Your Bucket-List Japan Trip, Sorted from Start to Finish
The Japan Golden Route is the classic first-timer’s journey through Japan, and this 10-night adventure links its three headline cities Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, into one seamless, easy-to-navigate trip. Flying from London Heathrow with Air China, it’s built for UK travellers who want to experience the very best of Japan without the stress of planning every detail themselves. Neon-lit modern cities, centuries-old temples, unforgettable food and the country’s famously smooth rail network, all in one once-in-a-lifetime escape from just £1,449 per person.
Every hotel is handpicked, centrally located and comes with daily breakfast included, so you wake up ready to explore and spend less time commuting. And because your dates fall in late April into early May, you’ll catch Japan at its most beautiful, fresh spring greenery, comfortable sightseeing weather and the lingering magic of cherry-blossom season in the cooler spots.
Destinations: Tokyo • Kyoto • Osaka
Departure Airport: London Heathrow
International Airline: Air China
Package Price: Only £1,449 per person
All Inclusive Trip Breakdown
Tokyo: 3 Nights
You’ll begin in Tokyo for three nights at the APA Hotel Asakusa Tawaramachi Ekimae, in a Double Room with daily breakfast included. Set in the historic Asakusa district, you’re a short stroll from the Senso-ji temple, the Sumida River and some of the best old-Tokyo atmosphere in the city. From this base you can dive into everything Tokyo does best: the buzz of Shibuya Crossing, the calm of the Meiji Shrine, the electric nightlife of Shinjuku, quirky Harajuku and easy day trips out towards Mount Fuji.
Kyoto: 3 Nights
Next comes Kyoto for three nights at the Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo, in a Semi-Double Room with daily breakfast included. Right in the heart of the city, it’s the perfect launchpad for Japan’s cultural soul. Kyoto is home to thousands of temples and shrines, from the vermilion gates of Fushimi Inari to the towering bamboo groves of Arashiyama and the lantern-lit geisha streets of Gion. This is the place to slow the pace, sip matcha in a traditional tea house and watch old Japan unfold around you.
Osaka: 4 Nights
You’ll finish with four nights in Osaka at the Hotel Keihan Yodoyabashi, in a Run of the House Room with daily breakfast included. Japan’s friendliest and hungriest city is a street-food paradise built around the neon canals of Dotonbori, where takoyaki and okonomiyaki are practically a religion. Beyond the food, you’ve got Osaka Castle and buzzing nightlife and superb day trips on your doorstep, the bowing deer of Nara, historic Kobe and even Hiroshima are all within easy reach by rail.
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Good to know: The bullet train between Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka is easy to add. Just ask and we’ll price a Japan Rail Pass or point-to-point Shinkansen tickets into your package before you book.
Why Book This Trip with GenZ Travel
At GenZ Travel, we’re a UK-based team who put British travellers first. We build every trip around your dates, your budget and what you actually want to see. No cookie-cutter packages. No hidden fees. Just handpicked hotels, sorted flights and transparent prices that beat piecing the entire holiday together yourself.
From your first enquiry to your return home, the same person quotes and books your holiday. You can call that person if anything changes. You’ll receive proper, personal service from real people at the end of the phone. All that’s left is simply to pack your bags and enjoy the adventure.
