Japan: Globus Guided Tours 13 Day Tour from Tokyo to Osaka

$6,859.00

Forget everything your mother taught you about table manners. In Japan, it’s perfectly acceptable to slurp! Get ready to joyously drink in traditional hot sake, green tea, big brothy noodle bowls and the delicious views from neon-lit Tokyo to historic Kyoto. Peaks, palaces, pavilions, and pagodas provide picture-perfect backdrops for your photos, but don’t expect to stand still for very long on this enthralling tour of Japan. A hands-on calligraphy class, a special kimono fitting, an interactive cooking demonstration, and a gold-leaf design class—where you’ll make your own keepsake bento box—are all part of the fun. Browse the produce at a Takayama farmer’s market, stroll through Kanazawa’s famous Kenroku-en gardens and experience the thrill of a ride on the famous bullet train. Prepare to be floored in more ways than one!

End your exploration of Japan in Osaka. Hop on the bullet train from Kyoto to Osaka where you will visit the Osaka Castle and Minami, the city's most famous entertainment district where the locals go for fun.

Forget everything your mother taught you about table manners. In Japan, it’s perfectly acceptable to slurp! Get ready to joyously drink in traditional hot sake, green tea, big brothy noodle bowls and the delicious views from neon-lit Tokyo to historic Kyoto. Peaks, palaces, pavilions, and pagodas provide picture-perfect backdrops for your photos, but don’t expect to stand still for very long on this enthralling tour of Japan. A hands-on calligraphy class, a special kimono fitting, an interactive cooking demonstration, and a gold-leaf design class—where you’ll make your own keepsake bento box—are all part of the fun. Browse the produce at a Takayama farmer’s market, stroll through Kanazawa’s famous Kenroku-en gardens and experience the thrill of a ride on the famous bullet train. Prepare to be floored in more ways than one!

End your exploration of Japan in Osaka. Hop on the bullet train from Kyoto to Osaka where you will visit the Osaka Castle and Minami, the city's most famous entertainment district where the locals go for fun.

Trip Itinerary and Additional Information

Day 1: Arrive in Tokyo, Japan

  • Welcome to Tokyo: Japan’s capital city. Hotel check-in is available mid-afternoon.

Day 2: Tokyo

  • Konnichiwa Japan: Explore Tokyo at your leisure.

Day 3: Tokyo – Mount Fuji Excursion

Breakfast, Lunch

  • Kamakura: Visit the 750-year-old Great Buddha.

  • Hakone: Take a cable-car ride for panoramic views of Mount Fuji and cruise on Lake Ashi.

  • Return to Tokyo: Enjoy a thrilling shinkansen (bullet train) ride.

Day 4: Tokyo

Breakfast

  • Free Day: Explore Tokyo at your own pace. Suggestions include visiting Ginza or Shibuya, dining at street food markets, or catching a game at the Tokyo Dome.

Day 5: Tokyo – Matsumoto – Takayama

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Meiji Shrine: Visit the Shinto monument.

  • Cultural Experiences: Calligraphy lesson, kimono wearing, tea ceremony.

  • Tokyo Skytree: Ascend to Sorakara Point for panoramic views.

  • Asakusa Kannon Temple & Nakamise Shopping Arcade.

  • Dinner: Welcome dinner with your Tour Director.

Day 6: Takayama

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Morning Market: Explore the local market.

  • Takayama Jinya: Visit the historic Edo Period government office.

  • Sake Tasting: Experience sake in the San-Machi Suji district.

Day 7: Takayama – Shirakawa – Kanazawa

Breakfast, Lunch

  • Shokawa Valley: Scenic drive to Shirakawa.

  • Gassho-Zukuri Houses: Explore the unique thatched houses.

  • Kanazawa: Visit Kenroku-en Garden and take part in a gold leaf class to make your own bento box.

Day 8: Kanazawa – Kyoto

Breakfast, Lunch

  • Japanese Cooking Class: Learn to prepare traditional dishes.

  • Fushimi Inari Shrine: Visit the shrine with its thousands of Torii gates.

  • Kiyomizu Temple: Explore the historic temple with stunning views.

Day 9: Kyoto

Breakfast

  • Kinkakuji (Temple of the Gold Pavilion): Visit the famous gold temple.

  • Yuzen Handmade Corner: Learn about Yuzen dyeing and make a souvenir.

  • Sanjusajendo Temple: See the 1,001 statues of Kannon.

Day 10: Kyoto – Nara Excursion

Breakfast, Dinner

  • Kasuga Shrine: Explore the celebrated Shinto shrine with its lanterns.

  • Todaiji Temple: Visit the temple with the Giant Buddha.

  • Farewell Dinner: Celebrate the end of your tour with your Tour Director.

Day 11: Kyoto – Osaka

Breakfast

  • Travel to Osaka: Known for its food, history, and nightlife.

  • Osaka Castle & Minami District: Sightseeing in the entertainment district.

Day 12: Osaka

Breakfast

  • Free Day: Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Osaka. Use your subway and bus pass for easy exploration.

Day 13: Departure

Breakfast

  • Say it Ain’t Sayonara: Your tour ends with breakfast.