SHORTLIST

Japan Express – Osaka to Tokyo

From the Buddhist monks of Kōyasan to the high rollers of Tokyo, see the many faces of Japan on this condensed tour beginning in Osaka. Savour the region’s culinary delicacies and the beautiful views at Mt Fuji. You'll stay in a mountain temple and really soak up local culture in onsen hot springs. A great combination of the traditional and the contemporary, this adventure provides a taste of the rich culture of Japan.
Tour details
Tour Provider G Adventures
Price From
$4,239
Number of Days
9
Start Location
Osaka, Japan
End Location
Tokyo, Japan
Age Range
Avg. 30+
Group Size
1 to 16
Tour Style
Standard
Tour Themes
Virtuoso
Physical Rating
Moderate
Itinerary Open all
Day 1 - Osaka
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 - Osaka/Kōyasan
Travel to the centre of Buddhism in Japan and sleep in a temple atop the 800m Mt Koya. Savour a traditional dinner of shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine).
Day 3 - Kōyasan/Hiroshima
Watch the monks pray in the morning and enjoy a traditional breakfast. Have some time to enjoy Koyasan this morning, before travelling to Hiroshima this afternoon.
Day 4 - Hiroshima
This morning, visit the Peace Park and Memorial Museum commemorating the events of 1945. In the afternoon, take a ferry ride over to the sacred island of Miyajima to see the famous floating Torii Gate. Opt to hike around Mt Misen.
Day 5 - Hiroshima/Kyoto
Travel to Kyoto and start exploring. Visit the impressive Nijo Castle and gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the evening, explore the geisha district of Gion on a CEO-led walking tour.
Day 6 - Kyoto
Enjoy a visit to the beautiful Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine and walk under the bright torii gates. Opt to shop, stroll along the riverbank, or explore another of Kyoto's many temples with free time.
Day 7 - Kyoto/Hakone
Take a boat ride on Lake Ashino-ko, and hopefully catch a glimpse of majestic Mt Fuji. Enjoy a feast on a traditional Japanese kaiseki meal then soak in the natural hot springs.
Day 8 - Hakone/Tokyo
Head to Tokyo with time to do some last-minute shopping.
Day 9 - Tokyo
Depart at any time.
Inclusions
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Overnight in Mount Kōya Temple, Kōyasan
  • Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum visit
  • Miyajima Island excursion
  • Nijo Castle and gardens visit
  • Gion walk
  • Fushimi Inari shrine visit
  • Lake Ashino-ko boat ride
  • Traditional kaiseki meal
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Departure dates
All pp pricing is based on twin share occupancy. Single supplements will apply
Start End Availability Price NZD
31 Jan 2025 08 Feb 2025 7 $4,239
07 Feb 2025 15 Feb 2025 1 $4,398
12 Feb 2025 20 Feb 2025 4 $4,398
14 Feb 2025 22 Feb 2025 4 $4,398
19 Feb 2025 27 Feb 2025 1 $4,398
