Osaka to Tokyo Tours

What our customers ask about Osaka to Tokyo Tours

• What would be an example itinerary between Osaka and Tokyo?

  A common 9-day route begins in Osaka with a visit to Osaka Castle. The trip includes 2 days in Kyoto where you'll see temples including Kinkakuji and Fushimi Inari Shrine. Next you'll spend time in Nara exploring the deer park and Todaiji Temple before heading to Hiroshima to visit the Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima Island. The route takes you to Mount Fuji and Hakone's hot springs. The journey ends with 2-3 days in Tokyo where you can explore neighborhoods like Asakusa Shibuya and Harajuku. A TourRadar traveler noted: "Perfect balance of cultural sites nature spots and city experiences. Our guide Yumi was fantastic at providing cultural context at each location while keeping the group on schedule."

• What is the average price for Osaka to Tokyo tours?

  Tours from Osaka to Tokyo cost between 2800 USD and 5500 USD per person with most 8-day trips priced around 3500 USD. These prices generally cover stays at properties like Tokyu Stay Osaka Hommachi in Osaka and Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Tokyo. The cost includes daily breakfast ground transport and English-speaking guides. TourRadar reviews mention: "The tour offered excellent value for money considering the high costs in Japan and the quality of experiences included."

• What are the most common destinations visited between Osaka and Tokyo?

  The route between Osaka and Tokyo typically includes stops in Kyoto Hiroshima Nara Kanazawa and Hakone. Key attractions include the Golden Pavilion and Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima Nara's deer park and temples Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa and views of Mount Fuji from Hakone. One TourRadar traveler shared: "From Osaka to Kyoto and Nara from Mt.Fuji to Tokyo this itinerary is well designed with lots of attractions packed into the schedule."

• What is the average distance covered on an Osaka to Tokyo tour?

  The direct distance between Osaka and Tokyo spans 500km (310 miles). However tours usually cover 1000-1200km total when including visits to places like Kyoto Nara and Hakone. Japan's bullet train network and coach services make these distances manageable. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The transportation was excellent - a perfect mix of bullet trains and comfortable buses that made covering the distances between cities very enjoyable."

• What types of transportation are used between Osaka and Tokyo?

  The journey combines rides on bullet trains (Shinkansen) coach services and local transport options. The bullet train connects Osaka to Tokyo in about 2.5 hours while private coaches provide access to specific attractions. According to a TourRadar traveler: "The bullet train rides were very comfortable and the coach had excellent drivers on the narrow roads."

• What is the average tour length for trips from Osaka to Tokyo?

  Tours typically run between 7 and 12 days with 8 days being the most common length. The Japan by Train tour offers a 12-day experience letting travelers explore Kyoto's Arashiyama bamboo forest Hiroshima's Peace Park and Hakone's hot springs on the way to Tokyo. TourRadar travelers report: "The pace was perfect giving us enough time to soak in each destination while covering all the highlights" on their 8-day journey from Osaka to Tokyo.