Overview
Japan — the Land of the Rising Sun — is a destination unlike any other on earth. Ancient temples and ultramodern cities. Snow-capped volcanoes and neon-lit boulevards. Cherry blossom forests and bullet trains cutting across misty mountain landscapes. This 9 Days 8 Nights Japan Group Tour Package — covering Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo — is the most complete and rewarding way to experience the magic of Japan for the first time, on a well-organised, fully guided group departure with Indian meals throughout.
Begin in the vibrant, food-obsessed city of Osaka — your base for four nights of incredible day trips. Experience the extraordinary speed and elegance of the Shinkansen bullet train as you race to Hiroshima to visit the deeply moving Peace Memorial Park and the iconic Atomic Bomb Dome, then cross by ferry to the sacred Itsukushima Shrine on the island of Miyajima. On another day, journey to Kyoto — Japan’s ancient imperial capital — for a walk through the serene Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, a visit to the dazzling Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji Temple), and a photo stop at the legendary Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousands of vermillion torii gates. Explore Osaka’s own highlights including the historic Osaka Castle, panoramic views from the Umeda Sky Building, and the electric energy of Dotonbori Street.
From Osaka, journey to Nagoya for a day combining the sacred deer park and temple of Nara with the spectacular floral illuminations of Nabana no Sato flower garden. Then travel onward to Tokyo — Japan’s breathtaking megalopolis — for panoramic views of Mount Fuji, a cruise on Lake Ashi, a ride on the Owakudani Ropeway in Hakone, and full-day Tokyo sightseeing covering Asakusa Temple, Ueno Park, the Tokyo Skytree, Odaiba, and the immersive wonders of teamLab Planets. An optional day at Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea adds the perfect finale before departure.
With fixed group departure dates, English-speaking guides throughout, Indian meals every day, bullet train experiences, and all major sightseeing tickets included — this Japan package is built for first-time India travellers who want to experience Japan in the most comfortable, organised, and memorable way possible.
Highlights
- 🚄 Shinkansen Bullet Train experience – Osaka to Hiroshima (return, standard class)
- ☮️ Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Museum & Atomic Bomb Dome
- 🌆 Umeda Sky Building – sweeping panoramic views over Osaka
- 🦌 Nara Deer Park & Todaiji Temple – roaming deer and Japan's largest Buddha
- 🗻 Mt Fuji views from Lake Ashi cruise (weather permitting)
- ⛩️ Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) – Kyoto's most photographed temple
- 🎢 Optional Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea (additional cost)
- 🍛 Indian meals throughout – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily (except Day 8)
- 🏨 8 Nights 3-Star hotel accommodation across Osaka, Nagoya & Tokyo
- 📅 Fixed Group Departure Dates available throughout the year
Itinerary
FIXED DEPARTURE DATES
This is a fixed group departure tour — book your preferred date and join a curated group of fellow travellers from India with a dedicated English-speaking guide throughout.
| Month | Departure Dates |
|---|---|
| March | 21, 24, 26, 28, 31 |
| April | 04 |
| May | 01, 15 |
| June | 06, 20 |
| July | 04, 18 |
| August | 01, 15 |
| September | 05, 12, 26 |
| October | 11 |
| November | 01, 10, 19 |
| December | 19 |
Welcome to Japan — the Land of the Rising Sun, where ancient tradition and futuristic innovation coexist in the most extraordinary way!
- Upon arrival at Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, our representative will meet you for your group airport transfer to the hotel.
- 💡 Please note: Fixed airport pickup times are 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM at KIX airport. Any transfers outside these times are chargeable at ₹8,000 per group (up to 4 guests). Please plan your international flight arrival accordingly.
- Check in to your Osaka hotel. Standard check-in time is 3:00 PM.
- The rest of the day is free for you to relax, freshen up, and recover from your long-haul journey.
- In the evening, enjoy a delicious Indian dinner at a local Indian restaurant — a warm and comforting start to your Japan adventure!
- Overnight stay in Osaka.
- Meals: Dinner
One of the most powerful and memorable days of the entire trip — a journey that combines history, spirituality, and the sheer exhilaration of the Shinkansen!
