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title: 3 Day Japan Highlights Tour Tokyo to Osaka with English Guide
lang: en
type: tour
city: Tokyo
country: Japan
price: 1426
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 31
duration_minutes: 4320
languages: [en]
rank_in_category: 29 of 63 (Sightseeing & City Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/3-day-japan-highlights-tour-tokyo-to-osaka-with-english-guide/
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# 3 Day Japan Highlights Tour Tokyo to Osaka with English Guide

**Guidekin's take:** Travel from Tokyo to Osaka by van and Shinkansen, taking in Kamakura, Hakone, Mt. Fuji, Nara and Kyoto. Accommodation, breakfast and the train to Kyoto are included; lunch and dinner are extra. 5 from 31 reviews at €1426 per person for 3 days.

In our comparison: #29 of 63 in Sightseeing & City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Avoid the crowds as you travel in comfort between Japan’s 5 historic capitals on this scenic, very small group tour by van and Shinkansen with an English speaking guide. See the best of Kamakura, Hakone, Mt. Fuji, Nara, Kyoto and Osaka. Enjoy spectacular views of the countryside.

Start from your hotel or port of entry in Tokyo or Yokohama. Follow the coast to Japan's old capital, Kamakura. Enjoy stopping on the way to taste the different region's specialties. Visit picturesque villages and take a ropeway and crater lake cruise. Explore World Heritage Nara deer park and Todaiji. Visit your choice of Kyoto's best attractions, such as Kiyomizu and the red gates of Fushimi Inari, before arriving at Osaka's Dotonburi entertainment district.

This tour can be tailored to your interests and is suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. Feel free to add extra days in Tokyo or continue on with us to Hiroshima or back to Tokyo via the Japan Alps.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Max 14 people: shared group
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Food included: Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €1426 per person
- Duration: 3 days
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 31 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Nihon Travel
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared, up to 14 travellers
- Guide languages: English
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

5.0 from 31 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 31 of 31.

- 5 stars: 31 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the flexible itinerary and cultural insight; the busy schedule leaves some wanting more time to explore.

**Praised:**
- Knowledgeable explanations of Japanese history, culture and everyday life
- Flexible itineraries adapted to travellers' interests
- Practical help with tickets, language barriers and onward travel
- Varied visits to cities, countryside, temples and shrines

**Complaints:**
- Some describe a fast pace or wish for more time to explore

Written by Guidekin from the 30 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2024-04-26 to 2026-10-26); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast
- Road Tolls
- Shinkansen train from near Mt. Fuji to Kyoto
- 3 star accommodation
- Parking Fees

## Not included

- Lunch and dinner

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

## Meeting point

We are happy to pick up from anywhere in Tokyo or Yokohama city. If you don't have a pick up location, please meet us on the ground floor of Haneda Airport Garden, attached by walkway to Haneda Airport Terminal 3.

Ends: The tour ends in Osaka's main entertainment district or your hotel nearby., If not continuing on to Osaka, the tour ends at Kyoto station or your hotel nearby.

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Sightseeing & City Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #29 of 63** | €1426 | 3 days | 5.0 (31) | shared, max 14 |
| [Tokyo Private Discovery Tour / Unique Insights & Must Sees](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-private-discovery-tour-unique-insights-must-sees/?format=md) | €109 | 4h | 5.0 (289) | private |
| [Private Tailor-made Akihabara Anime Tour with a Local Otaku Guide](/japan/tokyo/tours/private-tailor-made-akihabara-anime-tour-with-a-local-otaku-guide/?format=md) | €138 | 3h | 5.0 (185) | private |
| [Tokyo Customized Private Tour (Must See Places in 1 Day)](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-customized-private-tour-must-see-places-in-1-day/?format=md) | €127 | 2h | 4.95 (2463) | private |

Ranked #29 of 63 in Sightseeing & City Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €7240, median €122; typical length 4h. 48 of 63 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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