By far the most popular cities in travelers` minds when they think of where they want to visit in Japan are Tokyo, the nation`s capital and the largest megalopolis in the world; and Kyoto, the nation`s former capital and historic treasure-trove. These cities can be part of your dream Asian vacation itinerary. You can pair these cities with other amazing Japanese cities, or you can go beyond Japan`s borders to countries such as South Korea, China, and Taiwan, just to name a few!
Explore the most touristic cities of Japan!. Visit the highlights of Tokyo (capital and Japanese metropolis, famous for Anime, electronics, manga and video games), have a Udon or Ramen Cooking Class, a Tea Ceremony and a Samurai Culture Experience. After that, in Kyoto (famous for its numerous classical Buddhist Temples, as well as imperial Palaces, gardens, Shinto Shrines and traditional wooden houses) visit Fushimi Inari Shinto Shrine and a take a Day Trip to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Lastly, in Osaka (known as the -Nation`s Kitchen-, with delicious food, modern architecture and active nightlife), enjoy a City and Market Food Tour.
Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city while enjoying included, curated activities that enhance your experience!;
Included:
Flight into Tokyo and out of Osaka
Hotel for 5 nights in Tokyo
Train from Tokyo to Kyoto
Hotel for 4 nights in Kyoto
Train from Kyoto to Osaka
Hotel for 3 nights in Osaka
Curated Experiences Based on Availability:
Guided City Tour around Tokyo
Cooking Class in Tokyo
Samurai Culture Tour in Tokyo
Tea Ceremony Experience in Tokyo
Guided City Walking Tour around Kyoto
Day Trip to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest from Kyoto
Inari Shrine Visit in Kyoto
Guided City Tour in Osaka
Street and Market Food Tour around Osaka
Your price will only include confirmed activities; some tours may collect for entrance fees or attraction tickets on site.
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!
Experience the ultimate Japan itinerary covering the nation’s most iconic cities: Tokyo (Japan's dazzling capital, blending the futuristic technology in Akihabara and the spiritual tranquility of ancient Shinto shrines), Kyoto (the cultural heart of Japan, home to UNESCO World Heritage temples and botanical gardens as well as the historic Gion and Geisha districts), and Osaka (a vibrant hub famous for its neon-lit streets of the Dotonbori District and incredible food scene; enjoy a tour of the famous Osaka Castle).
Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city while enjoying included, curated activities that enhance your experience!;
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
Curated Experiences Based on Availability:
Guided city tours of Tokyo and Kyoto, visiting iconic sites and popular neighborhoods
Osaka Castle tour
Your price will only include confirmed available tours; some tours may collect for entrance fees or attraction tickets on site.
Easily upgrade your vacation to a Luxury Private Guided experience, featuring upgraded hotels, curated private activities, and more, or try our flexible Essential Series package with hotels, transportation and optional activities that you can customize!
Along the Japanese Alps!. Combine Tokyo (Japan’s busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples), Kyoto (a city with amazing and historic buddhist temples and shrines, main classics of Japanese cuisine); and from there travel through Japanese Alps cities like: Toyama (at the coast of Japan, known for the -Toyama Castle Park- as well as its rich history) and Kanazawa (a magical place that features the Tera-Machi, where 70 temples are gathered together, and also the Kenroku-en Garden) with the Rail Pass train.
Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.;
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 Toyama: Go to Kyoto train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Toyama train station. Journey takes approx. 150 Min.
Hotel for 1 night in Toyama
Train from Toyama to Kanazawa: Go to Toyama train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Kanazawa train station. Journey takes approx. 25 Min.
Hotel for 1 night in Kanazawa
Train from Kanazawa to Komatsu Airport: Go to Kanazawa train station, validate your Pass, and take the train that will take you to Komatsu Station.** YOU MUST TAKE A BUS FROM KOMATSU STATION TO AIRPORT** Total journey takes approx. 50 Min.
Honshu is the largest of the four main Japanese islands, where over 100 million people live. Historic castles and temples, traditional districts with geishas, skyscrapers and neon lights, relaxing hot springs, and nature scenes are all experiences you can enjoy while on Honshu.
