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    Japan

    Bullet Japan

    Best for

    Couples, Culture Seekers

    Duration

    6N/7D

    Season

    March–May, October–November

    Difficulty

    Easy

    Vibe

    Cultural, Heritage

    Traditional food of Japan
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    Bullet Japan

    6N/7D, 4 cities, From $3,515

    per person, twin sharing

    A Tibro Journey

    Six nights and one country by rail. Tokyo's neon and Mt Fuji from Hakone, then the shinkansen south to Osaka for Kyoto's temples and the deer of Nara.

    Japan Tokyo & Osaka Highlights is a 6N/7D heritage & culture journey through Japan. Highlights include Mt Fuji & Hakone, Kyoto temples, Nara Deer Park.

    Signature Moments

    Three Mornings You'll Remember

    Mt Fuji & Hakone, Japan

    No. 01

    Mt Fuji & Hakone

    Mt Fuji & Hakone

    Kyoto temples — Japan

    No. 02

    Kyoto temples

    Kyoto temples

    Nara Deer Park, Japan

    No. 03

    Nara Deer Park

    Nara Deer Park

    Day by Day

    6N/7D, in order

    01
    Tokyo on day 1, Japan

    Day 1

    Tokyo - Narita Airport Arrival Private Transfer

    Welcome to Japan! Upon your arrival at Narita or Haneda International Airport, a dedicated driver would be ready to greet you. You would enjoy a stress-free, private transfer directly to your hotel in Tokyo. This private, one-way service ensures a comfortable start to your Tokyo journey. We wish you a memorable stay in Tokyo! Overnight stay at Tokyo Hotel.

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    Tokyo on day 2, Japan

    Day 2

    Full Day Tokyo Sightseeing Tour

    Enjoy a full day of sightseeing covering Tokyo’s iconic landmarks, starting with an outside view of the Imperial Palace, followed by a visit to Asakusa Temple and a stroll through the lively Nakamise Shopping Street. Continue with a photo stop at Tokyo Skytree, and capture memorable views of the Statue of Liberty and Rainbow Bridge. Experience a relaxing Sumida River cruise from Odaiba to Hinode Pier, with entrance included, and conclude the day with an immersive visit to the 3D TeamLab Toyosu. After sightseeing, you will be transferred back to the hotel. Overnight stay at Tokyo Hotel.

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    Full Fuji Hakone — Japan

    Day 3

    Full Day Mt Fuji & Hakone Tour

    Begin the day with a visit to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, weather permitting, offering scenic views of Japan’s most iconic peak. Later, proceed to Hakone for a memorable sightseeing experience, including a ride on the Hakone Ropeway from Owakudani Valley to Togendai, with entrance included. Enjoy a relaxing cruise on Lake Ashi from Togendai to Hakone Machi, also included, before concluding the day with a return transfer to your hotel in Tokyo. Overnight stay at Tokyo Hotel.

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    Tokyo Osaka Bullet Train — Japan

    Day 4

    Tokyo to Osaka By Bullet Train

    After checkout, transfer to Tokyo Station to board the standard class bullet train to Shin-Osaka in a reserved seat, without a guide. Upon arrival at Shin-Osaka Station, you will be met and greeted by our driver and proceed for an Osaka sightseeing tour. Visit key attractions including Osaka Castle, Osaka Aquarium, and the Umeda Sky Building, with entrance fees included. After sightseeing, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Once check-in is completed, the rest of the day will be free for you to enjoy at leisure. Overnight stay at Osaka Hotel.

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    Osaka Kyoto Osaka — Japan

    Day 5

    Osaka – Kyoto – Osaka

    Enjoy a full-day private sightseeing tour of Kyoto, conducted without a guide, allowing you to explore the city at a comfortable and flexible pace. Begin with a visit to the picturesque Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, where towering bamboo groves create a serene and memorable atmosphere. Continue to the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine, renowned for its thousands of vibrant torii gates winding up the forested hillside. Later, visit the magnificent Kinkakuji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion, with entrance included, and admire its striking gold-leaf exterior reflected beautifully in the surrounding gardens. Proceed to the historic Kiyomizudera Temple, with entrance included, offering panoramic views of Kyoto and a glimpse into the city’s rich cultural heritage. After completing the sightseeing, return to your hotel in Osaka. Upon arrival, the rest of the day will be free for you to relax or enjoy personal activities at leisure. After a day filled with cultural highlights, return to Osaka for an overnight stay.

