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8 Days Top Japan Mini Group Tour with 3&4 Stars Hotels, Max 6 People

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From Tokyo to Osaka
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Group Size 2 - 4
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Highlights

  • Get stunned and cross Mt. Fuji off your bucket list
  • Immerse in Tokyo’s duality, from thousand-year-old Senso-ji to trendy Shibuya
  • Embrace the serenity and make a wish in a Japanese shrine
  • Travel in depth to ancient Kyoto and spot a geisha in Gion
  • Sample fresh sushi and authentic snacks at a local

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Tokyo Airport Pick-up by Shared Car
  2. Day 2 Tokyo: Tsukiji Outer Market, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Imperial Palace, Senso-ji Temple
  3. Day 3 Tokyo - Hakone (Mt. Fuji, Owakudani Valley, Lake Ashi Cruise) - Odawara
  4. Day 4 Train to Kyoto: Golden Pavilion, Pure Water Temple & its Traditional Gion Area
  5. Day 5 Kyoto Fushimi Inari Shrine, Nara World Heritage Sites Tour & Meet Deer, Return to Kyoto
  6. Day 6 Kyoto Nijo Castle, Train to Osaka, Visit Kuromon Market, Osaka Castle, Dotonbori & Shinsaibashi
  7. Day 7 Round Trip from Osaka to Hiroshima: Visit Itsukushima Shrine & Atomic Bomb Sites
  8. Day 8 Departure from Osaka
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  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Itinerary
    Good
    3.8
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Transport
    Good
    3.8
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Good
    3.5
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  • A
    · July 23rd, 2024
    Everything is good!!
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    Agate Travel commented on this review
    Dear valued guest, very appreciate your time in sharing your experience! We are greatly delighted to have your content with your trip and our travel service, what is we strive for. We look forward to traveling the world with you soon. Best regards from... Show more
    Trip date: July 2024
  • 8 Days Top Japan Mini Group Tour with 3&4 Stars Hotels, Max 6 People reviewer 2
    · April 28th, 2024
    I was traveling with my spouse, tween, and 70+ year-old parents. We visited during the busy cherry blossom season. We were lucky as we arrived during the peak of this season and cherry blossoms were abundant. It was also quite crowded, so I appreciated my family having our own guide (versus being part of a bigger tour group). Also, it was nice to be picked up at the airport so that we didn't have to find our way around a foreign country upon arrival. I think the value was good considering it included the hotel, entrance fees to places visited, and public transportation fares. It was nice not to have to worry about the logistics of getting from one place to another in a foreign country. Our online tour consultant was very responsive and helpful. Also, the guides were knowledgeable, kind, and accommodating. The biggest challenge is that the days involved quite a bit of walking, which was difficult for my elderly parents. If I convince them to go on another trip, I would add in more leisurely days. Maybe that's my fault for not asking for some lighter days. I'm a bit torn because as a traveler, you do want to make the most of each day you are there to visit all the beautiful sites; but, it can also be exhausting. This also meant having to lug luggage around various trains to the various destinations. We stayed in four different hotels as we traveled across Japan. It was a packed itinerary; we were able to see a lot in a short amount of time. Over the course of five days, we visited Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Nara, Kyoto, Hiroshima, & Miyajima Island. Overall, an excellent trip that provided a snapshot of Japan. I would rate it four and a half stars if I could (but only whole stars were allowed). I recommend it for most families (including those with little ones and elderly); I would just add more rest days/free time (or fewer site visits per day), especially if you have members in your party that are young or elderly. Also, if you have members that have mobility issues (such as those in a wheelchair), I would work with the tour consultant as there were places that would be difficult to access. My consultant was great; I just don't think I took advantage of having chosen a “private, tailor-made" tour as much as I should have. I relied and trusted the recommendations. To be clear, their recommendations were all top notch, I just should have taken my family's (which included elderly parents) abilities more into account and been more vocal with what would be best to accommodate my specific family's needs.
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    Dear Liza, thank you for your detailed post of the wonderful Japan trip! How cheerful to know you were happy with the trip and our service! Our travel experts with years of experience master all travel types to meet your needs. Thank you again for... Show more
    Trip date: March 2024
  • WL
    · October 14th, 2023
    The tour package only provide one transport pick up from airport on the day of arrival to the hotel. The rest of the transfers from destinations to destinations was not included. We also have to figure out our own way from hotel to Osaka airport on the day of our departure. I think this is important to be included in the itinerary for a hussle free travel. Overall experience I felt that this custom-made tour package is over price for what was provided.
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    Agate Travel commented on this review
