19 Oct 2026
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Escorted tour
Discover Japan with Flights: Tokyo to Koyasan – 13 Days
Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Kyoto, Nara and Koyasan, with UK flights, most meals and a tour director.
13 days
From £6,090 incl. flights
Tour overview
This 13-day escorted tour follows Japan's classic route from Tokyo through the Japanese Alps to Kyoto, Nara and the sacred mountain of Koyasan, with return flights from the UK and nearly all meals included. A tour director looks after you throughout, with guided sightseeing every day. You stay in comfortable three-star-plus and four-star hotels, including the lakeside Rako Hananoi, the Hida Hotel Plaza in Takayama, the Rihga Gran Kyoto and the Rihga Royal Osaka. Groups have between 12 and 28 travellers aged 12 and over.
After flying overnight to Tokyo, you take a city tour revealing the temples and gardens behind its high-tech frontage. A bullet train takes you to Odawara and a boat trip on Lake Ashi, with views of Mount Fuji on clear days. You explore Matsumoto's formidable 16th-century castle, stop at a miso house, and browse the Miyagawa morning market and old merchant houses of Takayama in the Japanese Alps.
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The UNESCO-listed village of Shirakawa-go, famous for its steep thatched farmhouses, leads to Kanazawa, where you learn how gold leaf is made and stroll through the traditional Higashi Chaya teahouse district. In Kyoto you visit the Zen garden of Ryōan-ji and the shimmering Golden Pavilion of Kinkaku-ji, and walk beneath the 10,000 vermilion gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine before continuing to Nara, Japan's first capital.
A highlight is Koyasan, a holy mountain home to more than 100 monasteries in a forested valley, with time to walk among the ancient cedar trees and tombs of Okunoin. The tour ends in Osaka with a visit to Osaka Castle and a short river cruise before your flight home.
The physical rating is low. This tour suits first-time visitors who want a comprehensive, comfortable introduction to Japan, with flights, meals and sightseeing arranged. Japan is famously safe, clean and efficient, and its trains run to the minute, so travelling between regions is part of the pleasure. Spring cherry blossom and autumn colours are especially beautiful times to go. With most meals arranged, you can sample regional specialities at every stop.
Trip highlights
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Lake Ashi below Mount Fuji (Day 4)
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Matsumoto Castle and Takayama (Days 5–6)
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Shirakawa-go's thatched farmhouses (Day 7)
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Kyoto's Golden Pavilion (Day 9)
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Fushimi Inari and Nara (Day 10)
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The holy mountain of Koyasan (Day 11)
Your route
15 stops from Tokyo to Osaka
- Tokyo Days 1–3
- Odawara Day 4
- Lake Ashi Day 4
- Mount Fuji (5th Station) Day 4
- Rako Hananoi Hotel Day 4
- Matsumoto Day 5
- Takayama Days 5–6
- Shirakawa-go Day 7
- Gokayama Day 7
- Kanazawa Day 7
- Kyoto Days 8–9
- Fushimi Inari Shrine Day 10
- Nara Day 10
- Koyasan Day 11
- Osaka Days 11–13
Why choose this tour
Japan's classic route plus Koyasan, with flights and most meals included. Craft experiences, from gold leaf to miso, along the way.
Best suited to
- First-time visitors to Japan
- Travellers who want meals arranged
- Families with children aged 12 and over
- Culture and history lovers
Day-by-day itinerary
13 days from Tokyo, Japan to Osaka, Japan
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Day 1 · UK Fly to Japan
Fly overnight to Tokyo.
- Hotel
- Overnight flight
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Day 2 · Tokyo Arrive in Tokyo
Arrive and settle in.
- Hotel
- Sunshine City Prince Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 3 · Tokyo Tokyo city tour
Discover Tokyo's temples and gardens.
- Hotel
- Sunshine City Prince Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Odawara, Lake Ashi Mount Fuji
Bullet train and a cruise on Lake Ashi.
- Hotel
- Rako Hananoi Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Matsumoto Castle, Takayama Matsumoto Castle
Visit the castle and a miso house.
- Hotel
- Hida Hotel Plaza or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · Takayama Takayama
The morning market and old town.