- After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Shin-Osaka station and board the legendary Shinkansen Bullet Train to Hiroshima — reaching speeds of up to 320 km/h and covering the distance in just over 90 minutes. The experience of the bullet train itself is one of Japan's great travel thrills.
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park – Walk through this deeply moving and beautifully maintained park, dedicated to the memory of the victims of the world's first atomic bomb, dropped on August 6, 1945. A humbling and profoundly important historical experience.
- Peace Memorial Museum – Visit the museum that documents in careful, powerful detail the events of that fateful day and the human stories behind them. One of the most important museums in the world.
- Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome) – Stand before this UNESCO World Heritage Site — the skeletal remains of the former Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, deliberately preserved as a permanent reminder of the devastation of nuclear war.
- Miyajima Island – Board a short ferry to the sacred island of Miyajima, home to one of Japan's most iconic and photographed landmarks — the Itsukushima Shrine with its dramatic floating torii gate rising from the sea at high tide. Stroll the island, encounter the friendly semi-wild deer, and take in the extraordinary mountain and sea scenery.
- Return to Osaka via Shinkansen and enjoy a delicious Indian dinner.
- Overnight stay in Osaka.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, a day to discover the vibrant character and heritage of Osaka itself!
- Osaka Castle (Osaka-jo) – Begin with a photo stop at Japan's most iconic feudal fortress, surrounded by a wide moat and stunning cherry blossom trees (in season). The castle is a symbol of Japan's samurai era and one of Osaka's most beloved landmarks.
- Umeda Sky Building – Head to this striking piece of futuristic architecture for a visit to its extraordinary Floating Garden Observatory — a circular open-air platform connecting two 40-storey towers high above the Osaka skyline, offering sweeping 360° panoramic views of the city, the bay, and on clear days, distant mountains.
- Dotonbori Street – Spend your free time in Osaka's most famous and electrifying entertainment and food district, lined with giant illuminated signs, street food stalls, restaurants, and the endless energy that makes Osaka Japan's undisputed food capital. Don't miss trying takoyaki (octopus balls) and okonomiyaki (savoury pancakes) — two of Osaka's most beloved street foods!
- Enjoy Indian lunch and dinner as part of the group.
- Overnight stay in Osaka.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, a day in Japan's ancient imperial capital — a city of extraordinary beauty, spiritual depth, and timeless elegance.
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove – Begin in the famous bamboo forest on the western outskirts of Kyoto, where towering green bamboo stalks create a magical, otherworldly corridor of filtered light and rustling sound. One of the most iconic natural landscapes in all of Japan — and deeply serene in the early morning.
- Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) – Visit the most photographed temple in Japan — a stunning three-storey Zen Buddhist pavilion covered in brilliant gold leaf, perfectly reflected in the still pond surrounding it. Absolutely breathtaking in every season, from cherry blossom spring to snow-dusted winter.
- Fushimi Inari Shrine – End the Kyoto day with a photo stop at this legendary Shinto shrine, famous for its thousands of vivid vermillion torii gates winding up the forested hillside of Mount Inari — one of the most visually striking and spiritually atmospheric sites in all of Japan.
- Return to Osaka for Indian dinner.
- Overnight stay in Osaka.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, check out from your Osaka hotel as the tour moves on to Nagoya — with a spectacular double stop en route!
- Nara Deer Park – Visit the extraordinary Nara Deer Park, where over 1,000 semi-wild and friendly Sika deer roam freely through the park and ancient streets of Nara, considered sacred messengers of the gods in Japanese tradition. You can bow to them — and they'll bow back! A truly delightful and uniquely Japanese experience.
- Todaiji Temple – Within the deer park stands the magnificent Todaiji Temple — a UNESCO World Heritage Site housing Japan's largest bronze Buddha statue (Daibutsu), standing at 15 metres high inside one of the world's largest wooden structures. An awe-inspiring cultural and architectural landmark.
- Nabana no Sato, Nagoya – Arrive at this spectacular flower garden and illumination park in the evening for a breathtaking experience of Japan's finest seasonal floral displays, complemented by one of Japan's most acclaimed winter illumination shows — a vast landscape of dazzling lights, tunnels of colour, and flowering landscapes that attract visitors from across the country.