    Dear Wang Sing, thank you for sharing your experience with us! We feel sorry for the inconvenience. Service fees in Japan are very expensive. Private transfer services can incur high but unnecessary costs. To save travelers’ expenses, our Japan tours... Show more
    Trip date: October 2023
  • A
    · September 6th, 2023
    It was my first time booking a trip on Agate Travel. I had a lot of worries, especially with three kids. When we got off the plane, we saw our guide waiting for us at the exit. It was at that time I felt a little relieved. In the next few days, the tour guide waited patiently for us in the hotel lobby and arranged the tour schedule in place. The hotels were comfortable and we had a good rest! A truly enjoyable holiday and exceeded our expectations!
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    Agate Travel commented on this review
    Dear David, thank you for sharing your travel experience! It is our honor to have your trust and content of our travel service. We are a 25-year-old travel agent with tour service in over 120 countries globally. We sincerely look forward to exploring... Show more
    Trip date: June 2023
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  • A
    · September 6th, 2023
    Agate tour service is very dependable and professional. They provided valuable information about the places in our tour. Wonderful experience. Great company. Highly recommend.
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    Agate Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for your nice words and kind recommendation. We hope to welcome you travel with us soon on other adventures. Best regards.
    Trip date: July 2023
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  • A
    · September 6th, 2023
    Our family (me, my husband, and 2 children) took a tour to Japan with agatetours. We were very happy. Our guide was courteous, knowledgeable, and friendly, careful with every detail of our schedule. His straightforward explanations made us know distinctive Japan culture. I have recommended you to my friends.
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    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · September 6th, 2023
    We got a thorough explanation of the classic attractions. The tour was fulfilling and not easy, but we fully experienced the Japan cultural treasures. Informative and delightful guides, good selection of hotels. It was a pleasing trip. we will be using their services again for future vacations.
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    Agate Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We are so pleased to know your tour was enjoyable. We sincerely look forward to exploring the world with you in the near future. Best regards.
    Trip date: January 2023
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  • A
    · September 6th, 2023
    We recently returned from our trip to Japan. It was really trustworthy! Itinerary- the tour route was perfectly arranged. Every famous attraction was listed as our wish and we were really pleased! All the hotels we stayed in were great, with advanced amenities and nice viewing windows. Guide Service- Koko was a native girl in kyoto. She was knowledgable, sharing with us lots of local historical events and facts. She had a good ability of arrangement, and no minute was wasted. Always be patient to our questions and be considerate to every member of my big family. We are grateful for all at agate for everything they have done to put in a wonderful trip. Thank you!
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    Agate Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for choosing AgateTravel. We are glad to know you have enjoyed your tour in amazing Japan. We welcome you to travel with us again to explore more destinations in the near future.
    Trip date: June 2023
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  • A
    · September 6th, 2023
    Everything was organised perfectly. We had a wonderful time. The local guides and drivers put in a lot of effort to take good care of us. Thanks to everyone in the team and especially our guide Tracia inKyoto, she was so lovely. We would be pleased to recommend your travel agency to my friends and family.
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    Agate Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for taking time to share your comments with us. We are glad to know you have a pleasant Japan tour. Welcome to join our other adventures.
    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · June 30th, 2023
    We spent a most agreeable Japan tour with our professional guides. The hotels were all very well-equipped. The time allowed for each stop was reasonable and our schedule was rather flexible. Pretty satisfactory!
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    Agate Travel commented on this review
    Dear Luca, thank you for sharing your great trip! It gives us a big thrill to see you were satisfied with your trip and our travel service. We have tour service in more than 120 countries globally and we will be happy to have a chance to serve you in... Show more
    Trip date: May 2023
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8 Days Top Japan Mini Group Tour with 3&4 Stars Hotels, Max 6 People
From Tokyo to Osaka

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    Allison

    Asked on April 30th, 2025

    How strenuous is your itinerary? I'm not nearly as athletic as I was on my first trip to Japan 20 years ago! Is it constant go-go or are there some rest stops? How many people are in each tour group?

