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Japan Express

8 days
From Tokyo to Osaka
2.0
1 traveler review
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 32
Age range 12 to 80
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Highlights

  • Explore the traditional craft shops and street stalls in Asakusa
  • See Mount Fuji from the 5th Station & cruise on Lake Ashi
  • Feed the friendly bowing deer in Nara Park

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Tokyo
  2. Day 2 Tokyo (B/-/-)
  3. Day 3 Tokyo (B/-/-)
  4. Day 4 Tokyo – Mt Fuji – Hakone (B/L/-)
  5. Day 5 Hakone – Kyoto – Nara – Kyoto (B/-/-)
  6. Day 6 Kyoto (B/L/-)
  7. Day 7 Kyoto (B/-/-)
  8. Day 8 Kyoto - Depart Osaka (B/-/-)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

MW Tours

Number of tours

56

Age Range

12 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Rather poor
    2.0
  • Guide
    Bad
    1.0
  • Transport
    Average
    3.0
  • Accommodation
    Average
    3.0
  • Food
    Bad
    1.0
  • 4.4
  • ST
    · October 17th, 2022
    The travel agency messed up our erfs forms multiple times which delayed our visa getting process. The tour just included the forms, hotels (their choice), a train ticket, hotel transfer by van upon arrival. They did not send a car on the way back, just a man to take us with a subway, walking in the pouring rain for 10 minutes to the subway station soaking wet. the kyoto hotel was new, nice and located at a good area, but they didn't include breakfast. the Tokyo hotel was old and in a horrible uphill business are 10-15 minute walk from the subway and super inconvenient. The hotel didn't even have a lobby.
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    MW Tours commented on this review
    Dear Sonya, Thank you for your feedback which we appreciate. Your Trip to Japan was undertaken in the infancy of Japan reopening with many restrictions in place, thus resulting any many services that would have been offered pre COVID. In our quotation... Show more
    Trip date: September 2022

Dates & Availability

8 days
Japan Express
From Tokyo to Osaka

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    Linda

    Asked on March 30th, 2025

    What is included in the tour itinerary?

    Tour Details
    • MW ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      The itinerary includes visits to various significant sites, with specific activities and meals outlined in the final document provided prior to departure.

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    Anna

    Asked on March 20th, 2025

    wondering if this includes flights and is there availablity for 13 april 2025? 2 adults 2 kids (17 Yr and 14 yr) is this guided tour?

    Age Range
    Flights / Transfers
    Tour Details
    • MW ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      All airfares are not included. Kindly note that we require at least 30 days prior to process a booking. Please let me know if you are flexible on your travel dates.

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    Ana

    Asked on March 19th, 2025

    Do you create tours for guests or can you recommend a tour. I have clients looking for 8 days and want to incorporate Tokyo, Mt Fuji and both WWII sites please as a minimum as well as travel on the bullet train.

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      Ana

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      Experience: Mt Fuji, WWII memorials in Nagasaki and Hiroshima, Bullet Train. Guests have not been to Japan before.

    • MW ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      Just wondering if your clients have to visit WWII memorials in Nagasaki as it is located in Kyushu Island, as they have not been to Japan before, we can include Hiroshima and Kyoto or Osaka. They only have 8nights, it's very tight schedule if they include Nagasaki due to they fly out of Tokyo.

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      Ana

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      Kyoto sounds like a nice alternative. Very happy to be guided by you though as I haven't been to Japan for a very long time.

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    Silvia

    Asked on February 22nd, 2025

    When should I book a tour for 2025?

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    Tour Details
    • MW ToursOperatorWritten February 2025

      Detailed quotes for travel in 2025 will be finalized only 12 months in advance since suppliers have not yet released contract rates.

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    Lorraine

    Asked on February 9th, 2025

    Is this trip suitable for family? 2 Adult and 2 Children (age 14 and 10). Do we need to arrange luggage transfer to Kyoto? Can you suggest a luggage transfer service provider? Would like to arrive 1 or 2 days earlier before the tour start in Tokyo, can you assist with accommodation booking? Would like to stay in Osaka for 3 nights. Can you help with accommodation booking, transportation from Kyoto to Osaka and transport to airport?

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    • MW ToursOperatorWritten February 2025

      Japan Express is definitely suitable for families. It is semi-independent, you will have free time to explore the cities at your own pace. Regarding luggage transfer, deal with hotel staff when you check in, they will organize this for you and you will pay directly to the hotel. We can organize pre and post accommodations.

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      Lorraine

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      Can you just provide tours only and not including the accommodation?

    • MW ToursOperatorWritten February 2025

      Unfortunately we are tour operator, we require accommodation, transfers and day tours for the package.

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      Lorraine

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      Can you confirm departure dates? Website says Sunday departures. Does that mean the tour starts on the 7th, 14th or 21st? Need to arrive (on Saturday) the day prior - correct?

    • MW ToursOperatorWritten February 2025

      As you mentioned, you would like to arrive 1-2 day before the tour, I added one pre night in Tokyo, arrival date should be 6 DEC 2025.

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    Kathleen

    Asked on January 30th, 2025

    Could we book an additional night in Osaka?

    Accommodation
    • MW ToursOperatorWritten January 2025

      Yes we can add an additional night in Osaka, I will send you the land tour quotation shortly. Regarding the flight booking, we do not handle flights, you can organize your flights with your local travel agency or book by yourself.

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    Donald

    Asked on January 13th, 2025

    Could I have more details on your 8 day Japan Express Semi- Independent Tour please? e.g what's included exactly

    Tour Details
    • MW ToursOperatorWritten January 2025

      Please find the attached quotation for your reference. Kindly go through it in detail and let me know if you would like to proceed.

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    Lucy

    Asked on December 20th, 2024

    Can this tour be done from Osaka to Tokyo?

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    • MW ToursOperatorWritten December 2024

      Unfortunately we cannot guarantee the tour for one people, we require minimum of 2 people to guarantee departure.

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    Manon

    Asked on December 20th, 2024

    How does the transportation work during the tour?

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    • MW ToursOperatorWritten December 2024

      Travelers are advised to make their own way to meeting points throughout the tour, utilizing trains and other public transport for transfers between locations.

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    Carole

    Asked on November 18th, 2024

    How does the flight to Japan work? I think it is not included in the tour am I right?

    Flights / Transfers
    • MW ToursOperatorWritten November 2024

      Yes all airfares are not included. You make need book your flight by yourself or contact your local preferred travel agent for your flight booking. However, we require minimum two people to guarantee for Japan package.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • 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.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 20th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 20th, 2025, a minimum payment of $450 is required to confirm your booking with MW Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and MW Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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