Hokkaido is one of Japan`s best-kept secrets. The northernmost of Japan`s four major islands, it is very sparsely-populated and geographically diverse. The most agricultural part of Japan, Hokkaido is considered `Japan`s breadbasket`.
Kyushu is the westernmost of Japan`s four major islands, and is well-known for its outdoor vacation experiences and gorgeous landscapes. One of Japan`s geothermal hot spots, Kyushu is dotted by a number of hot springs and even more volcanoes.
Shikoku is the smallest of the four main Japanese islands, separated from Honshu by the Inland Sea. It is perhaps best-known to tourists for its 88-temple Buddhist pilgrimage route, which runs for 895 miles adjacent to Shikoku`s coastline.
The islands of the Ryukyu Archipelago, like Okinawa, Miyakojima, and the Yaeyama Islands, are known for their rich history and culture; beautiful beaches and cliffsides; outdoor activities like kayaking and ziplining; and an all-around laid-back atmosphere.
Over 500 ski resorts dot Japan, from Hokkaido all the way down to Kyushu. You will find the widest selection of ski resorts in the Japanese Alps, where the Winter Olympics took place, and in the Tohoku region, home to many of the country`s largest resorts.
Travel by rail is an essential component to any trip in Japan, and the Japan Rail Pass is without a doubt the most convenient and most economical way to travel around the country. Take a trip by rail and enjoy the pleasures of train travel!
Experiencing the beauty and culture of Japan is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and many travelers decide to make their trips even more special by choosing Japan as their honeymoon destination. Japan is a great country to experience as a couple.
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Tokyo - Kyoto - Osaka for Foodies
10 nights from
$1,949*
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Hey foodies... We've got an epic trip lined up for you in Japan!. Explore famous and exotic markets and trendy neighborhoods, try exciting street food, experience a traditional Tea Cermony, and try your hand at making culinary favorites in this vacation package tackling japanese highlights in Tokyo (capital and japanese metropolis, famous for Anime, electronics, manga and video games), Kyoto (famous for its numerous classical Buddhist Temples, as well as imperial Palaces, gardens, Shinto Shrines and traditional wooden houses) and Osaka (known as the -Nation`s Kitchen-, with deliciuous food, modern architecture and active nightlife).
Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city while enjoying included, curated activities that enhance your experience!
Included:
Flight into Tokyo and out of Osaka
Hotel for 4 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
Curated Experiences Based on Availability:
Tokyo`s Famous Fish Market Visit
Cooking Class in Tokyo
Sake Tasting Tour in Tokyo
Tea Ceremony Experience in Kyoto
Foodies Tour around Kyoto
Street and Market Food Tour around Osaka
Your price will only include confirmed activities; some tours may collect for entrance fees or attraction tickets on site.
The very best of Asia in Japan and South Korea!. Combine Tokyo (a capital city famous for Anime, electronics, manga, and video games) and Kyoto (an ancient capital full of classical Buddhist Temples, imperial Palaces, gardens, Shinto Shrines and traditional wooden houses) by a train ride. Last but not least fly to Seoul (city and capital of South Korea, home to sleek skyscrapers and shopping malls, as well as well-preserved royal palaces and Buddhist temples).
Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.
Japan and Hong Kong to enjoy! Explore Tokyo (Japan’s busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples). Up next take a train to Kyoto (an ancient capital full of classical Buddhist Temples, imperial Palaces, gardens, Shinto Shrines and traditional wooden houses). Last but not least, fly to Hong Kong City (known as the place where the East meets the West. A glamorous city and a top choice for luxury shopping and a hub for international trade and investment).
Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.
Treasures of Japan and China!. Explore Tokyo (Japan’s busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples) and up next a train to Kyoto (an ancient capital full of classical Buddhist Temples, imperial Palaces, gardens, Shinto Shrines and traditional wooden houses). Finally, take a flight to Shanghai (China’s largest and most cosmopolitan city, known for its dazzling skyline, historical waterfront, vibrant culinary scene, and cultural richness).
Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.
Explore Japan and Taiwan!. 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) and Taipei (the capital of Taiwan, a modern metropolis with Japanese colonial lanes, busy shopping streets and contemporary buildings) with a train and flight between cities.
Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.
