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Japan, City to City

Explore Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, with time for food, shops and local walks.

  1. 1Tokyo
  2. 2Kyoto
  3. 3Osaka

From, per person~US$3,030

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Best Mar to May and Oct, Nov

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Spend three nights each in Tokyo and Kyoto, then two nights in Osaka. Private guided visits, reserved bullet-train seats and plenty of free afternoon time make the journey comfortable.

Length
8 nights
Route
Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka
Best time
Mar to May and Oct, Nov
Ideal for
First-time travellers who want to explore Japan’s three cities comfortably

Why you'll love it

  1. Three nights each in Tokyo and Kyoto
  2. Reserved bullet-train seats to Kyoto
  3. Private tea ceremony in Kyoto
  4. Take your time exploring Arashiyama’s gardens
  5. Guided Osaka food walk with tastings

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Tokyo

    Meet your driver and settle into your hotel in central Tokyo. Have dinner nearby and an early night if you need one.

    • Stay: 4–5 star hotel in Marunouchi or Ginza
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer: Haneda 30–60 minutes; Narita 75–120 minutes

  2. Day 2

    Tokyo’s Older Streets

    Explore Asakusa and Senso-ji temple with a private guide in the morning. Continue to Yanaka’s quieter lanes for lunch and small shops, with the late afternoon free.

    • Stay: 4–5 star hotel in Marunouchi or Ginza
    • Getting there: Private car for the outing; about 15–40 minutes between areas

  3. Day 3

    Shrines and City Views

    Visit Meiji Shrine, then browse Omotesando’s shops and cafés. Rest at your hotel before heading back out to Shibuya for a reserved visit to an observation deck, where you can see the city from above. Choose your own place for dinner.

    • Stay: 4–5 star hotel in Marunouchi or Ginza
    • Getting there: Private car for planned visits; about 20–45 minutes per journey across the city

  4. Day 4

    Take the Train to Kyoto

    Travel to Kyoto in reserved seats on the Shinkansen bullet train, with private cars taking you to and from the stations. Check in and rest, then take an evening walk beside the Kamo River.

    • Stay: Small, upscale hotel with its own character in central Kyoto
    • Getting there: Shinkansen bullet train about 2 hours 15 minutes; allow 3.5–4 hours from hotel to hotel

  5. Day 5

    Explore Eastern Kyoto

    Visit Kiyomizu-dera temple and walk through Higashiyama’s lanes with a private guide. Stop for lunch, then attend a private tea ceremony before returning to your hotel.

    • Stay: Small, upscale hotel with its own character in central Kyoto
    • Getting there: Private car: about 10–30 minutes between your hotel and sightseeing areas; walks include slopes and steps

  6. Day 6

    Gardens in Arashiyama

    Start early to see Arashiyama before the busiest hours, walking along the bamboo paths and visiting Tenryu-ji garden. Have lunch nearby, then return for a free afternoon.

    • Stay: Small, upscale hotel with its own character in central Kyoto
    • Getting there: Private car to Arashiyama: about 30–50 minutes each way

  7. Day 7

    Travel to Osaka

    Take your time over breakfast before your private drive to Osaka. Check in or leave your bags, then explore Nakanoshima’s riverside paths and settle into a café for a long lunch.

    • Stay: 4–5 star hotel in Nakanoshima or Umeda
    • Getting there: Private car from Kyoto to Osaka: about 1–1.5 hours

  8. Day 8

    Taste Osaka’s Food

    Spend the morning shopping or enjoying a relaxed hotel breakfast. In the late afternoon, join a private food guide for a walk around Namba and Dotonbori, with tastings adapted to your preferences.

    • Stay: 4–5 star hotel in Nakanoshima or Umeda
    • Getting there: Private car to Namba and back: about 15–35 minutes each way; food walk about 3 hours

  9. Day 9

    Fly Home From Osaka

    Have breakfast before checking out. Your driver takes you to Kansai Airport, allowing time for traffic and international flight check-in.

    • Getting there: Private transfer to Kansai Airport: about 50–80 minutes, plus airport check-in time

Where you'll stay

  1. 3 nights · days 1 to 34–5 star hotel in Marunouchi or Ginza
  2. 3 nights · days 4 to 6Small, upscale hotel with its own character in central Kyoto
  3. 2 nights · days 7 to 84–5 star hotel in Nakanoshima or Umeda

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Margood time to go
  4. Aprgood time to go
  5. Maygood time to go
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Octgood time to go
  11. Novgood time to go
  12. Dec

Best from Mar to May and Oct, Nov. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Eight nights in premium hotels, two people sharing
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private airport and station transfers
  • Reserved standard-class Shinkansen bullet-train seats from Tokyo to Kyoto
  • Private car from Kyoto to Osaka
  • Private transport for planned sightseeing
  • Private guides for the cultural visits listed
  • Private tea ceremony in Kyoto
  • Osaka food walk with tastings agreed in advance
  • Entry to planned attractions and hotel taxes

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals other than breakfast and listed tastings
  • Optional activities and personal purchases
  • Transport during your free time
  • Indian TCS tax, if applicable

Good to know

  • Starting price is an estimate per person, excluding flights, with two people sharing a room. Spring cherry blossoms, autumn colours and major holidays cost extra.
  • Book flights into Tokyo and out of Osaka to make the journey simpler.
  • Share vegetarian or Jain food requirements before booking. Some Osaka tastings will need alternatives.

Before you go to Japan

Capital:
Tokyo
Language:
Japanese
Currency:
JPY

Questions

How many days is the Japan, City to City trip?

8 nights and 9 days: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka.

How much does it cost?

From ₹2,85,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Mar to May and Oct, Nov.

What is included?

Eight nights in premium hotels, two people sharing, Daily breakfast, Private airport and station transfers, Reserved standard-class Shinkansen bullet-train seats from Tokyo to Kyoto, Private car from Kyoto to Osaka, Private transport for planned sightseeing, Private guides for the cultural visits listed, Private tea ceremony in Kyoto, Osaka food walk with tastings agreed in advance, Entry to planned attractions and hotel taxes.

What is not included?

International flights, Visa fees, Travel insurance, Meals other than breakfast and listed tastings, Optional activities and personal purchases, Transport during your free time, Indian TCS tax, if applicable.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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