7 Days / 6 Nights. From ₹1,25,000 per person (twin sharing), plus 5% GST and 2% TCS.
Japan's classic first-time route, from Tokyo to Osaka in 7 days. You spend two nights in Tokyo, one at a hot-spring ryokan in Hakone after a loop by mountain train, cable car, ropeway and lake boat, two in Kyoto and one in Osaka, with a day stop in Nara. Breakfast and dinner are included daily, and a 7-day Japan Rail Pass covers the bullet trains and most local JR journeys.
Highlights
Senso-ji temple in Asakusa, Meiji Jingu shrine and the Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo
The Hakone loop by mountain railway, cable car, ropeway and sightseeing boat on Lake Ashi
Owakudani's steaming volcanic valley and, in clear weather, Mt Fuji views
A night at a ryokan with hot-spring baths and a Japanese dinner in Hakone
Shinkansen bullet trains on a 7-day Japan Rail Pass
Kyoto's Fushimi Inari torii gates, the Golden Pavilion, Kiyomizu-dera and the Arashiyama bamboo grove
Nara's deer park and the Great Buddha at Todai-ji
Osaka Castle and the street food of Dotonbori
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrive Tokyo — Arrive at Narita or Haneda Airport and clear immigration and customs. Your transfer to the hotel is by airport limousine bus or shared shuttle as per your quote; allow about 60–90 minutes from Narita or 30–45 minutes from Haneda. Hotel check-in is usually from 3:00 pm. If time allows, take an easy evening walk near the hotel. Dinner at a restaurant near the hotel, with vegetarian dishes on…
Tokyo · Asakusa, Meiji Jingu, Harajuku and Shibuya — Your 7-day Japan Rail Pass starts today. With your guide, begin at Senso-ji in Asakusa, Tokyo's oldest temple, and the Nakamise shopping street, then see the Imperial Palace's outer gardens and Nijubashi bridge. In the afternoon, walk through the forest to Meiji Jingu shrine, then down Harajuku's Takeshita Street and on to the Shibuya Crossing. Getting around is by JR Yamanote line (covered by…
To Hakone · mountain railway, ropeway and Lake Ashi — Send your large suitcases ahead to your Kyoto hotel and travel with an overnight bag. Take the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Odawara (about 35–40 minutes, covered by the JR Pass), then do the Hakone loop on local transport, which is not JR and is paid separately: the Hakone Tozan mountain railway to Gora, the cable car to Sounzan, the ropeway over Owakudani's steaming volcanic valley, and a…
Bullet train to Kyoto · Fushimi Inari and Gion — After breakfast, travel back down to Odawara by bus or train (about 40–60 minutes, paid separately) and take the Shinkansen to Kyoto (about 2 hours on Hikari trains, covered by the JR Pass). After check-in, take the JR Nara line (about 5 minutes) to Fushimi Inari Taisha and walk up through the tunnels of orange torii gates; the lower loop takes about 1 hour. In the evening, stroll through Gion,…
Kyoto · Golden Pavilion, Arashiyama and Kiyomizu-dera — A guided day in Kyoto by bus, taxi and JR train. Start at Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion reflected in its pond, then go west to Arashiyama for the bamboo grove, the Togetsukyo bridge and the garden of Tenryu-ji temple. After lunch on your own, return across the city to Kiyomizu-dera, the hillside temple with its wooden stage, and walk down the old lanes of Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka, good for…
Nara deer park and Todai-ji · on to Osaka — Check out after breakfast and take the JR train to Nara (about 45 minutes). Walk through Nara Park, where hundreds of tame deer roam freely; deer crackers are sold in the park. Visit Todai-ji, whose great wooden hall houses a 15-metre bronze Buddha. After lunch on your own, take the JR train to Osaka (about 50 minutes) and check in. Visit Osaka Castle and its park in the late afternoon, then…
Departure from Kansai Airport — Breakfast and check-out (usually by 10:00–11:00 am). Take the JR Haruka limited express or a JR rapid train to Kansai International Airport (about 50–75 minutes, covered by the JR Pass), reaching about 3 hours before your international flight. Japan's departure tax is usually already in your airline ticket.
