Customizable
Kansai Tourism Bureau Certified Tour
EXPO 2025 & Beyond: Osaka, Kyoto, Nara
11
Days
10
Nights
Explore EXPO 2025 and Kansai on a customized private tour.
Discover innovations at EXPO 2025 Osaka and explore Kyoto, Nara, and Mt. Koya's rich heritage, blending modern technology with timeless tradition.
Itinerary
11
Days
10
Nights
This is a sample itinerary. Feel free to personalize the dates, duration, and activities to suit your preferences.
Kansai international Airport
Welcome to Japan! Make your own way to your hotel in Osaka by train or Airport Limousine Bus, we will provide full instructions in advance.
Zentis Osaka or similar
OSAKA
Enjoy a Day in Osaka
A free day for your chosen activities. Sightseeing examples include:
- Dotonbori cruise (strolling on water guided tour)
- Visiting Sake Breweries near Osaka
- THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA
- Samurai and Ninja Experience
*An English-speaking guide and vehicle can be arranged upon request.
BreakfastZentis Osaka or similar
EXPO2025 Day 1
Visit Yumeshima Island, an artificial waterfront site with stunning views of the Seto Inland Sea. Experience the Expo's global theme with programs inspired by the surrounding sea and sky.
Learn more: Explore Expo 2025 Osaka.
Zentis Osaka or similar
EXPO2025 Day 2
Continue exploring Yumeshima, discovering exhibits highlighting sustainability and innovation amidst pavilions, waterfronts, and green spaces.
Photo: Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition
Zentis Osaka or similar
OSAKA - KYOTO
Travel from Osaka to Kyoto (30 min)
A day of free activities, with optional “Kyoto Experience” arrangements:
- Private tea ceremony
- Water garden “Suikeien” tour & Zen garden creation
- Lantern making
- Tango Crepe Factory Tour
- Private wagashi making, and more!
BreakfastTHE THOUSAND KYOTO or similar
KYOTO
Kyoto Private 6-Hour Tour: English-Speaking Driver (No Guide)
Perfect for independent travelers exploring Kyoto with a private vehicle and English-speaking driver. An English-speaking guide is available for an extra fee.
Sightseeing Examples: Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Nijo Castle, Nishiki Market, Arashiyama (Bamboo Grove/Togetsukyo Bridge), Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, and more!
BreakfastTHE THOUSAND KYOTO or similar
KYOTO - NARA
Morning: Explore Kyoto at your own pace.
Afternoon: Travel from Kyoto to Nara on the Sightseeing Limited Express Train “Aoniyoshi.”
Breakfast*Half board plan is available.
Kasuga Hotel or similar
NARA
Day of Free Activities
We can arrange a "Nara Experience" for you.
Examples of Sightseeing & Experiences:
- Todaiji Temple, Kofukuji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara Park
- Sake brewery visit
- Asuka Period History Cycling Tour
- Gourmet soy sauce tasting and Mitarashi Dango making, and more!
Breakfast*Half board plan is available.
Kasuga Hotel or similar
NARA - Mt.Koya
Morning: Free time
Afternoon: Transfer to Mt. Koya by private car.
Optional activities: Experience "Ajikan" meditation and enjoy "Shojin Ryori" dinner at a temple lodging (shukubo).
Half boardMeals are served in the guest room, featuring Shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine). Gluten-free options available. Shojin ryori uses traditional methods (raw, boiled, baked, fried, steamed) and flavors (soy sauce, vinegar, salt, sugar, spicy). Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Shukubo Ekoin
Mt.KOYA - OSAKA
7:00 am: Religious service in the main hall.
7:30 am: Goma Fire Ritual at Bishamondo, open to overnight guests.
Afternoon: Transfer to a hotel near Kansai International Airport via private car service.
BreakfastHotel: Star Gate Hotel Kansai Airport or similar
Tour Ends
After check-out, make your own way to Kansai Airport for your departure flight.
BreakfastIf you wish to stay extra nights, please contact us to book hotel accommodations.
Accommodations
Stay at hand-selected deluxe accommodations throughout your journey!
Kita Ward, Dojimahama, Osaka
Zentis Osaka or similar
Encounters of a New Kind
The place where serendipitous encounters lead to unexpected acquaintances and where inspiring experiences reveal a new perspective.
Contemporary and refined, Zentis is a new hotel in Dojimahama, Osaka mere minutes from picturesque Nakanoshima and trendy Kitashinchi.
570 Higashi Shiokoji cho, Kyoto
THE THOUSAND KYOTO or similar
Enjoy a personalized stay at THE THOUSAND KYOTO, a luxury hotel near Kyoto Station. Close to attractions like Maruyama Park and Kyoto Tower, it offers modern guestrooms, a serene garden, two restaurants, a tea bar, spa treatments, and a fitness center. Experience "Deep Kyoto" for a unique stay.
40, Noborioji-cho, Nara-city, Nara
Kasuga Hotel or similar
Kasuga Hotel is located at the most convenient spot, near the gateway to Nara Park, to access major sightseeing places.
We are sure you will enjoy our open-air bath overlooking a landscaped garden and also delighted with our Kaiseki Cuisine adopted from local delicacies.
Koyasan, Wakayama
Shukubo Ekoin
Shukubo Koya-san Eko-in, a 1,000-year-old Buddhist temple, offers Japanese-style rooms, a garden, and access to morning services, the Goma fire ritual, and meditation. Rooms have tatami flooring, futon bedding, an LCD TV, and shared bath facilities. Nearby is Kongobu-ji Temple.
Osaka
Hotel: Star Gate Hotel Kansai Airport or similar
5 minutes to Kansai International Airport（the next station）and directly adjacent to JR/Nankai Rinku-town Station.
The ocean. Wide open skies. Greenery. A great resort location.
The hotel is close to Rinku Premium Outlet ® where you will find around 200 shops selling brand goods from Japan and overseas. Rinku Park and Marble Beach are also nearby.
Notes
Please review the following important details. Contact us for any questions.
Accommodations: 9 nights in Western-style hotels, 1 night at Mt. Koya temple
Meals: Daily breakfast, Buddhist cuisine dinner at Ekoin
Tickets: 2-day pass for EXPO 2025
Transfers indicated in the itinerary
International Airfares
Alcohol and soft drinks not included.
Travel Insurance
Personal expenses (e.g., phone, laundry)
Price
Based on twin/triple room occupancy. Single supplement applies for solo travelers supply. Prices may vary due to exchange rates and availability.
Deposit
$200 per person required at booking; final payment due 2 months before departure.
Transport
Transfer between Nara - Mt.Koya - Osaka via private car. The price may vary depends on car size.
Day 1: Optional private transfer to your Osaka hotel available.
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