Welcome to Japan! Exchange your JR Pass voucher upon arrival and head to your hotel in the heart of the city. Check in to your accommodation. Today is your free day to explore on your own Have your day exploring the places nearby. We recommend trying some of the must-try foods in Osaka, Takoyaki (ball shaped snack), Kushikatsu (Japanese deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables), and Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake)

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel

Enjoy an efficient, half-day walking tour of Osaka accompanied by a nationally licensed, experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will help you explore Japan's second-largest city while introducing both modern and traditional sides of this colorful, dynamic metropolis. To add a magical feel, you may visit one of the most famous and one of the biggest aquariums in the world the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel

Explore traditional Kyoto and Nara during a day trip from Osaka. Take a deep dive into traditional Japanese culture and history during this full-day trip to Kyoto and Nara. Enjoy the atmosphere of Kyoto’s Arashiyama district and admire the beautiful grounds of the Kinkaku-ji temple. Then head to Nara and see the wild deer of Nara Park.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel

We recommend visiting Himeji Castle, one of Japan’s most famous historical castles and considered as a nationally important cultural property in Japan. Continue to nearby Kokoen located next to Himeji Castle, a beautiful Japanese garden. It consists of nine separate, walled gardens designed in various styles of thee Edo Period. If time allows, visit tea garden where visitors can enjoy green tea in a tea ceremony house.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel

Today, immerse yourself in getting to know the other quaint side of Kansai. With the help of your experienced guide, you will be able to visit Amami. A region in the far south of Osaka Prefecture with a history dating back to the dawn of Japanese civilization. It boasts an abundance of nature and a rustic charm to make for a relaxed change of pace for those looking to escape the urban sprawl. It is made up of several small villages, each with its own story to tell.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel

Today is your free day. You can do a quick trip to Kobe and try their well-known beef. Japanese beef known as "wagyu" and, more specifically, the type of wagyu called Kobe beef, is known for being one of the highest quality meats in not only Japan but in the world. OR You can do a shopping in Osaka. Osaka was historically a merchant city and has a reputation for good quality merchandise for all budgets. Plus, it has a population that loves to shop. The historic downtown area is full of small specialty stores stocking curious trinkets and antiques ideal for gifts.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel

Today enjoy your last day by walking and go last-minute shopping before heading to the airport. Take your time enjoying different shops! This marks the last day of your Japan trip. Bring back home the best memories with a smile!

Meals: Breakfast