From
NZ $7,980

A Taste of Japan - Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka

12 days
•
From Tokyo to Osaka
4.8
3 traveler reviews
  • A Taste of Japan - Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka - Explore! 1
  • A Taste of Japan - Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka - Explore! 2
  • A Taste of Japan - Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka - Explore! 3
  • A Taste of Japan - Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka - Explore! 4
    View all

  • The homestay was incredible (beyond expectations). The last dinner in Osaka was an incredible meal.

    J
    Jay, traveled in September
    4.7
  • A Taste of Japan - Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka - Explore! 6
  • A Taste of Japan - Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka - Explore! 7
  • A Taste of Japan - Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka - Explore! 8
  • A Taste of Japan - Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka - Explore! 9
  • A Taste of Japan - Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka - Explore! 10
    View all

A Taste of Japan - Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka

12 days
•
From Tokyo to Osaka
4.8
3 traveler reviews
From
NZ $7,980
Find this price
Save and compare this adventure
Payment plan $798 now + easy payments of $3,591 Learn More

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:
Gold Operator
Explore!
Food & Culinary
Savor the world one bite at a time
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 10 - 16
Age range 16 to 85

Places You’ll See

  • Tokyo
    Tokyo
  • Takayama
    Takayama
  • Kanazawa
    Kanazawa
  • Kyoto
    Kyoto
  • Osaka
    Osaka
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Highlights

  • Explore Tokyo's historic temples and neon lights
  • Sample fresh sushi at Tsukiji Outer Market
  • Cook your own okonomiyaki in Tokyo
  • Stay in a traditional minshuku in Takayama
  • Visit the UNESCO site of Shirakawago

Itinerary

Expand All
  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join tour in Tokyo, konnichiwa!
  2. Day 2 Tokyo seafood market, sushi lunch, Hamarikyu gardens, kitchen town and street food dessert
  3. Day 3 Tokyo - Meiji Jingu Shrine, Okonomiyaki lunch and trendy Harajuku district
  4. Day 4 Train to mountain town Takayama, afternoon Hida no Sato folk village museum
  5. Day 5 Bus to Kanazawa via Shirakawago UNESCO village
  6. Day 6 Visit Kenrokuen Garden. Temaki sushi lunch. Japanese traditional sweets (wagashi) making
  7. Day 7 Visit Omicho market. Train to Kyoto. Visit Nijo Castle and Gion geisha district. Izakaya dinner
  8. Day 8 AM - Visit Uji green tea growing capital. Try matcha sweets and ice cream. PM - Private tea ceremony in Kyoto
  9. Day 9 AM free in Kyoto. PM visit Fushimi Inari Shrine. Sake Museum and Tasting. Teppanyaki dinner
  10. Day 10 Train to Osaka. Osaka castle visit. Dinner in Shinsekai district
  11. Day 11 Visit Namba Yasaka Shrine and neon Dotonburi District. Views from Umeda Sky Tower. Free afternoon. Shabu-Shabu hot pot dinner
  12. Day 12 Trip ends in Osaka
Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar 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

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Asakusa View Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2, 3

  • Minshuku Sumire-so

    Hotel
    day 4

  • Hotel Torifito Kanazawa

    Hotel
    Days 5, 6

  • Via Inn Prime Kyotoeki Hachijoguchi

    Hotel
    Days 7, 8, 9

  • Shin-Osaka Washington Hotel Plaza

    Hotel
    Days 10, 11

Operated by

Explore!

4.5
(8,537 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

533

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

96%

Explore is a global adventure travel company with 42 years’ experience in...

Read more

Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Animal Welfare

Supporting Destinations

Sustainability Programs

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Good
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Tour Operator
    Explore!
    4.5
  • A
    · September 8th, 2023
    Oh, so many! Tepanyaki dinner was delicious, the last dinner in Osaka was an incredible meal. The homestay was incredible (beyond expectations). The guide was so helpful and caring. Tokyo sightseeing was incredible (and Shirakawa-go!).
    Show more
    Trip date: August 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · September 20th, 2023
    The food, the places we saw
    Show more
    Trip date: August 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • VR
    · May 26th, 2023
    A wonderful exploration of Japan! We liked the...
    Show more
    Trip date: May 2023

Dates & Availability

12 days
A Taste of Japan - Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka
From Tokyo to Osaka

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $100 in travel credits
    • Free eSim with every purchase

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in Australia, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Select a departure month
  • Upcoming departures
  • October 2025
Select The Travel Month

Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends on 1 Jul, 2025
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Saturday
    11 Oct, 2025
    To Wednesday
    22 Oct, 2025
    English
    Filling Fast
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    NZ $7,980

What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
All questions
  • A

    Allan

    Asked on April 28th, 2025

    How far do you have to walk each day?

    Tour Details
    • Explore!Operator•Written April 2025

      As the group explores Japan, we'll be getting our step count in. Whether we're exploring a city on a walking tour, visiting a local temple or simply getting from the metro or train station to our next hotel, we'll spend a lot of time walking and on our feet - comfortable shoes are a must.

  • G

    Gloria

    Asked on February 15th, 2023

    Do you have single rooms for solo travellers and if so, what is the single supplement charge.

    Accommodation
    Single supplement
    • Explore!Operator•Written February 2023

      Single rooms are available, these are available from NZ$490. Please note that the single room is not available on night 4 where you stay in a traditional family Minshuku Iwatakan so they will be twin rooms with shared bathrooms.

Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Explore! with your enquiry, they usually respond within 2 days.
From
NZ $7,980
Find this price
Save and compare this adventure
Payment plan $798 now + easy payments of $3,591 Learn More

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Good to Know

Tour ID: 234965

  • Currency
    ¥
    Yen
    Japan
  • Plugs & Adapters

  • 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 September 11th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 11th, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. 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 75 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 Explore! will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Explore!" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
  • People also viewed

Similar Tours

Keep Exploring Japan