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Japan Express – Osaka to Tokyo, a tour by G Adventures

Tour · 8 nights · with G Adventures

Japan Express – Osaka to Tokyo

A small-group escorted tour by G Adventures from Osaka to Tokyo, combining traditional stays at a mountain temple with fast-paced city visits and views of Mt Fuji.

Duration
8 nights
Departures
4 dates
Choose a month below
Countries
Japan
Operator
G Adventures
From
£1,994.30
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Overnight stay at a Buddhist mountain temple in Kōyasan

  2. Visit to Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum

  3. Boat ride on Lake AshiWith views of Mt Fuji

  4. Miyajima Island excursionIncluding floating torii gate

  5. Walk in Kyoto’s Gion district and visit to Nijo Castle

About the trip

This eight-night tour begins in Osaka, with an evening welcome meeting to meet your CEO and fellow travellers. You’ll move on to spend a night in a mountain temple at Kōyasan, where shared bathhouses and the quiet of Buddhist lodgings offer a distinct contrast to the cities.

The itinerary includes visits to the Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum, an excursion to Miyajima Island to see the torii gate that appears to float on water, and a group walk in Kyoto’s Gion district. Time on Lake Ashi involves a boat ride with views of Mt Fuji, while Nijo Castle and its gardens provide a dose of samurai-era Japan.

The tour travels exclusively by Japan’s public transport, mostly bullet trains, buses and ferries, so travelling light is essential. Group meals include traditional kaiseki dinners, but otherwise you’ll find plenty of opportunities to try local delicacies independently, from sushi trains to small neighbourhood restaurants. The tour is by G Adventures and runs with a maximum of 15 participants.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Osaka
  2. 2 Mount Kōya
  3. 3 Hiroshima
  4. 4 Miyajima
  5. 5 Kyoto
  6. 6 Tokyo

Itinerary

The route

  1. Osaka

  2. Mount Kōya

  3. Hiroshima

  4. Miyajima

  5. Kyoto

  6. Tokyo

These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

G Adventures confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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Travelling alone
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Flights
Not included: you book your own to the start
What’s included
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Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with G Adventures. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Japan Express – Osaka to Tokyo?
Japan Express – Osaka to Tokyo is a 8 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Japan Express – Osaka to Tokyo?
Japan Express – Osaka to Tokyo is operated by G Adventures.
How much does Japan Express – Osaka to Tokyo cost?
Prices for Japan Express – Osaka to Tokyo start from £1,994.30, subject to availability.

The operator

G Adventures

Small-group tours around the world

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You book with G Adventures directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

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