Upon arrival at Kansai International Airport in Osaka, complete immigration and customs formalities. Meet your local representative and transfer to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, settling in and exploring the nearby area at your own pace. Overnight stay in Osaka.
After breakfast, embark on a shared city tour of Osaka covering key highlights. Visit the historic Osaka Castle, a symbol of the city’s rich feudal past. Proceed to Tsuruhashi, a popular market area known for its vibrant Korean influence. Continue to Abeno Harukas 300, Japan’s tallest skyscraper with an observation deck offering panoramic city views. Explore the retro-style Shinsekai neighborhood, famous for local street food and nostalgic charm. Return to the hotel in the evening for an overnight stay.
Enjoy an early breakfast before heading out for a full-day excursion to Hiroshima and Miyajima Island by bullet train and ferry (on a shared basis). Visit the somber yet powerful Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and the Atomic Bomb Dome, both important historical sites preserving the memory of World War II. Explore Hiroshima Castle, a reconstruction of the original feudal-era structure. Take a ferry to Miyajima Island, home to the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, known for its “floating” torii gate. After the sightseeing, return to Osaka for dinner and overnight stay.
Today after breakfast, proceed for a shared tour covering the cultural treasures of Kyoto and Nara. In Nara, visit Nara Park, where friendly deer roam freely, and marvel at the grand Todaiji Temple. Continue to Kyoto’s scenic Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and walk across the picturesque Togetsukyo Bridge. Visit the golden-spired Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion) and explore the spiritual beauty of Fushimi Inari Taisha, famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates. Return to Osaka in the evening for an overnight stay.
Enjoy a relaxed day in Osaka at your own pace. You can choose to rest at the hotel, explore local markets, visit shopping hubs like Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori, or try out Japanese cuisine and street food specialties. Optional tours or activities can also be arranged. Overnight stay in Osaka.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Kansai International Airport for your return flight. Depart with cherished memories of your time in Japan.
End of Tour.