Japan Classic: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka
Neon cities, ancient temples and the bullet train in one journey.
Trip Overview
Begin in Tokyo with Shibuya, Asakusa and Meiji Shrine, then take a day trip to Hakone for views of Mount Fuji and a night in a hot-spring ryokan. The bullet train whisks you to Kyoto for Fushimi Inari's thousand torii gates, Kinkaku-ji and the Gion district. Finish in Osaka, Japan's food capital, with a side trip to Nara.
At a Glance
Destination
Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo
Duration
9 Days
Trip Difficulty
easy
Activities
Cultural Tours
Max. Elevation
N/A
Group Size
2-12
Accommodation
3- and 4-star hotels, one night in a traditional ryokan
Vehicle
Shinkansen bullet train and public transport (7-day JR Pass)
Meals
Daily breakfast, one kaiseki dinner at the ryokan
Itinerary
Airport transfer and an evening walk through Shinjuku.
Senso-ji in Asakusa, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku and the Shibuya crossing.
Optional teamLab, Akihabara or a sushi-making class.
Lake Ashi cruise, Owakudani, and a night in a ryokan with an onsen.
Shinkansen to Kyoto, afternoon in Gion and Pontocho.
Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji and the Arashiyama bamboo grove.
Todai-ji's giant Buddha and the deer of Nara Park.
Osaka Castle and a street food evening in Dotonbori.
Transfer to Kansai International Airport.
What's included
In the price
- 7-day Japan Rail Pass
- 8 nights accommodation with breakfast, including one ryokan night
- Guided city tours in Tokyo and Kyoto
- Kaiseki dinner at the ryokan
- Airport transfers
Not included
- International flights
- Japan visa if required
- Most lunches and dinners
- Travel insurance
- Shinkansen bullet train
- Fushimi Inari's thousand torii gates
- Night in a traditional ryokan
- Street food in Dotonbori
No items specified.
Note: Travel insurance covering helicopter evacuation is a condition of travel, not a recommendation. We ask for your policy number before departure.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your nationality. Nepali passport holders need a tourist visa; we provide the supporting documents.
Hotels and trains are the main costs and are included. Food can be very affordable at local restaurants.
Starts from
$2400.00 / person
