Travel Type
Rail itineraries
Duration
5 Days/4 Nights
Country
Japan
 

Embark on a richly immersive 5-day journey through Japan’s cultural and historical heartlands. Begin in Kyoto, the ancient imperial capital, where you’ll explore iconic temples, serene bamboo forests, and vibrant shrines on a guided bus tour with multilingual audio support. Continue to Hiroshima, a city of resilience and peace, visiting the hauntingly powerful Peace Memorial Park and the sacred island of Miyajima, home to the famous floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine.
Wrap up your adventure in lively Osaka, where you can enjoy the city’s culinary delights and optionally attend a spectacular sumo-themed dinner show. With seamless rail travel, luggage transfer, and centrally located hotels included, this program offers the perfect balance of structure and flexibility, ideal for first-time visitors seeking a deep and meaningful introduction to Japan’s heritage, beauty, and spirit.
Let the stories of the past and present unfold as you journey through three unforgettable cities.

Inclusions

5-day Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass
4-night accommodation
6 meals: 4 breakfasts and 2 lunches
Hiroshima full day tour
Kyoto full day tour
Baggage transport services from Kyoto to Osaka on Day 3 (1 baggage per person)

Exclusions

Flights – Gratuities to hotel staff – Meals (other than those mentioned) – Beverages – Travel insurance – Optional excursions – Local city tax (if applicable), varies from city to city, to be paid directly to the hotel in destination – Visas (if required) – All other item not mention in the inclusions section.

Additional Information

Notes:

• Twin room size will be at least 13 sqm, and single room size will be at least 10 sqm.
• Schedules, sightseeing spots, and the order of visits are subject to change due to traffic, weather, or other local conditions.
• Breakfast may be served as a set menu or buffet style, depending on the hotel.
• Breakfast may not be available depending on the time of your return flight on the final day. No refund will be provided in such cases.
• This is not a private tour; you will be joined by other guests.
• During peak travel times, train seating may not allow you to sit next to your companions.
• Optional activity: Sumo Hall Hirakuza Osaka Admission Ticket – Closed on Tuesdays.

1

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL IN KYOTO

Upon arrival at Kyoto station, make your own way to your hotel.
After check-in, the rest of the day is at leisure to relax or explore the surroundings at your own pace.

Meals : No meals included

Accommodation : Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo or similar, Kyoto – 2 nights

2

DAY 2 – KYOTO SIGHTSEEING TOUR

After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a full-day Kyoto Sightseeing Bus Tour with audio guide.
(Note: The schedule and itinerary may change.)
Tour Highlights:
• Meet at Tully’s Coffee shop AVANTI in Kyoto (near Kyoto Station)
• Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
• Visit Sanjusangen-do Temple
• Buffet lunch at Arashiyama
• Stroll through Togetsu-kyo Bridge and the Sagano Bamboo Forest
• Visit Tenryu-ji Temple
• Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
• Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
The tour ends at Kyoto station. Make your own way back to the hotel.
Audio guides are available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Thai, and Indonesian.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation : Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo or similar, Kyoto

3

DAY 3 – KYOTO TO HIROSHIMA AND MIYAJIMA TOUR

Leave your main suitcase at the hotel bell desk by 7:30 AM for next-day luggage delivery to Osaka (1 piece per person).
After breakfast, use your JR Pass to travel independently to Hiroshima.
Join the Hiroshima and Miyajima SIC Tour (Shared Tour with lunch).
(Note: The schedule and itinerary may change.)
Tour Highlights:
• Meet at Hiroshima Station
• Visit Peace Memorial Park and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
• View the Atomic Bomb Dome
• Lunch on your own
• Take the ferry from Miyajimaguchi to Miyajima Island
• Visit Itsukushima Shrine
• Return ferry to Miyajimaguchi
• Tour ends at Hiroshima Station. Return to the hotel on your own.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation : Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima or similar, Hiroshima – 1 night

4

DAY 4 – HIROSHIMA TO OSAKA

After breakfast, use the Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass to travel to Osaka independently.
The rest of the day is free.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : The Rise Hotel Osaka Namba or similar, Osaka – 1 night

Optional Excursions : You may choose to attend the Sumo Hall Hirakuza Osaka for a unique cultural show featuring performances by former sumo wrestlers, interactive ring experiences, and photo sessions.
Please check with one of our agents for pricing.

5

DAY 5 – DEPARTURE FROM OSAKA

After breakfast, make your own way to Kansai International Airport for your departure flight.

Meals : Breakfast

HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR

Kyoto: Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo 4*
(3 nights)
Hiroshima: Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima 4*
(1 night)
Osaka: The Rise Hotel Osaka Namba 4*
(1 night)

Rates in CA$, per person, starting from

Land Package
Daily departures 2026Double occupancy
Season A2270
Season B2405
Season C2675
Season D2799
Season E2940
Season F3075
Season G3199
SUPPLEMENTS
Single supplement535
Sumo Hall Hirakuza OsakaOn request depending on seats

**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.

*** PLEASE CAREFULLY READ OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS. ***

Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass

The Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass (5 days) is a convenient and cost-effective rail pass designed for international travelers exploring western Japan. It offers unlimited travel for 5 consecutive days on JR trains and selected transportation within the designated area.
What’s included:
• Unlimited rides on JR West trains within the coverage area (you can reserve the seats with no additional cost)
• Access to Sanyo Shinkansen (including the Sakura and Kodama trains) between Shin-Osaka and Hiroshima
• Travel on the JR Kyoto Line, JR Kobe Line, JR Osaka Loop Line, and many more local JR routes
• Access to the JR ferry to Miyajima
• Valid on Rapid, Special Rapid, and Local trains
• Perfect for travel between Kyoto, Osaka, Himeji, Okayama, Hiroshima, and Miyajima
Important Notes:
• Reserved seats are not included (you can reserve the seats with no additional cost)
• Valid only for 5 consecutive days
• Exclusive to foreign tourists

Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka in 5 days – Detailed itinerary
Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka in 5 days – Detailed itinerary