Cultural holidays

Japan Highlights: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka

Japan's golden route by bullet train: Tokyo's neighbourhoods, Kyoto's temples and Osaka's food.

Trip at a glance

Duration8 days / 7 nights
Starts inTokyo
RouteTokyo · Kyoto · Osaka
Places3 destinations
CountryJapan
Ideal forCultural holidays, Train journeys
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-JIW44

Best time to visit: Late March to May and October to November

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Osaka Castle – Osaka

Trip overview

Japan's golden route by bullet train: Tokyo's neighbourhoods, Kyoto's temples and Osaka's food.

The route spends 3 nights in Tokyo, 2 nights in Kyoto and 2 nights in Osaka, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits cultural holidays, train journeys and family holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Shibuya CrossingSenso-ji, AsakusaMeiji ShrineFushimi Inari ShrineKinkaku-jiArashiyama Bamboo GroveDotonboriOsaka CastleUniversal Studios Japan

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Tokyo

Arrive via Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) airports and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Sushi breakfast at Toyosu or Tsukiji Outer Market

Day 2Tokyo: Shibuya Crossing and Meiji Shrine

Shibuya Crossing: World's busiest pedestrian crossing
Meiji Shrine: Forest shrine in the city

Day 3Tokyo: Tokyo Skytree and teamLab Planets

Tokyo Skytree: Observation decks
teamLab Planets: Immersive digital art

Day 4Tokyo to Kyoto

Travel from Tokyo to Kyoto by road or train, or fly where it saves time (we compare options in your quote)
Check in at your Kyoto hotel
Kiyomizu-dera: Wooden temple on stilts

Day 5Kyoto: Nijo Castle and Temple walks

Nijo Castle: Shogun's palace
Temple walks

Day 6Kyoto to Osaka

Travel from Kyoto to Osaka by private vehicle
Check in at your Osaka hotel
Dotonbori: Neon canal district and street food

Day 7Osaka: Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan

Osaka Castle: Rebuilt castle in a park
Universal Studios Japan: Theme park with Super Nintendo World

Day 8Depart from Osaka

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Kansai International Airport (KIX) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites
Timed tickets booked for sites that need them
Craft, music or cooking experiences added where they fit
Time built in to explore old quarters on foot
Train seats booked as soon as bookings open

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Tokyo: Get an IC card (Suica or Pasmo) for trains and convenience stores.
Kyoto: Hike Fushimi Inari early in the morning before 8 am.
Osaka: Buy Universal Studios Express Passes in advance; queues are very long.

At a glance

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Route: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka
Ideal for: Cultural holidays, Train journeys, Family holidays
Best time: Late March to May and October to November; Late March to early April; November
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-JIW44

Plan this trip

Request a customised quote

Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 7 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Tokyo: Late March to May and October to November. Kyoto: Late March to early April; November. Osaka: Late March to May and October to November.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Tokyo (Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) airports). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.

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