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Japan Discovery - 15 Days

15 days
From Osaka to Tokyo
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25 traveler reviews
Japan Discovery - 15 Days - Tomato Travel
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 40
Age range 2 to 99
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Highlights

  • Visit bustling Osaka with its bright streets and fantastic food culture
  • Take a step back in time and explore Kyoto's old temples and shrines
  • Step inside one of Japan's last remaining original castles in Matsumoto

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Osaka
  2. Day 2 Osaka - Kobe (B, Welcome Dinner)
  3. Day 3 Kobe- Kurashiki-Hiroshima(B)
  4. Day 4 Hiroshima-Okayama (B)
  5. Day 5 Osaka -Nara-Kyoto(B)
  6. Day 6 Kyoto (B)
  7. Day 7 Kyoto - Kanazawa (B)
  8. Day 8 Kanazawa (B)
  9. Day 9 Kanazawa - Shirakawago - Takayama (B)
  10. Day 10 Takayama - Matsumoto (B)
  11. Day 11 Matsumoto-Mt. Fuji (B, Farewell Dinner)
  12. Day 12 Mt Fuji - Tokyo (B)
  13. Day 13 Tokyo (B)
  14. Day 14 Tokyo (B)
  15. Day 15 Tokyo - Destination (B)
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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Tomato Travel

Number of tours

11

Age Range

18 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Good
    4.0
  • 4.3
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  • AB
    · June 1st, 2025
    I had a very good experience with Tomato travel agency, my group was very nice and the guide, mr Aki, was very helpful. My suggestion is that it would be beneficial for the guide and the group to use the listeners boxes to be able to hear the important information the guide is giving. The itinerary had the best 10 places to see. I am glad that I was part of the trip and group. Thank you
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    Tomato Travel commented on this review
    Hi Amelia, Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip on our tour. We have shared your feedback about the listener boxes with our team to help improve our future tours. We look forward to welcoming you on... Show more
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    Trip date: May 2025
  • SV
    · May 29th, 2025
    Wonderful trip,had a fantastic time.The guide and driver were great and we had a great group of fellow tourists
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    Tomato Travel commented on this review
    Hi Sylvia, Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so happy to hear you had a fantastic time and enjoyed the company of both your guide, driver, and fellow travelers. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure with us soon! Warm... Show more
    Trip date: May 2025
  • DF
    · April 13th, 2025
    Great tour. Very knowledgeable and engaging guide. Comfortable bus. Nice hotels choices. Great itinerary. Would have taken renting a car and navigating difficult routes to overcast much ground as the tour plus it was a good group of about twenty of us that made it more fun than just being on our own as a couple. Overall good value for the money.
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    Tomato Travel commented on this review
    Hi Daniel, thank you for taking your time to let us know your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It seems like you've made some good memories in Japan with your co-travellers, glad to know. Once again thank you very much for... Show more
    Trip date: March 2025
  • Japan Discovery - 15 Days reviewer 4
    · December 9th, 2024
    There were a lot of wonderful sites, temples, castles and gardens to view. Bus ride between places can be a bit long (2-4 hours). Would love to have spent more time in Kyoto, especially on our own. Could have done without seeing the festival floats. They were nice for the first 10 minutes, but didn't warrant the 1 hour to view all of the floats' mechanical movements. Description says there is a lot of walking, but didn't say that that would include steep embankments and lots of stairs. Overall a wonderful overview of Japan and Japanese culture. Would recommend to anyone even remotely interested in going to Japan.
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    Trip date: November 2024
  • SB
    · November 20th, 2024
    Was a little worried about booking as there have been a few negative reviews. However day 1 when we met our engaging and knowledgeable tour leader I knew I'd chosen the right tour. There is no way you can see all the sites we saw by yourself in 2 weeks. Yes, there were some long rides on the bus and a couple of late nights but hey, we saw a lot. Osman the tour leader shared his stories of life in Japan with an engaging and funny spin and when weather or traffic was bad, he let us vote to switch our days around. A great tour and 15 days flew by
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    Tomato Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are glad to hear that your initial concerns were put to rest and that you enjoyed the tour very much. We will share your positive experiences with the tour guide and our team. Thank you for choosing us,... Show more
    Trip date: November 2024
  • AH
    · October 31st, 2024
    I like the tour very much. The group was 31 people and everyone was always on time. Our tour director Masa was good. The program was excellent so many beautiful places to see! I would have been happier with more historical and cultural information ahead of the days. Few hotels were run dow old and dirty and the beds were extremely hard with only one pillow.
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • Japan Discovery - 15 Days reviewer 7
    · September 16th, 2024
    A good overall experience in the sights and experiences of modern-day Japan. The tour guide, Osman, was knowledgeable, competent, pleasant, and willing to deviate from the standard tour destination lineup if circumstances warranted. When a typhoon hit the Tokyo area causing the cancellation of our Bullet Train ride, he was able to re-schedule it on another day and took us elsewhere. When the weather reports indicated Mt. Fuji's peak area would be visible that day (not clouded over) he took a vote while we were on the bus and dropped the planned destination in favor of going directly to the celebrated site to experience it in its full glory. He also tried to compensate for my mobility impairment with advice and options, as well as interactions and explanations to the Japanese staff of the hotels. Being the only dedicated photographer in the group of better-moving members was also a challenge for both of us --- every time I stopped to take a picture, I'd look up to discover the rest of the tour making a turn a block away and I had to rush to play 'catch-up', which came to be physically wearing. The bus driver was outstandingly competent on the narrow roads and unfailingly helpful, having my stored rollator ready whenever I emerged from the air-conditioned bus. I wasn't expecting the heat (33'+C ... 90+F) or the thick humid air (Canadian, after all), but the buildings in many destinations and all hotels were air-conditioned (with individual room controls), and I adopted the practice of many Japanese men of carrying a washcloth in my pocket to wipe the sweat off my forehead. A neck fan and sweat bands helped as well. An unforgettably intense and informative experience, which we will almost certainly repeat someday.
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • M
    · August 8th, 2024
    We were so happy to visit japan, we visited different cities and enjoyed every single day The itinerary was comprehensive we managed to visit many places during our tour Highly recommend
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    Tomato Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time exploring Japan and found the itinerary comprehensive. It means a lot to us that you would highly recommend our tour! We hope to see you on another... Show more
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    Trip date: July 2024
  • D
    · June 17th, 2024
    We booked via Luxury Escapes for a Japan Tour, visiting Tokyo to the West Coast and then down to Kyoto, Hiroshoma and finishing at Osaka. We were told the accommodation would be 4-5 star - it ranged from hostel to 3 star. We were told the tour guide would be a passionate English speaking guide - her English wasn't fluent and we had hours of no information (except where the toilets were and UniQlo at each stop). Unfortunately for us and many others on our tour the experience wasn't what we had expected.
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    Trip date: May 2024
  • MB
    · May 11th, 2024
    The tour guide wasn't as knowledgeable as l thought she should be. Lots of things we passed and weren't told about and her english wasn't very good
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    Trip date: April 2024

