We’d like to arrive in Tokyo a few days before our tour (2026) begins and are also staying a few nights in Osaka after it ends. Thinking of booking my own hotels for those in order to protect the budget a little. We should get one night from Tauck, not certain whether we want it pre or post tour.
Can anyone tell me (1) which hotels in Tokyo Tauck usually uses, specifically what neighborhood/area, and how much earlier you’d suggest arriving to best acclimate? (2) where you’d suggest staying in Osaka (I think the tour stays in Kyoto but we will fly from Osaka to HongKong) specifically what neighborhood/area and whether 2 days is enough time? Or whether you think it would be better to add a day in Hong Kong and only 1 day in Osaka? Have never been to Asia so trying to be as comprehensive as possible!
Thanks so much for your thoughts!