9 days tour

Japan Express – Osaka To Tokyo

$ 2,974 .15 USD

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Japan Express – Osaka To Tokyo

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Hotels (7 nts), mountain monastery (1 nt, shared facilities).

Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Overnight in Mount Kōya Temple, Kōyasan. Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum visit. Miyajima Island excursion. Nijo Castle and gardens visit. Gion walk. Fushimi Inari shrine visit. Lake Ashino-ko boat ride. Traditional kaiseki meal. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Hygieneprotocol

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Meals

3 breakfasts, 2 dinners

Transport

Bullet train, tram, ferry, public bus, walking.

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Not included:

Optional

Miyajima - Mt. Misen Visit (Free-1840JPY per person) Kyoto - Zen Gardens of Ryōan-ji (500JPY per person) Tokyo - Ginza Shopping (Free) - Imperial Palace East Gardens Walk (Free) - Ueno Park Visit (Free) - Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingū) Visit (Free-1000JPY per person) Asakusa - Sensō-ji Temple Visit (Free)

Others

1. COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes. 2. Tattoos Tattoos are not common or widely accepted in Japan. There is no cause for concern, but do your best to cover your tattoos when possible and note that you may not be permitted to enter public spas or onsens (hot springs). 3. Luggage size restriction – Effective from May 2020 onwards All G Adventures tours in Japan use the world-famous Shinkansen bullet trains, which have a restriction on maximum luggage size. Your luggage must be less than 160cm in total. This is roughly the size that most airline companies consider as "carry-on baggage" and allow in overhead storage compartments. We strongly recommend bringing a day pack or backpack to use during the day, in addition to your carry-on sized luggage. Please see “What to take” under Tour details for more information. 4. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.Miyajima - Mt. Misen Visit (Free-1840JPY per person) Kyoto - Zen Gardens of Ryōan-ji (500JPY per person) Tokyo - Ginza Shopping (Free) - Imperial Palace East Gardens Walk (Free) - Ueno Park Visit (Free) - Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingū) Visit (Free-1000JPY per person) Asakusa - Sensō-ji Temple Visit (Free)

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Flights

Flights are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Japan Express – Osaka To Tokyo

  • Day 1 Day 1: Osaka
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Osaka

      Arrive at any time.
      We highly recommend booking pre-accommodation to fully experience this lively city.

      Included Activities:
      - Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Day 2 Day 2: Osaka/Kōyasan (1B, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Osaka/Kōyasan (1B, 1D)

      Travel to the centre of Buddhism in Japan and sleep in a temple atop the 800m Mt Koya. Savour a traditional dinner of shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine).
      Journey to Mt Koya, a religious centre founded in 816 by the Buddhist monk Kobo Daishi. The train ride up the mountain is possibly one of the finest rail journeys in Japan. For the final steep ascent, switch to funicular and then hop on a bus to reach the monastery.

      In the evening, dine on shojin-ryori, typical vegetarian cuisine, and relax in a yukata, or kimono.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Train 03:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Overnight in Mount Kōya Temple
  • Day 3 Day 3: Kōyasan/Hiroshima (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Kōyasan/Hiroshima (1B)

      Watch the monks pray in the morning and enjoy a traditional breakfast. Have some time to enjoy Koyasan this morning, before travelling to Hiroshima this afternoon.
      Early morning offers the chance to observe the monks praying. Breathe in some fresh mountain air before a vegetarian breakfast, then start the journey back down the mountain via bus, train and funicular.

      Later, board a train to Hiroshima, a historically significant city, marked by the explosion of the first atomic bomb in 1945.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Bullet train: Kōyasan to Hiroshima 05:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Oku-no-in Cemetery Visit
  • Day 4 Day 4: Hiroshima
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Hiroshima

      This morning, visit the Peace Park and Memorial Museum commemorating the events of 1945. In the afternoon, take a ferry ride over to the sacred island of Miyajima to see the famous floating Torii Gate. Opt to hike around Mt Misen.


      Transport:
      - Ferry: Hiroshima to Miyajima

      Included Activities:
      - Hiroshima Park and Peace Memorial
      - Miyajima Island Visit
  • Day 5 Day 5: Hiroshima/Kyoto
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Hiroshima/Kyoto

      Travel to Kyoto and start exploring. Visit the impressive Nijo Castle and gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the evening, explore the geisha district of Gion on a CEO-led walking tour.


      Transport:
      - Bullet Train 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Gion Walk
      - Nijo Castle and Gardens Visit

      Additional Notes: Please note the Ninomaru Palace at Nijo Castle will be closed from Dec 26-Jan 3. Groups travelling during this time will visit the Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
  • Day 6 Day 6: Kyoto
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Kyoto

      Enjoy a visit to the beautiful Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine and walk under the bright torii gates. Opt to shop, stroll along the riverbank, or explore another of Kyoto’s many temples with free time.


      Included Activities:
      - Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Visit
  • Day 7 Day 7: Kyoto/Hakone (1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Kyoto/Hakone (1D)

      Take a boat ride on Lake Ashino-ko, and hopefully catch a glimpse of majestic Mt Fuji. Enjoy a feast on a traditional Japanese kaiseki meal then soak in the natural hot springs.
      Travel to Hakone, a town in the hills famous for its onsens, or natural hot springs.

      In the evening, enjoy savouring a complex meal of traditional Japanese foods, followed by a recommended soak in the onsen.

      Meals Included:
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Bullet train: Kyoto to Odawara 03:00 Hr(s)
      - Local bus: Odawara to Hakone 00:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Lake Ashino-ko Boat Ride
      - Traditional Kaiseki Meal

      Additional Notes: Please note that we will be using an overnight luggage service between Kyoto and Tokyo. We suggest preparing an overnight backpack to carry what you need during this time.
  • Day 8 Day 8: Hakone/Tokyo (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Hakone/Tokyo (1B)

      Head to Tokyo with time to do some last-minute shopping.
      Arrive before noon to Tokyo, with time to explore this energetic metropolis.

      Opt to visit Ueno park and the museums, Akihabara for cutting edge electronics, Harajuku for funky fashions, Ginza for the highest of the high end, walk the grounds of the Imperial Palace East Garden, or just stroll the streets, looking for the traditional life that still lies just under the modern surface.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Local Train
  • Day 9 Day 9: Tokyo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Tokyo

      Depart at any time.


      Additional Notes: We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully experience this vibrant city.
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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