Inclusions
6 nights' accommodation: 2 in Tokyo, 1 at a ryokan in Hakone, 2 in Kyoto and 1 in Osaka
Breakfast and dinner daily
7-day Japan Rail Pass (ordinary class), used from Day 2 to Day 7
Arrival transfer from Narita or Haneda Airport to the Tokyo hotel by airport bus or shared shuttle
Guided sightseeing in Tokyo (Day 2) and Kyoto (Day 5), as per the itinerary
Complimentary travel insurance
Exclusions
GST at 5% on the total package price (government tax, added to the quote)
TCS at 2% on the total amount for overseas tour packages (government tax collected at booking; PAN required; can be claimed against your income tax)
International airfare (arrive Tokyo, depart Osaka Kansai)
Japan visa fee and VFS service charge
Lunches and drinks
Non-JR fares: Tokyo metro, Kyoto buses and taxis, and Hakone local transport (Hakone Free Pass or individual tickets)
Nozomi Shinkansen supplement, if you choose Nozomi trains
Luggage forwarding charges
Optional extras such as Shibuya Sky and Tokyo Skytree
City accommodation taxes charged by hotels in Tokyo and Kyoto, where not included in the room rate
Personal expenses and tips
Visa & entry
Indian passport holders need a visa for Japan. Applications are submitted through VFS Global, without an appointment, from 3 months before the travel date; eligible short-term visas are issued as an eVISA under the system Japan launched in India in April 2024. From 1 July 2026 the visa fee for Indian nationals is ₹500 for a single or multiple-entry visa, plus the VFS service charge. Processing times vary and cannot be expedited, so apply 4–6 weeks before travel with your confirmed itinerary and hotel bookings. Your passport must be valid for the whole stay. Japan's international tourist tax rose to ¥3,000 from 1 July 2026; it is collected in your airline ticket.
Good to know
Large suitcases on the Shinkansen need a reserved seat with an oversized-baggage area (bags over 160 cm in total dimensions). Forwarding bags from Tokyo to Kyoto costs roughly ¥2,000–3,000 per bag and saves carrying them around Hakone.
Vegetarian food needs planning in Japan, as many dishes use fish stock (dashi). Indian and vegetarian restaurants are available in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, and we tell the ryokan about vegetarian meals in advance.
At the ryokan, hot-spring baths are shared and separated by gender, and bathing is without swimwear. Some ryokans offer private baths at extra cost.
Expect 10,000–15,000 steps on most days, with stairs at stations and temples. Pack comfortable walking shoes.
Cash is still useful in Japan. Carry some yen, and load an IC card such as Suica or ICOCA for metro and bus rides.
Hotel rooms in Tokyo and Kyoto are compact. Triple rooms are limited, so families of three or more may need two rooms.
Questions travellers ask
Is vegetarian food available in Japan?
Yes, with planning. Dinners are arranged with vegetarian options, including some Indian restaurants, and the ryokan prepares a vegetarian set if we tell them in advance. We also share a list of vegetarian-friendly places for lunch.
Will we see Mt Fuji?
Only on clear days. From Hakone and Lake Ashi you can see it when the weather is clear, which is most likely from November to February. It is often hidden by cloud in summer.
Is the JR Pass enough for all travel?
It covers the bullet trains and JR lines, including the Kansai Airport train. Metro, city buses and Hakone's mountain railway, cable car, ropeway and boat are not JR and are paid separately.
Are flights included?
No. The trip arrives in Tokyo and departs from Osaka (Kansai). We can quote flights from Hyderabad, Chennai or Delhi separately, or reverse the route if fares are better.
Is this trip suitable for seniors?
Yes for active seniors who can manage stairs and a fair amount of walking. We can add taxis on the Kyoto day to reduce walking, at extra cost.
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మొదటిసారి జపాన్ వెళ్లేవారి కోసం టోక్యో నుంచి ఒసాకా వరకు 7 రోజుల క్లాసిక్ రూట్. టోక్యోలో 2 రాత్రులు; పర్వత రైలు, కేబుల్ కార్, రోప్వే, సరస్సులో పడవ ప్రయాణం తర్వాత హకోనేలో వేడినీటి బుగ్గలు ఉన్న రియోకాన్లో 1 రాత్రి; క్యోటోలో 2 రాత్రులు; ఒసాకాలో 1 రాత్రి బస, మధ్యలో నారా సందర్శన. రోజూ అల్పాహారం, రాత్రి భోజనం ఉంటాయి. 7 రోజుల జపాన్ రైల్ పాస్తో బుల్లెట్ ట్రైన్లు, చాలా JR రైళ్లలో ప్రయాణించవచ్చు.
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