Timeless Japan

10 Day Tour from Tokyo to Osaka

This Japan tour is a must for value-minded travelers who enjoy history, beautiful settings, and fascinating architecture. You’ll start in Tokyo, end in Osaka, and overnight along the way in the Mount Fuji area, Kyoto, and Hiroshima.

Highlights of this tour through Japan are the UNESCO World Heritage Sites you’ll visit. Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest mountain, has long been worshipped as a sacred mountain; you’ll enjoy views of majestic Mount Fiji during your cruise on crystal-blue Lake Ashi and during your cable-car ride (weather permitting). In Kyoto, visit Nijo Castle, built in 1603 as the shogun’s official residence; the Temple of the Gold Pavilion, a Buddhist temple overlooking a large pond and covered in beautiful gold leaf; and the Pure Water Temple, founded in 780 AD on the site of a waterfall. In Hiroshima, visit Peace Memorial Park and see the only remaining structure—the Atomic Bomb Dome—that predates the 1945 atomic blast. An excursion from Hiroshima takes you to the Itsukushima Shrine, built over water and known for its iconic floating Torii gate.

In addition to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, famous shrines, and other historic sites, this Japan tour also includes visits to two of Japan’s beautiful gardens: Koraku-En, dating to 1686 and considered one of Japan’s three most beautiful gardens, and Shinjuku Gyoen, dating to 1603 when it was a feudal lord’s home. Plus, you’ll ride on the famous bullet train.

History, scenery, and fun experiences…this Japan vacation has it all!

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

TOKYO – Visit Meiji Shrine, Shinjuku Gyoen Garden, Asakusa Kannon Temple, and Nakamise Shopping Arcade

KAMAKURA – See the Great Buddha

MOUNT FUJI AREA – Cable-car ride to view Mount Fuji

KYOTO – Bullet train from Mount Fuji area to Kyoto; visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, Nijo Castle, Temple of the Gold Pavillion, and Kiyomizu Temple

HIROSHIMA – Visit Peace Memorial Park, Peace Memorial, Memorial Museum, Memorial Hall, Miyajima Island, and Itsukushima Shrine

OKAYAMA – Visit Koraku-en Garden

OSAKA – Visit Osaka Castle and the Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farm Houses; walking tour through Dotonbori

Starting at $2979 Per Person

* The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per passenger based on double occupancy and does not include airfare; additional fees/charges are not included. If a price is crossed out, the new price includes a limited time promotional offer(s) – please review current promotions or deals for additional information. Some tours require intra-vacation flights (and in some cases intra-vacation segments must be purchased from Cosmos). 2570

INCLUDED HOTELS

Tour Director

TOKYO, JAPAN

SHIBA PARK HOTEL

Feel relaxed as if at home at the Shiba Park Hotel. Located near the Tokyo Tower, this hotel offers modern comfort with access to the city’s main sites.

MOUNT FUJI AREA

DAIWA ROYNET NUMAZU

This clean and friendly hotel is just a 5 minute walk from public transportation.

KYOTO, JAPAN

DAIWA ROYNET SHIJO KARASUMA

This modest hotel offers a great location in the Shijo Karasuma area in the center of Kyoto.

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN

DAIWA ROYNET HIROSHIMA

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima is set in the city center, offering great access to the city’s main sights and restaurants.

SHIN-OSAKA ESAKA TOKYU REI HOTEL

This tall, modern hotel is located in Toyotsu cho directly in front of the Esaka Staton. The proximity to the station makes for great shopping and dining, and sightseeing easy.