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27 Osaka trips. Compare tour itineraries from 12 tour companies. 514 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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Japan Real Food Adventure

Japan Real Food Adventure

By Intrepid Travel
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
26% OFF$6,710
11 days From$4,970

Highlights

  • Learn the tricks of the trade when you take part in a hands-on sushi-making class in Tokyo, pick local produce from the market before a cooking class in Kanazawa and make your own okonomiyaki in Osaka.
  • Meet local farmers during a day trip from Kyoto to the Uji region, the home of green tea production. Tour the green tea and matcha farms, enjoy a hot cuppa, then walk the streets of Uji city, stopping on the way to see the Ujiami Shrine.
  • When you’re not busy eating, enjoy iconic experiences like wandering the streets of Tokyo, Kenroku-en garden in Kyoto, the glowing signs of Osaka’s Dotonbori district, learning Buddhist history in Koya-san and walking through Kyoto’s Gion district.
  • Feast on delicious Japanese cuisine, from street food to restaurant favourites – including ekiben, sushi, matcha, takoyaki, okonomiyaki and fresh seafood.
  • Sip on sake, the national drink of Japan, during a visit to a local sake brewery in Kyoto. Learn how sake is made and maybe even pick up a bottle (or two) to take home.
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26% OFF$6,710
11 days From$4,970
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Essential Japan

Essential Japan

By Intrepid Travel
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
29% OFF$2,237
10 days From$1,598

Highlights

  • Explore Japan’s amazingly diverse destinations with loads of free time to see them your way. With all the nitty gritty details and transport worked out for you, you can focus on indulging in endless sushi, katsudon and okonomoyaki.
  • Immerse yourself in the varied neighbourhoods of Tokyo – from the technological subculture of Akihabara to the wild side of fashion in Harajuku and the nightlife of Roppongi – each suburb is almost like a city of its own!
  • Uncover the sobering history of Hiroshima’s Peace Park and Museum – a vital destination for all Japan travellers to gain an insight into the tragic events of the nation’s past.
  • Wander Kyoto with a leader-led walking tour around the Gion district – the heart of the city’s Geisha culture – then walk through the iconic Fushimi Inari-Taisha (the perfect spot for some iconic Japan photos).
  • Live your Samurai fantasies in feudal-era Kanazawa – known as the birthplace of the Samurai. Then, wander through gorgeous historic gardens and hit the bars to debrief with your group.
29% OFF$2,237
10 days From$1,598
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Highlights of Japan

Highlights of Japan

By Exodus Travels
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
26% OFF$6,683
8 days From$4,950

Highlights

  • Discover the iconic cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka
  • Enjoy the natural beauty and Unesco sites of Nikko
  • Experience cherry blossom season or beautiful autumn colours
  • Take the high-speed Shinkansen bullet train
  • Taste a variety of Japanese cuisine
26% OFF$6,683
8 days From$4,950
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Japan: Koya-san & Kumano Kodo Trek

Japan: Koya-san & Kumano Kodo Trek

By Intrepid Travel
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
26% OFF$4,448
8 days From$3,295

Highlights

  • Experience two of the main religions in Japan – Buddhism and Shintoism – by following the footsteps of ancient pilgrims on their quest for faith along the Koya-san and Kumano Kodo trails.
  • Discover two of the major cultural hubs of Japan on foot, walking the Philosopher’s Path in Kyoto and strolling through the Dotombori district in Osaka.
  • Join in the morning prayers and share a traditional shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian) meal during an overnight temple stay in Koya-san, deep in mountainous Wakayama prefecture.
  • Soak in an onsen after a day of trekking in Yunomine – there's no better way in Japan to relax and rejuvenate than in the natural mineral waters of a hot spring.
  • Explore Kyoto on a couple of nearby hikes for a different perspective on the life and culture in this notable city, as well as visiting some sites of natural and religious significance.
26% OFF$4,448
8 days From$3,295
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Ultimate Japan

Ultimate Japan

By Intrepid Travel
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
26% OFF$14,985
24 days From$11,100

Highlights

  • Soar high above Lake Ashi and (on a clear day) get a glimpse of the iconic Mt Fuji on a ride on the Hakone ropeway.
  • Stay in a countryside homestay, taking you off the beaten track to experience classic Japanese hospitality. Feast on home-cooked meals over conversations with your welcoming hosts and learn about rural life in Japan. 
  • Spend three nights in Kyoto, and craft your own experience in this ancient capital with loads of free time and the help of your expert local leader.
  • Watch the steam coming out of the ‘hells’ (hot spring pools in Jigoku) of Beppu and enjoy a unique experience for lunch – you’ll cook and steam your food right in the hot spring steam, said to be rich with healthy minerals, then take a relaxing a soak in a traditional onsen,
  • Explore the little town of Takayama that sits within the Japanese Northern Alps and take in the stunning view of the five peaks of Mount Aso from the Daikanbo Observatory.
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24 days From$11,100
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Japan Highlights Family Holiday

