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What You Get
The Deal
- $1,999 for 9D8N Golden Route Japan (3 Star Accommodation) 1 Person ($2,669 value)
- $2,399 for 9D8N Golden Route Japan (4 Star Accommodation) 1 Person ($3,199 value)
Golden Route Japan – 9 Days / 8 Nights
Choose your preferred direction: Start in Osaka or Start in Tokyo
Included in all options:
- ✅ Inclusions (Start in Osaka, End in Tokyo)
- 8 nights hotel accommodation (Twin sharing, room only)
- SIC Bus Transfers on Days 3, 4, 6 & 7
- Arrival transfer from Kansai Airport to Osaka hotel (SIC, driver only – Day 1)
- Departure transfer from Tokyo hotel to Haneda Airport (SIC, driver only – Day 9)
- ✅ Inclusions (Start in Tokyo, End in Osaka)
- 8 nights hotel accommodation (Twin sharing, room only)
- SIC Bus Transfers on Days 3, 4, 6 & 7
- Arrival transfer from Haneda Airport to Tokyo hotel (SIC, driver only – Day 1)
- Departure transfer from Osaka hotel to Kansai Airport (SIC, driver only – Day 9)
Exclusions (Common for Both Tours):
- International flights from/to Australia and Japan
- Buses on Days 2, 5 & 8 (Free & Easy days)
- Admission tickets (where applicable)
- Meals
- Surcharges for early morning or late-night flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Optional tours
The Hotel
- Hotel Category I Area
- 3 Star
- Tokyo: Hotel Mystays Kamata or similar
- Kawaguchiko: Regina Kawaguchiko or similar
- Takayama: Washington Plaza Takayama or similar
- Kanazawa: Hotel Mystays Kanazawa Castle or similar
- Osaka: Best Western Osaka Tsukamoto or similar
- 4 Star
- Tokyo: Tmark City Hotel Tokyo Omori or similar
- Kawaguchiko: Highland Resort Hotel or similar
- Takayama: Hida Hotel Plaza or similar
- Kanazawa: Daiwa Roynet Kanazawa Nishiguchi or similar
- Osaka: Best Western PLUS Hotel Fino Osaka Kitahama or similar
Room Details
- Bed size/type: Double/Twin bed
- Standard occupancy: Two People
- Maximum occupancy: Three People
The Itinerary
9D8N Golden Route Osaka (2N) - Kanazawa (1N) - Takayama (2N) - Mt Fuji (Kawaguchi) (1N) - Tokyo (2N)
- Day 1. Arrive Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX)
- Arrival Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX), SIC Transfer from Kansai Airport to Hotel in Osaka
- Transfer to your hotel (SIC)
- Hotel in Osaka (room only)
- Additional charges may apply for early morning or midnight arrival flights
- Day 2. Osaka Free Day
- Osaka Stay
- Optional tours are available in Osaka
- Day 3. Osaka to Kanazawa (SIC Bus Tour)
- Namba Osaka - Kanazawa Station
- Transfer to SIC bus tour meeting point on your own
- 0705 Check in (Report to Tour conductor and boarding)
- 0720 Depart Namba Osaka
- 1310 Kanazawa Station
- Afternoon free time at Kanazawa for your own leisure
- Transfer to your hotel on your own
- Hotel in Kanazawa (room only)
- Optional tours are available in Kanazawa
- Day 4. Kanazawa to Takayama
- Kanazawa Station - Shirakawago - Takayama Station
- Morning free time at Kanazawa
- Transfer to SIC bus tour meeting point on your own
- 1335 Check in (Report to Tour conductor and boarding)
- 1350 Kanazawa Station Departure
- 1510-1640 Shirakawago (Sightseeing)
- 1730 Arrive Takayama Hida Hotel Plaza
- 1740 Arrive Takayama Station
- Transfer to your hotel on your own
- Hotel in Takayama (room only)
- Approximately 90 minutes of free sightseeing on your own
- Day 5. Takayama Stay
- Takayama Free Day
- Free day for your own leisure
- Hotel in Takayama (room only)
- Optional tours are available in Takayama
- Day 6. Takayama to Lake Kawaguchiko
- Takayama Station - Hirayu - Mt Fuji 5th Station - Kawaguchiko Station - Fuji-Q Highland (Lake Kawaguchiko)
- Transfer to SIC bus tour meeting point on your own
- 0815 Check in (Report to Tour conductor and boarding)
- 0830 Depart Takayama Station
- 0840 Depart Takayama Hida Hotel Plaza
- 0940-0955 Hirayu
- 1400 Kawaguchiko Station
- 1500-1540 Mt Fuji 5th Station (Sightseeing)
- 1640 Arrive & Depart Kawaguchiko Station
- 1655 Arrive & Depart Fuji-Q Highland
- Transfer to your hotel on your own
- Hotel in Lake Kawaguchiko (room only)
- During winter or events, if road closed, visit highest available point or alternative place
