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- Gold Operator
- Tomato Travel
- 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
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 10 - 45
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Himeji Castle and its gardens
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine's floating torii gate
- Wander through Nara Park's free-roaming deer
- Cruise on Lake Ashi near Mount Fuji
- Experience bullet train ride to Mount Fuji
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Osaka
- Day 2 Osaka - Himeji - Hiroshima (B,D)
- Day 3 Hiroshima (B)
- Day 4 Hiroshima - Osaka (B,L)
- Day 5 Osaka - Nara - Kyoto (B, L)
- Day 6 Kyoto - Mt. Fuji (B, D)
- Day 7 Mt. Fuji (B, D)
- Day 8 Mt.Fuji - Tokyo (B, L)
- Day 9 Tokyo (B)
- Day 10 Tokyo - Destination
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
Odysis Suites Osaka Airport Hotel or similar
Hotelday 1Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima or similar
HotelDays 2, 3Hotel it Osaka Shinmachi or similar
Hotelday 4Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo or similar
Hotelday 5Hotel Grand Hills Shizuoka or similar
Hotelday 6Dormy Inn Express Gotemba Hot Springs or similar
Hotelday 7Asakusa View Hotel or similar
HotelDays 8, 9
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Operated by
Tomato Travel
Number of tours
10
Age Range
18 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
Tomato Travel is a Japan specialist travel company established in Sydney,...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- DBDavid· October 25th, 2025Excellent trip. Small, friendly group, came off exactly as advertised. Well organized, very generous meal plan, very nice hotels, very helpful tour guide. Not all hotels were in the center of things, would be my only suggestion but overall great value for the price. Just make sure that you want to "see" Osaka, the geisha district in Kyoto or Tokyo that you make additional tour arrangements. These areas are not included on this particular tour. I would highly recommend Tomato.Show more
Tomato Travel commented on this reviewHi David, thank you very much for your positive review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It means a lot to know that everything came together as promised and that you found great value in the experience. Your feedback is valuable, and... Show moreTrip date: October 2025 - JBjohn· September 27th, 2025Overall the 10 day tour was more like 8 1/2 days with 1 1/2 free time in Tokyo so felt short changed. Sadly our interpreters English was poor and our small group of 4 had difficulty understanding her some times, however she was a lovely Lady as well as our Mini-bus Driver. Overall the Hotel choice was pretty good. Would i use your services again? probably not as we are more than capable of organizing our own Tours.Show moreTomato Travel commented on this reviewHi John, thank you for your detailed feedback. We are sorry to hear that the tour did not fully meet your expectations. Your comments regarding the schedule and guiding will be carefully reviewed with our team to improve future tours. We are pleased you... Show moreTrip date: September 2025
- LELenora· September 4th, 2025My husband and I had a great tour with Tomatoe. The itinerary was well paced. A good balance between natural beauty, historic content and Japanese life and culture. The food was local and showcased the area cuisine. We had adequate time to stroll and shop. Thoroughly enjoyable.Show moreTrip date: August 2025
- IFIvona· July 2nd, 2025The tour itinerary is great for first time Japan visitor, our bus driver and tour guide were wonderful. I would not recommend Tomato Travel again though, the communication about the tour was nonexistent beyond sending a generic itinerary info 2 weeks before departure. They did not provide any detail about add-on experience we booked 8 mths before tour start, did not communicate the change of tour guide (the contact info provided in the itinerary doc was not valid by the time we started the tour)... The final issue for me was the fact that the only time the add-on experience was mentioned to us was 2 days before it was supposed to occur. At that time I reached out to Tomato Travel immediately asking to refund the experience. Due to pacing of the tour up to that point, and seeing how the bus was managing in Tokyo (not well due to traffic congestion) we did not want to spend 60% of our one free day in Tokyo on a bus. The guide was offering other group members to come on the add-on tour without additional cost at that time, but when it came to dropping the experience and refunding us Tomato Travel was completely unresponsive, curt in their messaging and cited logistics for a reason to not refund even partial cost. Logistics were not an issue when offering to add people though. They stated it's considered a late cancellation, when it was literally the first communication they ever provided regarding the experience. If you can find a similar itinerary with a different provider I highly recommend it.Show moreTomato Travel commented on this reviewDear Ivona Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the tour itinerary as well as the service provided by the driver and guide. We regret to learn that other aspects of your experience did not meet... Show moreTrip date: June 2025
