About this trip
Six days across three of Japan's most visited cities — Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima — each with its own character, from Osaka's food and city energy to Kyoto's temples and traditional streets to Hiroshima's history.
This is a private trip, so it's just your group with a guide, moving through sightseeing and cultural stops at a pace that suits you. Family-friendly and set up as a straightforward introduction to Japan's history and culture rather than an off-the-beaten-track adventure.
Timed around Christmas and New Year, so expect the cities dressed for the season alongside their usual sights.
What you'll do
- Explore Osaka's city streets and food culture
- Visit Kyoto's temples and traditional districts
- Learn Hiroshima's history at its key sites
- Travel between three major Japanese cities in one trip
- Private tour — just your group and a guide
- Family-friendly pace and content
- Runs over the Christmas and New Year period, so cities will be busy with seasonal events
Worth it if you value hassle-free bookings and curated activity recommendations. Think twice if you're comfortable self-booking and want better value—hotels and tours are available cheaper independently.
- Guide quality varies wildly; Tacko and Taka were exceptional, but one Kyoto guide spoke zero English.
- Hotels ranged from basic and hard beds in Osaka to excellent in Kyoto; same Osaka property costs £50 self-booked versus £600 via tour package.
- Meals and transport between train stations and hotels not included; you're paying mainly for booking coordination and QR codes.
- Hiroshima e-bike tour and Osaka walking tours were trip highlights; good flexibility to swap days and customise the itinerary.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Osaka · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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