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Independent Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka City Stays

9 days
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From Tokyo to Osaka
5.0
22 traveler reviews
Independent Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka City Stays - Globus
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Tour Operator:
Globus
Max group size:
12
Age range:
5 to 80
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
233112

Places You’ll See

  • Tokyo
    Tokyo
  • Kyoto
    Kyoto
  • Osaka
    Osaka
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Highlights

  • Explore Tokyo with a private guide on the subway
  • Visit the Samurai and Ninja Museum in Tokyo
  • Travel to Kyoto by shinkansen (bullet train)
  • Tour Kyoto's famous geisha district, Gion
  • Discover Osaka Castle and Minami entertainment area

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVE IN TOKYO, JAPAN
  2. Day 2 TOKYO
  3. Day 3 TOKYO
  4. Day 4 TOKYO–KYOTO
  5. Day 5 KYOTO
  6. Day 6 KYOTO
  7. Day 7 KYOTO–OSAKA
  8. Day 8 OSAKA
  9. Day 9 OSAKA
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Globus

5.0
(37,824 reviews)
This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries

Number of tours

565

Age Range

5 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

It began more than 90 years ago, when a young man purchased a boat to transport visitors across Lake Lugano, Switzerland. Who would have thought that this single boat would launch one of the world's leading travel companies? Today, the Globus family of brands is a global company reaching every...

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Customer Reviews

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  • A
    · October 23rd, 2023
    The independent tour of Japan was more of what I was looking for, as opposed to a bus tour!
    Trip date: October 2023
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    · October 4th, 2023
    Great hotels. Guides were always waiting for us when we got off an airplane or train. Guides were very knowledgeable on the places we visited
    Trip date: September 2023
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    · October 3rd, 2023
    Our guides in Toyko (Mandy) and Kyoto (Miu) were excellent. All the transportation went smoothly.
    Trip date: September 2023
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    · September 26th, 2023
    Everything ran like clockwork. Very well done.
    Trip date: September 2023
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    · September 25th, 2023
    The flexibility and planned days were very helpful The tour guides went over and above to meet our needs and to make this a positive experience
    Trip date: September 2023
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    · August 23rd, 2023
    Great tours however they should always beginning and end at the hotel
    Trip date: July 2023
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    · July 22nd, 2023
    We had a great time and both of our guides were great! They became real friends.
    Trip date: July 2023
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    · July 17th, 2023
    It was a great trip.
    Trip date: July 2023
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    · July 17th, 2023
    Our host in Tokyo was incredible!! The trip was fabulous.
    Trip date: July 2023
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    · July 11th, 2023
    The independence by Globus package was prefect for my family. The free time paired well will guided tours. The guides were prompt, personable, and knowledgeable. They even took the time to ask about what our 14 year old might want to see. I do recommend adding the app Ekispert to the communication. It saved us getting lost on the train/subway system. Thank you for a memory that will be with us a lifetime.
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    Trip date: July 2023
    Review collected by Globus

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9 days
Independent Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka City Stays
From Tokyo to Osaka

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    Japan
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before January 27th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 27th, 2025, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Globus. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Globus will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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