- Indian dinner at a local restaurant in Nagoya.
- Overnight stay in Nagoya.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, one of the most scenic and spectacular days of the entire Japan experience!
- Travel from Nagoya toward the Hakone and Fuji region for a day of volcanic landscapes, mountain views, and lake cruises.
- Owakudani Ropeway – Board the Owakudani Ropeway for a dramatic aerial journey over the active volcanic valley of Owakudani, with its billowing sulphur vents, lunar-like rock formations, and on clear days, a spectacular direct view of Mount Fuji. Try the legendary black eggs (Kuro-tamago) — hard-boiled in the volcanic hot springs and said to add seven years to your life!
- Lake Ashi Cruise – Cruise across the beautiful caldera lake of Lake Ashi on a scenic pirate-style sightseeing boat, with iconic views of Mount Fuji rising behind the famous red torii gate on the lake's edge (weather and visibility permitting). One of Japan's most iconic and photographed views — utterly magnificent on a clear day.
- Mount Fuji – Admire the majestic, snow-capped silhouette of Mt Fuji — Japan's highest peak and most sacred symbol — from the Lake Ashi shoreline (views subject to weather and seasonal conditions).
- Indian meals included throughout the day.
- Overnight stay in Hakone or Tokyo.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- 💡 Please note: Mt Fuji and Lake Ashi views are subject to weather and seasonal visibility. Both the ropeway and cruise operate regardless of weather conditions.
After breakfast, a full and exciting day exploring the highlights of one of the world's greatest cities!
- Ueno Park – Begin at Tokyo's most famous public park — a beloved green oasis in the heart of the city, especially spectacular during cherry blossom season when the park's 1,000 cherry trees explode into bloom.
- Asakusa Temple (Senso-ji) – Visit Tokyo's oldest and most beloved Buddhist temple, approached through the iconic Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) and the vibrant Nakamise Shopping Street — lined with traditional Japanese souvenir stalls, snack vendors, and craft shops. A living, breathing piece of old Tokyo.
- Tokyo Skytree Photo Stop – Admire and photograph one of the world's tallest structures at 634 metres — Tokyo's iconic broadcasting tower and a defining feature of the modern city skyline.
- Odaiba – Head to this futuristic man-made island in Tokyo Bay, home to the charming miniature Statue of Liberty, striking contemporary architecture, waterfront views of Rainbow Bridge, and some of Tokyo's most unique shopping and entertainment complexes.
- teamLab Planets – Experience one of Tokyo's most talked-about and extraordinary attractions — a completely immersive digital art museum where you literally walk through breathtaking environments of light, water, flowers, and reflections that blur the boundaries between art and reality. An unmissable, unforgettable experience.
- Indian dinner at a local restaurant.
- Overnight stay in Tokyo.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, today is yours — a flexible day to enjoy Tokyo your own way!
- Option A – Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea (Optional, Additional Cost): Experience the magic of Japan's most beloved theme park — Tokyo Disneyland with its iconic attractions and classic Disney magic, or the uniquely spectacular Tokyo DisneySea — widely considered the most beautifully designed theme park in the world, with seven themed ports of call around a stunning central Mediterranean harbour. Available for groups of minimum 4 passengers at ₹9,500 per person (including transfers). Book while making your package reservation.
- Option B – Independent Exploration: Explore Tokyo freely at your own pace. Visit the luxury shopping boulevard of Ginza, watch the world's most famous pedestrian scramble at Shibuya Crossing, explore the pop culture paradise of Harajuku, browse the electronics mecca of Akihabara, or simply wander and absorb the extraordinary energy of this incredible city.
- Overnight stay in Tokyo.
- Meals: Breakfast only
After a final breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Haneda Airport (HND) for your departure flight back to India.
- Standard check-out time is 10:00 AM. Early check-out for airport transfer will be coordinated by your guide.
- 💡 Please note: Fixed airport drop time is 7:00 AM at Haneda Airport. Please plan your international flight departure accordingly. Any transfers outside this time are chargeable at ₹8,000 per group (up to 4 guests).
- With bullet train memories, golden temple reflections, sacred deer encounters, volcanic mountain views, and the neon glow of Tokyo etched in your heart — your Japan adventure comes to a magnificent close.
