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Japan: Tokyo, Hiroshima, Mt. Koya, Kyoto and Osaka, classic tour

Tokyo, Hiroshima, Mt. Koya, Kyoto and Osaka

Tokyo, Hiroshima, Mt. Koya, Kyoto and Osaka

Japan, 10 Days · Classic tour

All the magic of an amazing destination

These are the places that make Japan an in-demand destination. We want you to return from your holiday with the very best memories of Tokyo and its traditional temples and multicoloured neon lights, Miyajima and its serene torii standing in the sea, Hiroshima and its Peace Memorial Park, Matsuyama and its thermal springs, Tokushima and its traditional dances, the spirituality of Mt. Koya, the tranquil beauty of Kyoto and the frenetic nightlife of Osaka.

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Tokyo, Hiroshima, Mt. Koya, Kyoto and Osaka
With train
Cultural
Urban

Departure date:Departures from May 2026 till March 2027

Departures from:London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow

Travel details

City of origin - Tokyo

Day 1: Departure with destination Tokyo. Night on board.

Tokyo

Day 2: Arrival in Tokyo and transfer to the hotel by shuttle bus. Free time. Overnight stay.
Day 3: Breakfast. We dedicate the morning to an extensive guided tour of approximately five hours through this impressive city. Its frenetic activity and ultra‑modern districts coexist with areas filled with calm and serenity. We begin with a brief stop at Zojoji Temple, where we will have the opportunity to take an excellent photograph of Tokyo Tower. Particularly notable at this temple are the hundreds of jizos, stone deities who act as guardians of children and are adorned with woollen hats, bibs and windmills. We then visit the famous Shibuya crossing, the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world. Afterwards, we visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine, dedicated to the spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife. From there, we continue by coach along the elegant Omotesando Avenue, an important shopping district. We skirt the Imperial Palace and its gardens, stopping to visit the famous Nijubashi Bridge. We then pass through the Akihabara district, known as the city of electronics and the centre of Japanese manga and anime culture. Next, we head to the tallest structure in the country, Tokyo Skytree, with entrance included. We also visit the Buddhist temple of Sensoji, also known as Asakusa Kannon, the oldest and most important temple in Tokyo, with its 55‑metre‑high pagoda, as well as Nakamise Shopping Street, lined with small stalls ideal for purchasing souvenirs. Return to the hotel. In the afternoon, we meet the guide again to travel by underground to Shinjuku, where we will walk to a local restaurant to enjoy dinner. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay. Note: The order of visits may be subject to change depending on the allocated entrance time to Tokyo Skytree. In the event of adverse weather conditions or other exceptional circumstances, access to Tokyo Skytree may be restricted. In such cases, an alternative visit to another iconic observation deck in the city will be offered.
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Tokyo - Hiroshima - Miyajima - Hiroshima

Day 4: Breakfast. Today, we'll take a bullet train down to Hiroshima. In just over four hours, we'll have travelled the almost 800 km that separate us from this city, sadly known for the atomic bombing of 6 August 1945. We'll take a walk through Peace Memorial Park, see the Atomic Bomb Dome, and visit the Peace Memorial Museum. Next stop is Miyajima, the island 'where God lives', and home to the shrine of Itsukushima, dedicated to the guardian of the seas and built partially on the waters of the bay. We'll get to the island by ferry. Time at leisure to visit the temple and stroll around the beautiful town centre. Afterwards, we'll head back to Hiroshima for dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation.
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Hiroshima - Matsuyama

Day 5: Breakfast. Today we'll take a very pleasant two-and-a-half-hour ferry to the island of Shikoku, where we'll get to know more about Japan, a country formed of many islands. In Matsuyama, we'll take a cable car up to its magnificent castle. We'll then visit Ishite-ji, a stunning Buddhist temple and place of pilgrimage. Lunch at a local restaurant (included). We will end our afternoon in Dogo Onsen, a traditional Japanese hot spring built in the 19th century. Accommodation.
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Matsuyama - Kotohira - Takamatsu - Naruto - Kobe

Day 6: Breakfast. We'll set off for Kotohira, the site of a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of sailors and a place of pilgrimage. Built atop Mount Zozu, we'll get there by climbing 785 steps. Later on in Takamatsu, we'll head over to Ritsurin Garden, one of the most beautiful in Japan. Lunch at a local restaurant included. Once in Naruto, where an impressive bridge crosses the sea, we'll stop to learn about its construction and step out onto its glass walkway, taking in the dramatic whirlpools in the sea below from a height of forty-five metres. Afterwards, having driven across huge bridges from island to island, we'll arrive in Kobe. Accommodation.
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Kobe - Osaka - Mt. Koya

