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Kansai to TokyoTwo Cities, Mountains and Lakes

From Kansai’s historic capitals to Tokyo and the foothills of Mount Fuji.

7 days · 6 nights

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Kansai to Tokyo

Two Cities, Mountains and Lakes

Seven days and six nights begin in Osaka, with Kyoto and Nara offering a taste of historic Japan before the Shinkansen takes you on to Tokyo. A day in the Mount Fuji area adds a change of scene, while a free day in each city makes space for personal interests alongside the planned sightseeing.

Option A starts with three nights in Osaka and then moves to Tokyo, with just one hotel change. It is not a private-vehicle itinerary throughout: the cities are linked by Shinkansen, neither free day includes transport, and connections are confirmed individually in the final plan.

Tokyo’s skyline, a sense of the city awaiting you. — Tokyo, stretching towards the horizon.Enes

Light and architecture at Tokyo Station, another view of the city. — Light and architecture at Tokyo Station.潇文

These photographs introduce the region; exact stops and entry arrangements follow your confirmed itinerary. Seasonal conditions vary.

Kansai

Historic cities and everyday life

Osaka is the base for the first part of the trip. Kyoto and Nara share a day, offering a contrast to everyday city life. The exact temples, parks, neighbourhoods and visiting order will be confirmed in the final plan.

Ninenzaka, inspiration for Kyoto; actual stops follow the confirmed itinerary. — Lantern light along Ninenzaka.Mateo Krossler

Autumn at Kiyomizu-dera, seasonal Kyoto inspiration; actual stops follow the confirmed itinerary. — Autumn colours at Kiyomizu-dera.Lucas Calloch

Nara Park, destination inspiration; actual stops follow the confirmed itinerary. — A quiet moment in Nara Park.Stephen H

These photographs introduce the region; exact stops and entry arrangements follow your confirmed itinerary. Seasonal conditions vary.

Shinkansen

Linking Kansai with Tokyo

Day 4 connects the two halves of the trip by Shinkansen, followed by sightseeing in Tokyo. It is both a travel day and a change of pace. The train, seating class, reserved seats and transfers before and after the rail journey must follow the confirmed plan.

Share the number of bags and any oversized-luggage requirements in advance so suitable train and connection arrangements can be checked.

The Shinkansen links Kansai and Tokyo; train and seats follow the confirmed plan. — A change of city by Shinkansen.Alexander Schimmeck

Mount Fuji area

Beyond the city

A day around Mount Fuji shifts the focus from the two cities to mountain-and-lake scenery and local streets. The exact lakes, villages and stops will be confirmed in the final plan; Lake Kawaguchi, Oshino Hakkai and Lake Yamanaka offer inspiration for getting to know the region.

Mountain views depend on clouds, weather and visibility, and an unobstructed view of Mount Fuji is not guaranteed. Snow, autumn colour and lake reflections vary with the season and conditions.

Lake Kawaguchi, destination inspiration; actual stops follow the confirmed itinerary. — Lake Kawaguchi, beyond the city.Owen Roth

Oshino Hakkai, destination inspiration; actual stops follow the confirmed itinerary. — Village rooftops at Oshino Hakkai.Hong Ki Tang

Lake Yamanaka, destination inspiration; actual stops follow the confirmed itinerary. — Lake Yamanaka in the evening light.Ratapan Anantawat

These photographs introduce the region; exact stops and entry arrangements follow your confirmed itinerary. Seasonal conditions vary.

Tokyo

Planned sightseeing and independent time

Sightseeing is planned on the day you reach Tokyo, with a separate free day for your own interests. Asakusa’s streets and Omotesando’s urban spaces offer different perspectives on Tokyo; the actual sightseeing stops and tickets will be confirmed in the final plan.

Asakusa, destination inspiration; actual stops follow the confirmed itinerary. — Asakusa, an older face of Tokyo.Jo Sorgenfri

Omotesando, destination inspiration; actual stops follow the confirmed itinerary. — Trees and architecture on Omotesando.Squids Z

Asakusa streets, destination inspiration; actual stops follow the confirmed itinerary. — Everyday streets around Asakusa.Ryunosuke Kikuno

These photographs introduce the region; exact stops and entry arrangements follow your confirmed itinerary. Seasonal conditions vary.

Two cities

A free day in each

There is no included vehicle on the Osaka or Tokyo free day. Choose an independent route around your energy, interests and the weather, or stay in a neighbourhood you enjoy. Dotonbori in Osaka and Shibuya in Tokyo are inspiration for free time, not included guided or chauffeured visits.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Osaka

Begin in Osaka for a three-night stay. Check any additional first-day sightseeing and arrival transfer against your flight and hotel.

Day 2

Kyoto and Nara

Visit Kyoto and Nara while retaining your Osaka accommodation base. Confirm the visiting order, exact attractions, tickets and vehicle arrangement in the final plan.