- Sayonara Japan — and arigato for the memories! 🇯🇵✈️
- Meals: Breakfast
Cost Includes
- 8 Nights 3-Star hotel accommodation — 4 nights Osaka, 1 night Nagoya, 3 nights Tokyo (double/twin sharing)
- Japanese/Continental Breakfast daily — 8 breakfasts
- Indian Dinner — 7 dinners (Days 1 through 7)
- Indian Lunch — 6 lunches (Days 2 through 7)
- Bullet Train tickets — Osaka to Hiroshima return (standard class)
- Miyajima Island ferry (return)
- Peace Memorial Park & Museum entry — Hiroshima
- Itsukushima Shrine entry — Miyajima
- Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) entry — Kyoto
- Arashiyama Bamboo Forest visit — Kyoto
- Todaiji Temple entry — Nara
- Nabana no Sato Flower Garden entry — Nagoya
- Umeda Sky Building (Floating Garden Observatory) entry — Osaka
- Owakudani Ropeway — Hakone
- Lake Ashi Cruise — Hakone
- teamLab Planets entry — Tokyo
- Airport transfers at fixed times — KIX Osaka (in) at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM, Haneda Tokyo (out) at 7:00 AM
- All internal group transfers with AC vehicle throughout
- English-speaking tour guide throughout
- Japan Tourist Visa assistance
- All applicable taxes
Cost Excludes
- International airfare from India (to Osaka/KIX, return from Tokyo/HND)
- TCS 5% and GST 5%
- Japan Visa Embassy fee (₹450 per person or ₹1,300 per person depending on category)
- Visa document submission and processing charges (₹2,500 per person)
- Travel insurance
- Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea including transfer — ₹8,500 per person (minimum 4 pax)
- Airport transfers outside fixed times — ₹8,000 per group (up to 4 guests)
- Tips — ¥750 or USD 5 per person per day (for guides and drivers)
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary (Day 8 lunch & dinner, Day 9 lunch & dinner)
- Mineral water, soft drinks, alcohol, and beverages not part of set menu
- Personal expenses — porterage, laundry, minibar, telephone calls
- A-la carte upgrades (all meals are pre-set group menus)
- Single supplement charges
- Early check-in and late check-out charges
- Room upgrades
- Additional excursions, entrance fees, and local guides not mentioned in itinerary
- Anything not mentioned under Inclusions
Frequently Asked Questions
This group tour is structured around two different airports — you fly into Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX) at the start of the tour, and fly out of Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) at the end. This open-jaw flight routing allows the tour to travel seamlessly from Osaka through to Tokyo without backtracking. When booking your international flights, please ensure your arrival into KIX is timed for the 3:00 PM or 7:00 PM fixed pickup slots, and your departure from HND is after the 7:00 AM fixed drop time. Transfers outside these fixed times are chargeable at ₹8,000 per group of up to 4 guests.
Yes, Indian passport holders require a Japan Tourist Visa to visit Japan. This is a sticker visa applied for at the Japanese Embassy or via a VFS centre in India. The process requires submitting documents including your passport, bank statements, confirmed flight tickets, hotel bookings, and a detailed itinerary. We provide complete Japan visa assistance — from document checklist guidance to application support — as part of this package. Visa embassy fee is ₹450 or ₹1,300 per person depending on the visa category, plus ₹2,500 per person for submission and processing charges. Processing typically takes 7–10 working days. We strongly recommend initiating the visa process at least 6–8 weeks before departure.
Japan uses the Japanese Yen (JPY). Despite being a highly advanced country, Japan remains significantly cash-dependent — many temples, local restaurants, vending machines, and smaller shops operate on a cash-only basis. We strongly recommend carrying Japanese Yen in cash for daily expenses. International credit cards (Visa and Mastercard) are accepted at hotels, department stores, and larger outlets. 7-Eleven and Japan Post ATMs are the most reliable for international card withdrawals across Japan.
