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Japan Golden Route: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka

Contemporary Tokyo, traditional Kyoto and the food districts of Osaka, with rail connections.

Package ref. SP-INT-0389 daysJapan5 key stops

AT A GLANCE

Places along the way

01Tokyo
02Hakone
03Kyoto
04Nara
05Osaka

THE JOURNEY

Day by day

DAY 01

Arrive in Tokyo

Settle in and explore a nearby neighbourhood.

DAY 02

Tokyo east and west

Pair a historic district with a modern city viewpoint.

DAY 03

Tokyo at leisure

Choose gardens, museums or a themed neighbourhood according to your interests.

DAY 04

Journey to Hakone

Travel toward the Fuji-Hakone area and choose weather-suitable lake or mountain views.

DAY 05

Rail to Kyoto

Continue by train and explore the Gion area in the evening.

DAY 06

Kyoto heritage

Visit selected temples and traditional streets while respecting local access rules.

DAY 07

Nara day trip

Take a short rail trip for Nara's temple precinct and park, then return to Kyoto.

DAY 08

Kyoto to Osaka

Explore Osaka Castle area and an evening food district.

DAY 09

Depart from Osaka

Allow time for the agreed airport transfer.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Trip details

Proposed inclusions

  • Route planning and travel coordination
  • Accommodation in the category agreed before booking
  • Ground transfers and guided visits listed in the final proposal
  • Destination guidance for the confirmed itinerary

Usually separate

  • International and domestic flights unless specifically added
  • Visas, travel insurance and entry charges unless specifically added
  • Meals, tickets, permits and optional activities not listed in the final proposal
  • Personal spending and tips

Visa and entry rules, advisories, transport, tickets and availability must be checked for your passport and travel dates before booking. The final proposal will confirm all arrangements.