Japan: Past & Present A Cultural Journey from Tokyo to Osaka

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 14 days
  • tour type Group Request as private
  • age requirement 1-95 yrs
  • max group size 44
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-36600
  • 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 Tokyo, Japan
  • Ends Osaka, Japan
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • See the gleaming beauty of the Golden Pavilion.
  • Wander among the swaying trees of the Arashiyama bamboo forest.
  • Explore the neon-soaked streets of Osaka’s Dotonbori district.
The trip "Japan: Past & Present A Cultural Journey From Tokyo To Osaka" starts in Tokyo and ends in Osaka. It is a cultural, religious and historic sites trip that takes 14 days taking you through Tokyo, Ise Shima, Kyoto and 3 other destinations in Japan. "Japan: Past & Present A Cultural Journey From Tokyo To Osaka" is a guided group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

From neon-lit streets filled with people to quiet shrines filled only with silence, come face-to-face with a culture thousands of years in the making. Take part in preparing your own cup of green tea using a traditional method. Explore the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, traveling between them on the famous shinkansen bullet train. Meet the incredible ama pearl divers and dine with them while hearing tales of their lives and traditions. Meet the bowing deer of Nara Park. Explore the historic geisha district of Kyoto, Gion. See the beauty of the Arashiyama bamboo forest and the Golden Pavilion. Dive deep into the culture of Japan with the Women’s Association of Kyoto. Stay among Buddhist monks at a monastery on Mount Koya and wander the moss-covered paths of Okunoin Cemetery. Visit the Peace Park and Memorial Museum of Hiroshima and hear first-hand accounts of the atomic bomb’s devastation. See the famous O-torii Gate of Miyajima Island. Explore the neon-soaked streets of Osaka’s Dotonbori district. Discover the thousand facets of culture, art, and life that make up the incredible spirit of Japan.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1 : Overnight Flight
  • Day 2 : Tokyo, Japan - Tour Begins
  • Day 3 : Tokyo
  • Day 4 : Tokyo
  • Day 5 : Tokyo - Ise-Shima
  • Day 6 : Ise-Shima
  • Day 7 : Ise-Shima - Kyoto
  • Day 8 : Kyoto
  • Day 9 : Kyoto
  • Day 10 : Kyoto - Mt. Koya
  • Day 11 : Mt. Koya - Hiroshima
  • Day 12 : Hiroshima
  • Day 13 : Hiroshima - Osaka
  • Day 14 : Osaka - Tour Ends
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meals
  • 12 Breakfasts
  • 1 Lunch
  • 6 Dinners
Accommodation
  • Prince Park Tower Hotel
  • Nemu Resort
  • Hotel Granvia
  • Sekishoin
  • ANA Crowne Plaza
  • Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
Transport
  • Transport Included
Guide
  • Guided by Tour Manager/s
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Tokyo and from Osaka 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: Past & Present A Cultural Journey from Tokyo to Osaka tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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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.
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  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Japan: Past & Present A Cultural Journey from Tokyo to Osaka tour. You can cancel the tour up to 64 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 63 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 31 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 31 May 2024, a deposit of 350 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 63 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Japan: Past & Present A Cultural Journey from Tokyo to Osaka 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: Past & Present A Cultural Journey from Tokyo to Osaka 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.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • All travelers, including those that are vaccinated, will be required to wear a mask on all forms of public transportation and in situations where masks are required by the country, state, municipality and sites, attractions or venues we visit on tour.
  • In hotels, specific protocols will vary from destination to destination, hotel to hotel. Overall, rooms and areas like restaurants, fitness centers, etc. will be deep-cleaned regularly, with rooms disinfected thoroughly between guests.
  • All surfaces will be sanitized often in vehicles, including regular cleaning of high-touch areas with disinfecting wipes. Hand sanitizer will be available at all times and drivers will wear protective gear when appropriate.
  • Adequate physical distancing during meals, experiences, and sightseeing will be ensure by local partners. Guests may be rotated in smaller sub-groups when necessary.
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