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A Taste of Japan - Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka

12 days
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From Tokyo to Osaka
4.8
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A Taste of Japan - Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka - Explore!
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Tour Operator:
Explore!
Max group size:
16
Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
234965

Places You’ll See

  • Tokyo
    Tokyo
  • Takayama
    Takayama
  • Kanazawa
    Kanazawa
  • Kyoto
    Kyoto
  • Osaka
    Osaka
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Highlights

  • Explore Tokyo's historic temples and neon lights
  • Sample fresh sushi at Tsukiji Outer Market
  • Cook your own okonomiyaki in Tokyo
  • Stay in a traditional minshuku in Takayama
  • Visit the UNESCO site of Shirakawago

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join tour in Tokyo, konnichiwa!
  2. Day 2 Tokyo seafood market, sushi lunch, Hamarikyu gardens, kitchen town and street food dessert
  3. Day 3 Tokyo - Meiji Jingu Shrine, Okonomiyaki lunch and trendy Harajuku district
  4. Day 4 Train to mountain town Takayama, afternoon Hida no Sato folk village museum
  5. Day 5 Bus to Kanazawa via Shirakawago UNESCO village
  6. Day 6 Visit Kenrokuen Garden. Temaki sushi lunch. Japanese traditional sweets (wagashi) making
  7. Day 7 Visit Omicho market. Train to Kyoto. Visit Nijo Castle and Gion geisha district. Izakaya dinner
  8. Day 8 AM - Visit Uji green tea growing capital. Try matcha sweets and ice cream. PM - Private tea ceremony in Kyoto
  9. Day 9 AM free in Kyoto. PM visit Fushimi Inari Shrine. Sake Museum and Tasting. Teppanyaki dinner
  10. Day 10 Train to Osaka. Osaka castle visit. Dinner in Shinsekai district
  11. Day 11 Visit Namba Yasaka Shrine and neon Dotonburi District. Views from Umeda Sky Tower. Free afternoon. Shabu-Shabu hot pot dinner
  12. Day 12 Trip ends in 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

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Asakusa View Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2, 3

  • Minshuku Sumire-so

    Hotel
    day 4

  • Hotel Torifito Kanazawa

    Hotel
    Days 5, 6

  • Via Inn Prime Kyotoeki Hachijoguchi

    Hotel
    Days 7, 8, 9

  • Shin-Osaka Washington Hotel Plaza

    Hotel
    Days 10, 11

Operated by

Explore!

4.5
(7,880 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

445

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

Explore is a global adventure travel company with 42 years’ experience in providing exciting and authentic travel experiences. With over 350 trips in around 100 countries, Explore’s expertly crafted itineraries combined with award-winning tour leaders, small group sizes and a commitment to...

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Good
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Tour Operator
    Explore!
    4.5
  • A
    · September 8th, 2023
    Oh, so many! Tepanyaki dinner was delicious, the last dinner in Osaka was an incredible meal. The homestay was incredible (beyond expectations). The guide was so helpful and caring. Tokyo sightseeing was incredible (and Shirakawa-go!).
    Trip date: August 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · September 20th, 2023
    The food, the places we saw
    Trip date: August 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • VR
    · May 26th, 2023
    A wonderful exploration of Japan! We liked the mix of urban and rural environments. Our tour guide was fabulous. We will try another tour.
    Trip date: May 2023

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12 days
A Taste of Japan - Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka
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Good to Know

  • Currency
    ¥
    Yen
    Japan
  • Plugs & Adapters

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

    Type A
    Japan
    Type B
    Japan
  • 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 22nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 22nd, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. 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 75 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 Explore! will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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