Day 7: Breakfast. In Kobe we visit the Kobe Earthquake Memorial Museum, which serves as a memorial to the tragic earthquake that devastated the city in 1995 and a record of its impeccable reconstruction. After passing through Osaka, we drive to the sacred mountain of Koya, the most important centre of Shingon Buddhism in Japan. This mountain is a place of pilgrimage and magic and is home to 120 temples and monasteries. We visit the Okuno Mausoleum, a spiritual place and an immense natural cemetery with more than 200,000 graves. We also visit the Kongobuji Temple, which was built in 1593. We will also visit the temple of Kongobuji, which was built in 1593. We'll then spend the night in a Buddhist monastery, where the monks will give us a lesson in Zen meditation (Ajikan). Vegetarian dinner included. If we wish, we can attend the religious ceremony of the temple at dawn. Please note: Due to the shorter daylight hours in winter, there may not be enough time to enter the Kongobuji Temple. We cannot guarantee the meditation practice on busy tourist dates. The capacity of the shukubos is limited, so it may be replaced by a hotel in a nearby location.
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Mt. Koya - Kyoto

Day 8: Japanese breakfast at the temple. Early morning departure to Kyoto. We'll have all day to spend in the city that was the capital of Japan from 794-1868, when the seat of the Imperial Court was located there. Kyoto is the only major Japanese city that was not bombed during World War II. For this reason, it retains a rich artistic heritage. The Kyoto Protocol, designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, was signed here in 1997. We'll also see the city's main tourist attractions. We'll visit the wonderful Shinto shrine of Fushimi Inari, the Imperial Palace, and the Kinkakuji Temple, better known as the Golden Pavilion, with its truly magnificent gardens. After that, we'll take a stroll through Gion, the city's most traditional neighbourhood, and where, if we're lucky, we might catch a glimpse of the elusive geishas. Free time. Self-transfer back to the hotel. Accommodation.
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Kyoto - Nara - Osaka

Day 9: Breakfast and departure to Nara to visit Tōdai-ji, a magnificent Buddhist temple built in the year 752 with a giant Buddha. Here you'll also have fun photographing, stroking and feeding the small deer that roam around the park. Lunch at a local restaurant (included). Afterwards, departure to visit the Buddhist temple of Horyu-ji, a World Heritage Site that features a seminary, monasteries and temples. What's more, its main temple pagoda is one of the world's oldest surviving wooden structures. It's considered the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan and an important place of worship. Onward journey to Osaka, with arrival early in the afternoon. Time at leisure and overnight stay in this modern city, Japan's second biggest. In the evening, we'll wander around Dotonbori, an area full of lights and activities after dark. Accommodation.
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Osaka - City of origin

Day 10: Breakfast. Free time until the agreed time for the transfer to the airport. Flight with destination the city of origin. Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
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Your trip includes

  • Return flight.

  • Overnight stay in the listed hotels, or similar.

  • Train segments as per itinerary.

  • Transport in vehicles appropriate to the size of the group.

  • Transfers according to the itinerary.

  • Visits on regular tours that are mentioned and not listed as optional.

  • Bilingual Spanish- and English-speaking local guides.

  • Transport of 1 suitcase of standard dimensions up to 23 kg per person.

  • Diet: 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners.

  • Insolvency protection.

Your trip doesn't include

  • Any other service not previously mentioned as included.

Reviews Tokyo, Hiroshima, Mt. Koya, Kyoto and Osaka

mar

Japon nos ha impresionado. Es toda una experiencia, y hay mucho que ver: templos impresionantes, bosques con árboles de 60 metros, tribus urbanas vanguardistas muy curiosas, temas sorprendentes (sumotoris, gheisas (sólo en Kyoto), niños haciendo aikido... y en general educación y amabilidad a raudales. Todas las ciudades visitadas son super limpias, es otra cultura y con este circuito tocas las mas importantes. Un viaje estupendo.

Destinations Visited

Expected Hotels (or similar)

In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.

Flight

Overnight stay on board.

Flight

Important remarks

  • Triple rooms in Japan are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
  • Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in Japan.
  • Depending on the return flight, the trip may be one day longer.
  • In Japan double beds are not common. If you want to have rooms with double beds during your trip, you must let us know in advance. We will do everything possible so that you can enjoy them, but we can not guarantee their use in advance in any case; They will always be subject to availability upon arrival at each of the hotels. Individual rooms may be, in some cases, smaller than the double rooms.
  • In general, people with tattoos are not accepted in the onsen for cultural reasons. If they're small tattoos, they could be covered with a plaster, but access isn't guaranteed if the tattoos are large.
  • If your reservation includes accommodation in a ryokan, please note that it may have a traditional setup with futons or a semi-western setup with beds, depending on the ryokan.
  • Triple rooms in Asia are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
  • Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
  • If the total number of passengers in the group is 5 or fewer, the city tour will be carried out by hop-on, hop-off tourist bus.
  • Due to the shorter daylight hours in winter, there may not be enough time to enter the Kongobuji Temple. We cannot guarantee the meditation practice on busy tourist dates. The capacity of the shukubos is limited, so it may be replaced by a hotel in a nearby location.
  • Sleeping in a monastery is an experience of great experiential value. The existing rooms are simple, without private bathrooms and designed in a traditional Japanese style with tatami mats. In addition, the dinner is vegetarian.
  • Due to high hotel occupancy and limited availability in some seasons, hotels selected may be different from those mentioned.
  • To make it easier to meet up with the transfer staff, we will need your mobile phone number.
  • The groups may be multilingual.
  • The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).
  • A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
  • Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.
  • If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.
  • Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.