Mini Mini Trip
Kinkakuji, Kyoto
Private Bus Tour

Private Bus Tour · 7+ Guests

Kansai Private Tour
7 Nights 8 Days

Kyoto · Nara · Osaka · Hiroshima

This private group tour is ideal for groups of seven or more and covers Japan's top destinations: Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, and Hiroshima. Travel in comfort on a private tour bus with an experienced guide, visiting must-see spots in each city.

Pricing varies by group size — see full table below. Choose breakfast only, half board, or full board, and select from upper 3-star, budget 3-star, or 4-star hotels.
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How the days unfold

Day 1
Welcome
Airport Welcome

Our guide will meet you at Kansai International Airport and take you to the hotel.

Day 2
Kyoto
Kinkakuji

The main hall of Rokuonji Temple, built by a 14th-century shogun. Its gold leaf reflects samurai authority over the nobility. Destroyed by arson in 1950 and rebuilt five years later, it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site with deep philosophical significance.

Kinkakuji
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Kiyomizudera & Kiyomizuzaka

A temple founded around 1,300 years ago, famous for its main hall built out over a cliffside. The nearby Kiyomizuzaka slope, lined with shops and restaurants, is one of the busiest areas in Kyoto.

Kiyomizudera
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Fushimi Inari Taisha

Kyoto's most famous shrine, known for its thousands of red torii gates. It's the head shrine of some 30,000 Inari shrines across Japan, dedicated to the spirits of rice and guarded by fox statues.

Fushimi Inari Taisha
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Day 3
Kyoto
Arashiyama

A scenic area in western Kyoto known for the Togetsukyo Bridge, a lush bamboo grove, and Tenryuji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
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Nishiki Market

A lively shopping street known as Kyoto's kitchen, offering fresh seafood, local snacks, and traditional crafts.

Nishiki Market
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Gion

Kyoto's historic geisha district, known for its traditional wooden buildings, teahouses, and the chance to spot geiko or maiko on the streets.

Gion
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Day 4
Hiroshima
Bullet Train to Hiroshima

We will travel from Kyoto to Hiroshima by Shinkansen bullet train.

Itsukushima Shrine

Miyajima, meaning “Island of the Gods,” takes its name from Itsukushima Shrine at its centre. Founded 1,500 years ago, the shrine is famed for its huge red torii gate rising from the sea and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima
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Day 5
Hiroshima
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

On August 6, 1945, the first atomic bomb in history was dropped on Hiroshima, killing an estimated 140,000 people. The museum shares this history and calls for a world free of nuclear weapons and war.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Located at the hypocentre of the atomic bomb, this area was once central Hiroshima and was completely destroyed. Now a symbol of peace, it holds the Atomic Bomb Dome, the Peace Memorial Museum, and monuments dedicated to peace.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
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Hondori Shopping Street

A popular arcade for tourists and locals alike, located just steps from the Peace Memorial Park.

Hondori Shopping Street
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Bullet Train to Shin-Osaka

We will travel from Hiroshima to Shin-Osaka by Shinkansen bullet train.

Day 6
Nara
Todaiji & Nara Park

Nara was Japan's capital until the late 8th century and is home to historic temples like Todaiji, which houses a giant Buddha statue. The surrounding Nara Park is famous for its freely roaming deer, considered sacred messengers of the gods.

Todaiji Temple
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Kofukuji

Founded 1,300 years ago, this historically significant temple is a designated World Heritage Site. Within its grounds stands the second-tallest five-story pagoda in Japan, rising over 50 metres.

Kofukuji
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Kasuga Taisha Shrine

Known for its thousands of stone and bronze lanterns, this shrine sits within a peaceful forest near Nara Park, home to the area's friendly deer.

Kasuga Taisha Shrine
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Day 7
Osaka
Osaka Castle

Built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi 450 years ago, this castle is considered one of the three great castles of Japan for its sheer grandeur. The original tower was destroyed in a 1945 air raid and the current structure was rebuilt afterward.

Osaka Castle
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Kuromon Market

One of Osaka's many shopping streets, dealing mainly in seafood. Busiest around lunchtime, it has become a must-see spot for foreign visitors in recent years.

Kuromon Market
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Namba Yasaka Shrine

A small shrine in Osaka's downtown Namba district, notable for its huge lion-head stage, which has made it a popular photo spot.

Namba Yasaka Shrine
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Day 8
Departure
Departure Day

We will meet at the hotel and go to Kansai International Airport.

What's included

What's included and excluded in this package

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Included
  • Hotel rooms (double or twin, shared for 2 people)
  • Private bus or van with driver
  • Transportation included in the itinerary (private bus, Shinkansen)
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • All admission fees of destinations mentioned in the itinerary
  • Meal plan: BB = breakfast only (half board and full board available for an additional charge)
Not included
  • Round-trip airfare from your country to Japan
  • Overseas travel insurance
  • Tips for the guide and driver
  • Drinks for lunch and dinner
  • Any transportation costs not covered in the itinerary
  • Emergency medical expenses
  • Other personal expenses

Tour package details

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Rates below are for Upper 3-star hotel with bus, BB (JPY)

Number of PAX Per Person
7468,600
8430,100
9397,100
10369,600
11353,100
12331,100
14303,600
16294,800
18280,500
20266,200
22253,000
24242,000
26234,300
28228,800
30223,300
Single room use option (upper 3-star) ¥71,280
Lunch add-on, per meal ¥1,500 – ¥3,000
Dinner add-on, per meal ¥3,500 – ¥8,000
Disclaimer

Please note that due to weather and traffic conditions, there is a possibility that some sightseeing spots may be skipped.

Reservation & cancellation

Everything you need to know about booking, payment, and our cancellation policy. Tap a section below to expand it.

Tour booking

For inquiries and reservations, please contact us at business@miniminitrip.jp, or visit our inquiry page.

Please purchase your flight tickets first. Book the tour at least 60 days in advance with a deposit of 10%. You will need a copy of your flight information to book the tour.

If you need a visa to enter Japan, please obtain it from the Japanese embassy and show us a copy when you book the tour.

The remaining balance should be paid at least 30 days prior to departure, otherwise your tour is automatically cancelled.

Please send a copy of your passport along with your contact information, phone number, address and flight information. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of return and have at least 2 blank pages available for visa application.

Cancellation policy

  • From the time of booking until 1 month before departure: 10% of the total fee
  • From 1 month to 1 week before departure: 50% of the total fee
  • Within 1 week of departure: 100% of the total fee

Visa application

Japan has visa exemption arrangements for 71 countries/regions. Please check the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (click here). If your country or region is not included in the list, please refer to the website of the embassy of Japan in your country or region.