this tour on day one (8th August) - as one day two it departs Osaka.

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten July 2025

      All our tours include accommodation.

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    Monica

    Asked on July 15th, 2025

    Does this tour require early rising and on a bus and hours of travel per day, or is it more relaxed? What is the approximate schedule of this tour? We are interested in a tour that may stay in one location for 2-3 days and explore each city from a home base?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten July 2025

      For this tour, you stay 1-2 nights in each city, it is a bit more on the go in order to see all these places in just 9 days! Wake up is usually early in the morning for travel days only, and travelling is as follows: Day 2: Osaka/Kōyasan - 3 hours train, Day 3: Kōyasan/Hiroshima - 5 hours train, Day 5: Hiroshima/Kyoto - 1 hour and 30 minutes train, Day 7: Kyoto/Hakone - 3 hours train. A tour that is a bit more relaxed where you stay longer in each place is Journeys: Iconic Japan.

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    Jade

    Asked on June 19th, 2025

    Are the prices quoted for 1 person only? I am travelling on my own. Also is it possible to book a room with a double bed

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten June 2025

      Our prices are based on twin share accomodation with somebody of the same gender. We do offer 'My Own Room', please let us know the date of departure you are looking at along with your currency, and we can give you a quote on this.

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten June 2025

      The tour price is USD 2624.00 per twin-share. We can add the single supplement for an additional USD 399.00.

    • J

      Jade

      TravelerWritten June 2025

      Thanks very much for your prompt responses, are rooms with a double bed availalbe?

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten June 2025

      Yes of course, you can select your bed preference in your 'Good to Go' which is sent once you are booked.

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    Rita

    Asked on May 21st, 2025

    Looking at departing Tokyo around 20 June 2025 & a tour like this would be ideal.

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten May 2025

      We don't have the exact tour in reverse but we a similar tour called Back Roads of Japan starting in Tokyo either on June 7th or June 28th. Would those dates work?

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      Rita

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      Unfortunately those 2 dates don't work for me - but I am still considering this Japan Express tour.

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    Jose

    Asked on April 21st, 2025

    Can 11 years old child travel with the group - Japan tours on May 5th. She is 11, but very mature, toll and looks and behaves like 14 years old. Can a child stay in the room with parents?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten April 2025

      We have a minimum age requirement on this tour of 12 years old. We can highly recommend this Japan tour however, in which an 11 year old would be more than welcome.

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    Kristin

    Asked on February 22nd, 2025

    What is the cost for a solo traveller?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      The tour price is 5459 AUD, a single supplement would be an additional 619.00 AUD.

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