Wonder Through Japan's Subtleties

Japan's Subtleties — Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto, Nara & Osaka | 8 Days Group Trip

Woman traveler with backpack at fushimi inari taisha shrine in Kyoto, Japan.

Beautiful Architecture at Sensoji Temple around Asakusa area in Tokyo, Japan

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Yasaka Pagoda and Sannen Zaka Street in Kyoto, Japan.

8 Days | 7 Nights

25 May – 01 June 2026

Starting from USD 1,750 Per Person

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Information about the holiday

Japan has always been a destination that defies expectations — and this carefully curated 8-day group journey lets you experience every layer of it. Departing 25 May 2026, Excel Travel Holidays invites you on a fully guided adventure through Japan's most iconic cities, starting from just USD 1,750 per person in double occupancy. From the spiritual lanes of Sensoji Temple and the glamour of Ginza in Tokyo, to the serene bamboo corridors of Arashiyama and the legendary geisha streets of Gion in Kyoto — every day unveils a new dimension of Japan. Along the way, you'll stand at the foot of Mount Fuji, ride the iconic Shinkansen bullet train, hand-feed deer in Nara, and end your journey immersed in the electric street culture of Osaka. The package includes 7 nights at 4-star hotels, daily breakfast, an English-speaking guide, all listed transfers, and a reserved bullet train seat — giving you a complete, hassle-free Japan experience from the moment you land to the moment you depart.

Quotation Includes:

7 nights’ accommodation at recommended 4* hotels in different cities as per the itinerary.
Daily breakfast.
Admission as mentioned
Mix of public guided transfers, and Private Transfer by Hi-Ace/Micro (4 – 8 Pax) and Medium Bus (10 – 16 Pax) only on day 1, 3 (Tokyo-Fuji Only), 6 and day 8
Tokaido Shinkansen, bullet train transfer ticket, offering high-speed reserved seat (Hakone – Kyoto)
English-speaking guide

Quotation Excludes:

International & any domestic air tickets
Visa cost
Portage at airports / hotels.
Optional tours – available on request
SUICA Card JPY 8000 per pax – may top up by own if needed
Internet access throughout your trip – available on request
Meals and beverages except mentioned
Tips
Extra Luggage Transfer fee: JPY 6500/Luggage (Next day service) | JPY 75.000 – 150.000/Group (Same Day Service)
Driver and Guide Tip (There is no mandatory tipping, tipping is according to the guest’s willingness to give. Usually JPY 1000/Guest/Day)

Terms & Conditions:

Hotels & rates are strictly subject to change, based on availability/ changes in currency fluctuation, at time of actual booking.

Children's Policy:

Child With Beds 11 Years old and above: 100% of the tour fee (Adult fee)
Child With Bed 6 – 10 Years old: 95% of the tour fee
Child Without Bed 2 – 5 Years old: 65% of the tour fee
Child No Bed 1 – 23 Months (Infant); free (No Bed, No Meals)

Payment / Cancellation Policy:

Non-refundable 50% deposit is required to proceed with the reservation.
Cancellation charges, based on the actual cancellation policy of the service providers at the time of actual cancellation.

Holiday Itinerary:

Day 1

25 May

Transportation: AIRPORT – HOTEL

Pick up at Haneda / Narita Airport > drop off hotel (Check In 15:00-16:00)

Your story begins with your arrival at Haneda or Narita Airport, where you are whisked away from the bustling terminals to the heart of Tokyo. As the city lights begin to hum, you’ll settle in and prepare for the adventure that lies ahead

Hotel: Sunshine City Prince Hotel Ikebukuro Tokyo *4 Hotel or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 2

26 May

Public transportation usage accompanied by the guide → Sensoji Temple + Nakamise Street (Visit) → East Garden Imperial Palace (Visit — Closed on Mondays) → Ginza (Visit) → Hotel

The morning starts at the legendary Sensoji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest temple, where the scent of incense fills the air along Nakamise Street. From the spiritual, you transition to the regal at the East Garden of the Imperial Palace, before ending your day amidst the high-end glamour and architectural marvels of Ginza.

