Travel freely around Japan's main cities with the Japan Railpass. Discover three exciting cities – Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo, and create memories to last a lifetime in the Land of the Rising Sun.

Uncover Osaka, a vibrant blend of history and modernity, enchanting you with its festive atmosphere, deliciously diverse cuisine and warm welcome. Then off to Kyoto, a city imbued with grace and serenity. You'll marvel at its majestic temples, enchanting gardens and age-old traditions preserved with infinite delicacy.

To finish on a high note, visit Tokyo, an effervescent metropolis at the cutting edge of innovation, renowned for its exuberant pop culture and frenetic pace.

Your 8-Night tour:

• Days 1 & 2: Osaka

• Day 3: Osaka - Kyoto

• Days 4 & 5: Kyoto

• Day 6: Kyoto - Tokyo

• Days 7, 8, 9: Tokyo

Your 10-Night tour:

• Days 1 & 2: Osaka

• Day 3: Osaka - Kyoto

• Days 4 & 5: Kyoto

• Day 6: Kyoto - Tokyo

• Days 7, 8, 9, 10, 11: Tokyo

Your 12-Night tour:

• Days 1 & 2: Osaka

• Day 3: Osaka - Kyoto

• Days 4, 5, 6: Kyoto

• Day 7: Kyoto - Tokyo

• Days 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13: Tokyo

Please note that the itinerary of your tour is subject to change without affecting the interest of the programme.

Osaka, the shining pearl of Japan, invites you to immerse yourself in a fascinating world where tradition and modernity blend harmoniously. Feel the pulse of an electric city, famous for its delicious street food, from takoyaki to tasty okonomiyaki. Discover its rich historical heritage as you stroll through the picturesque Dotonbori district and visit the majestic Osaka Castle. Let yourself be captivated by the warm welcome of the locals and enjoy unforgettable experiences in this captivating metropolis, sure to charm you at every turn.

Kyoto, the quintessence of Japanese elegance, takes you on a timeless journey. Explore the very essence of Japanese culture by soaking up its iconic temples such as the majestic Kinkaku-ji and the fascinating Fushimi Inari Taisha, with its thousands of scarlet torii. Lose yourself in the charming alleyways of Gion, where the spirit of the geisha still lives on, and sample the grace of the traditional tea ceremony. Every corner of this former imperial capital reveals a refined harmony between past and present, an incomparable experience that will awaken all your senses and leave an indelible mark on your heart.

For the third city of your trip, head to Tokyo! Explore this futuristic megalopolis with its soaring skyscrapers and lively districts such as Shibuya and Shinjuku, where nightlife vibrates to the rhythm of the night lights. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of bustling markets such as Tsukiji and Asakusa, and revel in gastronomic delights in Michelin-starred restaurants and modest izakayas. Discover a unique culture combining age-old traditions and technological innovations!

Stay in carefully selected Standard or Superior hotels, hand-picked just for you.

Standard hotels:

• Osaka: Hearton Nishi-Um Eda or Hearton Shinsaibashi

• Kyoto: Hearton Hotel Kyoto or Hotel Gimmond

• Tokyo: Agora Place Asakusa or Sotetsu Fresa Inn Higashi Shinjuku

Superior hotels:

• Osaka: Namba Oriental Hotel or Ana Crowne Plaza Osaka

• Kyoto: Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokuju or Almont Hotel Kyoto

• Tokyo: Monterey La Soeur Ginza or Hotel East21 Tokyo

Hotels listed in the programme; if unavailable, accommodation in hotels of a similar category.

Explore Japan's second city and enjoy the lively neighbourhoods of Namba and Dotombori, try an izakaya, Japanese bar-restaurants! Enjoy the local specialities: okonomiyaki, savoury cabbage pancake, or takoyaki, small octopus dough balls. Continue your adventure with a trip to Osaka Castle Park with its 300 Yoshino cherry trees or to Shi-Tennoji Temple which is the oldest in Japan.

If you're looking for old Japan, Kyoto is a must: tranquil gardens, sublime temples and colourful shrines can be found in abundance. While the rest of Japan has embraced modernity, Kyoto still keeps traditions alive.

Take a stroll through the Nishijin district and spy some of the older residents emerging from the machiya (traditional townhouses) to ladle water onto their porch. If you go by an old shōtengai (shopping street) you can admire the ancient speciality shops: tofu sellers, fishmongers, pickle vendors and tea merchants. 

One of the world’s most cutting-edge capitals, Tokyo is a city of contrasts. Famous for its modernity, neon-lit landscape and towering skyscrapers, it is also home to sprawling parkland, peaceful shrines and temples and lovingly tended gardens.

Despite its love affair with manga pop culture, fashion, high-tech trends and conspicuous consumption, below the surface is a city that has its roots in ancient heritage. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples stand close to skyscrapers as a reminder of a more contemplative time, and at the heart of the hyperactive centre lies the serene Imperial Palace, the home of the ruling emperor that provides a tangible link to the city’s historical past. 

Behind the shopping, entertainment and commercial emporia can be found quaint wooden houses, private gardens with meticulously clipped bonsai trees and the Zen-like calm of the Hamarikyu Gardens. Discover the fascinating and exquisite culture of Japan, where the ancient and modern worlds collide. The city’s reputation as a mega-expensive metropolis is ill-conceived, and visitors can take advantage of inexpensive izakaya bars and neighbourhood cafés that serve delicious noodles and rice dishes.