Location: Osaka
Top Things to do in Osaka
10 Multi-day Tours in Osaka That You Shouldn't Miss
Home to nearly nine million and powering an economy that exceeds both Hong Kong's and Thailand's, Osaka packs quite a punch. The confident, stylish city is a shopping hub, with fabulous restaurants and nightlife. It's an ideal base for exploring the Kansai region; Kyoto's World Heritage Sites, Nara's temple and Koya-san's eerie graves are within 90 minutes by train. Top city attractions include the aquarium, Osaka Castle, Universal Studios Japan and the futuristic Floating Garden Observatory.
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1. Japan Adventure - 13 Day
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
From the neon lights of buzzing Tokyo to ancient temples on snowy mountain tops, Japan is a feast for the senses and INTRO is the most amazing way to experience it! You’ll walk the streets of one of the world’s busiest and most futuristic cities, watch monkeys bathe in hot springs, roll your own sushi, visit ancient shrines and castles, get taught to wield a sword by a Samurai master, stay overnight with monks in a 1000 year old Buddhist temple, experience incredible and unique accommodation and much more! With an awesome group leader from the moment you arrive at the hotel, an instant group of friends and help with all your onward travel. Get ready for the trip of a lifetime!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, 12 Nights Accommodation, All Transport, Awesome Group Leader, Help with Onward Travel, Tokyo City Tour, Nightlife, Traditional Japanese Style Accom, Ancient Temples & Shrines, Fish Markets, Sushi Class, Sake Tasting & Brewery, Jigokudani Snow Monkeys, Shiga Kogen National Park, Lake Ashi Pirate Ship Cruise, Mount Fuji Cable Car Views, Osaka Castle Visit, Overnight Stay at Buddhist Temple, Meditation & Night Temple Walk, Morning Prayer & Fire Ceremony, Arishiyama Bamboo Forest, Kinkakuji Golden Pavillion Temple, Fushimi Inari Temple, Samurai Experience
Exclusions: Flights, Some Meals, Travel Insurance, Visas
2. Private 7-Day Japan by Car: Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, Osaka
Charter a private vehicle and plan your own route around Japan's greatest attractions on this 7-day customized tour. Begin in Tokyo and make your way down to Osaka, stopping in the Mount Fuji area and Kyoto along the way. This tour includes a private driver and you can also book a local guide to accompany you (at additional cost). Accommodation and meals are not included.
Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Driver, Local guide (if option selected), Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Exclusions: Gratuities, If guide option is selected, passenger's are responsible for guide's admission fees, Food and drinks, Accommodation
Reviewed By Glenn B
We cancelled the tour in advance and have NEVER been refunded the payment, my advice to anybody is to avoid at all costs this tour
3. 6-Day Japan Tour Packages to Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Osaka and Kyoto
Take this 6-day private tour to check Japan off your bucket list. Travel to Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Osaka and Kyoto, this trip is full of adventures, cultural experiences and must-see sights. You will walk through busy streets, ride the Shinkansen bullet train and enjoy the painting-like scenery.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Hotel accommodation with twin-sharing basis, Professional English-speaking guides as itinerary specifices, English speaking driver as itinerary specifices., Train tickets of Tokyo - Shin Osaka., Tokyo airport assistant (bus not included).
Exclusions: International flight into Tokyo and out of Osaka., Japan visa fee., Local hotel tax (pay on spot)
4. Kyoto & Osaka Splendid Two Days Tour
This two-day tour takes you to the famous tourist spots of the two cities representing Western Japan. In Kyoto, you will visit a temple and a castle built by shoguns from different eras, a summer resort area loved by nobles, and a geisha district. In Osaka, you will visit the castle, which was once built by an all-time samurai hero, and the entertainment district and shopping area, which are being frequented by common people. Through this tour, you can experience the culture and history different from Tokyo, and enjoy local specialties of these areas for lunch.