Japan Highlights Family Holiday

By Intrepid Travel
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
26% OFF$4,975
8 days From$3,685

Highlights

  • Step into the world of youth subculture and quirky fashion in Harajuku – the centre of Tokyo’s pop culture, known for its colourful street art and vintage clothes shops – before diving into a fun and immersive Taiko drumming workshop.
  • Discover the history and tradition of Kyoto with its many shrines, geishas and temples and snap the perfect family pic at the iconic red gates of Fushimi Inari.
  • Travel past Mt Fuji via bullet train and settle into rural Japanese life at a local farmstay, where you can help harvest tea and prepare a home-cooked, farm-to-table feast for dinner with your hosts.
  • Immerse yourself in Osaka's food scene with a super fun sushi making experience (the perfect skill to bring home from your trip to Japan)!
  • Experience the future of inclusive employment and support a good cause with a visit to an experimental cafe where the robot waiters are controlled remotely by staff living with disabilties.
26% OFF$4,975
8 days From$3,685
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Japan Highlights

Japan Highlights

By Intrepid Travel
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
26% OFF$4,577
8 days From$3,390

Highlights

  • Explore all the highlights of Japan in just over a week! This is a cultural and culinary whirlwind from the streets of Tokyo to the eats of Osaka.
  • Experience the many sides of Shibuya in Tokyo, from busy intersections to the tranquility of the ancient Meiji Shrine and the quirky fashion of Harajuku.
  • Visit a local tea farm and learn about harvesting tea leaves and making Japanese green tea, then settle into your farm stay, pick some fresh ingredients from the farm and prepare a home-cooked, farm-to-table feast with your hosts for the perfect blend of Japanese hospitality and country life.
  • Ride the rails like the locals, from lightning-fast bullet trains to scenic mountain rails offering seasonal views of cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.
  • Veer off the busy tourist track with a visit to Mishima – a small town built on the old lava flow of Mt Fuji – then head to the cultural heart of Kyoto, where you can dive into local history and traditions among shrines, geishas and a 300-year-old sake brewery.
26% OFF$4,577
8 days From$3,390
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Southern Japan Experience

Southern Japan Experience

By Intrepid Travel
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
26% OFF$7,796
12 days From$5,775

Highlights

  • Explore the unique island of Naoshima – transformed from a sleepy fishing community into a world-class art destination, with sleek and stylish museums and artworks that harmonise with the landscape.
  • Stay in a countryside homestay, taking you off the beaten track to experience excellent Japanese hospitality. Feast on home-cooked meals over fascinating conversations with your welcoming hosts and learn about rural life in Japan.
  • Watch the steam coming out of the ‘hells’ (hot spring pools in Jigoku) of Beppu. Enjoy a local lunch, cooked in the unique local way – you’ll steam your food in the hot spring water, creating authentic flavours rich with healthy minerals! And followed by a relaxing soak in the local onsen if you wish!
  • Take in the stunning view of the five peaks of Mount Aso from the Daikanbo Observatory, then a light hike on the moon-like terrain to the largest crater of Nakadake.
  • Expect the unexpected in Nagasaki, tragically famous for being one of the only two cities that were bombed during the war. Discover the unique charm of this port-side Dutch influenced city and all the history it has collected over the years.
26% OFF$7,796
12 days From$5,775
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Dec 2024

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Simply Japan

A wonderful and thorough visit of Japan! We had an outstanding tour guide Irene who went the extra mile to help us and make the most of our trip. We saw many interes...

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Joanne

Dec 2024

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Simply Japan

This was a well-paced trip with an excellent itinerary and more free time than I've been used to on previous tours, allowing us to seek out the areas which appealed ...

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Rose

Dec 2024

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Simply Japan

Outstanding and very varied tour. Too many highlights to mention but we were particularly lucky to be there for the peak of the autumn colour in the amazing Japanese...

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Liz

Dec 2024

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Simply Japan

This was one of the best trips I have been on! Varied itinerary that included all the main sites but also included places off the beaten trail. Very smooth travel be...

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Dec 2024

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Great trip. Lots of variety - cities and country. Lots of walking around the sights. Hotels close to the stations and only had to carry small bag anyway as main lu...

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