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Japan – Three Cities: Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka

Cover three cities in a private tour

Japan – Three Cities: Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka

  • 7 Days 6 Nights
  • Year round
  • Accommodation Type : Hotel

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Japan three cities, Golden pavillion, Kyoto

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Japan – Three Cities

Japan – Three Cities: Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka with must see attractions by private hired car with the driver. Even if not your first time in Japan, there are plenty of sites needing your attention. At first discover hidden restaurants and shops in Tokyo and wonder at modern designs. Then slowly walk into the hidden alleys and talk to the local people in one of unique izakayas. Osaka is pretty much offering the similar value, but slightly more temperamental people. After visiting both, you can actually compare which side of Japan suits you best. Do you prefer quiet, polite and distant vibe of Tokyo or temperamental Osaka? Afterall, Kyoto is the most traditional and some might say overrated. But nevertheless, Kyoto’s charm is hard to beat. Imagine old wooden houses, narrow alleys hidding Geiko and Maiko, moss-veiled gardens of peaceful temples and Zen of traditional tea ceremonies. Why not to try it all in the comfort of private transportation? Well, you might want to try out the famous punctual Shinkansen – bullet train? We are going to provide this experience as well.
Japan – Three Cities, Start in Tokyo
Flight to Tokyo and discover first of the three cities on your way. When you arrive at any of Tokyo’s airports, the private transfer will wait for you. Drive to the hotel and explor the hotel’s environment. While you are in Tokyo explore according to your preferences, we only suggest the most interesting sites. Nontheless, have memorable time in Tokyo, where the electric pulse of tomorrow dances seamlessly with the quiet heart beat of tomorrow. Afterall, Tokyo represents a beautiful chaos of blinding lights and midnight alleys, wrapped in a blanket of polite silence.
Japan – Three Cities highlight: Take Shinkansen to Kyoto
Sit on the Shinkansen (bullet train) – one of the fastest and comfortable ways to reach Kyoto from Tokyo. Once on the train, enjoy the views. If the weather is good, surprisingly you can admire the view of Mount Fuji. Compared to Tokyo, Kyoto is considered small and cozy town. Allow yourself to step into Kyoto’s oldest cradle, where narrow stone paths echo with history. Where wooden temples whisper secrets and passing kimonos trail ribbons of colour through the shadows. Immerge into the highly currated gardens and savour local delicacies.
Vibrant Osaka, the last of Japan – The Three Cities Tour
Finnaly, there is Osaka with its rebellious, raw warmth and temperamental people. Inhale the smoke of sizzling food and intoxicating scent of dashi drifting through the crowds. Especally, the notorious Dotonburi offers sprawling kitchen of endless flavour and unfiltered joy. Step into Osaka, where the quiet old shrines give way for roaring laughter of midnight alleys. It’s a living festival where neon river flows, ancient walls whisper and the street food warms you from the inside out.  
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Highlights

  • Explore Tokyo’s noturious Shibuya crossing and Takeshita street;
  • Marvel the view of Tokyo from highest building Skytree and stroll around oldest part of Tokyo Asakusa;
  • Take photos of Imperial palace, Hachiko statue, Meiji shrine and famous Rainbow bridge in Odaiba;
  • Relax inside the TeamLab digital instalations;
  • Walk around Kyoto’s narrow alleys and cobblestone streets in Gion and visit Kiyumizu temple;
  • Explore local markets like NIjo and Kuramon;
  • Capture Instagram moments at Fushimi Inari, Golden pavillion, Arashiyama and Nijo castle;
  • Bow to Nara’s sacret deers and admire Great Buddha at Todaiji temple in Nara;
  • Feel the Osaka’s Dotonburi vibe and enjoy street food.

Itinerary

 

1st DAY: ARRIVAL TO TOKYO

Pick up at the airport and private transfer to the hotel in Tokyo city centre. Have a rest first and refresh yourself. Depending on your flight time, we advise some activities nearby, and dinning options.

 

2nd DAY: TOKYO

Have daily breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast meet your driver. Explore the major sites with private car and English/Chinese speaking driver. Walk around Asakusa, take photos of the Skytree by the Sumida river. Join the queue to go up to Tokyo Skytree (the tallest building in Japan – 634m), and admire panoramic 360-degree view on 350-450m hight. After visit the Imperial palace from outside only, but you can walk through the Imperial garden. Next, drive to Meiji shrine, walk inside the Yoyogi park and visit interesting Takeshita Street. Lastly, step in the notorious Shibuya crossing and don’t forget to take the photo with the statue of Hachiko (loyal Akita dog). Transfer back to the hotel.