Inclusions: Guide Fare, Transportation fare, Admission Fee
Exclusions: Food & Drinks
Reviewed By MCJ62
Our tour guide was Kommy. He was very knowledgeable of the areas and we received good background information. It was a good way to spend the afternoon and see Osaka. I would recommend this tour.
5. Japan Discovery Tour (12 Days)
On this Japan Discovery Tour (12 days), visit the most iconic locations in Japan that is the ideal trip for first-time travelers with an English-speaking tour guide. Stay in 3 – 4 Star overnight accommodations and travel in style with Shinkansen (bullet-train) with combination of private bus or vehicle. This tour is for a group of no more than 26 people.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, English-speaking Tour Manager, Lunch, Lunch, Small groups of maximum 26 travelers guaranteed. , The tour with private mini bus within some cities still operate with a smaller group of 16 people, If there are 15 people or less, transportation within the cities will be public transportation., For small groups, private tours or in some cases, there may be multiple tour guides., 10 nights First Class accommodations: 3 – 4* overnight stay at traditional and modern hotels or inns, Transportation costs included in the itinerary, Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles, trains, or other transportation., Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary (optional activities not included), One luggage forwarding per person from Tokyo to Kyoto., one large parcel with maximum dimensions of 80 cm x 40 cm x 30cm, less than 25 kg, Guests pack small luggage (carry-on size or smaller) for overnight stay in Kaga Onsen and Takayama., Option to transfer from Kyoto to Osaka (or Tokyo upon request) on Day 12 at no additional cost.
Exclusions: Other fees not included in the tour, Optional activities at the guests’ leisure, Drinks other than water for meals or additional food during meals provided, Transfers to and from the airport
Reviewed By 926maggieh
While we were sad to have to cancel our July trip to Japan due to the pandemic, we found the process of working with Japan Awaits to be easy and efficient. I can't speak to the full experience since we weren't able to go, but filling out the form and our communication with the company was no problem. And their prompt and courteous response to our request for a refund speaks to their professionalism. We will definitely come back to ask for their help in procuring tickets to the Studio Ghibli Museum when we do finally make it to Japan! Fingers crossed for next summer.
6. 8-Day Japan Tour by Car and Train: Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka
Take this 8-day private tour to explore some regions in Japan from Tokyo, including Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara and Osaka. You will see many famous shrines in Japan, the majestic Mt. Fuji, the beauty of sakura inKiyomizu Temple and the wild deer of Nara Park. Your English speaking guide and driver will take you through the guided tours, while during the free days, you will have chances to explore the cities independently.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Hotel accommodation based on twin-sharing room, Train tickets of Hakone (Odawara) - Kyoto., Tokyo airport assistant (bus not included)., English speaking driver as itinerary specifices., English speaking guide as itinerary specifices .
Exclusions: Japan visa fee., International flight into Tokyo and out of Osaka., Local hotel tax (pay on spot).
7. Kumano Kodo walking tour 3 days
Not far away from the urban jungle that is Osaka and the old capital Kyoto, is the Kii Peninsula and its famous pilgrimage : the Kumanokodo. On those trails once perambulated by the Imperial family, you will find 3 of the most important Japanese sanctuaries called "Kumano Sanzan". Through beautiful forests, follow the ojis, the religious statues found along the way which will guide you on this spiritual journey.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Detailed day-by-day itinerary and directions (PDF), Detailed walking maps (Google Map), Local support by telephone, A transportation pass including all transportation except 2 local bus, 3 overnight accommodation stays at traditional Japanese inn
Exclusions: Activities entrance fees, Drinks and day 1, 3, 4 lunches, Travel insurance, Bus from Kii Tanabe to Takijiri (970 yen), Bus from Chikatsuyu-oji to Hosshinmon Oji (1,330 yen)
Reviewed By vicki_hunter
The scenery is outstanding and well worth the walk. It is presented as an easy walk but I believe it is for those who are quite physically fit as the walk from Nakatsugawa to Magome is mostly uphill- steep in some areas for a sustained time. A hiking stick would be helpful and runners are suitable footwear. We carried back packs (keep them light) with our necessities and drinking flasks. The route from the rail station to out of town is somewhat confusing and there are many turns until you actually begin on the flecked gravel road. Thankfully we passed hikers travelling in the opposite direction who assisted. We stayed in an Inn (which was booked for us by an agent) and it was quite basic, the meal being adequate (inform of any allergies). Day 2 was more picturesque and downhill for part of the way. Stop at the teahouse for a pleasurable green tea (small donation). On completion, transport from Tsumago is limited so you may be waiting an hour or two for a bus. Be prepared for a vigorous and beautiful walk.
