Japan is built for multi-city travel — the shinkansen makes it effortless to string Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and beyond into one smooth journey. The trick is routing and logistics, and that is where a DMC turns a list of cities into a trip that flows.
Why multi-city sells
Clients want to see more than one face of Japan — the megacity, the ancient capital, the onsen town, the powder slopes. A well-routed package delivers variety without exhausting them, and it commands a higher value than a single-base trip.
How we route it
- Rail-first sequencing — we plan the JR Pass versus point-to-point, book shinkansen seats, and order the cities so transfers are short and logical.
- Luggage forwarding (takkyubin) between cities, so clients travel light on the busy legs.
- One accountable team — contracted hotels in each city, licensed guides, and 24/7 support across the whole route.
Popular routings
- Golden Route — Tokyo · Hakone/Fuji · Kyoto · Nara · Osaka (see our 10-day itinerary).
- Golden Route + West — add Hiroshima and Miyajima.
- Two-season Japan — Golden Route + Hokkaido (powder) or Okinawa (beaches).
FAQ
Which multi-city routes are most popular for Japan packages? The Golden Route of Tokyo, Hakone or Fuji, Kyoto, Nara and Osaka is the core. Common variations add Hiroshima and Miyajima to the west, or combine the Golden Route with Hokkaido for powder or Okinawa for beaches as a two-season trip.
How do clients travel between cities without heavy luggage? We arrange luggage forwarding (takkyubin) between cities so clients travel light on the busy legs. Combined with booked shinkansen seats and a city order that keeps transfers short, the journey flows.
Why sell a multi-city package instead of a single-base trip? Clients want more than one face of Japan, from the megacity and ancient capital to onsen towns and powder slopes. A well-routed package delivers variety without exhausting them and commands a higher value than a single-base trip.
Browse the full destination network and we'll route any combination, net in your currency. Reach b2b@explera.jp or +66 93 656 8090, or the B2B portal. IATA 96215733, ASTA member 900408341.