Japan is a spectacular destination year-round, with each season offering a completely different and beautiful experience:
- 🌸 Spring (March–April) — Cherry Blossom (Sakura) season — arguably the most magical time to visit Japan, when parks, temples, and streets burst into clouds of soft pink bloom. Our March 21, 24, 26, 28, 31 and April 4 departure dates are specifically timed to coincide with peak cherry blossom season. These dates are our most popular and sell out months in advance — early booking is essential.
- 🍁 Autumn (October–November) — Koyo (Autumn Foliage) season — temples and parks transform into breathtaking tapestries of red, orange, and gold. Equally stunning and less crowded than spring.
- ❄️ Winter (December–February) — Snow-covered temples, illumination festivals like Nabana no Sato, and fewer tourists. A wonderfully atmospheric time to visit.
- ☀️ Summer (June–August) — Lush and green with vibrant festivals (matsuri), though hot and humid in the cities.
The Shinkansen (bullet train) is one of Japan's most iconic and thrilling experiences — and riding it is a highlight of this tour in itself. Japan's bullet trains travel at speeds of up to 320 km/h and are famous worldwide for their punctuality (average delay: under 1 minute), smooth ride, cleanliness, and comfort. On Day 2, you'll board the Shinkansen at Shin-Osaka and arrive in Hiroshima in approximately 90 minutes — a journey that would take over 4 hours by road. Standard class seats are spacious and comfortable, with large windows for enjoying the countryside views. The experience of the bullet train is genuinely awe-inspiring for first-time visitors.
Mount Fuji views on this tour are enjoyed from the Lake Ashi cruise and the Owakudani Ropeway in Hakone. Mt Fuji is most clearly visible on crisp, clear days — typically in winter (December to February) and early spring. During summer and rainy season, cloud cover can obscure the mountain. Both the ropeway and the Lake Ashi cruise operate regardless of weather — so your day remains fully active even if Fuji is cloud-covered. We always encourage guests to hope for clear skies but prepare for the possibility of clouds — Japan's weather is beautifully unpredictable!
teamLab Planets in Toyosu, Tokyo is one of the world's most extraordinary and immersive digital art experiences — a museum where you literally walk through stunning environments of light, projection, and reflection that seem to dissolve the boundaries between the physical and digital world. You'll wade through shallow water reflecting infinite flowers, stand inside rooms of cascading light, and lose yourself in mirror-covered spaces filled with floating digital orbs. It is one of Tokyo's most talked-about and Instagrammable experiences and an absolute highlight of the itinerary. Wear comfortable, easily removable footwear as you'll be barefoot in several zones.
Yes — and this is one of the key advantages of travelling with a dedicated Indian group tour. Indian meals are included throughout this itinerary — 7 Indian dinners and 6 Indian lunches at Indian restaurants across Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Nara, Nagoya, Hakone, and Tokyo. Daily Japanese/Continental breakfast is served at your hotel each morning. Please note that all meals are pre-set group menus and a-la carte ordering is not possible. Due to travel time constraints on certain days, some meals may be served as packed lunches.
Absolutely — this itinerary is one of the best introductions to Japan for families travelling with children of all ages! Every day is packed with experiences that genuinely excite kids and adults equally:
- 🦌 Nara Deer Park — Kids absolutely love hand-feeding and bowing to the friendly wild deer roaming freely through the park — one of the most joyful and unique wildlife experiences in Asia
- 🚄 Shinkansen Bullet Train — Riding Japan's legendary bullet train at 320 km/h is an experience that leaves children (and adults!) wide-eyed with excitement
- 🎢 teamLab Planets Tokyo — The immersive digital art experience is magical for children, with rooms of light, colour, and floating projections that feel like stepping inside a fairy tale
- 🌸 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Osaka Castle — Visually stunning and endlessly photogenic for family photos
- 🗻 Mount Fuji & Hakone Ropeway — A scenic adventure through volcanic landscapes that sparks curiosity and wonder in young travellers
- 🎡 Optional Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea — The perfect family finale, with world-class rides, Disney characters, and unforgettable memories for children of all ages
The group tour format also means all logistics — transfers, meals, tickets, and guides — are fully managed, making it a stress-free and comfortable experience for families. Indian meals throughout the trip ensure children eat comfortably without fuss. Japan is also one of the safest countries in the world — clean, organised, and incredibly family-friendly at every step.