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Classic Japan (from Tokyo to Osaka)

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From Tokyo to Osaka
4.4 (14 reviews)
  • Iconic red torii gate standing in the water with mountains in the background.
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  • I was impressed by the number of significant historical places we were able to see in a limited time. The food was different and very good.

    Edward Swiss•traveled in May4.5
  • Golden pavilion reflected in a pond surrounded by greenery.
  • Colorful koi fish swim gracefully in a clear garden pond with leafy reflections.
  • Traditional Japanese tatami room with folded futon, shoji screens and wooden beams.
  • Iconic floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine glows at sunset, framed by pavilions and mountains.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
Ages 15+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Imperial Palace grounds and moat
    • Explore parks and gardens
    • Browse vintage shopping districts
    • Visit historical museums
    • Try traditional Japanese food
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
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  3. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Senso-ji Temple
    • Browse Nakamise shopping street
    • Sumida River cruise
    • Stroll Hama Rikyu gardens
    • Explore Ginza shopping district

    Optional Activities

    • Watch Kabuki theatre performance
    • Visit department store depachika (basement food hall)
    Landmarks
    Senso-ji Temple
    Nakamise shopping street
    Sumida River
    Skytree Tower
    Asahi Beer Hall
    Sumo Stadium (Ryogoku Kokugikan)
    Tsukiji Fish Market complex
    Hama Rikyu gardens
    Ginza
  4. Day 3

    Tokyo to Minobu

    Tokyo to Minobu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional vegetarian Buddhist cuisine (shojin ryori))

    Included Activities

    • Temple Stay at Kuon-ji sub-temple
    • Shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine) dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Observe morning prayer ceremony
    • Sutra copying (Buddhist calligraphy practice)
    • Meditation session
    • Climb 287 steps to Kuon-ji
    • Take Minobusan Ropeway for Mt Fuji views
    • Explore the town of Minobu
    Landmarks
    Kuon-ji Temple
    Mt Fuji
    Minobusan Ropeway
  5. Day 4

    Minobu to Gero

    Minobu to Gero
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Kaiseki feast—traditional multi-course meal featuring soup, sashimi, steamed and grilled courses, sides and freshly steamed rice)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk in Gero
    • Access to ryokan's indoor and outdoor onsens
    • Kaiseki dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Observe morning prayer ceremony at temple
    Landmarks
    Gero Onsen
  6. Day 5

    Gero

    Gero
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gero market
    • Visit Gassho Village open-air museum

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Odo House
    • Visit Iwasaki House for folkloric crafts
    • Visit Enkukan for carved Buddha statues
    • Browse local sake and ceramics
    Landmarks
    Gassho Village
    Odo House
    Iwasaki House
    Enkukan
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  7. Day 6

    Gero to Kyoto

    Gero to Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
    • Orientation walk
    • Gion district evening walk

    Optional Activities

    • Spot geiko or maiko in Gion district
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Taisha
    Mt Inari
    Gion district
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  8. Day 7

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
    • Tea ceremony

    Optional Activities

    • Walk the Philosopher's Path
    • Visit Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)
    • Visit Nanzen-ji Temple
    • Visit Kiyomizu-dera (Temple of Pure Water)
    • Explore Old Town areas of Kyoto
    Landmarks
    Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
    Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)
    Nanzen-ji Temple
    Philosopher's Path
    Kiyomizu-dera (Temple of Pure Water)
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  9. Day 8

    Kyoto to Hiroshima

    Kyoto to Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Okonomiyaki—Hiroshima's signature savory pancake made of batter, cabbage, egg, customizable toppings like seafood, meat or vegetables and traditional yakisoba noodles)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Himeji Castle
    • Visit Genbaku (A-Bomb) Dome
    • Visit Peace Memorial Park and Museum
    • Okonomiyaki dinner
    Landmarks
    Himeji Castle
    Genbaku (A-Bomb) Dome
    Peace Memorial Park
    Peace Memorial Museum
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  10. Day 9

    Hiroshima to Miyajima

    Hiroshima to Miyajima
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Miyajima
    • Visit Itsukushima Shrine

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Momiji Park (Maple Valley)
    • Take cable car up Mt Misen
    • Visit Shukkeien Garden
    Landmarks
    Miyajima Island
    Itsukushima Shrine
    Momiji Park
    Mt Misen
    Shukkeien Garden
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  11. Day 10

    Hiroshima to Osaka

    Hiroshima to Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk
    • Dotonbori District walking tour

    Optional Activities

    • Visit tachinomi (standing bars) for kushikatsu or doteyaki
    • Explore local food scene
    Landmarks
    Dotonbori District
    Glico Running Man
    Kani Doraku
  12. Day 11

