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
$4,759
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 and join your group and CEO for a Welcome Meeting in the evening around 6:00 pm.
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
26 Feb 2025 06 Mar 2025 2 $5,299
28 Feb 2025 08 Mar 2025 3 $5,299
03 Mar 2025 11 Mar 2025 4 $5,599
05 Mar 2025 13 Mar 2025 2 $5,599
08 Mar 2025 16 Mar 2025 5 $4,759
10 Mar 2025 18 Mar 2025 4 $5,599
14 Mar 2025 22 Mar 2025 1 $5,599
15 Mar 2025 23 Mar 2025 1 $5,599
22 Mar 2025 30 Mar 2025 5 $6,199
24 Mar 2025 01 Apr 2025 5 $6,199
09 Apr 2025 17 Apr 2025 1 $6,199
10 Apr 2025 18 Apr 2025 8 $6,199
11 Apr 2025 19 Apr 2025 7 $6,199
12 Apr 2025 20 Apr 2025 8 $6,199
14 Apr 2025 22 Apr 2025 7 $5,269
15 Apr 2025 23 Apr 2025 9 $6,199
17 Apr 2025 25 Apr 2025 4 $5,899
19 Apr 2025 27 Apr 2025 1 $5,899
22 Apr 2025 30 Apr 2025 7 $5,899
23 Apr 2025 01 May 2025 8 $5,014
24 Apr 2025 02 May 2025 15 $5,899
25 Apr 2025 03 May 2025 5 $5,014
26 Apr 2025 04 May 2025 4 $5,899
28 Apr 2025 06 May 2025 3 $5,014
29 Apr 2025 07 May 2025 9 $5,014
30 Apr 2025 08 May 2025 8 $5,899
03 May 2025 11 May 2025 5 $5,014
05 May 2025 13 May 2025 13 $5,014
07 May 2025 15 May 2025 10 $5,014
10 May 2025 18 May 2025 10 $5,899
12 May 2025 20 May 2025 1 $5,599
14 May 2025 22 May 2025 4 $5,599
17 May 2025 25 May 2025 3 $4,759
21 May 2025 29 May 2025 12 $5,599
24 May 2025 01 Jun 2025 7 $5,599
26 May 2025 03 Jun 2025 5 $4,759
28 May 2025 05 Jun 2025 3 $5,599
30 May 2025 07 Jun 2025 14 $5,599
31 May 2025 08 Jun 2025 15 $5,599
02 Jun 2025 10 Jun 2025 6 $5,599
04 Jun 2025 12 Jun 2025 8 $5,599
06 Jun 2025 14 Jun 2025 1 $5,599
11 Jun 2025 19 Jun 2025 8 $4,759
16 Jun 2025 24 Jun 2025 15 $5,599
18 Jun 2025 26 Jun 2025 8 $4,759
23 Jun 2025 01 Jul 2025 4 $5,599
25 Jun 2025 03 Jul 2025 4 $4,759
30 Jun 2025 08 Jul 2025 15 $5,599
02 Jul 2025 10 Jul 2025 14 $5,599
07 Jul 2025 15 Jul 2025 1 $5,599
09 Jul 2025 17 Jul 2025 8 $5,599
14 Jul 2025 22 Jul 2025 7 $5,599
23 Jul 2025 31 Jul 2025 5 $5,299
28 Jul 2025 05 Aug 2025 14 $5,299
30 Jul 2025 07 Aug 2025 13 $5,299
04 Aug 2025 12 Aug 2025 5 $5,299
06 Aug 2025 14 Aug 2025 15 $5,299
08 Aug 2025 16 Aug 2025 14 $5,299
11 Aug 2025 19 Aug 2025 13 $5,299
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15 Aug 2025 23 Aug 2025 13 $5,299
18 Aug 2025 26 Aug 2025 15 $5,899
22 Aug 2025 30 Aug 2025 15 $5,899
25 Aug 2025 02 Sep 2025 15 $5,899
27 Aug 2025 04 Sep 2025 15 $5,899
03 Sep 2025 11 Sep 2025 13 $5,899
08 Sep 2025 16 Sep 2025 15 $5,899
10 Sep 2025 18 Sep 2025 8 $5,899
15 Sep 2025 23 Sep 2025 10 $5,899
17 Sep 2025 25 Sep 2025 12 $5,899
22 Sep 2025 30 Sep 2025 1 $5,899
24 Sep 2025 02 Oct 2025 13 $5,899
26 Sep 2025 04 Oct 2025 1 $5,899
29 Sep 2025 07 Oct 2025 11 $5,899
01 Oct 2025 09 Oct 2025 12 $5,899
03 Oct 2025 11 Oct 2025 7 $5,899
06 Oct 2025 14 Oct 2025 5 $5,899
08 Oct 2025 16 Oct 2025 9 $5,899
10 Oct 2025 18 Oct 2025 9 $5,899
15 Oct 2025 23 Oct 2025 4 $5,899
17 Oct 2025 25 Oct 2025 7 $5,899
20 Oct 2025 28 Oct 2025 9 $5,899
22 Oct 2025 30 Oct 2025 12 $5,899
24 Oct 2025 01 Nov 2025 3 $5,899
27 Oct 2025 04 Nov 2025 13 $5,899
29 Oct 2025 06 Nov 2025 12 $5,899
31 Oct 2025 08 Nov 2025 3 $5,899
05 Nov 2025 13 Nov 2025 15 $5,599
10 Nov 2025 18 Nov 2025 15 $5,599
19 Nov 2025 27 Nov 2025 10 $5,599
26 Nov 2025 04 Dec 2025 15 $5,599
10 Dec 2025 18 Dec 2025 15 $5,599
12 Dec 2025 20 Dec 2025 15 $5,599
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
06 Feb 2026 14 Feb 2026 15 $5,299
18 Feb 2026 26 Feb 2026 14 $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
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18 Mar 2026 26 Mar 2026 15 $5,599
21 Mar 2026 29 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 13 $6,199
04 Apr 2026 12 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
22 Apr 2026 30 Apr 2026 14 $5,899
25 Apr 2026 03 May 2026 14 $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
16 May 2026 24 May 2026 15 $5,599
23 May 2026 31 May 2026 15 $5,599
27 May 2026 04 Jun 2026 15 $5,599
30 May 2026 07 Jun 2026 15 $5,599
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22 Jun 2026 30 Jun 2026 15 $5,599
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29 Jun 2026 07 Jul 2026 15 $5,599
06 Jul 2026 14 Jul 2026 15 $5,599
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20 Jul 2026 28 Jul 2026 15 $5,299
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27 Jul 2026 04 Aug 2026 12 $5,299
03 Aug 2026 11 Aug 2026 15 $5,299
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14 Aug 2026 22 Aug 2026 14 $5,299
17 Aug 2026 25 Aug 2026 15 $5,899
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28 Aug 2026 05 Sep 2026 15 $5,899
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30 Sep 2026 08 Oct 2026 15 $5,899
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23 Oct 2026 31 Oct 2026 13 $5,899
28 Oct 2026 05 Nov 2026 15 $5,899
30 Oct 2026 07 Nov 2026 15 $5,899
06 Nov 2026 14 Nov 2026 15 $5,599
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30 Dec 2026 07 Jan 2027 15 $5,599