Classic Japan
Destination: Japan
From: R69 385 per person sharing
Travel dates: 2026-06-01 to 2026-08-10
Category: Tours
Rating: 4 stars
Journey along Japan’s iconic Golden Route on this immersive adventure from Tokyo to Osaka. Discover vibrant cities, serene landscapes, and timeless traditions as you explore Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Osaka. Highlights include a scenic cruise on Lake Ashi beneath Mount Fuji, cultural treasures of Kyoto, the moving Hiroshima Peace Memorial, and a street‑food experience in Osaka. With guided sightseeing, high‑speed train travel, and comfortable accommodation throughout, this tour offers the perfect introduction to Japan’s culture, history, and cuisine.
What's included
- Airport and hotel transfers
- Three nights' accommodation in a twin/double room at Shiba Park Hotel (or similar) in Tokyo
- One night's accommodation in a twin/double room at Hakone Kowakien Hotel (or similar) in Hakone
- Three nights' accommodation in a twin/double room at Noku Kyoto (or similar) in Kyoto
- One night's accommodation in a twin/double room at Rhiga Royal (or similar) in Hiroshima
- Two nights' accommodation in a twin/double room at Hotel Vista Osaka Namba (or similar) in Osaka
- Daily breakfast
- Entrance fees and activities are included in guided tours
- Hakone free pass
- English-speaking local guides
- Train travel, including Shinkansen tickets between cities
- Tour insurance, service charges, and any government taxes
- Tour highlights:
- - Experience Japan's 'Golden Route' from Tokyo to Hakone, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Osaka
- - Enjoy a half-day guided Tokyo city tour
- - Explore Hakone National Park, including a Lake Ashi cruise, Hakone Ropeway, and views of Mount Fuji
- - Discover Kyoto's cultural treasures on a full-day Kyoto highlights tour
- - Take part in an evening Geisha district walking tour
- - Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum and the iconic floating torri gate of Miyajima
- - Taste local flavours on a guided Osaka Tenma street food tour
- Tour Itinerary:
- - Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo
- - Day 2: Half-day Tokyo tour (shared_
- - Day 3: Free day in Tokyo
- - Day 4: Scenic Hakone full-day private tour from Tokyo ends in Hakone
- - Day 5: Travel to Kyoto. Evening Geisha walk in Gion
- - Day 6: Kyoto full-day shared tour
- - Day 7: Day at leisure in Kyoto
- - Day 8: Travel to Hiroshima. Hiroshima and Miyajima full-day private tour
- - Day 9: Travel to Shin-Osaka - Osaka Tenma shared tour
- - Day 10: Day at leisure in Osaka
- - Day 11: Depart Osaka
Not included
- flights
- travel insurance
- visas
- tips and gratuities
- meals and drinks not specified
- and anything of a personal nature not mentioned above