9 Days All Inclusive Japan Classic with Private Guide and Driver

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Welcome to Tokyo!
1 stop
1
Today you will fly to Tokyo. On arrival, your driver will welcome you at the arrival hall and transfer you to your hotel with a private car to ensure your arrival is worry-free. If you are arriving in a different city in Japan,or the duration of this itinerary does not meet your travel needs, please let us know — we can customize and plan a trip tailored to your preferences.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Tokyo Adventures: Tsukiji Market, Scenic Water Bus, and Asakusa Walking Tour
3 stops
2
Japan is known for its fresh seafood, and this small-group tour explores the outer Tsukiji Fish Market, where Tokyo's top chefs shop for high-quality fish. Your guide leads you through the sprawling, 80-year-old market to visit fishmongers and food vendors. Sample a range of sushi, Japanese-style omelets, fried fish cakes, sake, and Japanese tea on this in-depth experience of the legendary market.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
Hop on the water bus of Tokyo Mizube Line and enjoy a scenic journey from the route of your choice,Venture between Odaiba andAsakusa and see famous landmarks along the way! Tag your friends and family along and take advantage of this cool experience in Tokyo.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
4
Senso-ji Temple Tokyo`s oldest and most prominent temple. The magestic Senso-Ji Buddhist Temple is almost 1400 years old and is a symbol of Asakusa and the entire city of Tokyo. If you have any new ideas or requests for today’s itinerary, please let us know — we are happy to customize and plan the day according to your preferences.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Mt. Fuji Excursion: A Journey Through Nature and Heritage
4 stops
5
From the serene waters of Lake Kawaguchi to the breathtaking vistas at Tenjozan Park and the crystal-clear springs of Oshino Hakkai, this Mt. Fuji excursion promises an unforgettable experience that combines nature's splendor with Japan's rich heritage. In West Lake, discover the charm of Japan's unique thick-thatched roof cottages known as West Lake Village. Enjoy a glimpse of Mount Fuji in the distance, with the village offering a serene ambiance with murmuring books, singing birds, and blooming flowers.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
6
Next, venture to Oshino Hakkai, a cluster of eight springs in the quaint village of Oshino within the Fuji Five Lake region. Renowned for its crystal-clear and drinkable spring water, sourced from porous layers of hardened lava.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
Explore the stunning Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave. Formed over 1150 years ago by lava flow from Nagaoyama, a volcano near Fuji, this two-tunnel looping cave is open year-round.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
Arakurayama Sengen Park is one of Mt. Fuji's most famous viewing spots. In springtime, the cherry blossoms in bloom create a spectacular view of Arakurayama Sengen Shrine's five-storied pagoda and Mount Fuji. Not only does the park offer splendid views of the mountain, but also serves as a popular viewing spot for the beautiful night scenery of Fujiyoshida City. Arakurayama Sengen Park is one of Mt. Fuji's most famous viewing spots. In springtime, the cherry blossoms in bloom create a spectacular view of Arakurayama Sengen Shrine's five-storied pagoda and Mount Fuji. Not only does the park offer splendid views of the mountain, but also serves as a popular viewing spot for the beautiful night scenery of Fujiyoshida City. If you have any new ideas or requests for today’s itinerary, please let us know — we are happy to customize and plan the day according to your preferences.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Matsumoto and Suwa: Discover Nagano’s Timeless Treasures
3 stops
9
Matsumoto Castle is one of the most complete and beautiful among Japan's original castles. It is a "hirajiro" - a castle built on plains rather than on a hill or mountain. Matsumoto Castle is unique for having both a secondary donjon and a turret adjoined to its main keep. The castle structures, in combination with their characteristic black wainscoting, give off an air of grandeur and poise.
3 days • Admission ticket included
10
The lake is located in the heart of Suwa and is the largest lake in Nagano Prefecture. Whether walking, cycling, or jogging, the lake provides a relaxing backdrop. In spring, the lake is surrounded by beautiful cherry blossoms, while summer sees it lit up by fireworks above. In warmer months, lake activities include pleasure cruises, amphibious bus tours, fishing, and more.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
11
Suwa Taisha (Suwa Grand Shrine), located in Nagano Prefecture, south east of Matsumoto, in the center of the country, is one of Japan's oldest and most important shrines. Suwa Taisha is mentioned in the Kojiki, an 8th-century chronicle and is believed to have been founded over 1200 years ago. Suwa Taisha is the head shrine of around 10,000 Suwa sub-shrines located throughout Japan including a famous Suwa Shrine in Nagasaki, home to the Kunchi Festival. If you have any new ideas or requests for today’s itinerary, please let us know — we are happy to customize and plan the day according to your preferences.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Shirakawa-go and Takayama: Timeless Mountain Heritage
3 stops
12
The Sanmachi Suji District consists of three streets in the heart of Takayama’s old town, which lies just to the east of the Miya-gawa River. The streets are lined with traditional houses, shops, restaurants, sake breweries and cafes.
