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Japan Golden Route: Affordable Small Group Tour Package

Tokyo → Osaka 7 days Up to 16

About this trip

Seven days across Japan's classic Golden Route, taking in Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Kyoto, Nara and Osaka. It's a solid introduction if you want to cover the big names without planning the logistics yourself.

You move from Tokyo's city energy out to Mt Fuji, then into Kyoto's temples, Nara's deer park and Osaka's food scene. Bullet trains link the cities, and accommodation, admission fees, a tour guide, meals and transport are all included.

Aimed at first-timers or anyone who wants a broad overview of Japan in a short window, with the practical side handled for you.

What you'll do

  • Explore Tokyo's city buzz
  • Take in views of Mt Fuji
  • Visit Kyoto's temples
  • Meet the deer in Nara
  • Eat your way through Osaka
  • Travel between cities by bullet train
Good to know
  • Fast-paced — you cover five destinations in a week
  • Good fit for first-time visitors to Japan
  • Accommodation, meals, guide and transport are included
Tour dupe
Same trip, less money
£488 less all-in
Highlights of Japan
4.2from £1,4007 days
The trade-off: same length, a different operator.
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How it compares

The same-vibe trips, side by side — price, value per day, and how each is moving. Only we can lay two operators' trips out honestly.

Sorted by fit — never by who paid. Price moves and fill fill in from our own tracking as it builds.

Best month to go

Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £1,890, about 17% below the priciest month (Jan).

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Getting there

Tokyo
One-way · arrive 22 Aug 26

Opens Trip.com, pre-filled — one-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown there.

Where to stay

A night before your tour in Tokyo · 22 Aug – 23 Aug

Booked on their own sites, separate from your tour. We may earn a commission — it never changes your price.

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