Tokyo to Osaka
12 days
15
Explorations
Experience Japan’s modern energy and ancient traditions on a journey from Tokyo’s neon buzz to Kyoto’s temples and Osaka’s culinary delights. Witness sumo and sacred rituals, climb toward Mt. Fuji, soak in Hakone’s hot springs, ride the Shinkansen to Kyoto and stroll bamboo groves, greet Nara’s deer, and taste Osaka’s street food.
Ride the Shinkansen bullet train and experience Japan’s rail culture firsthand.
Sleep like a local during a 2-night stay at a ryokan inn.
Witness a Goma fire ritual at Fukagawa Fudo-do Temple.
Private Sumo Experience
Mt. Fuji 5th Station
Overnight in Traditional Ryokan (Japanese Inn)
Old Tokaido Highway
Shabu-Shabu & Geisha Experience
Shinkansen Bullet Train
Sushi-Making Class
Nara Park
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Taiko Drum Lesson
Level 4
Very Active
You’re ready to seize the day, whatever it may bring. You lead an active life at home (walking, biking, and half or full day hikes are things you may enjoy) and 10,000 steps a day is normal for you. You can handle longer walking tours (more than 3 hours covering 3+ miles at a steady clip) and activities that involve traversing uneven terrain, steep slopes, standing for periods of time, and varying altitudes and temperatures. You don’t mind being on the go with some early starts, late-nights, and full days. You can handle altitudes of 9,000 feet or higher with little to no issue. This level is not appropriate for travelers who use wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility assistance devices.