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Osaka at own pace

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4.4
Overall rating based on 14 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.5
  • Transport
    4.6
  • Guide
    4.6
  • Accommodation
    4.1
  • Food
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  • Anthony3.0•October 2024
    Lots of train travel,hours at a time.
    Traveled in October 2024
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We're sorry to hear that your overall experience was rated just 3 stars. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and we’re always striving to improve. We’d love to learn more about your time in Japan and understand what could have made your experience a 5-star one. Please reach out to our customer care team at customercare@intrepidtravel.com and one of the team will assist you.
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  • Daniel5.0•November 2019
    The tour was really fun! Very well planned - the itinerary was interesting and balanced. I also liked the fact public...
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    Traveled in November 2019
  • Mark4.0•September 2019
    We were very happy with all aspects of this tour. Kaz was an excellent guide, who was calm and professional at all...
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    Traveled in March 2019
  • Catherine4.5•September 2019
    Based on this trip, we found the tour to be well organised, appropriately paced, varied, and enjoyable. It was made...
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    Traveled in March 2019
  • Sybil4.8•September 2019
    Our excellent guide, Manabu Higa whose insights into Japanese culture were invaluable and whose sense of fun...
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    Traveled in March 2019
  • Rebecca4.8•September 2019
    Love the small group and the opportunity to mix ""tour time"" and free time.
    Traveled in March 2019
  • Kathleen5.0•September 2019
    Extremely well organized trip.Got to see a lot of places both as a group and on our own.The small group feel was...
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    Traveled in March 2019
  • James4.5•September 2019
    Overall, this was a great experience.As is true for any group travel, the leader or guide is very important and our...
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    Traveled in March 2019
  • Cathy4.5•September 2019
    The size of the group was very manageable. The variety of experiences was great. Every minute was not scheduled....
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    Traveled in March 2019
  • Anastasia4.5•September 2019
    The knowledge of the local tour guide made it such and authentic experience- from traditional to contemporary Japan.
    Traveled in March 2019

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    Suzanne

    Asked on June 28th, 2026

    Is it possible to stay at a hotel during the trip? Can a private room be arranged in a hotel? What is the supplement cost for a private room?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2026

      On this itinerary, most of the trip is already in hotels, so you'll have 8 nights in standard hotels included as part of the journey. Alongside that, there is 1 night in a temple stay and 1 night in a traditional ryokan, which is a more cultural, Japanese-style accommodation experience. In terms of a private room, we are currently unable to offer a single supplement in Japan due to limited availability.

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      Suzanne

      Traveler•Written July 2026

      Do each participant must carry his/her luggage throughout the trip? Do you provide luggage courier or luggage storage service for certain leg(s) of the trip?

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2026

      There isn't a luggage courier or storage service for specific legs of the trip, so each participant will need to carry their own luggage throughout. You should also be prepared to spend most of the day on your feet while moving through busy train stations. We strongly recommend packing light and wearing comfortable shoes to make the journey easier.

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    Muhammad

    Asked on September 17th, 2025

    Could you please confirm if there is still availability for the selected departure or for the 10th of November?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2025

      I've checked availability for the Sunday, 9 November 2025 departure, and unfortunately there is currently only one space left, so we wouldn't be able to accommodate 2 travellers on that date. If you're flexible, I can check alternative departure dates where 2 spaces are available.

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    Andreas

    Asked on March 29th, 2025

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      Meals vary per itinerary, so please refer to the trip notes for specific details.

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    Sterre

    Asked on February 23rd, 2025

    Are there options for different languages during the tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025

      The tours are typically conducted in English, but please inquire about other options.

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    Corinna

    Asked on February 10th, 2025

    What is the airport city that I should fly into in Japan?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025

      You can fly into either Itami Airport or Kansai Airport, both servicing Kyoto.

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    Natalia

    Asked on November 27th, 2024

    Can I arrange for pre or post accommodation?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024

      Yes, we can arrange extra nights based on your preferred arrival and departure dates.

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    Luisa

    Asked on July 10th, 2024

    What are the visa requirements for traveling to Japan?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2024

      Visa requirements depend on your nationality, so it's best to check the latest regulations.

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    Brigitte

    Asked on July 7th, 2024

    What type of insurance do I need for this trip?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2024

      Travel insurance is recommended, and you should check your coverage for international travel.

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    Sarah

    Asked on June 24th, 2024

    Is there a solo supplement for travelers?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2024

      Yes, the solo supplement applies if one person prefers their own room instead of sharing.

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    Gregory

    Asked on April 7th, 2024

    What accommodations will be provided during the tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2024

      Accommodation will be in comfortable 3 or 4 star hotels, enhancing the cultural experience.

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