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    Full Nara Osaka — Japan

    Day 6

    Full Day Nara & Osaka Tour

    Enjoy a full-day private sightseeing tour of Nara and Osaka without a guide, offering a relaxed and personalized experience. Begin with a visit to the iconic Todaiji Temple and the adjoining Nara Deer Park, with entrance included, where you can see the famous Great Buddha and interact with the friendly deer. Enjoy free time to explore the charming Nara Machi district, known for its traditional streets and local shops. In the afternoon, return to Osaka and spend time shopping at the lively Shinsaibashi area. After shopping, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight stay at Osaka Hotel.

    07
    Japan

    Day 7

    Departure

    Where You'll Stay

    Hand-Picked Hotels

    A hotel in Tokyo, Japan

    Tokyo

    Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba – Superior Double Room

    A hotel in Osaka, Japan

    Osaka

    Righa Royal Hotel – Standard King Room

    A hotel in Usd 3515 Per Person, Japan

    Usd 3515 Per Person

    Usd 3515 Per Person

    Honestly

    Things most travel sites won't tell you.

    On-the-ground details your designer wishes every guest knew before they landed.

    Things to Look Out For

    field notes
    1

    The Japan Rail Pass maths

    If your trip runs Tokyo–Kyoto–Osaka and back, a 7-day JR Pass usually pays for itself in two bullet-train legs. But it must be bought before you land, and it doesn't cover the fastest Nozomi shinkansen. Reserve seats at the station the morning you travel; the green-car upgrade is worth it on the longer runs.

    2

    Carry cash, and coins

    Japan still runs on cash far more than its reputation suggests. Temples, small restaurants, and the vending machines that line every street want yen, not cards. The 7-Eleven ATMs take foreign cards reliably when bank ones won't. Keep a coin purse; the 500-yen coin is worth more than most notes back home.

    3

    Shoes, silence, and slurping

    Shoes come off at the threshold of homes, temples, and many restaurants. Wear socks without holes. Trains are near-silent; phone calls draw stares. And the one place to be loud is over a bowl of ramen, where slurping is not rude but expected. It cools the noodles and tells the cook you mean it.

    The Details

    What's Included

    Included

    • 03 Nights’ Accommodation in Tokyo
    • 03 Nights’ Accommodation in Osaka
    • Entrance Fee included as per itinerary
    • 1 bottle of mineral water (500ML) to each guest on Sightseeing Day only
    • Bullet Train ticket in Normal class from Tokyo ~ Shin-Osaka (one-way) in Reserved seat Included

    Not Included

    • 5% Government Service Tax is applicable addition on the total invoice.
    • 20% Tax Collected at Source (TCS) – claimable
    • PCR Test unless mentioned

    Plan Your Timing

    When to Go

    Japan rewards the shoulder seasons. Late March to May brings the cherry blossom moving north. Kyoto and Tokyo peak around the first week of April. Followed by warm, clear weeks into May. October and November turn the maples of Kyoto and Nikko deep red, the country's other great colour season. July and August are hot and humid, with a rainy spell in June and typhoons possible into September; the deep winter is cold and clear, fine for the ski country but quiet in the cities.

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    Your Memoir

    Here's how you'll remember it.

    Tokyo — Tokyo, Japan

    Day 2. Tokyo from the Shibuya scramble

    Day2
    ✦ Memoir

    The full day in Tokyo runs the crossing at Shibuya. A thousand people stepping off at once and somehow nobody touching. Then Asakusa's Senso-ji temple and the quieter Meiji shrine in its cedar wood. The city is enormous and orderly at the same time, which takes a day to get used to.

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    Fuji clear Lake — Tokyo, Japan

    Day 3. Fuji clear over Lake Ashi

    Day3
    ✦ Memoir

    Fuji hides behind cloud most days, so when it came out clean over Lake Ashi at Hakone we stopped talking. The pirate boat across the lake and the ropeway over the sulphur vents at Owakudani fill the day; the black eggs boiled in the springs are the souvenir you eat on the spot.

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    Osaka, Japan

    Day 4. The shinkansen, 280 an hour

    Day4
    ✦ Memoir

    The bullet train to Osaka is the trip in miniature. Platform marked to the centimetre, the train arriving to the second, then 280 kilometres an hour so smooth you can balance a coffee. Fuji slides past the window if you sit on the right. Two and a half hours, city to city.

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    Nara — Nara, Japan

    Day 6. Nara, the deer bow back

    Day6
    ✦ Memoir

    The deer in Nara park are wild and unbothered, and they bow. Actually bow. For the rice crackers the vendors sell. Todai-ji behind them holds a bronze Buddha you walk under. After the cities, an afternoon among trees and tame deer is the gentle close the trip needs.

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    Vol. 1, A Tibro memoir, printed on archival paper, shipped after you return.

    Japan at golden hour

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