Beauty of Japan!. Start your trip in Tokyo (a capital city famous for Anime, electronics, manga, and video games). After that, take the train to Kyoto (known as the City of the Ten Thousand Shrines for a reason, because it holds about a quarter of Japan's National Treasures and popular festivals). Then, Osaka (known as the Nations Kitchen for its delicious food, with the Osaka Castle as an example as well as its beautiful grounds, specially during cherry blossom season). Last but not least fly to Okinawa Island (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).
Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.
Japan and China to enjoy! Explore Tokyo (Japan's modern capital blending cutting-edge infrastructure with rich history and iconic views of Mt. Fuji). Up next, take a train to Kyoto (an ancient capital full of classical Buddhist Temples, imperial Palaces, gardens, Shinto Shrines and traditional wooden houses). Last but not least, fly to Beijing (renowned for its UNESCO World Heritage Sites—the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Ming Tombs, Zhoukoudian, and parts of the Great Wall and the Grand Canal—all of which are popular tourist locations).
Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.
Runway to Rail: Tokyo - Kyoto - Osaka and Hong Kong
8 nights from
$2,022*
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Explore Japan's main cities and Hong Kong. Visit Tokyo (Japan’s busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples); up next take a train to discover: Kyoto (cultural capital of Japan and a major tourist destination); and then, Osaka (known as the Nations Kitchen for its delicious food). Last but not least fly to Hong Kong City (known as the place where the East meets the West. A glamorous city and a top choice for luxury shopping).
Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.
Japanese Heritage with Rail Pass (Tokyo - Kyoto - Osaka - Nagasaki - Hiroshima - Miyajima)
13 nights from
$1,889*
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Japanese Heritage!.... Start your trip in Tokyo (the world's most populous metropolis, the city with best -Nightlife, and Shopping-). Then take the train to Kyoto (the City of the Ten Thousand Shrines). Move along to Osaka (known as -The City of Food-). Then comes Nagasaki, followed by Hiroshima, both historic places that emerged from the ashes to become beautiful modern cities. Up next is Miyajima (an island that has been considered a holy place for most of Japanese history). Last but not least take a ferry back to Hiroshima and then ride the train to Osaka (where you will spend the rest of your dream-like Japanese experience).
Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.
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 Osaka 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. 30 Min.
Hotel for 2 nights in Osaka
Train from Osaka to Nagasaki: Go to Osaka train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Nagasaki train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 370 Min.
Hotel for 2 nights in Nagasaki
Train from Nagasaki to Hiroshima: Go to Nagasaki 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. 215 Min.
Hotel for 2 nights in Hiroshima
Hiroshima to Miyajimaguchi Station and from Miyajimaguchi Station to Miyajima via Ferry: Miyajimaguchi Station is a short walk to the ferry pier, from where ferries depart frequently to Miyajima. Ferry rides take 10 minutes and the Japan Rail Pass is valid on JR ferries.
Hotel for 2 nights in Miyajima
Miyajima to Miyajimaguchi Station via Ferry and from Miyajimaguchi to Osaka: Go to Miyajimaguchi 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. 180 Min.
Explore Japan and South Korea! Visit Tokyo (Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis, famous for their amazing history, Mt. Fuji, unrivaled technology and Samurais) and Kyoto (an ancient capital full of classical Buddhist Temples, imperial Palaces, gardens, Shinto Shrines and traditional wooden houses) in Japan. Continue in South Korea, discovering: Seoul (a modern metropolis home to various historic sites like Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palaces and traditional markets such as Namdaemun and Dongdaemun) and Jeju Island (known for its beach resorts and volcanic landscape of craters and cavelike lava tubes) with a train and flights between cities.
Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.