Day 3

Free time in Osaka

The day is yours, without included transport. Choose Osaka neighbourhoods, shopping or rest, arranging your own travel, meals and any admission tickets.

Dotonbori, an idea for an independent evening stroll. — Dotonbori after dark.Juliana Barquero

Osaka Castle, an independent free-day idea; transport and admission are extra. — Osaka Castle, above the city.Michael Geyer

Shinsekai, inspiration for an independent walk on your Osaka free day. — An everyday street in Shinsekai.Florent Eliard

Kuromon Market, an independent free-day idea; food and transport are extra. — The bustle of Kuromon Market.Daniel Pelaez Duque

Ideas for independent time. Visits, transport, admissions and purchases are arranged separately and are not added inclusions.

Day 4

Shinkansen to Tokyo and sightseeing

After three nights in Osaka, take the Shinkansen to Tokyo for sightseeing and the itinerary’s only hotel change. Confirm reserved seats, the train, luggage, transfers and the exact Tokyo sightseeing stops.

Day 5

Mount Fuji area

Spend a day of the Tokyo portion in the Mount Fuji area, with lakes, villages and the visiting order confirmed in the final plan. Mountain visibility depends on weather.

Day 6

Free time in Tokyo

Explore independently for a day, without included transport. Spend longer in the neighbourhoods that interest you; Shibuya, a shrine or a garden walk are ideas to consider, with admission and travel arranged separately.

Shibuya, an idea for independent exploration on your Tokyo free day. — The movement of Shibuya.Jivan Garcha

Meiji Shrine greenery, an independent walking idea for your Tokyo free day. — Greenery around Meiji Shrine.Yosuke Ota

Shinjuku Gyoen, garden inspiration for your Tokyo free day; admission and transport are extra. — A garden pause at Shinjuku Gyoen.Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden Office

Ideas for independent time. Visits, transport, admissions and purchases are arranged separately and are not added inclusions.

Day 7

Airport transfer

Finish the seven-day, six-night journey with the airport transfer in the final plan. Confirm the airport, flight and transfer coverage in advance. International flights are quoted separately.

Stay

Three Osaka nights, then Tokyo

The seven-day, six-night Option A changes hotels once: three nights in Osaka, then a Tokyo base for the second part. Hotel names, room types, category, location and breakfast will be confirmed in the final plan.

If room count, bedding or arrangements for children sharing a room affect your choice, mention them at enquiry so availability can be checked for your dates.

Meals

Room for your own tastes

Breakfast, other meals and restaurant arrangements will be confirmed with the hotel and final package. Tell us your preferences if you would like to explore local flavours.

Please mention allergies, vegetarian preferences or children’s meal needs when enquiring so restaurants’ ability to accommodate them can be checked.

Arrangements

Transport

Rail between cities, services confirmed by segment

This is not the version with a private vehicle throughout. Day 4 uses the Shinkansen from Osaka to Tokyo, with reserved seats and same-day connections subject to the agreed arrangement. Days 3 and 6 have no included transport. Vehicles on other sightseeing days, airport and station transfers, service hours and luggage arrangements need segment-by-segment confirmation.

Driver service does not include guided commentary inside attractions. The people assisting with rail connections and the service language on each segment require separate confirmation. Continuous accompaniment by a Chinese-speaking guide is not included.

Stated arrangements and exclusions

The stated itinerary includes Osaka and Tokyo accommodation bases, a Kyoto–Nara day, a Shinkansen transfer and Tokyo sightseeing day, a Fuji-area day, two free days and a departure airport transfer. Exact hotel and train specifications, attraction tickets, meals and the full inclusions list still require final confirmation.

Exact Tokyo and Fuji-area stops, tickets and services follow the final written proposal. International flights are quoted separately, with prices checked for your travel dates.

Ask separately

Shape your free days

If you would like transport, a particular attraction or tickets on a free day, share the request so the route, availability and additional cost can be checked. Confirm train seating class, upgrade costs and luggage arrangements before booking.

Before you go

Confirm the details

Before booking, check the hotel and room, occupancy, child policies, luggage capacity, transfer coverage and additional charges. Tickets, meals and activities follow the final written inclusions list; also confirm visa, insurance and cancellation conditions.

Blossom, autumn colour, snow and wildlife vary with the season and local conditions. Views, visit timing and crowd levels depend on the day of travel.

Who it suits

Kansai and Tokyo in one trip

A fit for travellers who want Kansai and Tokyo in one journey, are comfortable changing cities by rail, and value a free day in each base. If you need a private vehicle throughout, guided visits at every stop or a fully locked attraction list, check a different arrangement rather than assuming those services are included.

Enquire about this journey

Share your dates, the number of adults and children and their ages, departure city, room requirements and the experiences that matter most. These details will guide checks of the package, connections and availability before a proposed itinerary and quote are provided.

International flights are quoted separately. Prices and availability are confirmed for your dates and final itinerary.

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