8. 2 Days 1 Night OSAKA HIROSHIMA by Minivan Toyota HIACE 2019
Private VIP Tour in OSAKA<=>HIROSHIMA allows you to “Customize Your Itinerary” to fit your specific travel expectations. You have your own private Minivan Toyota HIACE 2019 and English speaking driver for 2 Days and 1 Night. Our team assists you to manage the tour, give recommendations, make reservations and check information. <<< You customize your own Day Trip in OSAKA<=>HIROSHIMA >>> STEP1: We propose list of famous destinations while you share with us your travel desires and special requests. STEP2: With careful communication and planning, we share and exchange our draft detailed itinerary. STEP3: We revise/finalize the itinerary. ***You can always change the itinerary even on the day while traveling with the tour guide. Please feel free to reach our team and tour guide for recommendation at any time. ***Extra charges will be applied for over time service.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Meals, Accomodation, Entrance Fees
Reviewed By iamwillbar
We chose this experience so we could fit a number of sights into a single day as we could since we were only spending 3 full days in Kyoto. This allowed us to focus on seeing the things we wanted to rather than transportation between each sight. Marine-san worked with us over email to come up with an itinerary that was efficient and included the majority of the sights that we wanted to see. On the day Shenji-san sent us a message so we had his contact details and arrived promptly at our hotel. He drove us to each location, took photos of us (so we could all be in them!), and gave us additional facts about each location. He was a fantastic host for the day and we'd highly recommend this experience.
9. 6 Days Best Japan Group Tours
Visit the Tokyo Sky tree. With a height of 634 metres, it is a broadcasting, restaurant, and observation tower in Sumida. A perfect spot to view the stunning Fuji Mountain. And visit Oshino Hakkai, a touristy set of eight ponds in Oshino on the site of a former sixth lake. We will enjoy a traditional multi-course Japanese Dinner and all facilities in the hotel. We shall go to the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Kiyomizu-dera. The Imperial Palace of Tokyo - the residence of the royal family.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Gratuities, English Speaking Guide, 5 Nights Hotels, Hotel taxes and Service Charges, Administration & Entrance fees as per itinerary, Narita Airport Shuttle transfer
Exclusions: International Flights, Personal Expenditure, .Airport Shuttle Fee from Osaka Downtown to Osaka Airport, Travel Insurance, Single Room Supplement, Infants without Beds in Hotels
10. 7 Days Japan Discovery Group Tours
A perfect spot to view the stunning Fuji Mountain. And visit Oshino Hakkai, a touristy set of eight ponds in Oshino on the site of a former sixth lake. We will enjoy a traditional multi-course Japanese Dinner. Enjoy all facilities in the hotel.We will then take a bullet train (Shinkansen) to Kyoto from Osaka. We shall go to the UNESCO World Heritage Site – Kiyomizu-dera. The Imperial Palace of Tokyo - the residence of the royal family.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, English Speaking Guide, Tips of tour guide and driver, 6 nights hotels and Hotel taxes and service charges, All transfers, sightseeing per itinerary, Administration & Entrance fees as per itinerary, Osaka Kansai Airport to Hotel of Osaka shuttle transfer, Bullet Train from Osaka to Kyoto
Exclusions: International flights, Optional tours and Extension Tours, Personal expenditure, Tokyo hotel to Airport Shuttle transfer, Single Room Supplement: USD660, you would carry your own luggage when taking bullet train
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