21 Feb 2025 01 Mar 2025 5 $4,398
26 Feb 2025 06 Mar 2025 3 $4,398
28 Feb 2025 08 Mar 2025 8 $4,239
03 Mar 2025 11 Mar 2025 8 $4,647
05 Mar 2025 13 Mar 2025 6 $4,647
08 Mar 2025 16 Mar 2025 12 $4,647
10 Mar 2025 18 Mar 2025 8 $4,647
12 Mar 2025 20 Mar 2025 7 $4,647
15 Mar 2025 23 Mar 2025 5 $4,647
22 Mar 2025 30 Mar 2025 10 $5,145
24 Mar 2025 01 Apr 2025 12 $5,145
25 Mar 2025 02 Apr 2025 11 $5,145
26 Mar 2025 03 Apr 2025 1 $5,145
29 Mar 2025 06 Apr 2025 1 $5,145
02 Apr 2025 10 Apr 2025 7 $5,145
03 Apr 2025 11 Apr 2025 11 $5,145
07 Apr 2025 15 Apr 2025 1 $5,145
10 Apr 2025 18 Apr 2025 14 $5,145
11 Apr 2025 19 Apr 2025 7 $5,145
12 Apr 2025 20 Apr 2025 6 $5,145
14 Apr 2025 22 Apr 2025 11 $5,145
15 Apr 2025 23 Apr 2025 13 $5,145
16 Apr 2025 24 Apr 2025 1 $4,896
17 Apr 2025 25 Apr 2025 12 $4,896
19 Apr 2025 27 Apr 2025 5 $4,896
21 Apr 2025 29 Apr 2025 1 $4,896
22 Apr 2025 30 Apr 2025 10 $4,896
23 Apr 2025 01 May 2025 12 $4,896
25 Apr 2025 03 May 2025 11 $4,896
26 Apr 2025 04 May 2025 8 $4,896
28 Apr 2025 06 May 2025 9 $4,896
29 Apr 2025 07 May 2025 11 $4,896
30 Apr 2025 08 May 2025 8 $4,896
02 May 2025 10 May 2025 1 $4,896
03 May 2025 11 May 2025 13 $4,896
05 May 2025 13 May 2025 13 $4,896
07 May 2025 15 May 2025 15 $4,896
09 May 2025 17 May 2025 10 $4,896
10 May 2025 18 May 2025 15 $4,896
12 May 2025 20 May 2025 3 $4,647
16 May 2025 24 May 2025 1 $4,647
17 May 2025 25 May 2025 9 $4,647
19 May 2025 27 May 2025 6 $4,647
23 May 2025 31 May 2025 10 $4,647
24 May 2025 01 Jun 2025 7 $4,647
26 May 2025 03 Jun 2025 13 $4,647
28 May 2025 05 Jun 2025 4 $4,647
30 May 2025 07 Jun 2025 15 $4,647
31 May 2025 08 Jun 2025 15 $4,647
02 Jun 2025 10 Jun 2025 7 $4,647
04 Jun 2025 12 Jun 2025 15 $4,647
11 Jun 2025 19 Jun 2025 10 $4,647
18 Jun 2025 26 Jun 2025 15 $4,647
23 Jun 2025 01 Jul 2025 8 $4,647
25 Jun 2025 03 Jul 2025 9 $4,647
07 Jul 2025 15 Jul 2025 1 $5,039
09 Jul 2025 17 Jul 2025 15 $5,039
14 Jul 2025 22 Jul 2025 9 $5,039
21 Jul 2025 29 Jul 2025 2 $4,769
23 Jul 2025 31 Jul 2025 15 $4,769
28 Jul 2025 05 Aug 2025 14 $4,769
30 Jul 2025 07 Aug 2025 13 $4,769
04 Aug 2025 12 Aug 2025 12 $4,769
06 Aug 2025 14 Aug 2025 11 $4,769
11 Aug 2025 19 Aug 2025 15 $4,769
13 Aug 2025 21 Aug 2025 15 $4,769
18 Aug 2025 26 Aug 2025 15 $5,309
25 Aug 2025 02 Sep 2025 15 $5,309
27 Aug 2025 04 Sep 2025 15 $5,309
01 Sep 2025 09 Sep 2025 14 $5,309
03 Sep 2025 11 Sep 2025 14 $5,309
10 Sep 2025 18 Sep 2025 10 $5,309
15 Sep 2025 23 Sep 2025 13 $5,309
17 Sep 2025 25 Sep 2025 12 $5,309
22 Sep 2025 30 Sep 2025 9 $5,309
01 Oct 2025 09 Oct 2025 12 $5,309
03 Oct 2025 11 Oct 2025 11 $5,309
06 Oct 2025 14 Oct 2025 9 $5,309
08 Oct 2025 16 Oct 2025 11 $5,309
10 Oct 2025 18 Oct 2025 11 $5,309
15 Oct 2025 23 Oct 2025 10 $5,309
20 Oct 2025 28 Oct 2025 12 $5,309
22 Oct 2025 30 Oct 2025 13 $5,309
27 Oct 2025 04 Nov 2025 13 $5,309
29 Oct 2025 06 Nov 2025 14 $5,309
03 Nov 2025 11 Nov 2025 14 $5,039