Amazing Japan and SIngapore!. Combine 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 Singapore City city-state located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, and one of the busiest in the world, known for its clean streets and its modern and tall buildings) with a train and 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 Singapore City
Hotel for 3 nights in Tokyo
Train from Tokyo to Kyoto
Hotel for 2 nights in Kyoto
Flight from Kyoto to Singapore City
Hotel for 3 nights in Singapore City
Tokyo - Kyoto - Hokkaido Island (Sapporo - Otaru - Niseko)
10 nights from
$3,535*
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Visit Japan's main cities while as well as to get to experience the beauty Hokkaido Island with the Rail Pass. Begin in the capital city; Tokyo; and then, continue to Kyoto (a city with amazing and historic buddhist temples and shrines, many dating back more than a millennium). After that, catch a flight to Hokkaido Island, starting in Sapporo (known for its winter themes attractions such as a winter festival as well as some stunning ski resorts on the outskirts of Sapporo); and from then, with the Rail Pass connect; Otaru (known for its old buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries);
with Niseko (is the largest ski resort in Hokkaido Japan, famous worldwide for its powder snow with an average snow fall of over 14 meters and has some of the driest and lightest snow in the world).
Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.
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. Journey takes approx. 140 Min.
Hotel for 2 nights in Kyoto
Flight from Kyoto (Osaka Airport) to Sapporo
Hotel for 2 nights in Sapporo
Train from Sapporo to Otaru: Go to Sapporo train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Otaru train station. Journey takes approx. 35 Min.
Hotel for 1 night in Otaru
Train from Otaru to Niseko: Go to Otaru train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Niseko train station. Journey takes approx. 125 Min.
Hotel for 2 nights in Niseko
Train from Niseko to Sapporo Airport: Go to Niseko train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Sapporo station.** YOU MUST TAKE A BUS FROM SAPPORO STATION TO AIRPORT** Journey takes approx. 145 Min.
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 early Tokugawa shogunate eras.
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.
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!
For many travelers, Japan feels both fascinating and intimidating. The classic route linking Tokyo, Hakone (Mount Fuji), Kyoto, and Osaka offers the perfect balance between ultra-modern cities, centuries-old traditions, and iconic landscapes. This journey connects high-energy urban neighborhoods with peaceful temples, mountain scenery, and some of the world’s most celebrated cuisine using one of the world’s most efficient rail systems.
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<b>Tokyo</b> is Japan's energetic capital, and one of the largest, busiest cities in the world! This bustling city combines historical places, such as the Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine, and Sensoji temple, with ultra modern skyscrapers like the Tokyo Tower and the world's tallest tower, the Skytree. From fashionable shopping districts to the world's largest fish market, the opportunities for adventure in Tokyo are endless.
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Explore the amazing Sony building, Imperial Palace, temples of Asakusa, Shinjuku Gyoen Park, Meiji Shrine, Korakuen Garden, Ueno Park, Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo Sea Life Park, Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge and so much more!
<b>Osaka</b> is the third largest city in Japan, situated on the west of Honshu, a port city that flows into Osaka Bay offering visitors a wide variety of sights and attractions. A vibrant, extensive nightlife can be found on the streets of Osaka, filled with street food, market shopping, bright lights and the famed Gilco Man neon billboard sign and the giant crab. It's traditionally known as the 'nation's kitchen' and the food capital of Japan with some of the best food found in Dotonburi and Minami. Many museums fill the city as well as modern architecture along with beautiful outdoor spaces and the spectacular Osaka Castle.
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Explore the Osaka Castle, Osaka Park, Umeda Sky Building, Osaka Science Museum, National Museum of Art, Shiteno-jj Temple, Nanba Grand Kagetsu, Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine and so much more!
<b>Kyoto</b> is nestled among the mountains in Western Honshu. The city is considered to be Japan's most beautiful, a living museum of its great artistic heritage. Discover its hidden beauty in its 2000 Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, as well as palaces, gardens, and architecture. Among the most famous temples are Kiyomizu-Dera, a magnificent wooden temple; Kinkaku-Ji, the Temple of the Golden Pavilion; Ginkaku-Ji, the Temple of the Silver Pavilion; and Ryoan-Ji, famous for its rock garden. The 'Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto' are listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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Explore the Arashiyama and Sagano district, Kamo Shrines, Kyo-o-Gokokuji (Tô-ji), Kiyomizu-Dera, Daigo-Ji, Ninna-Ji, Saiho-Ji (Kokedera), Tenryu-Ji, Rokuon-Ji (Kinkaku-Ji), Jisho-Ji (Ginkaku-Ji), Ryoan-Ji, Hongan-Ji, Kozan-Ji and the Nijo Castle and so much more!
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