Essential Japan

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Days 10

Country 1

Destinations 6

Japan - The Land of Rising Sun!

Tokyo Kanazawa Kyoto Hiroshima Osaka

A memorable and amazing trip that gives an insightful glimpse of Japan’s rich culture and history combined with a ton of fantastic and hands-on travel experiences. This 10-day comprehensive tour in Japan takes you in the nation’s ancient and modern charms, traversing throughout the most popular cities and towns, including Tokyo, Nikko, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka. Whether basking in the beauty of ancient temples and shrines, enjoying the quietude and calmness of Zen gardens, or exploring vibrant streets with neon-lit stores and food stalls, this exploration will show you different sides of Japan that all live in harmony with each other and captivate travelers from the rest part of the world. Get ready to discover a distinctive culture and join us on this journey.

Inclusions of this tour

Accommodation

Hotel (9 nights)

Transport

Car, Bullet Train ...

Team

Private Guide, Driver, Trip Managing Expert

Meals

9 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner

Experiences

13 Unique experiences...

Services

Entrance fees, excursions, visa, water...

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See Sumo-wrestlers from up close at a Sumo Stable’s morning training session in Tokyo

Explore the different facets of Tokyo, from ancient Sensoji temple and Meiji shrine to streets of trendy fashion and skyscrapers in Harajuku area

Wander around the sacred town Nikko’s attractions, including Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Waterfall

Travel back in time while watching a geisha’s performance in Higashi Chaya district, visiting Kanazawa Castle or Kenrokuen garden

Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for thousands of red torii gates and fox statues

Be immersed in Japanese culture in Kyoto, exploring some of its 17 World Heritage sites and awesome places

Take a pleasant walk amid the green forest of Sagano lush bamboo grove

Gain insight into tragic events of the country’s past at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum

Admire the giant floating torii-gate on the shrine island of Miyajima

Enjoy the tranquil landscapes and unique structures of Shitennoji Temple and Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine

Get great panoramic views of the city from Osaka Castle and Umeda Sky Building

Taste some of the best local dishes in Osaka’s downtown and market

Overview of this tour

Essential Japan - 10 days

Detailed Itinerary

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

Meals

9 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner

Accommodation

Hotel (9 nights)

Transport

Car, Bullet Train

Included Services

9-night hotel accommodation with daily breakfast

Joined & Private transport in air-conditioned vehicles

Road taxes

Local English-speaking guides

Purified water & wet towels on sightseeing day only.

Zone fees, entrance fees, excurions as itinerary

Train journeys as itinerary

Our personal assistance

Exclusions

Domestic & International flights

Travel insurance

Visa stamp fees

Early check-in & late check-out surcharge

Personal expenses

Meals, drinks not mentioned

Tips & gratuities for guide and driver

Surcharge for Christmas or New year’s eve gala dinner at hotel (if required)

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Economy

3* Hotel (9 nights)

Car, Bullet Train ...

Private Guide, Driver, Trip Manager

9 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner

13 Unique experiences...

Entrance fees, excursions, visa, water...

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Deluxe

4* Hotel (9 nights)

Car, Bullet Train ...

Private Guide, Driver, Trip Manager

9 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner

13 Unique experiences...

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Luxury

5* Hotel (9 nights)

Car, Bullet Train ...

Private Guide, Driver, Trip Manager

9 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner

13 Unique experiences...

Entrance fees, excursions, visa, water...

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100% Personalized Itinerary

Hassle-free and uniquely personalized! You'll get a completely flexible trip plan tailored to your individual interests, wishes and budget. Our Inside Travel Experts will give you professional advice, and it's you who decides how many days to travel, where to visit and where to stay.

Private Guide, Car & Driver

You always have private driver & private car flexible upon your travel schedules. Especially, in your Private Tour, our experienced and knowledgeable private guide will show you the hidden gems and inspire you with the most interesting local stories to gain a more in-depth understanding of each exotic country.

Handpicked Hotels & Meals

Whether you are looking for a romantic resort or a boutique hotel, authentic cuisine or street food style; our Asia Tour Experts'll create the lifetime journey around your needs & wants with our best hand-picked collection of accommodation and restaurants.

Trip Managing Experts

Travelling with us means having a dedicated, friendly & professional team by your side every step of the way and always ready to help whenever you need. Our Inside Travel Experts are available 24/7 and take care of everything to make sure you can enjoy the travel experience of a lifetime and get unforgettable memories.

Experiences You can Expect in this Tour

Tokyo

Explore old and new cultures of Tokyo in Asakusa & Harajuku

Tokyo is a city that excels at fusing all things traditional and high-tech modernity, and Asakusa & Harajuku are two among best places to capture and savour these contrasting elements. If Asakusa...