05 Nov 2025 13 Nov 2025 15 $5,039
10 Nov 2025 18 Nov 2025 15 $5,039
17 Nov 2025 25 Nov 2025 14 $5,039
19 Nov 2025 27 Nov 2025 12 $5,039
26 Nov 2025 04 Dec 2025 15 $5,039
10 Dec 2025 18 Dec 2025 15 $5,039
12 Dec 2025 20 Dec 2025 15 $5,039
26 Dec 2025 03 Jan 2026 11 $5,599
31 Dec 2025 08 Jan 2026 15 $5,599
02 Jan 2026 10 Jan 2026 15 $5,299
30 Jan 2026 07 Feb 2026 15 $5,299
06 Feb 2026 14 Feb 2026 15 $5,299
18 Feb 2026 26 Feb 2026 15 $5,299
20 Feb 2026 28 Feb 2026 15 $5,299
27 Feb 2026 07 Mar 2026 15 $5,299
02 Mar 2026 10 Mar 2026 15 $5,599
07 Mar 2026 15 Mar 2026 15 $5,599
09 Mar 2026 17 Mar 2026 15 $5,599
14 Mar 2026 22 Mar 2026 15 $5,599
18 Mar 2026 26 Mar 2026 15 $5,599
21 Mar 2026 29 Mar 2026 15 $6,199
23 Mar 2026 31 Mar 2026 15 $6,199
25 Mar 2026 02 Apr 2026 15 $6,199
28 Mar 2026 05 Apr 2026 12 $6,199
01 Apr 2026 09 Apr 2026 15 $6,199
04 Apr 2026 12 Apr 2026 15 $6,199
06 Apr 2026 14 Apr 2026 15 $6,199
08 Apr 2026 16 Apr 2026 15 $6,199
15 Apr 2026 23 Apr 2026 15 $6,199
18 Apr 2026 26 Apr 2026 15 $5,899
20 Apr 2026 28 Apr 2026 15 $5,899
22 Apr 2026 30 Apr 2026 15 $5,899
25 Apr 2026 03 May 2026 15 $5,899
29 Apr 2026 07 May 2026 15 $5,899
01 May 2026 09 May 2026 15 $5,899
02 May 2026 10 May 2026 15 $5,899
04 May 2026 12 May 2026 15 $5,899
08 May 2026 16 May 2026 15 $5,899
09 May 2026 17 May 2026 15 $5,899
11 May 2026 19 May 2026 15 $5,599
16 May 2026 24 May 2026 15 $5,599
18 May 2026 26 May 2026 15 $5,599
23 May 2026 31 May 2026 15 $5,599
25 May 2026 02 Jun 2026 15 $5,599
27 May 2026 04 Jun 2026 15 $5,599
30 May 2026 07 Jun 2026 15 $5,599
01 Jun 2026 09 Jun 2026 15 $5,599
08 Jun 2026 16 Jun 2026 15 $5,599
10 Jun 2026 18 Jun 2026 15 $5,599
15 Jun 2026 23 Jun 2026 15 $5,599
22 Jun 2026 30 Jun 2026 15 $5,599
24 Jun 2026 02 Jul 2026 15 $5,599
29 Jun 2026 07 Jul 2026 15 $5,599
06 Jul 2026 14 Jul 2026 15 $5,599
08 Jul 2026 16 Jul 2026 15 $5,599
13 Jul 2026 21 Jul 2026 15 $5,599
20 Jul 2026 28 Jul 2026 15 $5,299
22 Jul 2026 30 Jul 2026 15 $5,299
27 Jul 2026 04 Aug 2026 15 $5,299
03 Aug 2026 11 Aug 2026 15 $5,299
05 Aug 2026 13 Aug 2026 15 $5,299
10 Aug 2026 18 Aug 2026 15 $5,299
17 Aug 2026 25 Aug 2026 15 $5,899
19 Aug 2026 27 Aug 2026 15 $5,899
31 Aug 2026 08 Sep 2026 15 $5,899
02 Sep 2026 10 Sep 2026 15 $5,899
07 Sep 2026 15 Sep 2026 15 $5,899
16 Sep 2026 24 Sep 2026 15 $5,899
21 Sep 2026 29 Sep 2026 15 $5,899
30 Sep 2026 08 Oct 2026 15 $5,899
02 Oct 2026 10 Oct 2026 15 $5,899
05 Oct 2026 13 Oct 2026 14 $5,899
09 Oct 2026 17 Oct 2026 15 $5,899
12 Oct 2026 20 Oct 2026 15 $5,899
14 Oct 2026 22 Oct 2026 15 $5,899
26 Oct 2026 03 Nov 2026 15 $5,899
28 Oct 2026 05 Nov 2026 15 $5,899
02 Nov 2026 10 Nov 2026 15 $5,599
09 Nov 2026 17 Nov 2026 15 $5,599
11 Nov 2026 19 Nov 2026 15 $5,599
16 Nov 2026 24 Nov 2026 15 $5,599
25 Nov 2026 03 Dec 2026 15 $5,599
09 Dec 2026 17 Dec 2026 15 $5,599
11 Dec 2026 19 Dec 2026 15 $5,599
30 Dec 2026 07 Jan 2027 15 $5,599