Multi-day & Extended Tours in Kansai

See more of central Japan on this overnight tour than would be possible if you were traveling independently. Visit several must-see towns and important historical and cultural sites"”such Shirakawago, Hida Takayama, and Kenrokuen"”while learning all about them from your local, English-speaking guide. Experience Japan beyond the mega-cities. An ideal tour for travelers short on time.

You want to leave Tokyo and experience more of picturesque central Japan, but don't want to go it alone. This 3 day tour allows you to experience central Japan's most popular places in a short amount of time. From Mount Fuji to Lake Kawaguchi to sake breweries and markets, immerse yourself in Japanese culture. Bus fare, accommodations and activities are taken care of for you.

Experience the most vibrant cities of Japan on a 2 day, 1 night tour through Kyoto, Tokyo and Osaka. This is a perfect experience for those who have a short amount of time or want to orient themselves to the country. Choose to depart from either Kyoto or Osaka, then enjoy a flash journey through picturesque Japan. From Mount Fuji to Lake Biwa to sake breweries and markets, immerse yourself in Japanese culture.

The historic cities of Kyoto and Nara are two of the most visited in Japan, and home to numerous UNESCO-listed monuments. This full-day tour from Osaka explores both in one day and visits some of the most popular sights. Admire the Todai-ji Temple and watch the wild deer in Nara Park, then continue to Kyoto to visit Heian Jingu Shrine and stroll around the Gion geisha district.

Experience more of Japan without the hassle of advance planning on a 3-day tour that covers Tokyo and Mt. Fuji. Traveling with a guide means you'll receive insight into local culture and discover places that you won't find in the guide book. Plus, included accommodation, and pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points make for a seamless experience.

Delve into Japanese history and culture on a 3-day tour from Kyoto to Takayama, Shirakawago and Kanazawa, three must-visit historical cities of Japan. In each destination, experienced guides show you the sights, which include UNESCO-listed folk villages, traditional homes and legendary locales such as Kenroku-en Garden. Learn about the samurai and admire Edo-era architecture on this one-way tour that ends in Tokyo. Includes two nights of standard or deluxe accommodation in Takayama and Kanazawa, and transportation to all locations.

This three-day, two-night tour is an ideal trip for travelers who want to see some of Japan's most beautiful and iconic places, but don't have very much time in the country. You'll visit Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo, and a number of places on the way, such as lakes, mountains, markets, and more. This tour takes the hassle out of traveling around Japan, and you'll see much more than you'd be able to if traveling independently.

Discover some of Japan's UNESCO-listed wonders on a 2-day tour of Okayama, Miyajima and Hiroshima from Kyoto. With accommodation at Hiroshima's Hotel Granvia included, the action-packed tour also takes in the Shinto shrine of Itsukushima, Hiroshima Peace Memorial's Genbaku Dome, and the history-steeped quarter of Kurashiki Bikan. Tour the Ohara Museum of Art to see Western masterpieces in a Japanese gallery, and enjoy included public transport through the experience.

Leave Osaka to see some of Honshu's most hallowed and holy sites on a 2-day tour. First, ride by boat to Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima, and then visit the nearby Hiroshima Peace Memorial. The monument is UNESCO listed, and affords sights of the atom bomb's aftermath through exhibitions at the museum. Check in to the Hotel Granvia Hiroshima, and then enjoy guided tours of Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter and the Okayama Korakuen Garden the following day. Lunch on Day 2 is included, but all other meals are payable at your own expense.