Japan Escape: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka

Japan Highlights: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka – 9-Day City & Culture Escape

Passengers: 2 adults, 0 children

Itinerario y servicios incluidos

• Tokyo – 5 nights at Comfort Hotel Tokyo Higashi Nihombashi
• – Centrally located hotel with easy access to public transport and main attractions.
• – Daily breakfast, Wi‑Fi and comfortable double room for 2 adults.
• Full-day Mt Fuji & Hakone coach excursion from Tokyo
• – Ticket: "Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train" (Tokyo, Japan).
• – Scenic stops around Mt Fuji (weather permitting) and Hakone area (lake cruise or viewpoints).
• – Professional English-speaking guide on board.
• – Return to Tokyo on the Shinkansen (Bullet Train) in reserved seats.
• Kyoto – 2 nights at Comfort Hotel Kyoto Horikawagojo
• – Well-situated hotel for exploring historic districts and temples.
• – Comfortable room for 2 adults with daily breakfast included.
• Kyoto full-day sightseeing tour by bus
• – Ticket: "PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour" (Kyoto, Japan).
• – Visits to emblematic sites such as shrines, temples and traditional districts (itinerary subject to local provider).
• – English-speaking guide, transportation between main sights and basic entrance fees as per tour description.
• Osaka – 2 nights at HOTEL ELCIENT OSAKA UMEDA
• – Modern city hotel close to Umeda and major transport hubs.
• – Comfortable double room for 2 adults, ideal base for exploring Osaka and surroundings.
• Traditional tea ceremony experience in Osaka
• – Ticket: "Tea Ceremony Experience in Osaka Doutonbori" (Osaka, Japan).
• – Guided introduction to Japanese tea ceremony etiquette and meaning.
• – Hands-on matcha preparation in a small-group setting.
• General trip information
• – Destination theme: Asia – Japan city & culture journey (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka).
• – Ideal for couples seeking a mix of iconic landmarks, local experiences and free time to explore at their own pace.
• – All tours operated in English (subject to local provider confirmation).

Resumen del viaje

This 9-day itinerary through Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka is designed for two adults who want to discover Japan’s classic highlights with comfort and organization. You will start with five nights in Tokyo, combining free time in the city with a full-day guided excursion to Mt Fuji and Hakone, returning in style on the Bullet Train. This gives you a perfect balance between big-city energy and breathtaking natural scenery.

You will then continue to Kyoto for two nights, immersing yourselves in traditional Japan with a comprehensive one-day bus tour that brings together temples, shrines and historic neighborhoods. The trip ends in Osaka, where you will stay near Umeda and enjoy a tea ceremony experience in the lively Doutonbori area. Throughout the journey, carefully selected hotels and included day tours provide a smooth, hassle-free introduction to Japan’s culture, gastronomy and everyday life.

Recommended guides & books to prepare your trip

• Travel guides
• – Lonely Planet Japan: Excellent for practical information, suggested routes and city maps.
• – DK Eyewitness Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka: Very visual guide with detailed illustrations of key sights.
• – Rough Guide to Japan: Great for deeper cultural context and off-the-beaten-path suggestions.
• Cultural & etiquette reading
• – "A Geek in Japan" by Héctor García: Accessible overview of modern and traditional Japanese culture.
• – "Etiquette Guide to Japan: Know the Rules that Make the Difference": Helpful for customs, greetings and behavior in temples, restaurants and tea ceremonies.
• Language basics
• – Pocket phrasebook: Lonely Planet Japanese Phrasebook & Dictionary for essential expressions.
• – Mobile apps such as Duolingo or LingoDeer (Japanese) to familiarize yourselves with greetings, directions and simple restaurant phrases before departure.