Japan’s 10 Best 6-Day Experiences in Japan

1.South Japan Express 6-Day Tour by Europamundo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 28 reviews · 6 days · from $1702Our pick

Travel from Osaka through Himeji, Hiroshima, Miyajima and Shikoku on a fully guided, six-day coach tour. Expect castle and garden visits, a ferry ride, Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Museum, and a glass-floor view of Naruto’s whirlpools. Guide names vary by departure, with past groups led by guides including Pablo, David, Paco, Francesc and Erika.

“Luis and David were both knowledgeable and fantastic tour guides. Enjoyed the places we visited, accommodations were good, close to shopping areas. Food is all right.”

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2.Best of Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima 6 Days by Vio Travel

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16 reviews · 6 days · from $1185

Spend six days linking Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima by train, with an Osaka walking tour, a Kyoto bus route to four major sights and a guided Hiroshima e-bike ride. Hotels and intercity rail are arranged, but station transfers, most meals and much of your sightseeing are up to you.

“The hotels were great and in the perfect locations, Taka and Shin were the best tour guides (very knowledgeable and engaging), definitely recommend! The e-bikes were a great way to explore Hiroshima.”

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3.Osaka Hiroshima Snapshot 6 Day – One Life Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 6 days · from $1395

Spend six days moving from Osaka’s Dotonbori food lanes to a mountain temple in Koyasan, then Hiroshima’s Peace Park and Miyajima. One Life Adventures includes five nights’ lodging, intercity transport, key guided visits, meals and a group leader. Expect early starts, shared rooms and a quick-moving schedule.

“Lovely group of people and our guide Anna was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.”

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4.Central Japan End Kyoto 6-Day Tour by Europamundo

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 13 reviews · 6 days · from $1692

Travel from Tokyo to Kyoto in six days with an English-speaking guide, coach transport and city sightseeing. See Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Skytree, Mount Fuji and Kyoto’s temples, with a night at a traditional ryokan, an onsen and two included dinners. Groups range from 2 to 72, and guides may change.

“Even though it is a short tour, we were able to cover the necessary POIs. Our English speaking tour guide did a good job explaining the various locations, providing historical information. Tour mates very co-operative and never once we had to wait for latecomers, everyone was punctual.”

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5.Tokyo, Kyoto and Alps by Europamundo – 6-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 6 days · from $2070

Europamundo’s six-day Japan tour links Tokyo and Kyoto with Tsumago, Matsumoto, Nagano, Kusatsu, Ikaho and Nikko. Expect a guided Tokyo city day, a bullet-train ride, mountain roads, a forest walk to Jigokudani’s macaque park and one night in a traditional ryokan. Guides may change, and some departures may be bilingual.

“Good tour to see lots in japan. Tour guides were experience and gave lots of information.. do note of the dos and don'ts.. all in all it was great..”

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6.Tokyo, Kyoto and Alps GO by Europamundo – 6-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 6 days · from $2300

Travel from Tokyo to Kyoto, Tsumago, Matsumoto, Nagano, the Jigokudani Monkey Park, Kusatsu, Ikaho and Nikko by bullet train and coach. English-language guiding, hotels, key admission fees and two dinners are included. Guides vary by departure; past groups included Tania, Ken and David.

“This tour covered a lot of places quickly! I never would have seen so much on my own. The tour guides--Eduardo, Kiko, Pablo, Marcos, and especially David--went above and beyond to take care of everyone. The hotels and ryokan were lovely and comfortable. Be sure to read daily itineraries carefully because some meals are not covered, and in Kyoto there was no 'return to hotel' transport. Overall, a wonderful trip that went to some unique places!”

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7.6 Days Japan’s Adventure Classis (Private Guide and Driver) – Umetravel

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 6 days · from $2290

Travel from Tokyo to Osaka over six days, combining a Shinkansen ride, private English-speaking guides, hotel stays, and selected public transport. See Senso-ji, Fushimi Inari, Nara’s deer, and Osaka Castle, with five breakfasts included. International flights and most lunches and dinners are not.

“The 6 Days Japan's Adventure tour seems like an unpretentious six days until you're able to see what it's stuffed with. This was no tour of Japan to be seen from safe vantage points or with a camera. It moves differently, it eats differently, it drinks differently, and it thinks differently.It moves differently, it eats differently, it drinks differently, and it thinks differently. Trails that paid off as soon as every muscle burnt and every view was justified. Cultural experiences, which required instead of merely being appreciated. This was a way to discover the cities, not through the bus windows, but on foot and among the back streets and local…”

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8.Japan: Castles & Cuisine by G Adventures – 6-Day Kyoto to Osaka Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 6 days · from $1049Best value

Spend six days moving from Kyoto’s temples and evening streets to Hiroshima’s Peace Park and Miyajima’s torii gate, then finish in Osaka over takoyaki and a group night out. A CEO guides a group of 10 to 16, while free time lets you set your own pace. Ages 18 to 39.

“Izumi was the perfect CEO! She went above and beyond to make the tour the perfect experience.”

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9.6 Days Hokkaido’s Floral Symphony Tour by UME Travel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 days · from $3180Top rated

Travel from Sapporo by private vehicle with an English-speaking guide to Otaru, Cape Kamui, Furano’s flower fields, Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond, and Lake Toya. The tour includes five hotel nights, breakfast, airport transfers, and guided sightseeing. Flower displays are best from June to August.

“The 6 Days Hokkaido tour was a wonderful one, and a great introduction to the natural beauty and unique culture of northern Japan. The route was carefully designed, and the towns and sights were attractive as well as the cultural activities. Each day was unique and the time table was flexible enough to see a lot without being hurried all the time. The tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable and well organised. Not only did they offer valuable information about the area and local customs, but they also gave excellent suggestions for what to visit, how to eat, and how to shop. They were attentive to the group and made the…”

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10.Classic 6 Days Japan Family Tour with 4-star Hotels by Agate Travel

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1 reviews · 6 days · from $3509

Travel privately with your family or friends from Tokyo to Kyoto, with English-speaking guides, four-star hotels and daily breakfasts. Visit Tokyo’s temples and Shibuya, see Hakone’s Owakudani Valley and Lake Ashi, then explore Kyoto and Nara. Check the exact Fuji route and airport arrangements before booking.

“I was very happy with all the accommodations/hotels. Unfortunately our first hotel in Tokyo was asking for us to pay for our accommodation because they didn't have a payment from your tour company. This process took about an hour and a half before we were allowed access to our room. We had just arrived from a long travel day involving about 24 hours and were extremely tired. It was not a good first impression at all. Our guide had to contact someone so we could stay at the hotel. Also, no one at tour radar or our main contact person in Japan reached out to check in to see if…”

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