- JCJAYNE· June 3rd, 2025My sister and I joined the Japan Golden Route with Hiroshima 2025 tour in May and we enjoyed the tour very much. There were 17 people in the group and we had no problem at all. The tour guide Osman Son was very knowledgeable and very concerned of the welfare of the tour members. We learned a lot about Japan and introductory Japanese phrases from him. He became unwell before we moved on to the Mt. Fuji and Samantha Son took over the rest of the trip. She was also a very good tour guide. We were taken care of by Mochi Son who drove the bus with care and safety in mind. He wished us a good trip and a welcome back whenever we stopped at the a sight seeing place. Kudos to all. The itinerary of the trip touched the main important cities and sights. The food was abundant and we enjoyed all the meals that were provided to us. My sister and I will go back to Japan and visit other parts of Japan if the Tomato Travel offers the trips because we enjoyed this particular trip very much. We also enjoyed the optional excursion of Tokyo that amazed us.Show moreTomato Travel commented on this reviewHi Jayne, we are delighted to hear that you have enjoyed your trip so much. We hope you made some very unforgettable memories in Japan. We have many tours in Japan, including customised tour that reach places which are less discovered. We look forward... Show moreTrip date: May 2025
Leticia· June 3rd, 2025Thank you, Tomato Travel, for the fabulous tour! My family of five (myself, my husband, and our children aged between 8 and 13) joined the tour in Osaka and had the best time! The itinerary was excellent—we covered the main spots in Japan without the tour ever feeling rushed, slow, repetitive, or boring. It was just right! Osman was our tour guide up until Kyoto. He was very friendly and approachable, but unfortunately became unwell during the tour. After we disembarked the bullet train at Mt. Fuji, we were met by another tour guide, Samantha, who was an absolute delight! She was extremely helpful, gentle, organised, and informative. Overall, the tour was fantastic. Our group consisted of only 17 people (mainly Australians, Canadians, and Americans), so there were never any issues gathering after each outing. The food was scrumptious—we had breakfast every morning and some lunches and dinners, all of which were impeccable. We loved the trip so much that we want to come back to explore more of Japan. I left Tokyo wanting to see more, especially since we spent our free day taking the kids to Disneyland instead of sightseeing. I would definitely consider travelling with Tomato Travel again—they were absolutely great!Show moreTomato Travel commented on this reviewHi Leticia, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re glad to hear that you and your family had such a memorable experience on the tour with us. It’s great to know that the itinerary suited your needs perfectly and that both Osman and... Show moreTrip date: May 2025- NPNandana· April 22nd, 2025Total tour was organized really well. All the hotels were really nice and everyday breakfast was included. Some lunches and dinner were also included. We traveled by comfortable coach with an experienced driver. Our tour guide, Osman, was very friendly and explained the history very well. It was a fantastic tour and explored major attractions. We highly recommend this tour for anyone.Show moreTomato Travel commented on this reviewHi Nandana, thank you for your positive feedback. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed our adventure. It's great to know how Osman has enhanced your tour experienced as well. We hope to see you again soon on your next adventure!Trip date: April 2025
- BHBrenda· April 22nd, 2025Hotels and hotel meals were very good. Time to eat lunch was always very short and rushed. We missed so much information from Osmond by earphones not being provided until the last day. He was very helpful but needed to let people know the importance of staying together or letting him know if they left the group. He didn’t provide his cell number until day 3. Printed material of simple Japanese words would have been helpful. Other tours provided some sort of gift from travel company. Communication with company was punctual. Bus was comfortable and driver was good and safe. We had 24 in our group and it would have difficult had there been more.Show moreTrip date: April 2025
- RMRajashree· April 18th, 2025Excellent experience! Tour guide Osman was very knowledgeable, friendly and took good care of us.!Show moreTomato Travel commented on this reviewHi Rajashree, thank you so much for your positive feedback. We are happy to here that you enjoyed the tour and our tour guide Osman made your tour become more meaningful. We hope to see you again on our future tour. Once again thank you for travelling... Show moreTrip date: April 2025
- MAmargaret· April 15th, 2025Great tour, covering key cities and highlights. Good hotels, lovely food and a great guide who passed on his knowledge of all things Japanese.Show more
Trip date: April 2025
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- R
Ray
Asked on September 26th, 2025Could you provide details on the tour to Japan for a parent traveling with an 8-year-old son?
Tomato TravelOperator•Written September 2025The tour is available at AU $3,949 per person (twin share). A seasonal surcharge of AU $600 per person will also apply.
