Japan Express: Osaka to Tokyo

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4.9 Based on 8 Reviews
  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 9 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 12-95 yrs
  • max group size 15
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-4496
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Osaka, Japan
  • Ends Tokyo, Japan
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Take in views of Mt Fuji.
  • Stay in temple lodging and learn about Buddhism.
  • Gaze at the famous floating torii gate in Miyajima.
  • Explore Kyoto's Nijo Castle
The tour "Japan Express: Osaka To Tokyo" starts from Osaka and ends in Tokyo. It is a cultural, religious and historic sites tour that takes 9 days taking you through Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and 3 other destinations in Japan. "Japan Express: Osaka To Tokyo" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

From the Buddhist monks of Kōyasan to the high rollers of Tokyo, see the many faces of Japan on this condensed tour beginning in Osaka. Savour the region’s culinary delicacies and the beautiful views at Mt Fuji. You'll stay in a mountain temple and really soak up local culture in onsen hot springs. A great combination of the traditional and the contemporary, this adventure provides a taste of the rich culture of Japan.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Osaka
  • Day 2: Osaka/Kōyasan
  • Day 3: Kōyasan/Hiroshima
  • Day 4: Hiroshima
  • Day 5: Hiroshima/Kyoto
  • Day 6: Kyoto
  • Day 7: Kyoto/Hakone
  • Day 8: Hakone/Tokyo
  • Day 9: Tokyo
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotels (7 nts), mountain monastery (1 nt, shared facilities).
Meals
  • 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners
    Note: Allow USD390-510 for meals not included.
Transport
  • Bullet train, tram, ferry, public bus, walking.
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Included activities
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Local Living Moment: Overnight in Mount Kōya Temple, Kōyasan
  • Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum visit
  • Miyajima Island excursion
  • Nijo Castle and gardens visit
  • Gion walk
  • Fushimi Inari shrine visit
  • Lake Ashino-ko boat ride
  • Traditional kaiseki meal
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Osaka and from Tokyo are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Japan Express: Osaka to Tokyo tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.9 - Excellent
Based on 8 reviews
  • Maria A.
  • On May 16 2023
5 - Excellent
Excellent
My experience was absolutely incredible! From start to finish!! Highly recommend this organization!
  • Jack T.
  • On May 13 2023
5 - Excellent
Excellent
It truly delivers the promise, Japan express the overall experiences of Japan in the time frame.
  • Bernard E.
  • On May 09 2023
5 - Excellent
Excellent
The tour was a great look at the people and country of Japan we were able to navigate in tokyo ourselves after the tour It was great
  • Domenico Angiolini
  • From British
  • On Nov 04 2022
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Japan Express: Osaka to Tokyo tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 23 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 23 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Japan Express: Osaka to Tokyo tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Japan Express: Osaka to Tokyo tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Does this trip suit me?
  • 1. Travel Style : Classic All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
  • 2. Service Level : Standard Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
  • 3. Physical Grading : 3 - Average Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
  • 4. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.
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