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    • Agate TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      This is a private tour which will be arranged for your group only and could be arranged based on your pace. If you need rest during the tour, please just inform the tour guide directly.

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    Kathryn

    Asked on April 28th, 2025

    Is this tour customizable? My clients need to start their tour on November 10, but they won't need accommodation for Tokyo because they will be staying in a hotel where a convention is taking place. They would like to go to Disney Park in Tokyo (it is a must for them) and they would like to stay one night a traditional Ryokan.

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    Tour Details
    • Agate TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      We can customize this tour for our clients. The estimated cost is USD3100 per person.

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      Kathryn

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      Could you send me an updated itinerary with Disneyland, and the ryokan for one night.

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      Kathryn

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      Could you add 2 or 3 more days to the itinerary so clients visit Osaka. And maybe have half day more free time in Kyoto & Osaka, to leave Osaka on Nov 18th.

    • Agate TravelOperatorWritten May 2025

      We offer a 9 Days Japan Tour with visits to Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo City, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka. Prices do not include hotel in Tokyo.

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    Jenna

    Asked on March 29th, 2025

    What is the cancellation policy for the tour?

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    • Agate TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      The reservation deposit is non-refundable; however, cancellation charges apply depending on the timing of the cancellation.

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    Andre

    Asked on March 26th, 2025

    What should I do if I need assistance during the tour?

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    • Agate TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button if you need assistance during your tour.

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    Shelley

    Asked on March 3rd, 2025

    Are my travelers have the baggage transfers included with them? I would like to include the last day, I mean on April 17th to visit Osaka and the return bullet train to Tokio with last night nearby the NRT for next day departure to flight from airport.

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    • Agate TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      Are my travelers have the baggage transfers included with them? Yes, the clients need to take the baggage by themselves when making the transfer or they could store them at the station.

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      Shelley

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      I think is missing only one last night at Tokio after the returning on April 17th to April 18th. My customer is departing flight from NRT (Tokio) on April 18th, could you pls be so kind to add me one last night with an hotel accomodation at Tokio for April 18th?

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    Larry

    Asked on February 24th, 2025

    Could we arrange to visit the cities of Fukushima and Kyoto?

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    • Agate TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      Kyoto is included in the tour. If you prefer to add Fukushima and Osaka, two more days are required. Please kindly let me know if you could extend the tour. Another question, will you take the tour alone? If so, please note that the tour price will be quite high for you. For your reference, the tour price might be over USD8000 for 6-days.

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      Larry

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      Could you let me know how much would it be to add Fukushima to the itinerary?

    • Agate TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      As April is the super high season in Japan, we are still looking for the tour guide now. Most of the tour guides are booked. Could you please check with the clients if they could change the tour date?

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    Tara

    Asked on February 14th, 2025

    Will we get 2 rooms for this price as we are 3 people? Is it possible to have one room with an extra bed to save some money?

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      Tara

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      Me (53 years), my wife (55 years) and our son (19 years) want to travel to Japan and experience the culture, people, food and cities for a week. We have never been in Japan so we need you help. We can book a package. We live in Singapore but are from Sweden. We have PTO the week staring 14:th of April.

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      Tara

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      Please clarify suggested price of US 2,983, It says: Price based on per person in 2 people for departure 14 February 2025. I do not understand, please clarify.

    • Agate TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      We could arrange one triple room for your family. April is super high season for Japan, everything is getting booked up and expensive now. I am double checking the room availability and the price and will get back to you as soon as I can with our best price.

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    Nina

    Asked on February 10th, 2025

    Do you charge the same amount for each kid?

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    • Agate TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      Tour price without hotel: USD3799 for adult, USD200 for child 5yo, USD170 for child 2yo. No breakfast for the children. The 2 year old child will sit on your lap on train/bus.

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    Syl

    Asked on December 28th, 2024

    How many people typically join this tour group?

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    • Agate TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      This tour typically accommodates a small group, ensuring a more personal experience during the trip.

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    Gerben

    Asked on December 13th, 2024

    Is there a way to add extra days to the tour?

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    • Agate TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      Yes, additional hotel nights can be arranged, and extensions can be added to your itinerary.

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