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Maria
Asked on September 23rd, 2025Are you able to accomodate dietary requirements? They are vegetarian (no egg, no fish).
- Tomato TravelOperator•Written September 2025
Certainly, we are able to accommodate the dietary requirements. Upon confirming the booking, please fill in the traveller details and we will arrange the meals accordingly.
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Maria
Traveler•Written September 2025Do you have a full day city tour for Day 9 that covers Shibuya, Meiji Shrine and Senso-ji? What would the add-on cost for that.
- Tomato TravelOperator•Written September 2025
On Day 9 of the tour, which is a designated free day, we offer a Tokyo Day Tour covering all the destinations you wish to visit. The rate for this tour is AU $220 per person.
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Clare
Asked on August 28th, 2025Is there any paperwork needed when traveling with a minor sister to Japan?
- Tomato TravelOperator•Written August 2025
Since you are over 18 years old, there is no document needed if you are travelling with your younger sister (14 years old).
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Ken
Asked on August 15th, 2025Do you have any other dates scheduled for April 2026. We have a bank holiday in the UK 03/04/2026 to 06/04/2026 so I was hoping to use those days to travel
- Tomato TravelOperator•Written August 2025
Unfortunately, our Japan Golden Route package doesn't have any departure date falling in the holiday you mentioned. However, you might want to check out our 7 Days - Highlights of Japan package, which has a departure date on 02 April 2026. We also have the tour 9 Days - Highlights of Japan with Hiroshima if you would like to extend your visit to the southern prefecture of Hiroshima.
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Eva
Asked on August 8th, 2025Are vegetarian options available in the included meals?
- Tomato TravelOperator•Written August 2025
We do provide vegetarian meals as well as any other specific dietary request. Please make sure to fill in your traveller details once you make the booking.
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Pat
Asked on August 7th, 2025do you offer a trip that includes hiking mount fuji?
- Tomato TravelOperator•Written August 2025
Unfortunately, we do not offer any tour packages that include hiking Mt. Fuji. Most of our tours visit the 5th Station by coach bus, but they do not involve hiking.
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Michele
Asked on August 5th, 2025Can you tell me details about optional program? I assume that is in Toyko.
- Tomato TravelOperator•Written August 2025
The optional tour mentioned in the itinerary is a Tokyo Day Tour. Explore iconic landmarks with an English-speaking guide, starting with breathtaking city views from Tokyo Tower. Experience the energy of Shibuya Crossing, savour fresh sushi at Tsukiji Fish Market, and visit the historic Senso-ji Temple. Discover the grandeur of the Imperial Palace, stroll through the lively streets of Akihabara, and enjoy the serene beauty of Meiji Shrine. The sequence of places to visit may vary depending on the day's situation. The tour will be available at an extra AU $220 per person and has a minimum requirement of 6 people to depart.
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Paula
Asked on June 9th, 2025I would like to know the specific cancellation policy for this tour. What is currently stated is confusing. For example, one section states 90 days or more you forfeit your deposit. But after reading further it also states, More than 90 days prior departure, 50% of package fare 61-89 days prior departure, 75% of package fare 60 days prior departure, 100% of package fare. Which is it?
- Tomato TravelOperator•Written June 2025
Please find our cancellation policy as below: More than 90 days prior to departure: Loss of deposit 60-89 days prior to departure: 75% of the total cost 60 days prior to departure: 100% of the total cost Any 'no show' prior to departure: 100% of the total cost Cooling off period: There will be a full refund within 7 Days cooling period if you want to cancel the booking (unless flight tickets have been issued upon your confirmation). The cooling period starts from the booking's creation date.
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Jessica
Asked on May 11th, 2025can i have vegan meals
- Tomato TravelOperator•Written May 2025
We can definitely arrange vegan meals for you. Once your booking is confirmed, please ensure you complete your traveller details, including your dietary requirements, so we can provide vegan meals for you accordingly.
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Tim
Asked on April 12th, 2025Could we stay longer at our last hotel destination, for an added fee? This is a 10 day tour, and we were hoping for 4 more nights in Tokyo to do Disney and a day trip or two to Nikko or Uji
- Tomato TravelOperator•Written April 2025
We can offer post-tour accommodation at a rate of AU$320 per room per night (twin share). However, we are unable to arrange pre/post-tour accommodation during peak season, which are March, April, October, and November. A seasonal surcharge may also apply. We are unable to provide airport transfers for extended stays.
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