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15 days
Japan Discovery - 15 Days
From Osaka to Tokyo

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    Luke

    Asked on April 15th, 2025

    What's the cost for a solo traveler. Not sharing a room.

    Price / Availability
    Single supplement
    • Tomato TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      The single supplement is at AUD1,950 per person. Please note there are a seasonal surcharge for specific departure date.

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    Tyler

    Asked on April 15th, 2025

    Is there an additional charge for solo or do you match with another person?

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    • Tomato TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      For the 15-day Japan Discovery group tour departing on 16 September, the price for a solo traveler is AUD 6,349 per person. Unfortunately we are unable to arrange twin room for 2 travellers who don't know each other. If you wish to avoid the mandatory single supplement, we suggest you to find a friend or relative who wish to join the tour with you.

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    Daniel

    Asked on March 19th, 2025

    What assistance is provided for taking additional tours in Tokyo?

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    • Tomato TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      For additional tours in Tokyo, you can discuss and arrange details with us through the tour contact options provided.

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    Alvaro

    Asked on March 17th, 2025

    Are the mentioned hotels final for this tour?

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    • Tomato TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      The hotels listed in your itinerary may not be final; please refer to our official website for the most accurate details.

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    Edward

    Asked on February 18th, 2025

    Is this departure date definite?

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    • Tomato TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      We are pleased to confirm that the tour starting on 11th March is confirmed to run as scheduled. As the departure date is approaching, availability is becoming limited. We recommend that the customer proceed with the booking as soon as possible to secure their spots.

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    Josh

    Asked on February 15th, 2025

    Can we add a short extension to see the mokeys park near Nagano? When are you going to release price for 2026? How big are your group size usually?

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    • Tomato TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      The maximum number of travellers we can accommodate is 40. The Monkey Park is not located near our tour cities. To visit the park, you might need to arrive earlier and join the tour after your park visit. The group tour accommodates up to 40 people, and the tour price for 2026 has not been announced yet.

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      Josh

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      The macaques park where you can see monkeys in hot thermal water is near Nagano. Let me know when your 2026 price will be available.

    • Tomato TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      The 'Jigokudani Monkey Park' is approximately 100 km away from Matsumoto and 300 km from Tokyo. We will not visit the park during the tour. We will update the details of the new tour once it's announced.

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    Ray

    Asked on February 5th, 2025

    Is the Japan Discovery - 15 Days still available for May 13-27 2025. How many people are confirmed?

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    • Tomato TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      We are happy to inform you that there are still seats available for 2 people on your preferred departure date. Currently, we have nearly 30 people booked, and the tour is guaranteed to run.

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    Ivy

    Asked on January 25th, 2025

    Is the tour suitable for elderly participants?

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    • Tomato TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      The tour involves an average of 2-3 hours of walking per day; suitability for elderly participants depends on their fitness level.

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    Michael

    Asked on January 24th, 2025

    Is there something you can do about the price of the single room?

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    • Tomato TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      Unfortunately, if the guest requires two rooms, including a single room, a single supplement will apply for the single room.

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    Jamie

    Asked on January 7th, 2025

    Does the departure date of Oct. 14, 2025 actually exist? Is the 14th the start of the tour, or the day before when we depart Canada?

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    • Tomato TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      Yes, we will operate the 15 day tour departing on 14th Oct 2025. Please book the flight arriving on 14th Oct. You will have free day on 14th Oct, then our tour guide will meet you in the morning of 15th Oct at the tour hotel.

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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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