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RAIL AND LAND TOUR

DISCOVERING JAPAN

2025

Rail Tour

Discovering Japan

Discovering Japan

Discover the wonders of Japan on a premium holiday with Travelmarvel. Travel by rail and road from Tokyo to Osaka, visiting snow-capped Mount Fuji, Hiroshima and Kyoto among other iconic destinations.

12 day Rail Tour

Itinerary

Tokyo to Osaka

12 days / 11 night Rail Tour

Day 1

Arrive Tokyo

Day 2

Tokyo

Enhance Your Journey

Day 3

Tokyo, Hakone

Insider Experiences

Day 4

Hakone, Matsumoto

Insider Experiences

Day 5

Matsumoto, Takayama

Insider Experiences

Day 6

Takayama, Nagoya, Hiroshima

Insider Experiences

Day 7

Hiroshima, Miyajima Island

Insider Experiences

Day 8

Hiroshima, Kyoto

Insider Experiences

Day 9

Kyoto

Insider Experiences

Day 10

Kyoto, Nara

Insider Experiences

Day 11

Kyoto, Osaka

Day 12

Depart Osaka

Rail
Coach/Vehicle

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

11 nights premium accommodation 
Services of a Great Rail Journeys Tour Escort
15 meals – 11 breakfasts and 4 dinners
Ride the Limited Express Romancecar train journey to Hakone
Visit the Mount Fuji World Heritage Centre and marvel at breathtaking views of iconic Mount Fuji

Inclusions - Visit the Mount Fuji World Heritage Centre and marvel at breathtaking views of iconic Mount Fuji

Glimpse the colourful kimonos of Kyoto’s geisha and enjoy a traditional evening meal

Inclusions - Glimpse the colourful kimonos of Kyoto’s geisha and enjoy a traditional evening meal

Soak in the scenery as you travel by ‘Shinkansen’ bullet train, Japan’s renowned high-speed service

Inclusions - Soak in the scenery as you travel by ‘Shinkansen’ bullet train, Japan’s renowned high-speed service

Uncover moving stories and learn about the destruction unleashed at Hiroshima

Inclusions - Uncover moving stories and learn about the destruction unleashed at Hiroshima

Tour Highlights

These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary

Japan. Kyoto Station. Shinkansen bullet train - Date: 29 - 04 - 2023
Fuji, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Bullet Train Adventure

Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains offer thrilling journeys across the country. Experience the speed and efficiency of Japan’s renowned bullet train from Hiroshima to Kyoto.

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Miyajima Shrine

Travel by local train and ferry to Miyajima Island and spend time admiring the famous Itsukushima Shrine, a Shinto shrine and the iconic Torii Gate, which appears to float on the island’s waters at high tide.

Paper lanterns hang outside exclusive restaurants in the former red light district of Pontocho.
High angle view of traditional Japanese food dishes served on the table. Set of sushi, rolls, spaghetti pasta, edamame and tuna tataki.

Traditional Japanese Dinner

Indulge in a traditional Japanese dinner at a local restaurant in Pontochow, a narrow alley filled with atmospheric dining venues renowned for using fresh and local produce.

Traditional fermented soy miso seasoning in a bowl on the table. Japanese food. Vertical view
Japanese worker inspecting miso. Okayama, Japan

Miso Factory Guided Tour

In Matsumoto, enjoy a guided tour of a miso factory to find out how this Japanese staple is made. Discover why this paste is so important in Japanese cooking, before tasting the distinctive flavours for yourself.

Young female tourist visiting Kyoto and experiencing Maiko (Geisha in training) makeover. Wearing traditional Japanese 'Maiko' style kimono with special white face makeup and walking around beautiful Gion district in Kyoto, Japan.

Spot a Geisha in Gion

Wander the streets of the famous Gion district and keep watch for one of the many beautiful geiko and maiko, the titles given to geisha and their apprentices.

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary operated by Great Rail Journeys

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change

  • Prices include airport transfers, tipping and most porterage

  • An overnight bag will need to be packed for days 6-8

  • Cherry Blossom season in Japan usually lasts from late March to May, however due to changeable weather blooms cannot be guaranteed, even during spring months

  • Prices are for land/rail and ferry only. Flights not included unless specified

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