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The Kansai region of south-central Japan (also called the Kinki region) consists of seven prefectures: Hyogo, Kyoto, Mie, Nara, Osaka, Shiga, and Wakayama. It is considered the historical heart of Japan, home to the country's former capitals, Nara and Kyoto. Today it is known for its distinct 'Kansai culture' and dialect, which you can experience for yourself in Japan's second largest megalopolis, centered around Osaka. The Kansai region is known in equal parts for its history and its great natural beauty, and it boasts five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, four national parks, and Japan's largest freshwater lake, Lake Biwa.

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Additional Regions of Honshu

  • Tohoku

    Just a three or four-hour shinkansen ride from Tokyo, Tohoku is a great place to explore the Japanese countryside. Rolling farmland and rice paddies make way for lakes and mountains, where there are traditional towns and villages with well-known hot springs and ryokans.

  • Kanto

    The Kanto region is largely comprised of the Kanto Plain, the largest plain in Japan, which fits a third of Japan`s population into an eighth of Honshu. Tokyo, the nation`s capital and one of the world`s major cities, is located in the middle of the Kanto Plain.

  • Chubu

    The Chubu region comprises much of east-central Japan. It is home to the majestic Japanese Alps, the legendary Mount Fuji, three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and priceless and unforgettable vacation experiences, whether you decide on a city or a country stay.

  • Chugoku

    Chugoku means `the middle countries` in Japanese, and it was once the link Nara and Kyoto had with Asia`s mainland. Cut in two by the Chugoku Mountains, the south (Sanyo) is home to its two largest cities, and the north (San'in) is perhaps the most rural part of Japan.

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Experiences & Adventures

  • Japanese Cultural Experiences

    There are so many experiences you can enjoy that are unique to Japan, such as attending a kabuki theatre performance, being a spectator at a sumo wrestling match, watching geishas administer the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, and the list goes on!

  • Japanese Castles

    Japan is particularly well-known for its castles. Today there are over 100 open to the public. From Hokkaido to Okinawa, the castles of Japan educate visitors on what life was like during the late feudal and Tokugawa shogunate eras.

  • Temples and Shrines of Japan

    There are tens of thousands of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines across Japan, and they can be found even in the remotest towns and villages. One of the most accessible ways to learn about Japanese culture and customs is to visit a temple or shrine.

SUGGESTED ITINERARIES

  • Tokyo and Kansai Region with Rail Pass (Kyoto - Kobe - Nara - Osaka)
    8 nights from $1,837*
  • Japan Including 7 Days Rail Pass... Combine Tokyo (with its contrasts between the old and the new, the traditional and modern, an exciting place for travelers to visit the world over), Kyoto (the ancient capital of Japan for more than a thousand years, and forever known for its history and culture), Kobe (famous for its oceanfront port, luxury marbled beef, sake, and mountain surroundings), Nara (a charming ancient capital renowned for its majestic temples and free-roaming sacred deer) and Osaka (a large port city and commercial center on the Japanese island of Honshu, known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food) with bullet train.

    Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.
    Included:
    • Flight into Tokyo and out of Osaka
    • High-speed train Shinkansen (Japan Rail Pass - bullet train)
    • 7 Days Japan Rail Pass is included by default. Please ensure you select the correct duration of your Japan Rail Pass according to length of travel. (For more details please go to the product description during the booking process).
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Tokyo
    • Train from Tokyo to Kyoto: Go to Tokyo train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Kyoto train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 140 Min.
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Kyoto
    • Train from Kyoto to Kobe: Go to Kyoto train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Osaka train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 15 Min.
    • Hotel for 1 night in Kobe
    • Train from Kobe to Nara: Go to Kobe train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Nara train station. Route operated by JR Special Rapid Service for KUSATSU. Journey takes approx. 30 Min.
    • Hotel for 1 night in Nara
    • Train from Nara to Osaka: Go to Nara train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Osaka train station. Route operated by JR Nara Line Rapid Service. Journey takes approx. 50 Min.
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Osaka


  • Tokyo - Kyoto - Wakayama - Osaka - Hiroshima with Rail Pass
    10 nights from $2,387*
  • A vacation package in Japan sure to leave you breathless, combining these incredible destinations with the Rail Pass!. There will be plenty to do and to see when you travel to: Tokyo (a dazzling metropolis blending ultramodern skyscrapers with historic landmarks like the Meiji Shrine), Kyoto (the cultural heart of the nation famed for its classical gardens and the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine), Wakayama (a scenic coastal region celebrated for its ancient pilgrimage routes and the majestic Wakayama Castle), Osaka (a dynamic hub known for its vibrant nightlife and the bustling Dotonbori district), and Hiroshima (a resilient city dedicated to peace, featuring the poignant Peace Memorial Park and nearby Miyajima Island).

    Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.
    Included:
    • Flight into Tokyo and out of Hiroshima
    • High-speed bullet train Shinkansen (Japan Rail Pass - 7 Days)
    • 7 Days Japan Rail Pass is included by default. Please ensure you select the correct duration of your Japan Rail Pass according to length of travel. (For more details please go to the product description during the booking process).
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Tokyo
    • Train from Tokyo to Kyoto: Go to Tokyo train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Kyoto train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 138 Min.
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Kyoto
    • Train from Kyoto to Wakayama: Go to Kyoto train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Wakayama train station. Journey takes approx. 140 Min.
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Wakayama
    • Train from Wakayama to Osaka: Go to Wakayama train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Osaka train station. Journey takes approx. 100 Min.
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Osaka
    • Train from Osaka to Hiroshima: Go to Osaka train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Hiroshima train station. Journey takes approx. 190 Min.
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Hiroshima


  • Tokyo - Kyoto - Wakayama - Osaka with Rail Pass
    8 nights from $1,836*
  • Explore the beautiful Japan!. Combine Tokyo (Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis, famous for their amazing history, Mt. Fuji, unrivaled technology and Samurais), Kyoto (an ancient capital full of classical Buddhist Temples, imperial Palaces, gardens, Shinto Shrines and traditional wooden houses), Wakayama (known for Mount Koya or Koyasan, a large mountain serving as the headquarters of Shingon Buddhism) and Osaka (known as the “Nation's Kitchen,” and its well known for delicious foods, with the Osaka Castle as an example as well as its beautiful grounds, specially during cherry blossom season) using the bullet train.

    Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.
    Included:
    • Flight into Tokyo and out of Osaka
    • Bullet Train - Japan Rail Pass
    • High-speed bullet train Shinkansen (Japan Rail Pass - 7 Days)
    • 7 Days Japan Rail Pass is included by default. Please ensure you select the correct duration of your Japan Rail Pass according to length of travel. (For more details please go to the product description during the booking process).
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Tokyo
    • Train from Tokyo to Kyoto: Go to Tokyo train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Kyoto train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 138 Min.
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Kyoto
    • Train from Kyoto to Wakayama: Go to Kyoto train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Wakayama train station. Journey takes approx. 140 Min.
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Wakayama
    • Train from Wakayama to Osaka: Go to Wakayama train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Osaka train station. Journey takes approx. 100 Min.
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Osaka


  • Osaka - Wakayama - Kyoto with Rail Pass
    9 nights from $1,641*
  • Have a fantastic stay in Japan connecting those cities with the Rail Pass. Combine Osaka (known as the “Nation's Kitchen,” and its well known for delicious foods such as takoyaki and okonomiyak. Osaka it’s also a historical site, with the Osaka Castle as an example as well as its beautiful grounds, especially during cherry blossom season), Wakayama (known for Mount Koya or Koyasan, a large mountain serving as the headquarters of Shingon Buddhism) and Kyoto (the City of the Ten Thousand Shrines for a reason, since it holds about a quarter of Japan's National Treasures and popular festivals).

    Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.
    Included:
    • Flight into and out of Osaka
    • High-speed train Shinkansen (Japan Rail Pass - bullet train)
    • 7 Days Japan Rail Pass is included by default. Please ensure you select the correct duration of your Japan Rail Pass according to length of travel. (For more details please go to the product description during the booking process).
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Osaka
    • Train from Osaka to Wakayama: Go to Osaka train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Wakayama train station. Journey takes approx. 150 Mins.
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Wakayama
    • Train from Wakayama to Kyoto: Go to Wakayama train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Kyoto train station. Journey takes approx. 100 Mins.
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Kyoto
    • Train from Kyoto to Osaka Airport: Go to Kyoto train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Osaka station.** YOU MUST TAKE A BUS FROM OSAKA STATION TO AIRPORT** Journey takes approx. 70 mins


  • Tokyo - Osaka - Kobe - Hiroshima with Rail Pass
    8 nights from $2,097*
  • Combine Tokyo (with its contrasts between the old and the new, the traditional and modern, an exciting place for travelers to visit the world over), Osaka (a large port city and commercial center on the Japanese island of Honshu, known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food), Kobe (famous for its oceanfront port, luxury marbled beef, sake, and mountain surroundings) and Hiroshima (best known for the Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome, powerful symbols of remembrance and resilience) with bullet train along Japan!.

    Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.
    Included:
    • Flight into Tokyo and out of Hiroshima
    • High-speed train Shinkansen (Japan Rail Pass - bullet train)
    • 7 Days Japan Rail Pass is included by default. Please ensure you select the correct duration of your Japan Rail Pass according to length of travel. (For more details please go to the product description during the booking process).
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Tokyo
    • Train from Tokyo to Osaka: Go to Tokyo train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Osaka train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 160 Min.
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Osaka
    • Train from Osaka to Kobe: Go to Osaka train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Kobe train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 15 Min.
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Kobe
    • Train from Kobe to Hiroshima: Go to Kobe train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Hiroshima train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 90 Min.
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Hiroshima


  • Tokyo - Kyoto - Wakayama with Rail Pass
    7 nights from $3,954*
  • Enjoy Japan with this package travelling with the Rail Pass. Visit Tokyo (Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis, famous for their amazing history, Mt. Fuji, unrivaled technology and Samurais), Kyoto (a city with amazing and historic buddhist temples and shrines, many dating back more than a millennium) and Wakayama (known for Mount Koya or Koyasan, a large mountain serving as the headquarters of Shingon Buddhism).

    Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.
    Included:
    • Flight into Tokyo and out of Osaka
    • Bullet Train - Japan Rail Pass
    • High-speed bullet train Shinkansen (Japan Rail Pass - 7 Days)
    • 7 Days Japan Rail Pass is included by default. Please ensure you select the correct duration of your Japan Rail Pass according to length of travel. (For more details please go to the product description during the booking process).
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Tokyo
    • Train from Tokyo to Kyoto: Go to Tokyo train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Kyoto train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 138 Min.
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Kyoto
    • Train from Kyoto to Wakayama: Go to Kyoto train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Wakayama train station. Journey takes approx. 140 Min.
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Wakayama
    • Train from Wakayama to Osaka Airport: Go to Wakayama train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Osaka train station. Journey takes approx. 45 Min. ** YOU MUST TAKE A BUS FROM OSAKA STATION TO AIRPORT** Total journey takes approx. 70 Min.


  • Tokyo - Kyoto - Osaka by Train
    9 nights from $1,559*
  • Discover Japan at its best!. Travel the famous "Golden Route" with convenient, high-speed trains!
    Destination Highlights Include:
    Tokyo: immerse yourself in the unbeatable Michelin-starred food scene, world-class luxury shopping in Ginza, and its neon-lit skyscrapers
    Kyoto: the country's cultural heart; known as the City of Ten Thousand Shrines, it is the premier destination for UNESCO World Heritage Sites
    Osaka: often called the Nation’s Kitchen; indulge in authentic local delicacies in the bustling Dotonbori district before exploring Osaka Castle or the world-renowned Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan.

    Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.
    Included:
    • Flight into Tokyo and out of Osaka
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Tokyo
    • Train from Tokyo to Kyoto
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Kyoto
    • Train from Kyoto to Osaka
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Osaka

      Easily upgrade your vacation to include guided activities with our Experience Series package or try our Luxury Private Guided package, featuring upgraded hotels, private activities, and more!


  • Tokyo - Kyoto - Wakayama - Osaka and Okinawa
    10 nights from $1,952*
  • Japanese Getaway!. Combine Tokyo (Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis, also home to the Imperial Palace and the seat of Government and Parliament), Kyoto (an ancient capital full of classical Buddhist Temples, imperial Palaces, gardens, Shinto Shrines and traditional wooden houses), Wakayama (known for Mount Koya or Koyasan, a large mountain serving as the headquarters of Shingon Buddhism), Osaka (known as the “Nation's Kitchen,” and its well known for delicious foods such as takoyaki and okonomiyaki) and Okinawa (a Japanese prefecture comprising more than 150 islands, known for its tropical climate, broad beaches and coral reefs, as well as World War II sites) with the Rail Pass and a flight.

    Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.
    Included:
    • Flight into Tokyo and out of Okinawa Island
    • High-speed bullet train Shinkansen (Japan Rail Pass - 7 Days)
    • 7 Days Japan Rail Pass is included by default. Please ensure you select the correct duration of your Japan Rail Pass according to length of travel (For more details please go to the product description during the booking process).
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Tokyo
    • Train from Tokyo to Kyoto: Go to Tokyo train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Kyoto train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 138 Min.
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Kyoto
    • Train from Kyoto to Wakayama: Go to Kyoto train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Wakayama train station. Journey takes approx. 140 Min.
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Wakayama
    • Train from Wakayama to Osaka: Go to Wakayama train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Osaka train station. Journey takes approx. 100 Min.
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Osaka
    • Flight from Osaka to Okinawa
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Osaka


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