Japan Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka

3 Dec 2026 – 13 Dec 2026

$3,899 per person sharing a twin (including JFK airfare $5323)

 single supplement price is $765.00

Escape into a world of ancient tradition and modern marvels on this tour of Japan. From the captivating capital city of Tokyo to the moving memorials of Hiroshima and the magnificent temples and shrines Kyoto, you’ll enjoy fewer crowds in the off-season to savor each stunning scene, sumptuous cuisine, and serene natural beauty. Enjoy the ancient art of Japanese tea traditions, be whisked away on the famous shinkansen (bullet train), wander through 400-year-old gardens, and wonder at the natural beauty of Nara Park’s free-roaming deer and dazzling lanterns of Kasuga Shrine. This spectacular tour of Japan is the perfect escape for off-season travel from Tokyo to Kyoto and every incredible sight in between!

Your adventure in Japan continues by bullet train bound for Osaka, where the timeless traditions of tempting cuisine give way to a city coming to life in the bright lights of Minami by night. This spectacular tour of Japan is the perfect escape for off-season travel from Tokyo to Osaka and every incredible sight in between!

Guided city sightseeing in Tokyo including Meiji Shrine, Asakusa Kannon Temple, and Nakamise shopping arcade
•Traditional tea ceremony
•Shinkansen (bullet) train ride from Tokyo to Hiroshima
•Visit to Shukkei-en Garden
•Guided sightseeing in Hiroshima with visits to Peace Memorial Park and Shukkei-en Garden
•Excursion by ferry to Miyajima Island and Itsukushima Shrine
•Visit to Himeji Castle
•Free time in the Bikan Historical Quarter
•Guided city sightseeing in Kyoto including Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine
•Japanese cooking class featuring sushi and miso soup
•Hands-on Yuzen dyeing experience at Yuzen Handmade Corner
•Excursion to Nara to visit Kasuga Shrine and Todaiji Temple

• Shinkansen (bullet train) rides from Tokyo to Hiroshima and Kyoto to Osaka
  •Guided sightseeing in Osaka with visits to Osaka Castle and Minami entertainment district
  •Lunch featuring Osaka’s famous okonomiyaki dish

Freedom is built into your vacation. Our perfectly planned itinerary maximize your time with  included Choice Excursions allows you to shape your experience with new discoveries.

1 ARRIVE IN TOKYO, JAPAN

Konnichiwa, Japan!

Welcome to Tokyo, Japan’s capital city. Hotel check-in is available mid-afternoon.

2 TOKYO

Start with a visit to Meiji Shrine, a magnificent 20th-century Shinto monument set in a man-made forest, then partake in a Globus Local Favorite tea ceremony. Last stop is the Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise shopping arcade. Tonight, join your travel companions at a welcome dinner hosted by your Tour Director.

TEA  CEREMONY Participate in a tea ceremony, the ancient tradition and carefully choreographed ritual of preparing and serving Japanese green tea.

3 TOKYO

Enjoy a full day at your leisure to explore the city.

EXPLORE MORE Tokyo has something for everyone so visit one of the city’s unique neighborhoods like Ginza or Shibuya districts, dine at the street food markets, or take a full day excursion to the Five Lakes region and spectacular Mt Fuji.

4 TOKYO–HIROSHIMA

Board one of Japan’s famous shinkansen (bullet train) bound for historic Hiroshima. Join your Local Guide for a visit to the 400-year-old Shukkei-en Garden, where natural landscapes are represented in miniature form. SPEEDING BULLET Board a shinkansen (bullet train) en route to Hiroshima for a comfortable ride through space and time in the tradition of the fastest way to travel in Japan.

5 HIROSHIMA

Explore the highlights of Hiroshima with your Local Guide. Start your guided at Peace Memorial Park, then travel by ferry to Miyajima Island to visit Itsukushima Shrine. Enjoy your evening at your leisure.

Peace Memorial Park is home to the Peace Memorial, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been preserved just as it was on August 6, 1945, immediately after the bombing. You will also visit the Memorial Museum and Memorial Hall, which commemorate the lives lost that day. On Miyajima Island, visit Itsukushima Shrine, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its floating Torii Gate.

6 HIROSHIMA–KURASHIKI-HIMEJI-KYOTO

Drive north to Kurashiki and enjoy free time in the Bikan Historical Quarter, once the political and commercial center of the city. The canal-lined, white-washed, stone streets reflect the Edo period (1603-1867) and are quintessentially Japanese. Stop in Himeji to visit Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Kyoto.

7 KYOTO

This morning, you’ll visit two of the city’s most important sites: Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple. Next, visit Yuzen Handmade Corner to learn about the Yuzen dyeing technique used to decorate kimonos by painting dye directly on the cloth. Make your own souvenir using this traditional method. Then, participate in a Globus Local Favorite Japanese cooking class for lunch.

8 KYOTO–NARA EXCURSION

Travel to nearby Nara to visit Kasuga Shrine and Todaiji Temple, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Kasuga Shrine, the most celebrated in Nara, is a Shinto shrine with some 3,000 stone and bronze lanterns. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a farewell dinner to celebrate your discovery of Japan.

9 KYOTO–OSAKA

Board one of Japan’s famous shinkansen (bullet train) bound for Osaka, known for its food and nightlife with some history mixed in. Start sightseeing with your Local Guide at Osaka Castle and the surrounding park. Visit Minami, the city’s most famous areas.

10 OSAKA

Free day.

11 OSAKA

Sayonara

Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.

Travel insurance is recommended.  $500 deposit required. 516 248-3496 ellen@wisewomentravel.com

What’s special about Wise Women Travel trips:

This group is a perfect way for you to travel and not have to go alone.

• Small congenial groups
• New to the group? Make friends to travel with
• Have your own room; or share.  Even if you are on your own, you’re not alone.  We are always looking out for you.
•  Join us from anywhere  – Airfare from many cities
• All departures have pre trip planning and pre departure zooms.