from R53,379.00 pp
The Experience
8 nights from Osaka to Tokyo with G Adventures!
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From the Buddhist monks of Kōyasan to the high rollers of Tokyo, see the many faces of Japan on this condensed tour beginning in Osaka. Savour the region’s culinary delicacies and the beautiful views at Mt Fuji. You’ll stay in a mountain temple and really soak up local culture in onsen hot springs. A great combination of the traditional and the contemporary, this adventure provides a taste of the rich culture of Japan.
Is this tour for me?
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Travel Style: Classic -
Service Level: Standard -
Physical Rating: 3 - Average
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - 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
- Accommodation: Hotels (7 nts), mountain monastery (1 nt, shared facilities)
- Meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners.
- Transportation: Bullet train, tram, ferry, public bus, walking.
- Staff & Experts: CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Osaka
- Arrive at any time.
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Exclusive Inclusions:- Your Welcome Moment Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group.
Day 2 : Osaka/Kōyasan
- Depart early and 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). Watch the monks pray in the morning. Exclusive
- Inclusions: Your Local Living Moment Overnight in Mount Kōya Temple.
- Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner.
Day 3 : Kōyasan/Hiroshima
- 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.
- Meals included: Breakfast.
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.
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.
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.
Day 7 : Kyoto/Hakone
- Take a boat ride on Lake Ashino-ko, and hopefully catch a glimpse of majestic Mt Fuji.
- Enjoy a feast on a Japanese multi-course kaiseki meal then soak in the natural hot springs.
- Meals included: Dinner.
Day 8 : Hakone/Tokyo
- Head to Tokyo with time to do some last-minute shopping.
- Meals included: Breakfast.
Day 9 : Tokyo
- Depart at any time.
What's Excluded
- International flights and taxes
- Visas (if required)
- Pre- & post-accommodation
- Travel Insurance
- Meals and drinks not specified
- Allow USD390-510 for meals not included
- Anything of a personal nature
Specific Terms
- Select departures in June 2025
- Book by 01 April 2025
- Prices are per person, capacity controlled, subject to availability and further subject to rate of exchange fluctuations at time of booking.
- All G Adventures’ tours are subject to G Adventures’ full booking conditions, found here: gadventures.com/terms-conditions-policies
- Valid for sale until 01 April 2025.