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Japan Discovery

10-Day Japan Tour from Tokyo to Osaka

A scenic view of Mount Fuji in Shizuoka, Japan

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Culture

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Tokyo National Museum, Ameyoko & Ginza

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Food & Wine

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Takoyaki Making

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Culture

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Nara Visit and Ink Making Experience

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Food & Wine

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Japanese BBQ Experience with Unlimited Drinks

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Food & Wine

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Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple

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MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

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MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Traditional Tea in Wazuka Village

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Culture

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Try on a Kimono

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Nature

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Secrets of Hiroshima

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Culture

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Umeda Sky Building & Osaka Castle

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Food & Wine

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Dinner in Dotonbori

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When do you want to travel?

Travel & Accommodation

10 days, 1 country and 9 cities

9 nights accommodation

Meals

9 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners

Group Size

Average 33 people

Tailor Your Trip

10 Choice Experiences

Temples, Tea Houses and Tokyo Nights

Experience the many contrasts of Japan, from the modern metropolis of Tokyo to the spectacular beauty of Mt. Fuji and Kyoto with its stunning temples and colourful Geisha district. From travelling by bullet train and seeing the cherry blossoms bloom in the springtime, on this 10-day trip you’ll gain an understanding of what makes Japan such an unmissable travel destination.

ESSENTIALS

BY US

INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR

We know that when you travel, different people enjoy different things. That’s why we take care of all your travel essentials, while you tailor the rest.

Quality Accommodation

Comfortable Transport

Expert Travel Director

Professional Driver

Sustainable Travel

All the Big Sights

Large red lantern at Kaminarimon Gate of Senso-ji Temple in Tokyo

Tailored

By You

Experiences to Tailor Your Tour

Incredible on-trip experiences you can choose to opt into based on your interests and budget. Expertly designed by our team, they get you to the heart of a destination, supercharging your tour beyond the main must-sees.

Tailor Your Trip

Trip Map

Japan Discovery Guided Tour Map

Day By Day Itinerary

10-day itinerary from Tokyo to Osaka visiting 1 Country and 9 Cities.

Step 1

Select Your Dates

Included Sightseeing

Hakone

View Mt. Fuji

Himeji

Visit Himeji Castle and a sake brewery en route to Osaka

Hiroshima

Visit Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island, and the Peace Memorial Park and Museum

Kurashiki

Visit the Bikan Historical Quarter

Kyoto

Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple and Heian-jingu Shrine 

Mt. Fuji

Drive up to the 5th Station for panoramic views

Tokyo

Visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Observatory, Sensoji Temple and Nakamise shopping street at Asakusa and the Meiji Jingu Shrine

What You Can Expect On Your Trip

Bullet Train Tokyo - Kyoto

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

Many meals and daily breakfasts included

City orientation tours

Audio Headsets provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences

Luxury air-conditioned coach

Extensive variety of Choice Experiences

On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WE MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

You'll make a positive impact to people, planet and wildlife on this tour

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Feel good (and do good) travel

It feels good to do good. These sustainable travel experiences help you meet inspiring people, support local communities, and make amazing memories that last a lifetime.​

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Sustainable development

Our sustainable experiences help advance 11 of the United Nations SDGs and make the world that little bit better.

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Unique to TTC

Under our sustainability strategy, we've committed to have at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on every single one of our tours by 2024.

LIVE, UNEDITED & INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

Hear what past travellers have to say about their Costsaver experience.

Japan Discovery trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

4.2/

5

independently verified reviews

214 of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

"COST SAVER ROCKS"

Dickson Jones

5/5

Travelled on 06/29/2026 15:39:49

Cost saver is the most fabulous tour company. I have used this company for years. The hotels are

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"Trip to Japan"

Ellen Kalway

5/5

Travelled on 06/29/2026 07:52:00

Our trip to Japan was everything we dreamed of. Our guide was amazing

Trusted Customer

4.5/5

Travelled on 06/29/2026 07:48:03

Travel director was very helpful, knowledgeable, and caring. Great overview of Japan for a 1st time

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"1st Trip to Japan"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Travelled on 06/17/2026 12:58:05

All transportation and hotel being arrange plus the designated tour guide and exploration option

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"Japan"

Trusted Customer

4.5/5

Travelled on 06/17/2026 08:59:20

Except for initial request ( bed size because we are couple so we made sure to request a bigger bed,

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"Excellent tour and options"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Travelled on 06/15/2026 08:33:07

Detailed Great itinerary, covering all the highlights and then some

"Amazing"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Travelled on 06/08/2026 09:40:31

Organized and no worries All options were great and reasonably priced. Very detailed and organized

Trusted Customer

4.5/5

Travelled on 06/05/2026 10:42:10

Comparable withTrafalgar Lots of walking,you have to like fish Fast paced tour

"Costsaver's Ten day tour of Japan"

Trusted Customer

4/5

Travelled on 06/05/2026 10:40:40

Tour director was knowledgeable and very personable. Sharing of info and pictures while on tour bus

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"What I expected for a last-minute holiday"

Trusted Customer

3.5/5

Travelled on 06/05/2026 10:34:51

If you want to do Japan on a budget and your reasonably fit this would be perfect holiday for you.

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