Japan: From Kyoto to Tokyo
Ancient temples and neon skylines, sacred deer and bullet trains. Eight days through the best of Japan, personally hosted by Deborah.
Timed for Soca in Japan · 2027 dates to be announced; event tickets sold separately.
The stillness of a Kyoto temple. The energy of Tokyo after dark.
We begin in Osaka, Japan’s kitchen, our base for a day in Kyoto, with a traditional tea ceremony and kimono, and a day among the temples and free-roaming deer of Nara.
Then we ride the Shinkansen bullet train to Tokyo for a guided tour of the capital, from Senso-ji Temple and Meiji Shrine to the Tokyo Skytree, with free time for Mt. Fuji, Tokyo Disney, or a night celebrating Caribbean culture at Soca in Japan.
With 4-star hotels, daily breakfast, bullet train travel, guided sightseeing, and your host, Deborah, with you every step, this is Japan made effortless.
What you’ll experience
Kyoto, tea ceremony & kimono
Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion), Arashiyama and Gion, with a traditional tea ceremony and kimono rental.
Nara’s deer & Osaka
Todai-ji Temple and Nara Deer Park, then Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and the Shinsaibashi-Suji shopping street.
Bullet train to Tokyo
Ride the Shinkansen to the capital for Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise Street, Meiji Shrine, the Tokyo Skytree, Ginza and Shibuya.
Your itinerary
DAY 1Sat, Sept 18 · Welcome to Osaka
Your tour begins today. Arrive in Osaka, where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Settle in and meet your fellow travelers and your host, Deborah. Overnight in Osaka.
DAY 2Sun, Sept 19 · Kyoto, tea ceremony & kimono
A full day in Kyoto, Japan’s ancient imperial capital: Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion), Arashiyama and Gion, with a traditional tea ceremony and kimono rental. Breakfast included. Overnight in Osaka.
DAY 3Mon, Sept 20 · Nara & Osaka
Visit Todai-ji Temple and stroll among the free-roaming deer of Nara Park, then return to Osaka for Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and the Shinsaibashi-Suji shopping street. Breakfast included. Overnight in Osaka.
DAY 4Tue, Sept 21 · Bullet train to Tokyo
Board the Shinkansen, Japan’s legendary bullet train, for the ride from Osaka to Tokyo. Station transfers are included. Breakfast included. Overnight in Tokyo.
DAY 5Wed, Sept 22 · Tokyo city tour
A full-day guided tour of the capital: Asakusa’s Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise Street, Meiji Shrine, the Tokyo Skytree, Ginza and Shibuya. Breakfast included. Overnight in Tokyo.
DAY 6Thu, Sept 23 · Tokyo, your way
A free day in Tokyo. Add the optional Mt. Fuji day with a Lake Ashi cruise and scenic ropeway, or explore on your own. Tonight is kept free for Soca in Japan (2027 event dates to be announced). Breakfast included. Overnight in Tokyo.
DAY 7Fri, Sept 24 · Tokyo, your way
Another free day. Optional add-ons include Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea and street go-karting. Breakfast included. Overnight in Tokyo.
DAY 8Sat, Sept 25 · Sayonara, Japan
Your tour ends today. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home.
What’s included
Included
- 7 nights in 4-star hotels: 3 in Osaka, 4 in Tokyo
- Daily breakfast
- Group airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Full-day Kyoto tour with tea ceremony & kimono rental
- Full-day Nara & Osaka tour
- Shinkansen bullet train from Osaka to Tokyo, with station transfers
- Full-day Tokyo city tour
- Entrance fees for the included sightseeing
- Hosted throughout by Deborah
Not included
- International flights (optional: book your own, or we add air for you, à la carte)
- Lunches and dinners
- Optional tours: Mt. Fuji, Tokyo Disney, go-karting
- Soca in Japan event tickets
- Travel insurance (offered to every traveler)
- Private transfers outside the group transfer times, and personal expenses
- $500 deposit per person holds your spot
- Final payment and last day to book: June 20, 2027
- Traveling solo and happy to share? We’ll match you with a roommate. If we can’t, the single rate applies, and we’ll tell you before final payment.
Reserve your spot
Small group of 15 to 22 travelers. Flights are optional and à la carte: book your own, or we’ll add air for you.
Reserve My SpotQuestions
What room types are available?
Double occupancy (two travelers sharing a room) at $2,900 per person, or a single room at $4,400. Traveling solo and happy to share? Choose double and we’ll match you with a roommate. If we can’t, the single rate applies, and we’ll tell you before final payment.
Are flights included?
No. This trip is priced land only, and air is optional and à la carte. The tour begins in Osaka on September 18 and ends in Tokyo on September 25. Book your own flights, or ask us to add air for you. With air, your trip gains a travel day at the front and at the back, so you leave the U.S. on September 17.
How do I pay?
A $500 deposit per person holds your spot, or you can pay in full. Final payment is due June 20, 2027, which is also the last day to book.
How big is the group?
This is a small-group journey of 15 to 22 travelers, hosted by Deborah from start to finish.
Do I need travel insurance?
We strongly recommend it and offer it to every traveler, whether you book land only or add air.
Your seat in Japan is waiting.
September 18–25, 2027 · Land only from $2,900 per person · $500 holds your spot.
Questions? Email info@tymelessadventures.com or call 954-669-6272. Fla. Seller of Travel Ref. No. ST43633.