- Day 7. Lake Kawaguchiko to Tokyo
- Lake Kawaguchiko - Tokyo Toranomonhills (Tokyo)
- Morning free for your own leisure at Lake Kawaguchiko area
- Fujikyu Highland admission is free; tickets needed only for rides
- Transfer to SIC bus tour meeting point on your own
- 1625 Standby at Kawaguchiko Station (or 1640 at L. Kawaguchiko Highland Resort Hotel)
- 1640 Depart Kawaguchiko Station
- 1655 Depart Lake Kawaguchiko Highland Resort Hotel
- 1905 Arrive Tokyo Toranomonhills (Tour end upon arrival)
- Transfer to your hotel on your own
- Hotel in Tokyo (room only)
- Day 8. Tokyo Free Day
- Tokyo Stay
- Optional tours are available in Tokyo
- Day 9. Depart from Tokyo
- SIC Transfer from Hotel in Tokyo to Haneda Airport (HND) for departure
- Additional charges may apply for departure at Narita Airport or early morning/midnight flights
9D8N Golden Route: Tokyo (2N) - Mt Fuji (L. Kawaguchiko) (1N) - Takayama (2N) - Kanazawa (1N) - Kyoto or Osaka (2N)
- Day 1. Arrive Tokyo (HND)
- Arrival Tokyo (HND), SIC Transfer from Haneda Airport to Hotel in Tokyo
- Transfer to your hotel (SIC)
- Hotel in Tokyo (room only)
- Additional charges may apply for departure at Narita Airport or early morning/midnight flights
- Day 2. Tokyo Free Day
- Tokyo Stay
- Optional tours are available in Tokyo
- Day 3. Tokyo to Lake Kawaguchiko (SIC Bus Tour)
- Tokyo Toranomonhills - Mt Fuji 5th Station - Fuji-Q Highland - Kawaguchiko Station
- Transfer to SIC bus tour meeting point on your own
- 0725 Check in (Report to Tour conductor and boarding)
- 0740 Depart Tokyo (Toranomonhills Bus Terminal)
- 1045-1125 Mt Fuji 5th Station (Sightseeing)
- 1205-1310 Fuji-Q Highland
- 1325 Kawaguchiko Station
- Afternoon free time at Lake Kawaguchiko for your own leisure
- Transfer to your hotel on your own
- Hotel in Lake Kawaguchiko (room only)
- During winter or events, if road closed, visit highest available point or alternative place
- Fujikyu Highland admission is free; tickets needed only for rides
- Day 4. Lake Kawaguchiko to Takayama
- Lake Kawaguchiko - Hirayu - Takayama Station
- Morning free for your own leisure at Lake Kawaguchiko area
- Transfer to SIC bus tour meeting point on your own
- 1255 Standby at L. Kawaguchiko Highland Resort Hotel (or 1310 at Kawaguchiko Station)
- 1310 Depart L. Kawaguchiko Highland Resort Hotel
- 1325 Depart Lake Kawaguchiko Station
- 1705 Hirayu
- 1805 Takayama Hida Hotel Plaza
- 1815 Takayama Station
- Transfer to your hotel on your own
- Hotel in Takayama (room only)
- Optional tours are available in Lake Kawaguchiko
- Day 5. Takayama Stay
- Takayama Free Day
- Free day for your own leisure
- Hotel in Takayama (room only)
- Optional tours are available in Takayama
- Day 6. Takayama to Kanazawa
- Takayama Station - Shirakawago - Kanazawa Station
- Transfer to SIC bus tour meeting point on your own
- 0805 Check in (Report to Tour conductor and boarding)
- 0820 Depart Takayama Station
- 0830 Depart Takayama Hida Hotel Plaza
- 0920-1150 Shirakawago (Sightseeing)
- 1310 Arrive Kanazawa Station
- Afternoon free time at Kanazawa for your own leisure
- Transfer to your hotel on your own
- Hotel in Kanazawa (room only)
- Approximately 150 minutes of free sightseeing on your own
- Optional tours are available in Kanazawa
- Day 7. Kanazawa to Kyoto or Osaka
- Kanazawa Station - Kyoto - Namba Osaka
- Morning free for your own leisure until afternoon departure
- Transfer to SIC bus tour meeting point on your own
- 1305 Check in (Report to Tour conductor and boarding)
- 1320 Depart Kanazawa Station
- 1730 Arrive & Depart Kyoto Station (Tour end for guests staying in Kyoto)
- 1830 Namba Osaka (Tour end for guests staying in Osaka)
- Transfer to your hotel on your own
- Hotel in Osaka (room only)
- Day 8. Osaka Free Day
- Osaka Stay
- Optional tours are available in Osaka
- Day 9. Depart from Osaka
- SIC Transfer from Hotel in Osaka to Kansai Airport (KIX) for departure
- Additional charges may apply for early morning or midnight arrival flights
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Amenities
- Check-in: 3 pm
- Checkout: 11 am
Fine Print
• Price is based on two people sharing a room, so you’ll need to buy two vouchers.
