- Código del viaje
JPNADV01
- Inicio
Osaka
- Fin
Tokyo
- Edad mínima
16 years old
- Tamaño del grupo
Máx. 6-16 viajeros
- Estilo de viaje
Explorer
- Ritmo del viaje
Active
- Idioma
Inglés
Osaka to Tokyo over 12 days, with the temples, shrines and bullet trains you'd hope for, plus the personal encounters that make Japan make sense: lunch with a sumo wrestler, a maiko at dinner, and a first-hand account of Hiroshima's history.
Lo que verás y harás
Step into the ring and share lunch with a retired sumo wrestler in Tokyo
A seasonal kaiseki dinner with a Kyoto maiko performing
Roll your own sushi in a private Tokyo class
Qué incluye
All activities mentioned on the itinerary
Accommodations in double rooms
Experienced Soca Islands Host with you throughout the trip
One farewell group activity when possible
Arrival and departure airport transfers
Max 16 travellers per group
Group transportation
Itinerario del grupo
Fly into Itami or Kansai, and a private transfer brings you to your boutique hotel downtown. Then it's straight into what Osaka does best: a local guide leads you through the streets for okonomiyaki, tempura and genuine wagyu.
Swap the city for Nara, Japan's capital in the eighth century, where tame deer wander the parkland. At Tōdai-ji, a UNESCO World Heritage site, you'll stand before the Daibutsu, one of the largest bronze Buddhas in the world. The rest of the day is yours to explore the old capital's temples and gardens.
Begin quietly with meditation and morning prayers at Shigisan Temple, then board the shinkansen west to Hiroshima. At the Peace Memorial Park you'll hear first-hand testimony from a survivor of the atomic bombing or one of their relatives. Your evening is free for Hiroshima's restaurants and shopping streets.
Cross to Miyajima for Itsukushima Shrine, the UNESCO-listed shrine whose great torii seems to float at high tide. Lunch is fresh local oysters with a glass of premier Chablis, and then you'll have time to walk the island's forests before the ferry back to the mainland and a slow afternoon in Hiroshima.
Take the bullet train to Kyoto and head for Nishiki Market, the covered street where Kyoto shops for food, for a tasting walk. Next comes Fushimi Inari, its thousands of vermilion torii climbing the hillside. Spend the rest of the day on your own among Kyoto's temples, palaces and Zen gardens.
Drift down the Hozugawa River aboard a traditional wooden flat-bottomed riverboat, then walk among the tall stalks of the Arashiyama bamboo grove. In the evening a private chef shows you how to build a bowl of ramen from scratch, and the night ends with the group taking turns on the karaoke mic.
Slow things down with a traditional tea ceremony led by a geisha, a quiet ritual built around care and attention. Tonight's kaiseki dinner is a many-course seasonal meal, with a maiko, an apprentice geisha, entertaining the table with music, dance and song.
In Hakone, a gondola carries you high above the steaming Owakudani valley, where you'll try an egg boiled black in the sulfur springs. Tonight is spent in a ryokan: futon bedding and a long soak in the onsen.
Cruise Lake Ashinoko, watching for Mount Fuji on the horizon, and stop at Hakone Shrine, whose red torii stands in the water. Then it's on to Tokyo, where the evening is free for Shibuya, Shinjuku or wherever your curiosity takes you.
A retired sumo wrestler shows you the ropes today. Suit up and try a bout of your own. Afterward, share chanko nabe, the hearty hotpot wrestlers eat to build strength. Your afternoon is open for seafood, shopping or another corner of the city.
Ride with a local guide through Fukagawa, an old neighborhood now full of coffee roasters, galleries and sake breweries. Then roll up your sleeves for a private sushi-making workshop, and raise a farewell drink with the group.
Time to say goodbye to the group. A private transfer takes you to the airport for your flight onward.
Rooms
- Included
Shared double
Shared with a fellow traveller of the same sex.
- Extra cost
Single room
A room to yourself, subject to availability.
You choose your room when you book.
Preguntas frecuentes del viaje
Fly into Osaka International Airport (ITM) or Kansai International Airport (KIX), and out of Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT).
Yes. If you arrive on Day 1 of your adventure or book pre-tour accommodation with us, your airport arrival transfer is included. If you choose alternative pre-tour accommodation or arrive by another mode of transport, you’ll need to arrange your own arrival transfer.
Our arrival transfers are private to Soca Islands and are organised in groups based on flight times. Sometimes this means a short wait at the airport until other flights arrive.
There are no scheduled activities on the final day, so feel free to book your departure at your own convenience.
We recommend arriving before 3 pm on Day 1 to make it in time for the welcome event. But don’t worry no matter when you land, we’ll have an airport transfer ready for you.
Please Refer to your government’s travel advice or consult your local consulate. Remember, passport and visa requirements can change, so make sure to stay updated.
Excluding alcohol, we suggest budgeting around USD $40.00 per day for extras.
While we’re not medical professionals, we want to help you prepare for a safe and healthy adventure. Here are some tips:
- Consult with a healthcare professional: Schedule an appointment with your travel nurse or doctor at least eight weeks before your adventure to get any necessary vaccines or medications.
- Up-to-date medical advice:
- US residents: Check the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
- UK residents: Visit the NHS Fit For Travel website.
- Australian residents: Refer to the Smart Traveler Health website.
3. Government travel advice:
- US residents: Consult the US Department of State Travel Advice.
- UK residents: Check the FCDO Travel Advice.
- Australian residents: Visit the Smart Traveler website.
4. Medication tips: If you take prescription medication, bring enough to last the entire trip, plus a few extra days in case of delays. Carry a copy of your prescription in case you need to visit a clinic abroad.
We hope this helps you prepare for a safe and enjoyable adventure.
Please keep in mind that our itinerary, activities, and hotels might change. These adjustments could happen with little notice due to factors like availability, weather conditions, seasonal shifts, or other circumstances beyond our control. Rest assured, we always aim to minimise any impact on your experience. Occasionally, we may tweak the itinerary to try out fresh ideas and keep the adventure exciting.
We believe solo travelers shouldn’t have to pay extra to explore the world. That’s why our group trips are designed around shared accommodation and do not include a single supplement. Solo travelers joining our group trips are paired in twin or multi-share rooms with another traveler of the same sex for the duration of the trip.
Some of our Independent trips are structured differently. For these itineraries, solo travelers will need to book at the single occupancy rate.
Tips are not included in the cost of this tour. Remember, tipping is entirely at your discretion and based on what you feel comfortable with.
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