Our luxurious Osaka tours glide through the very best Japan has to offer, immersing you in the many wonders of this contemporary nation with a very traditional soul grounded in the wisdom of the ancients.
Like the sleekly efficient Shinkansen bullet train you will enjoy with us in Business Class comfort, our Osaka tours combine the ease of luxury travel with access to all the sites and experiences to indulge the inquisitive traveller.
Taking in the neon lights of Tokyo, the rural beauty of Hakone and the Five Lakes District, at the foot of the magnificent Mt Fuji, picturesque Kyoto and magical Miyajima Island as well as beautiful Hiroshima, Takayama and Nagoya before ending in Osaka.
Our Osaka tours take you to the essential Japan where you can sample Osaka’s delicious, signature dish of savoury pancakes known as okonomiyaki, and join in the fun by trying your hand at pachinko, Japan’s answer to pinball and a favourite pastime of Osaka locals before entering into the timeless village of Tondabayashi Jinaimaichi, a step back in time to the significant Edo period and enjoying Osaka’s many splendid cultural wonders.
Our 17 Day Essential Japan tour is a luxurious journey combining the finest train travel, scenic cruises and overland passes with an exciting itinerary crafted by our team of expert journey Designers.
Our passion for providing the ultimate in travel, combining exclusive access to richly authentic cultural experiences and all the first-class comforts of an opulent holiday, the Scenic experience takes your Osaka tours to the Nth Degree:
Beginning in Tokyo, visit to the exquisite Imperial Shinto Meji Shrine and stroll along the architecturally diverse Omotesando Walk or relax in the picturesque Shinjinku-Gyoen Garden before doing some shopping at the bustling Shinjinku entertainment district.
Our Osaka tours also include the opportunity to explore the historic buildings of the Yanaka and marvel at the Sensoji, the oldest Buddhist temple in Asakusa before taking a luxurious scenic cruise along the Sumida River. We Enrich your experience of Tokyo with a dinner cruise on a yakatabune, an old-fashioned houseboat where you will enjoy the bright lights of the city from peaceful Tokyo Bay. Dress in a traditional kimono to experience and participate in the time-honoured Japanese traditional tea ceremony.
In the Five Lakes District, our Japan experiences include a peaceful cable-car ride up to the eerily beautiful Owakudani geothermal area. A cruise along Lake Ashinoko with the glorious Mt Fuji as a backdrop is breathtaking.
Step off your refreshing Shinkansen train trip from Nagoya into historic Kyoto, home to many World Heritage-listed sites including the beautiful Philosopher’s Walk and the Fushimi Inari Shrine made up over four kilometres of vermillion tori gates and featured in the movie ‘Memoirs of a Geisha’. Enjoy an elegant Kyomai traditional dance performance in the Gion District.
In Osaka visit the traditional home of the Toyotomi Clan, at Osaka Castle before seeing how the region’s famous Asahi beer is made before a delicious kaiseki meal.
Our signature Enrich experiences and Freechoice activities provide the Scenic traveller with exclusive access to some of Japan’s hidden secrets. Choose from an exciting range of activities and experiences and do what you want to do, at a pace that suits you.
Our unique, Enrich experiences are special, all-inclusive multi-sensory cultural activities that are entirely exclusive to the Scenic traveller.
On our Osaka tours, we Enrich your stay in Kyoto with a rare opportunity to interact with a Maiko, an apprentice Geisha during a meal presentation.
Partake in a Japanese tea ceremony and learn to dress in a traditional Kimono, you'll have plenty of time to take some great photos. In Tokyo, partake in an interactive private group Taiko drumming demonstration by Master drummers.
Our Freechoice activity options offer you the flexibility to take the days on your Osaka tour with us as you like by selecting from a range of sightseeing activities conveniently arranged into Active, Moderate and Relaxed paces.
Learn about the history of Osaka by visiting the Museum of History and Osaka Castle. Originally built in the late 16th century, but has been rebuilt many times due to war and fires.
Get your bearings in this huge metropolis from 170 metres up at the Floating Garden Observatory in the Umeda Sky Building. On your walking tour of Osaka visit the eccentric downtown area and get a real feel for this vibrant and modern city.
(a) Best Price for 2020 price offer is for travel on Canada, Alaska & USA on selected Tours operated by Scenic.
(b) Any third party operators such as but not limited to flights are subject to applicable fares and conditions for travel in the chosen period. These are not applicable to Best Price offers for travel in 2020.
(c) Non-refundable Booking Deposit of $500 per person per Tour must be paid within 7 days of making Your Booking. Upon the release of the full Scenic Canada, Alaska & USA 2020 brochure, a further $500 per person per Tour/Journey must be paid within 7 days. Once received, the $1,000 per person deposit is non-refundable.
(d) If the Itinerary duration is amended and additional nights are included in a Tour/Journey the additional cost will be surcharged.
(e) Tour itinerary and inclusions is subject to change upon release of the full Scenic Canada, Alaska & USA 2020 brochure.
(f) Best Price for 2020 offers are strictly limited and are available until sold out or withdrawn.
(g) Best Price offers are based on currency exchange rates as at 28 February, 2019. Any fluctuations beyond this will be reviewed and We reserve the right to surcharge accordingly.
(h) Pre-Release offers are only available prior to the release of the full Scenic Canada, Alaska & USA 2020 brochure. Pre-Release offers are strictly limited and are available until sold out or withdrawn.
Pre-Release Offers
(a) All offers are based on per person, twin share in AUD, are strictly limited and subject to availability until sold out. For new bookings only and are not combinable.
(b) Pre-Release offers are non-transferrable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
(c) ‘Save per couple’ discounts are based on tour duration. Single traveller offer is half the value of the ‘save per couple’ amount.
*Partner Flights Included:
Book and deposit any of the listed journeys for 2 people travelling together and receive one return airfare including taxes. Offer is based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and includes taxes of up to $180 per person. Economy class offers also available from Adelaide or Perth at an additional supplement of $400 per person and are subject to confirmation on release of the full Scenic Canada, Alaska & USA 2020 brochure. Surcharges may apply for other ports and airline classes. Single travellers offer will be adjusted accordingly for a single traveller and is equivalent to half of the per couple value. Offers are with an airline and in a particular class of Scenic’s choice. Upon confirmation of offer and airfare a non-refundable $2,500 per person deposit will be required 11 months prior to departure of your tour or the date specified at the release of the full Scenic Canada, Alaska & USA 2020 brochure. This will be in addition to your non-refundable tour deposit.
†Premium Economy & Business Class airfares are based on flights ex Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne and include taxes of up to $180 per person. Surcharge will apply for Adelaide, Perth and other ports and other airlines. Full payment of airfare and taxes is required prior to the date specified at the release of the full Scenic Canada, Alaska & USA 2020 brochure. These offers are available on RPCL, RPLA, RARI, & REUN.
All Flight Offers/Airfares: Applicable airline and airfare for the offer will be advised on release of the full Scenic Canada, Alaska & USA 2020 brochure. Flights must be booked by Scenic. Strictly limited seats available on set departures and subject to availability. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer and may be withdrawn at any time. All airfare deals are subject to availability and scheduled for travel to meet the brochured tour departure dates. Any requests outside of the tour dates may incur seasonal surcharges as enforced by the airline.
Offer ends 31 May 2019 or until sold out.