Tokyo

Watch real sumo morning training with locals

Learning about Sumo and seeing Sumo-wrestlers in action is certainly one of the best cultural experiences you can have in Japan. You can well watch a match in the sumo tournament but it’s not easy...

Nikko

Indulge in distinctive mystical atmosphere of Nikko

At two hours of train from Tokyo, the small town Nikko in the mountains of Tochigi Prefecture is not only home to some of Japan’s best UNESCO World Heritage sites, including historical shrines and...

Kanazawa

Discover historical & cultural signatures of Kanazawa

Of great cultural achievements, Kanazawa is perhaps the best-preserved major Edo-period city in the country, rivalling Tokyo and Kyoto. Only 2.5 hours by train from Tokyo, you will leave the hustle...

Kyoto

Discover the birthplace of geisha culture in Gion district

Though geisha can be found throughout Japan, Kyoto is considered the birthplace of geisha culture, and its historic Gion district, with many old-style Japanese houses called machiya and ochaya (tea...

Kyoto

Admire true spiritual masterpieces of Fushimi Inari Shrine

A pleasant day hike to the summit of Mt. Inari-san not only offers stunning panoramic views of southern Kyoto, but also be the best way to see all of Fushima Inari Shrine. Also known as Fox Shrine,...

Kyoto

Explore essential heritage sites of Kyoto

The ancient capital of Japan, Kyoto is the land of great historic and cultural significance with a handful of centuries-old shrines, temples and priceless nature treasures. Taking a sightseeing tour...

Kyoto

Step into the magic forest of Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Located in the gorgeous Arashiyama district on the outskirts of Kyoto, the Bamboo Grove is one of the most photographed and recognizable sights in the city you should not miss during your trip in...

Hiroshima

Join ferry trip to the famous floating torii gate on shrine island of Miyajima

The centuries-old Itsukushima Shrine is an important Shinto shrine located on the island popularly called Miyajima, in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a National...

Hiroshima

Remember the drop of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima

A place to commemorate the destruction of war and remind the importance of peace, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum are main destinations for school field-trips from all over Japan and for...

Osaka

Search for treasure temples and shrines of Osaka

Just like its Kansai neighbors of Nara and Kyoto, Osaka is a significant city of culture and traditions in Japan with a sheer number of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, well worth visiting. These...

Osaka

Zoom in the timeless architecture and dynamic structures of Osaka

Japan's second largest metropolitan area after Tokyo with high skyscrapers and modern buildings, Osaka still maintains a multitude of ancient cultural and spiritual structures, great for...

Osaka

Explore Japanese best street food heaven in downtown Osaka

If you’re looking for a food lover’s paradise with a great easygoing vibe in Japan, Osaka is certainly the top choice with a sheer variety of foods that can overwhelm your mind. A place to...

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Watch real sumo morning training with locals

Indulge in distinctive mystical atmosphere of Nikko

Discover historical & cultural signatures of Kanazawa

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Discover the birthplace of geisha culture in Gion district

Admire true spiritual masterpieces of Fushimi Inari Shrine

Explore essential heritage sites of Kyoto

Step into the magic forest of Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Join ferry trip to the famous floating torii gate on shrine island of Miyajima

Remember the drop of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima

Search for treasure temples and shrines of Osaka

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Zoom in the timeless architecture and dynamic structures of Osaka

Explore Japanese best street food heaven in downtown Osaka

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RIHGA Royal Hotel

Essential Japan

Explore old and new cultures of Tokyo in Asakusa & Harajuku

Watch real sumo morning training with locals

Indulge in distinctive mystical atmosphere of Nikko

Discover historical & cultural signatures of Kanazawa

Discover the birthplace of geisha culture in Gion district

Admire true spiritual masterpieces of Fushimi Inari Shrine

Explore essential heritage sites of Kyoto

Step into the magic forest of Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Join ferry trip to the famous floating torii gate on shrine island of Miyajima

Remember the drop of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima

Search for treasure temples and shrines of Osaka

Zoom in the timeless architecture and dynamic structures of Osaka

Explore Japanese best street food heaven in downtown Osaka

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Essential Japan

Japan - The Land of Rising Sun!

Tokyo

Nikko - Tochigi

Kanazawa - Ishikawa

Kyoto

Hiroshima

Osaka

Inclusions of this tour

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Transport

Team

Meals

Experiences

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Highlights Of This Tour

Overview of this tour

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Tokyo

Day 2: Tokyo

Day 3: Nikko(Tochigi)

Day 4: Kanazawa(Ishikawa)

Day 5: Kyoto

Day 6: Kyoto

Day 7: Hiroshima

Day 8: Osaka

Day 9: Osaka

Day 10: Osaka

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THIS TOUR IS PRIVATE & TAILOR-MADE
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