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Osaka
Tokyo
12 days
Maximum 16
discovery
About your trip
From neon-lit skyscrapers to bamboo forests dotted with ancient temples, there’s nowhere quite like Japan. This 12-day trip will take you from the foodie capital of Osaka to the city lights of Tokyo, and even down to the floating Torii Gate of Miyajima Island, which sits in Hiroshima Bay. Along the way, you’ll get to see geishas in Kyoto, sample sake in Takayama and watch sumo wrestlers train in the capital. You’ll get the chance to stay in a range of hotels and sing your heart out at karaoke alongside your fellow travellers. How can we squeeze so much into one itinerary? You have Japan’s incredible train networks to thank. Prepare to get your steps in on this one, too, since the other way to explore Japan at its best is by exploring on your own two feet.
Trip Highlights
- Experience the comfort, efficiency and thrill of riding the bullet train
- Uncover Hiroshima’s past at the Peace Park and Museum
- See the floating Torii Gate and deer on Miyajima Island
- Hike through bamboo forests and the endless gates of Fushimi Inari
- Admire views of Mount Fuji from Lake Ashi
- Witness sumo wrestling training and learn how to make sushi
- Find your rhythm at a Taiko drumming class
- Explore the castle of Kyoto and see the Geisha district
- Soak in an Onsen in the Japanese Alps
Your Itinerary
What's Included
- One night spa hotel accommodation
- Ten nights standard hotel accommodation
- Local Transport
- 11 breakfasts, two lunches, four dinners
- Local Insider
- Osaka tour
- Hiroshima and Miyajima Island tour
- Bamboo forest and temple visit
- Fushimi Inari sunrise tour
- Hida Folk Village visit
- Sake tasting
- Lake Ashi cruise
- Ropeway to Hell cable car
- Geyser visit
- Sumo wrestler training visit
- Tsukiji Outer Market tour
- Sushi-making class
- Tokyo tour
- Taiko drumming class
- Karaoke night
- Kyoto Walking Tour
- Onsen Experience
What's Not Included
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Flights to and from the destination
Customer Reviews
Accommodation
Shin Osaka Esaka Tokyu REI
Located only a few minutes from Shin-Osaka Station and with a range of restaurants, cafes, museums and shops nearby, this hotel offers modern conveniences to travellers . The air-conditioned rooms are clean and comfortable and the attentive staff can help point you in the direction of the wonderful breakfast buffet and nearby currency exchange services.
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Hiroshima Ekimae
This modern city hotel, just a three minute walk from the train station, is full of innovative touches, including air and water purification and smart locks that allow you to open your room door with your phone. Rooms are cosy and crisp, with complimentary PJs and high quality bedding. Breakfast, meanwhile, is a buffet offering blending Hiroshima soul food with traditional western staples.
Hearton Hotel Kyoto
Stay close to all of Kyoto’s most magical sights at this relaxing urban hotel, which caters brilliantly to short stays in the city. The highlight here has to be breakfast. You’ll have the choice between starting your day in Patio, where freshly baked bread stars amid the buffet lineup. Or you can really embrace Kyoto culture by opting for Hamatoku, which serves classic regional dishes as the most important meal of the day.
Washington Plaza Hotel Takayama
We’ll only be staying in Takayama for one night, so this hotel, which is practically on the doorstep of the train station, is ideal. It’s part of one of the most reliable chains in Japan but the hotel’s sense of individuality comes through in the breakfast hall, a traditional Japanese dining area serving up classic warm dishes to start the day.
Highland Hotel Hakone
Nestled in a forest and the one-time residence of a Baron, a stay at this 4 star hotel is a wonderfully relaxing experience. Open-air and indoor onsen baths are available for use and the tasteful rooms have large windows that bring in plenty of natural light. The restaurant offers a fusion of French and Japanese cuisine and there are superb gardens to explore in your own time.
Mystays Akasaka Tokyo
Modernity is the name of the game when it comes to this new-build hotel near Tokyo Midtown. Rooms are modern and stylish, while other facilities include a gym, massage parlour and terrace garden, plus direct access to a 7-eleven. Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be enjoyed in the sophisticated Minori Restaurant Bar.