• A single supplement is available if you’d prefer a private room on this trip. It applies to all nights and is subject to availability. Limited single supplements are available per departure. For further details, please speak to your booking agent.
• If you need assistance with booking international air tickets, please get in touch with your booking agent to access our exclusive airfare discount offers. You can also upgrade to premium economy or business class for added comfort.
• Please ensure that you have met all visa, passport, documentation, and health requirements for the countries you will visit or transit. We want to emphasize that our company does not assume liability for matters related to passports and visas. It is vital that you proactively verify and adhere to all entry and visa requirements to prevent any travel disruptions. Please review the travel rules and regulations of all relevant authorities and regulatory websites before finalizing your booking and commencing your journey.
• Any unused portion of the package is non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for other services or cash.
• Must be 18 or older to check in (with a valid ID).
• Credit/debit card and photo ID required at check-in.
• Any requested modifications to reservations must be made at least 45 days prior to the scheduled departure date and are subject to availability. No changes or modifications are permissible within 45 days of the intended departure date. Upon approval of a modification request, a minimum service fee of $100 per change will be applicable. Once a voucher has been redeemed and a booking has been confirmed, cancellations are not permitted, and bookings are non-refundable. No alterations or changes are allowed within 45 days of the scheduled arrival date. In the event of a no-show, no refunds or modifications will be accommodated.
• Room Upgrades Available, request when booking.
• Please note: The itinerary may be adjusted or altered to best suit your preferences, comfort, and availability. Any changes made may be subject to incremental charges.
• Subject to availability; please book early to secure your preferred dates
• Travel insurance not included; customers are advised to purchase appropriate cover after booking
• Groupon strongly encourages all travelers to check official advice available at http://smartraveller.gov.au prior to purchasing this deal
• Standard fine print which applies to all travel promotions
How to Redeem
• Can travel to: 30 June 2026
• Book By Date: 31 January 2026
• Email to book: reserv@kindletravels.com.au
• Phone to book: 03 9945 8495 (10 am to 8 pm Monday - Friday and 10 am to 5 pm Saturday - Sunday)
• State name, preferred dates of stay and Voucher and Security codes
• Attach PDF voucher
• Present printed or smartphone voucher on check-in
• A single supplement is available if you’d prefer a private room on this trip. It applies to all nights and is subject to availability. Limited single supplements are available per departure. For further details, please speak to your booking agent.
• If you need assistance with booking international air tickets, please get in touch with your booking agent to access our exclusive airfare discount offers. You can also upgrade to premium economy or business class for added comfort.
• Please ensure that you have met all visa, passport, documentation, and health requirements for the countries you will visit or transit. We want to emphasize that our company does not assume liability for matters related to passports and visas. It is vital that you proactively verify and adhere to all entry and visa requirements to prevent any travel disruptions. Please review the travel rules and regulations of all relevant authorities and regulatory websites before finalizing your booking and commencing your journey.
• Any unused portion of the package is non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for other services or cash.
• Must be 18 or older to check in (with a valid ID).
• Credit/debit card and photo ID required at check-in.
• Any requested modifications to reservations must be made at least 45 days prior to the scheduled departure date and are subject to availability. No changes or modifications are permissible within 45 days of the intended departure date. Upon approval of a modification request, a minimum service fee of $100 per change will be applicable. Once a voucher has been redeemed and a booking has been confirmed, cancellations are not permitted, and bookings are non-refundable. No alterations or changes are allowed within 45 days of the scheduled arrival date. In the event of a no-show, no refunds or modifications will be accommodated.
• Room Upgrades Available, request when booking.
• Please note: The itinerary may be adjusted or altered to best suit your preferences, comfort, and availability. Any changes made may be subject to incremental charges.
• Subject to availability; please book early to secure your preferred dates
• Travel insurance not included; customers are advised to purchase appropriate cover after booking
• Groupon strongly encourages all travelers to check official advice available at http://smartraveller.gov.au prior to purchasing this deal
• Standard fine print which applies to all travel promotions
How to Redeem
• Can travel to: 30 June 2026
• Book By Date: 31 January 2026
• Email to book: reserv@kindletravels.com.au
• Phone to book: 03 9945 8495 (10 am to 8 pm Monday - Friday and 10 am to 5 pm Saturday - Sunday)
• State name, preferred dates of stay and Voucher and Security codes
• Attach PDF voucher
• Present printed or smartphone voucher on check-in
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