- Hotel
- Hida Hotel Plaza or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 · Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa
See the thatched village, then Kanazawa.
- Hotel
- Hotel Kanazawa or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 · Higashi Chaya, Kyoto Gold leaf and Kyoto
A gold leaf workshop, then Kyoto.
- Hotel
- Rihga Gran Kyoto or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 9 · Ryōan-ji, Kinkaku-ji Kyoto
Zen gardens and the Golden Pavilion.
- Hotel
- Rihga Gran Kyoto or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10 · Fushimi Inari, Nara Fushimi Inari to Nara
Walk the torii gates, then Nara.
- Hotel
- Piazza Hotel Nara or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 11 · Koyasan, Osaka Koyasan
Visit the holy mountain, then Osaka.
- Hotel
- Rihga Royal Osaka or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 12 · Osaka Castle Osaka
Osaka Castle and a river cruise.
- Hotel
- Rihga Royal Osaka or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 13 · Osaka Fly home
Fly back to the UK.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Tokyo (2 nights) Sunshine City Prince Hotel or similar
- Mount Fuji area (1 night) Rako Hananoi Hotel or similar
- Takayama (2 nights) Hida Hotel Plaza or similar
- Kanazawa (1 night) Hotel Kanazawa or similar
- Kyoto (2 nights) Rihga Gran Kyoto or similar
- Nara (1 night) Piazza Hotel Nara or similar
- Osaka (2 nights) Rihga Royal Osaka or similar
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Return flights from the UK
- Accommodation 11 nights in three-star-plus and four-star hotels
- Meals 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 11 dinners
- Bullet train, coach and boat travel
- Tokyo city tour and a Lake Ashi cruise
- Matsumoto Castle, Takayama, Shirakawa-go and a gold leaf workshop
- Kyoto, Fushimi Inari, Nara, Koyasan and Osaka Castle
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- Meals not included 1 lunch
- Drinks with meals
- Optional activities
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a small group — groups can reach 28
- You want free time to explore alone — days are guided
- You want to see Hiroshima — this tour stays in central Japan
- You want to arrange your own flights — flights are part of the price
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 3–13 · Lunch: Days 3–12 · Dinner: Days 2–12
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Japan
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Departures & prices
From £6,090 per person, including flights. 56 upcoming departures. Single travellers from £7,680.
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02 Nov 2026
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09 Nov 2026
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17 Mar 2027
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£7,490pp
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23 Mar 2027
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Single from £8,630
25 Mar 2027
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27 Mar 2027
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29 Mar 2027
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01 Apr 2027
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03 Apr 2027
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05 Apr 2027
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07 Apr 2027
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19 Apr 2027
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03 May 2027
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13 May 2027
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14 Jun 2027
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19 Jul 2027
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16 Aug 2027
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06 Sept 2027
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27 Sept 2027
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04 Oct 2027
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11 Oct 2027
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18 Oct 2027
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21 Oct 2027
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25 Oct 2027
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01 Nov 2027
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04 Nov 2027
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19 Mar 2028
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21 Mar 2028
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23 Mar 2028
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25 Mar 2028
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27 Mar 2028
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29 Mar 2028
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01 Apr 2028
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03 Apr 2028
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05 Apr 2028
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07 Apr 2028
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11 Apr 2028
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13 Apr 2028
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05 May 2028
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08 May 2028
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12 May 2028
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15 May 2028
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05 Jun 2028
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24 Jul 2028
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04 Sept 2028
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08 Sept 2028
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22 Sept 2028
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09 Oct 2028
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13 Oct 2028
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16 Oct 2028
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20 Oct 2028
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23 Oct 2028
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30 Oct 2028
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06 Nov 2028
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13 Nov 2028
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Are flights included?
Yes, return flights from the UK to Tokyo and from Osaka.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on most days.
What is Koyasan?
A sacred mountain and centre of Shingon Buddhism, with more than 100 monasteries.
Do I need a visa?
UK visitors do not need a visa for Japan for a short holiday stay.
What is the minimum age?
The minimum age is 12.
How many people travel together?
Between 12 and 28 travellers, with a tour director.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary