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- Gold Operator
- Costsaver
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 40 - 49
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Weave through the streets of Tokyo's metropolis
- Admire the breathtaking natural beauty of Mount Fuji
- See stunning temples and the colourful Geisha district
- Pay your respects at the humbling Hiroshima Memorial
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive Tokyo
- Day 2 Tokyo Sightseeing
- Day 3 Mt. Fuji and Hakone Sightseeing
- Day 4 Tokyo - Kyoto
- Day 5 Kyoto Free Day
- Day 6 Kyoto - Kurashiki - Hiroshima
- Day 7 Hiroshima Sightseeing
- Day 8 Hiroshima - Himeji
- Day 9 Himeji - Osaka
- Day 10 Depart Osaka
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Shinjuku Washington Main
HotelDays 1, 2, 3Shinjuku Washington
HotelDays 1, 2, 3Kyoto Tower Annex
HotelDays 4, 5Oriental, Hiroshima Tokyu Rei
HotelDays 6, 7Nikko Himeji
Hotelday 8Hankyu Respire Osaka
Hotelday 9
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Costsaver
Number of tours
121
Age Range
5 to 80 years old
Response time
6 hours
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- KHKen· July 25th, 2025My son and I had an excellent time on our tour. We travelled to Tokyo, Kyoto, Himeji, Hiroshima and Osaka. The tour was not too fast paced and required a moderate amount of walking. We saw traditional sites as well as the new. Tokyo National Museum, Senso-Ji Buddhist Temple in Akakusa and The Tokyo Metropolitan Building were the ones we went to in Tokyo. We also visited Mount Fuji. We took the bullet rain from Shinagawa Train Station to Kyoto. Kinkaku-Ji Temple, Heian Jingu Shrine, Toda-Ji Bhuddist temple and Kyoto Tower were great. Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter and Miyajima Island were timeless. I never thought I would visit Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima. It was very solemn. Koko-en Japanese Gardens, Himeji were a peaceful oasis. Umeda Sky Building was extraodinary. Amazing arcitecture. Everywhere in Japan is a cultural eye opener. It can be fast paced or very slow and tranquil. The optional excursions were great, but not doing all of them also allowed us to take our time sight seeing. All in all an excellent tour that strikes a good balance and pace. Our tour guide Joi was fantastic.Show more
Costsaver commented on this reviewThank you so much for your review. We're absolutely delighted to hear that you and your son had such an enjoyable time exploring Japan with us. It sounds like you experienced the perfect mix of cultural heritage, modern wonders, and peaceful moments... Show moreTrip date: July 2025 - CCarolyn· January 5th, 2025The 10 tour of Japan was amazing. Our tour...Show moreCostsaver commented on this reviewThank you for being our guest and travelling with us to Japan. We are so pleased to know you have enjoyed your travel experience and found the service provided by your Travel Director excellent. We would love to host you again,Trip date: December 2024
- AWAnn· October 29th, 2024Lovely considerate bus driver. Your director needs re education on customer service.Show moreCostsaver commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We apologise if the Travel Director did not meet your expectations in terms of being personable. However, we are glad to hear that the Coach Driver was professional. Your feedback has been forwarded to the... Show moreTrip date: October 2024
- KTKim· May 23rd, 2024Locations, hotels, food excursions, and especially the guide were all first rateShow moreCostsaver commented on this reviewThank you for your great feedback, it is wonderful to know you have enjoyed your travel experience with us. Thank you for being our guest we would love to host you again.Trip date: April 2024
- MMike· April 27th, 2024Here's our recent experience having booked with CostSavers through Costco. We went to Japan for 10 days, stopping in Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Himeji, Osaka. Overall we enjoyed the country and the people, who are extremely polite and friendly. You will enjoy how clean everything is and the courteous people. This review is of the CostSaver tour. Our Travel Director Hiroko was great, with insights and historical knowledge of the cities and sights we visited. When we booked an optional excursion through CostSavers that wasn't led by Hiroko, the local specialists were harder to understand and moved quickly, with little time to enjoy the attractions we visited. One of them didn't wait for the last of our group until my wife spoke up for him to stop and wait. First off, there was nobody to pick us up at the Tokyo airport as promised. After an hour on the phone we ended up taking two trains and walking to our hotel. This was totally unacceptable, and the start of our vacation. Then, when we left Osaka, they simply provided bus fair to the airport. I wish we would have been told up front that this was the arrangement. The dinners that were included with our tour were average, mostly buffet style. We had much better meals when we went out on our own eating at local restaurants. All the local food was great, no worries about getting sick from sushi, sashimi or noodles. Most of the attractions we went to felt rushed, with only 30 to 60 minutes of free time to enjoy the site. I understand it's hard to get most people to leave earlier in the morning to get to sites earlier, but the site visits often felt rushed. For good photo opportunities, you will probably need to leave early on your own to take less crowded photos of the bamboo forest or some of the more popular attractions. Another thing that could have been done better is to have a website or group text indicating the meeting and departure time for the next day if you were not part of the optional excursion the day before. We often had to ask our travel director at breakfast when we were departing that morning. The hotels were generally okay, but our room in Hiroshima had a bad smell every time we entered the room. We had to run the air conditioning to circulate the air and try to eliminate the smell. I expected a little better for a travel agency associated with Costo.Show moreCostsaver commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We truly appreciate having you as our guest, and we understand the importance of a great Travel Director who can ensure your overall enjoyment and comfort on our trips. This is why... Show moreTrip date: April 2024
- AAnthony· April 17th, 2024Itinerary was comprehensive and well planned,...Show moreCostsaver commented on this reviewWe want to express our gratitude for your support of our business. We appreciate that you chose to travel with us, and we are sorry that your trip did not meet your expectations. We understand that replacing the Travel Director during your trip was an... Show moreTrip date: March 2024
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Victoria
Asked on May 28th, 2025how does the tour start work? If my client books their airfare seperate, do they meet you at the airport or the hotel and when?
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Victoria
Traveler•Written May 2025I was trying to ask if this tour usually is 40-49 or it is possible that it would be lower.
CostsaverOperator•Written May 2025This tour can accommodate a maximum of 40 guests, though the actual number may be lower, as our tours are given definite status at half of the maximum capacity. However, we cannot guarantee this, as we do not have the necessary data to verify.
- CostsaverOperator•Written May 2025
Costsaver does not offer complimentary or paid transfers, nor does it provide an airport shuttle service. We recommend booking a private transfer or shared shuttle through our trusted partner. The meeting with the Travel Director will take place at the first hotel of the tour. If your client books their airfare separately, they will meet at the hotel rather than the airport on the first day. Hotel check in time is approximately 2:00 PM.
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Ardina
Asked on March 27th, 2025Are optional experiences offered during the tour?
- CostsaverOperator•Written March 2025
Yes, there are several optional experiences available for the tour, along with approximate costs.
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Pia
Asked on March 10th, 2025Can I confirm if my booking is complete?
- CostsaverOperator•Written March 2025
Upon checking, all details of your booking are already completed.
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Elena
Asked on February 3rd, 2025How do I make payments for my booking?
- CostsaverOperator•Written February 2025
You can confirm your booking online, and deposit details will be provided during the reservation process.
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April
Asked on January 26th, 2025Do you pick us up from the airport
- CostsaverOperator•Written January 2025
Transfers are not offered through Costsaver & no airport shuttle bus service provided. Guests should make their own way from/to the airport at their own expense. Guests' documents will include information on public transportation options to/from the airport, along with estimated costs for a taxi where available.
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Allison
Asked on January 21st, 2025What is the policy for travel insurance?
- CostsaverOperator•Written January 2025
We advise checking if your insurance covers various situations like Cancel for Any Reason or Covid-19. You may need to look for additional coverage if not included.
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Lhoussain
Asked on January 4th, 2025What is the luggage allowance for this tour?
- CostsaverOperator•Written January 2025
A single bag is allowed with dimensions not exceeding 30"x18"x10" (76x46x25cm) and weight not exceeding 50lbs (23kg). Carry-on luggage is restricted to one piece per person.
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Philip
Asked on December 8th, 2024Does traveling single change the pkg price?
- CostsaverOperator•Written December 2024
If you are travelling solo, we can only offer you the Single Room option for all your accommodation. The total tour cost would be USD 4,720.00.
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Philip
Traveler•Written December 2024When I arrive in Tokyo, is there someone to take me to the hotel or am I on my own?
- CostsaverOperator•Written December 2024
Costsaver no longer offer complimentary or chargeable airport transfer, therefore you have to make your own transfer arrangement before and after the tour at your own cost.
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Philip
Traveler•Written December 2024Do you include a visit to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove?
- CostsaverOperator•Written December 2024
The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is not part of this tour's itinerary. You may coordinate with the Travel Director on tour if there will be free time or when would be the best time to visit that site.
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Fons
Asked on July 18th, 2024Are there groups of certain size?
- CostsaverOperator•Written July 2024
This tour has a maximum capacity of about 40 guests.
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Bente
Asked on July 10th, 2024What is the accommodation category for this trip?
- CostsaverOperator•Written July 2024
All accommodations are in 3 to 4 star hotels.
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