1 minute • Admission ticket included
13
The Takayama Jinya served as the local government office headed by the officials dispatched from Edo (present day Tokyo). The building complex was in official use until 1969 and is now open to the public as a museum. It includes various nicely maintained tatami rooms that once served as offices, conference rooms, guest rooms and residential space. There is also an interesting interrogation room. Beside the main building stands a large storehouse built in the 1600s. Known as the biggest traditional rice storehouse in Japan, it now functions as a museum, showcasing belongings and official documents of past local leaders, old maps of the Hida Region and historic town plans.
1 minute • Admission ticket included
14
The Shirakawa-go and neighboring Gokayama regions line the Shogawa River Valley in the remote mountains that span from Gifu to Toyama Prefectures. Declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995, they are famous for their traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, some of which are more than 250 years old. If you have any new ideas or requests for today’s itinerary, please let us know — we are happy to customize and plan the day according to your preferences.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Kanazawa: A Journey Through Edo Period Heritage and Cultural Splendor
4 stops
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From 1583 to the end of the Edo Period, Kanazawa Castle ( Kanazawajō) was the seat of the powerful Maeda Clan, lords of Kaga, a feudal domain ranking second only to the Tokugawa possessions in terms of size and wealth. The castle burnt down several times over the centuries, and the most recent fires of 1881 were survived only by two storehouses and the Ishikawa-mon Gate. The gate dates from 1788 and faces Kenrokuen. For several decades, Kanazawa University occupied the former castle grounds until the campus was moved to the city's outskirts in the early 1990s. Since then, a project is underway to rebuild the castle's former buildings. In the meantime, most central structures are standing again and make a visit more interesting.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
16
Japan’s most celebrated landscape garden Kenrokuen in Kanazawa is justifiably classified as one of Japan's "three most beautiful landscape gardens" alongside Mito's Kairakuen and Okayama's Korakuen. The spacious grounds used to be the outer garden of Kanazawa Castle and were constructed by the ruling Maeda family over a period of nearly two centuries. Opened to the public in 1871, Kenrokuen features a variety of flowering trees which provide the garden with a different look for each season.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
17
The picturesque Higashi Chaya district is designated as one of Japan’s Cultural Assets with its historic buildings giving you a glimpse of what a geisha district in ancient Japan looked like. Located to the northeast of Kanazawa Castle, the area was established in the early 19th century as an entertainment center for geisha and their wealthy patrons.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
18
Nagamachi was a samurai district located at the foot of the former Kanazawa Castle, where samurai and their families used to reside. The area preserves a historic atmosphere with its remaining residences, earthen walls, private entrance gates, narrow lanes and water canals. If you have any new ideas or requests for today’s itinerary, please let us know — we are happy to customize and plan the day according to your preferences.
2 days • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Take the high-speed train from Kanazawa to Kyoto.
1 stop
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Including two Bullet train One way Kanazawa between Tsuruga（45min） In Tsuruga change Bullet train to Kyoto.（5-10min） One way Tsuruga between Kyoto （52min） The hotel is very close to the station, after arriving at the station, make your own way the hotel to check in. Free Time or self-arrangment by your own. If you have any new ideas or requests for today’s itinerary, please let us know — we are happy to customize and plan the day according to your preferences.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Explore Japan's Historic Heart: Fushimi Inari Taisha, Uji, and Nara Park
3 stops
20
Fushimi Inari Shrine/Red Torii Gates is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings. The trails lead into the wooded forest of the sacred Mount Inari, which stands at 233 meters and belongs to the shrine grounds.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
21
Uji is famous for its green tea. While Kozanji Temple in Kyoto is believed to be the original site of tea cultivation in Japan, Uji's tea became better known for its superior quality in the 1100s.Byodoin Temple's Omotesando street full of matcha, and you can shop here for souvenirs.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
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Nara Park it is also home to hundreds of freely roaming deer. Considered the messengers of the gods, Nara's over 1000 deer have become a symbol of the city and have even been designated as a natural treasure. Deer crackers are for sale around the park, and some deer have learned to bow to visitors to ask to be fed. Nara's deer are surprisingly tame, although they can be aggressive if they think you will feed them, so make sure not to tease them with food. If you have any new ideas or requests for today’s itinerary, please let us know — we are happy to customize and plan the day according to your preferences.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Departure
1 stop
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Privatr transfer service between Osaka and KIX airport.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers

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