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- Silver Operator
- Tourist Journey
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 50
- Age range 1 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Uncover Tokyo’s gems, from Senso-ji Temple to Imperial Palace Gardens
- Marvel at Mount Fuji’s beauty and visit the Arakura-Fuji Shrine
- Wander through Kyoto’s bamboo forest and meet Nara's Sika deer
- Discover Osaka and Nara’s ancient history and vibrant culture
- Enjoy expert guides, luxury hotels, and seamless train transfers throughout
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrival in Tokyo
- Day 2 Tokyo
- Day 3 Mount Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi
- Day 4 Tsukiji Fish Market & Food Tasting
- Day 5 Trasnsfer to Kyoto by Bullet Train & Explore Kyoto in the evening
- Day 6 Kyoto & Nara
- Day 7 Osaka
- Day 8 Departure
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- 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
- Meals
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Sakura Sky Hotel
HotelDays 1, 2, 3, 4Hotel The Celestine Tokyo Shiba
HotelDays 1, 2, 3, 4Pullman Tokyo Tamachi
HotelDays 1, 2, 3, 4Hotel Wing International Kyoto - Shijo Karasuma
HotelDays 5, 6, 7Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER
HotelDays 5, 6, 7Kyoto Brighton Hotel
HotelDays 5, 6, 7
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 50 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Travel with your own group of min. 1 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
Operated by
Tourist Journey
Number of tours
56
Age Range
1 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
96%
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Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingGood
- ItineraryGood
- GuideGood
- TransportGood
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
Maria Gabriela· April 10th, 2025It is bot a tour. It is a package of train tickets, hotels aun tours from otherrs operators.Show moreTrip date: February 2025- Michelle· January 4th, 2025DISCLAIMER: NOT A GROUP TOUR. This is a tour where you are required to make your way to a meeting point where you join a guide(who is with another tour company) along with other people who booked through another company(e.g.: via Viatour, Limon, HungryOsaka) who also signed up for a tour, but not the tour you have signed up for with Tourist Journey. You are not with the same people every day of this tour. Hotel selections were great and close to or easy to get to metro. Rooms are small for two people so try not to bring too much luggage or buy lots while there. Breakfast not included at hotel in Tokyo, but the breakfast at the hotel in Kyoto offered decent selections for all diets but was very crowded due to bus groups. Some of the tour guides were great, especially Tim, from USA, in Osaka. We were blown away by the amount of information and history he knew everywhere we went. A big thanks to Andy for helping us figure out how to navigate the Kyoto station and getting us to Osaka, while also providing extra recommendations based on our likes after the tour had finished and we still had time left to do things in Osaka. Mark, from Japan, was excellent at keeping us together, navigating through big crowds at Tsukiji fish market, and had us eating delicious authentic foods. He was also full of knowledge of the area and always had an answer to all our questions. K, from China now living in Japan for studies, did a wonderful job at trying to answer our questions while at stops and provided excellent food suggestions throughout the day. He was kind and knowledgeable and managed to keep us all together and on time at every stop during the Mt Fuji day tour. In Kyoto, Adrian(?, from New Zealand) seemed new to the tour as a guide but still managed to show us all the interesting things along with providing whatever knowledge he could give regarding the Gion area and Geikos when asked a question. Toshi, from Japan, in Kyoto, was also excellent at keeping us all together, stressing the importance of being on time and had plenty of knowledge and information, along with a funny personality, everywhere we went. Our tour guide barely provided any information the entire day of the Tokyo day tour. We were left to ask a lot of questions but the language barrier prevented us from getting an answer or having the tour guide understand what we were asking so it just felt like we were strolling around and not learning much about the locations we were at. We enjoyed the locations that were picked for this tour, however, we were small groups every day and I felt like we could have had extra time in some places. For the cost of the tour, day one could have been filled with something as opposed to it just being an "arrival to the hotel" day. I wish there could have been a little bit more involved in Kyoto and learning about its history. On the travel day from Tokyo to Kyoto, it was a nightmare. Instructions on how and where to access tickets were incorrect. Even after showing the agents in the station pictures, tickets, and the information that was provided to us in the email, we still had a lot of trouble with language barriers trying to find where to get our tickets or where to go. It took us almost two hours to figure out how to leave Tokyo. We also experienced this hiccup for the Kyoto to Osaka tour day. I would recommend this tour for folks who are comfortable navigating metro systems and looking for a quick Japan tour.Show more
Tourist Journey commented on this reviewThank you, Michelle, for sharing your detailed feedback on the 8-Day Best of Japan Tour. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the hotel selections and appreciated the efforts of several of our guides, such as Tim, Andy, Mark, K, and Toshi, who made your... Show moreTrip date: November 2024 - Sergio· November 6th, 2024A wonderful time in Japan 🇯🇵Show moreTourist Journey commented on this reviewSergio, thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to hear you had a wonderful time in Japan. ???? It’s always great to know our guests enjoyed their trip. Safe travels, and we hope to welcome you back soon!Trip date: October 2024
- FSFaye· October 10th, 2024The guides were knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. The itinerary appeared to be well planned and the time spent at each location adequate. Our guide Tomas stood out for us with his knowledge, friendly nature and understanding the culture and history of Japan.Show moreTourist Journey commented on this reviewThank you so much for your thoughtful feedback, Faye! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience with our guides, especially Tomas. It's wonderful to know that his knowledge and friendly nature made a lasting impression. We're also glad to hear... Show moreTrip date: October 2024
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Pauline
Asked on April 25th, 2025What is the difference between Standard and Boutique accommodations? Also, do they both offer private bathrooms?
Tourist JourneyOperator•Written April 2025The main difference between Standard and Boutique accommodations is the style and level of comfort — Boutique hotels are generally smaller, more stylish, and offer a more personalized experience. Both Standard and Boutique accommodations include private bathrooms.