Hotel: Sunshine City Prince Hotel Ikebukuro Tokyo ★4 or Similar

Day 3

27 May – TOKYO → FUJI / HAKONE → KYOTO

Mix Transportation — Tokyo to Fuji/Hakone (Private) to Kyoto (Public)

→ Fuji (Approx. 3 Hours) → Lake Kawaguchi (Visit) → Oshino Hakkai (Visit) → Hakone → Owakudani Valley(Visit) → Drop off Odawara/Mishima Station → Shinkansen Reserved Seat to Kyoto → Public transportation accompanied by the guide → Hotel

Leaving the city behind, you travel toward the iconic silhouette of Mount Fuji. You’ll stand by the serene shores of Lake Kawaguchi and explore the crystal-clear springs of Oshino Hakkai. After witnessing the volcanic steam of Owakudani Valley in Hakone, you’ll board the Shinkansen (bullet train), racing toward the cultural capital of Kyoto at incredible speeds.

Hotel: ALA Hotel Kyoto ★4 or Similar

Day 4

28 May – KYOTO

Public Transportation — Kyoto

Public transportation usage accompanied by the guide → Arashiyama Bamboo Forest + Togetsukyo Bridge (Visit) → Kyoto Imperial Palace (Visit) → Nishiki Market (Visit) → Hotel

Your first full day in Kyoto feels like stepping back in time. You’ll wander through the ethereal Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, where stalks of green sway in the wind, and cross the historic Togetsukyo Bridge. The day concludes with a visit to the Kyoto Imperial Palace and a sensory feast at the “Kyoto’s Kitchen” Nishiki Market.

Hotel: ALA Hotel Kyoto ★4 or Similar

Day 5

29 May – KYOTO

Public Transportation — Kyoto

Public transportation usage accompanied by the guide → Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka (Visit) → Yasaka Shrine (Visit) → Gion District (Visit) → Hotel

Today is dedicated to the timeless beauty of Kyoto’s historic districts. You’ll walk the atmospheric, sloping streets of Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka, visit the vibrant Yasaka Shrine, and explore the world-famous Gion District, where you might catch a glimpse of a Geiko or Maiko disappearing into a traditional wooden teahouse.

Hotel: ALA Hotel Kyoto ★4 or Similar

Day 6

30 May – KYOTO → NARA → OSAKA

Transportation — Kyoto to Nara to Osaka

→ Fushimi Inari Taisha (Visit) → Nara → Nara Deer Park (Visit) → Kasuga Taisha (Visit Outer Area) → Osaka → Hotel

The journey continues to the thousands of vermillion torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha, forming a path up the sacred mountain. From there, you’ll head to Nara, where friendly deer roam freely through Nara Deer Park and the ancient Kasuga Taisha shrine sits nestled in the woods. By evening, you arrive in the vibrant metropolis of Osaka.

Hotel: Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu ★4 or Similar

Day 7

31 May – OSAKA

Public Transportation — Osaka

Public transportation usage accompanied by the guide → Osaka Castle (Photo Stop from Outside) → Dotonbori (Visit)→ Shinsekai (Visit) → Hotel

Your final full day explores the bold spirit of Osaka. After a photo stop at the towering Osaka Castle, you’ll dive into the neon-drenched streets of Dotonbori, famous for its eccentric signage and incredible street food, before experiencing the retro charm of the Shinsekai district.

Hotel: Hotel Plaza Osaka ★4 or Similar

Day 8

31 May – Departure

Transportation — Osaka to Airport

Pick up hotel (NO LATE CHECK OUT) → Drop off Kansai Airport (One-way transfer time: 08:00–10:00 AM / 15:00–18:00 PM — other times additional charge will apply)

As your Japanese tale comes to an end, you’ll be transferred to Kansai Airport. Though the trip concludes, the memories of the mountains, temples, and bustling streets will stay with you long after your flight departs.

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