 

3rd DAY: TOKYO TO KYOTO BY TRAIN (SHINKANSEN train)

Breakfast at the hotel, check out the hotel and drive to the unvisited sites on your tour. Enjoy Team Lab instalation, take a photo of Rainbow bridge in Odaiba. Drop off at the TOKYO STATION and take the Shinkansen train to Kyoto (like 2-2.5h). Arrive to Kyoto station; hotel is near the station, walking distance. You will receive complete instructions, how to get there. Overnight in Kyoto.

 

4th DAY: KYOTO

After breakfast visiting old part of Kyoto (it’s a little more walking, because cobblestone alleys are closed to traffic). You start with a strol in GION AREA, walk all the way up to KIYOMIZU temple and enjoy food at Nishiki market. Dress up in KIMONO and join the tea ceremony, the driver will bring you to the fascility. On the way back to the hotel visit FUSHIMI INARI shrine, famous for more than thousand red torii.

 

5th DAY: KYOTO – OSAKA

After daily breakfast check out from the hotel and continue with the rest of sightseeing in Kyoto. Today you visit NIJO CASTLE with the famous squeaking floor, GOLDEN PAVILION in suburbs of Kyoto and ARASHIYAMA with the famous bamboo forest. Then the driver is going to take you all the way to Osaka by private transfer. And leave you at the doorstep of your hotel. Check in at the hotel in Osaka, overnight.

 

6th DAY: OSAKA – NARA – OSAKA

Today, after breakfast, you visit Nara with the famous deer park and Todaiji temple. Learn how to bow as the deer for a cracker. Admire the Great Buddha in the biggest wooden structure in Japan. Return by private car back to Osaka and Explore Osaka:  DOTONBURI with Kuromon market – sites will be suggested according to the time. Back to the hotel and overnight.

 

7th DAY: OSAKA – we suggest flight from KANSAI OSAKA AIRPORT

Breakfast at the hotel (if flight is not too early). Free time at leisure before the flight. Hotel pick up for the airport with private driver. Arrive to international airport. End of service.

Package Included

  • 6 nights: Hotel accommodation 3* or 4* local classification hotels, room with two separate beds and room size minimum 18m². Rooms come with private bathroom and shower or bath. Hotels are either renovated or newer, simple Japanese furniture – minimalistic. Will be close to major train/metro hub.
  • Daily breakfast 6x (buffet style normally).
  • 5 x private day tours with English speaking driver, but no guide.
  • 1x Shinkansen or Bullet train ticket from Tokyo to Kyoto.
  • 2x private airport transfers.
  • All the instructions for the easy to access attractions.
  • Guide to fill out on-line arrival form.
  • Tea ceremony and kimono dress up (in Kyoto, joining).

Package Excluded

  • Meals not mentioned in the program.
  • All entrance fees – must be paid on the spot with cash preferably.
  • Hotel taxes, that must be paid on the spot (ranging from 300JPY-600JPY, 2-6EUR/night/person).
  • International flights.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Public transfer fees (in case needed).
  • Gratitude for drivers.

 

Important Notes

  • Itinerary subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
  • Accommodation based on twin-sharing in hotel.
  • Peak seasonal surcharges apply during holidays.

Travel Notes & Recommendations

Clothing: Pack comfortable walking shoes and modest attire for temple visits. Japan is all year travel destination, we will advise the best times and provide weather details.

Local Etiquette: Respect cultural norms — remove shoes before entering homes or certain traditional inns, and keep voices low on public transport. Be respectful all the times and keep your voice down, especially refrain from talking on overcrowded public transfers and places. Keep your phone on silent mode.

Environment: Dispose of trash properly (bins are rare, so carry a small bag). Be mindful of nature in parks and shrines.

Visa & Documents: Check visa requirements for Japan based on your nationality. Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months.

Cash & Payments: Many small shops and rural areas prefer cash. ATMs are widely available, but carrying some yen is recommended.

Drivers: Driver is not a guide, but he can provide you with some of the details and insights.

Hotels: Hotels in Japan have smaller rooms than majority of the hotels around the world. We will do our best to provide bigger rooms and ensuite bathroom in our package.

 

 

Places You’ll See

Japan three cities, Nara, deer park, shika deer
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Japan three cities, Tokyo, Skytree
Japan three cities, Kyoto, Fushimi Inari