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Pauline
Traveler•Written April 2025Can you please tell me the number of people booked at this time for 5.13.25 please??
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written April 2025
The groups on our walking and food tours are small, up to 10 pax. The groups on our tours that include a vehicle are bigger, up to 40 pax with an average of 25 pax.
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Sarah
Asked on April 7th, 2025Transfers between hotels and train stations are not included in the package. The guest has to take an uber from hotel to train station? how much does that cost?
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Sarah
Traveler•Written April 2025The local sightseeing will be in a small bus or individual car?
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Sarah
Traveler•Written April 2025Airport transportation is provided or that is separate? If separate how much?
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written April 2025
Correct - they can take an Uber or go with public transportation. It will be in a bus, or if its a walking tour - walking! Yes, we can provide Airport transportation - to which one are you arriving and from where are you departing?
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Sarah
Traveler•Written April 2025Lodging near train stations and public transport. Luggage transport between hotels. Lodging near Mt Fuji - near Lake Kawaguchiki. Tokyo to Mt Fuji to Osaka. Then day trips to maybe Kyoto, Nara, and Hiroshima. Cost for 1 room + bathroom, 3 adults
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written April 2025
We do guided tours (packages) - not self guided unfortunately. Would that be okay? Which category of hotel would you want to book?
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Gregory
Asked on April 5th, 2025Is there a guide at each hotel or do you have to go out on your own and meet the guide? Does the guide pick you up from your hotel?
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Gregory
Traveler•Written April 2025please can you tell me does the guide come to the hotel to meet you each morning and begin the fay or do we have to go meet the guide????
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written April 2025
For our group experiences, we have centralized starting locations - so the guide does not pick you up from the hotels. However, they are very easy to reach! And we are here to assist in case you have any inquiries :)
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Gregory
Traveler•Written April 2025One more question if I have a travelling companion, does that lower my price of the tour?
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written April 2025
Yes - if you come with someone is cheaper as you share the room!
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Virginia
Asked on February 6th, 2025which March and April dates are guaranteed departures? Is there a minimum number of passengers to reach before a tour can go ahead? If there is, what happens if i book 2 clients and the minimum was not meet?
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written February 2025
The package starts every day in March and April. And especially in those months, there will be enough participants for sure!
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Virginia
Traveler•Written February 2025Do the tour participants need to find their way to the station when the move from one place to another?
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written February 2025
Yes, the tour participants will need to find their way to the station when moving from one place to another. However, we are happy to assist with directions or provide recommendations to make your travel as smooth as possible.
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Virginia
Traveler•Written February 2025How about from the station to the hotel?
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written February 2025
Yes, the same applies from the station to the hotel. We can provide directions and recommendations to make the journey easier.
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Ali
Asked on January 22nd, 2025Do I get to see the Sakura season on this trip? Also, for return, I wish to get on a flight from Tokyo so what's the best way to return to Tokyo and what time do I expect to reach Tokyo on the last day of the trip?
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written January 2025
You will see the Sakura trees blossoming! It might be at the end of the blossoming season but you'll be there just in time. At what time would you need to be at the airport for your departure?
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Lorraine
Asked on January 19th, 2025I would like to get a brochure with the detailed description of what is included in the tour, intercity and in city transportation, how the transportation tickets and instructions on how to reach the destinations train stations hotels will be delivered to us, will we have the local phone number to reach somebody if we are in need of assistance while on tour, what other costs activity tickets are included in tour.
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written January 2025
Regarding your inquiries: a) Yes, you will have a local number to call in case of any emergency. b) As this package is not a private experience, the tours do not include pick up or drop off from your hotel. They have centralized starting locations - you will reach those points directly. Please note that they are very easy to reach (example: Tokyo Station main entrance) and our Customer Service team will send you detail instructions for everything. c) Inclusions and exclusions: This package includes: All touring and accommodation Handpicked expert tour guide Bullet Train (Shinkansen): Tokyo-Kyoto Train: Kyoto-Osaka-Kyoto Entrance fees: Kinkaku-ji Temple Meals: 2-3 food tastings & Seafood lunch at the Tsukiji Fish Market. This package excludes: Anything not mentioned above Kyoto & Nara: Entrance fees - Todai Ji Temple Personal travel insurance Gratuities
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Dennis
Asked on January 2nd, 2025Looking at this tour for 4 adults and 3 children aged 14, 12 and 9 at time of travel. Can you advise if the 9 year old would be able to share a room with her parents and what the over cost would be for our two families.
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written January 2025
Yes the 9 year old can share with her parents. Please, can you tell me which hotel category do you want to include? 3, 4 or 5 stars hotels?
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Dennis
Traveler•Written January 2025We are wanting the 3 star option.
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written January 2025
Ok! You need 1 triple room and 2 doubles, correct?
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Sandy
Asked on December 26th, 2024How do I book the tour accommodation for 3 people as room only takes 2? Are we going to be in same room if possible?
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written December 2024
We can make a customize proposal with a triple room. Could you please let me know which category of hotel would you like to include? We have: (i) Standard (3 stars), (ii) Boutique (4 stars) and (iii) Superior (5 stars).
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Daniel
Asked on December 20th, 2024can this tour be done from Osaka to Tokyo?
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written December 2024
Yes we could!
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Daniel
Traveler•Written December 2024Could you please share your contact number so I can clarify few things.
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written December 2024
We need to quote this through our partners platform. Please let me know all your doubts to assist.
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Daniel
Asked on December 16th, 2024do the hotels provide breakfast?
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written December 2024
Due to the early pick-up times of the tours, we do not recommend to add breakfast to the hotel. It's best to arrange this directly with the hotel on arrival.
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