Sacred Peaks & City Streets: A Journey Through Japan’s Soulful Heart
  • 10 Days
  • 1 Country
  • 5 Cities
  • 20 Places
  • Tokyo (2 Nts)
  • Hakone (1 Nt)
  • Nagano (2 Nts)
  • Kyoto (2 Nts)
  • Osaka (2 Nts)
Individual Tour

* Rates are subject to change if any part of the tour is customized as per traveler’s request.

Day 1: Tokyo

Pick up at airport by Private Car with Basic English Speaking Driver

Drop off at Designated Hotel

Relax and Recover at the Rest of the Day.

Overnight Stay Tokyo, at Designated Hotel.

Day 2: Tokyo

Pick up at Designated Hotel (9am) by Private Tour Guide

Activities:

Visit Sensoji Temple

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Sensoji is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo's most colorful and popular temples.


Visit Tokyo Skytree (Tembo deck)

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A new television broadcasting tower and a landmark of Tokyo. Enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view from 350 meters above ground on the Tallest building in Japan.


Lunch Excluded - Local Cuisines with Reasonable Price at Local Restaurant Recommended by Our Guide. Please pay the bill on your own.

Activities:

Visit teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM

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The digital art collective teamLab—an interdisciplinary group consisting of artists, scientists, and more—has had multiple exhibitions around and beyond Japan over the past few years. Finally launched permanent (or, at least, long-term) installations in Japan.


Visit Shibuya Crossing Intersection

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Shibuya Crossing, is like a giant beating heart, sending people in all directions with every pulsing light change. Perhaps nowhere else says ‘Welcome to Tokyo’ better than this. Hundreds of people – and at peak times said to be over 1000 people – cross at a time, coming from all directions.


Drop off at Designated Hotel (5pm)

Dinner Excluded - By your own arrangement.

Overnight Stay Tokyo, at Designated Hotel.

Day 3: Tokyo-Mt.Fuji-Hakone

Pick up at Designated Hotel (8:30am) by Private Car with English Speaking Driver

Transfer from Tokyo to Mt.Fuji by Private Car

Visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station (World Heritage Site)

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Head up to the 5th Station along the Subaru Line. The 5th Station is situated at 2,300 meters (7,546 ft) above sea level. At this height, you will be amazed at spectacular, breathtaking views from above the clouds.


Lunch Excluded - Local Cuisines with Reasonable Price at Local Restaurant Recommended by Our Driver. Please pay the bill on your own.

Activities:

Visit Chureito Pagoda

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The Chureito Pagoda is a five storied pagoda on the mountainside overlooking Fujiyoshida City and Mount Fuji off in the distance. The pagoda is part of the Arakura Sengen Shrine and was built as a peace memorial in 1963 nearly 400 steps up the mountain from the shrine's main buildings.


Visit Lake Kawaguchiko Cruise

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It is a gorgeous 20 minutes' cruising on the Lake Kawaguchiko. The view of the mountains and the scenery of town from the pleasure boat on the water are wonderful, which would change your image of Lake Kawaguchiko.


Transfer from Mt.Fuji to Hakone by Private Car

Drop off at Designated Hotel (around 5-6pm)

Dinner Included - At your Hotel/Ryokan

Day 4: Hakone-Nagano

Hotel:

- Onsen Experience (public onsen at hotel)
- Overnight Hakone, 4 Star Hotel, Yumoto Fujiya Hotel or similar,

Pick up at Designated Hotel (9am) by Private Car with English Speaking Driver

Activities:

Visit Hakone Ropeway

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Along the journey, passengers can enjoy views of the active, sulfuric hot spring sources of the Owakudani Valley between Sounzan and Owakudani and of Lake Ashinoko and Mount Fuji between Owakudani and Togendai if visibility allows.


Visit Owakudani

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Hakone Owakudani was created when the Hakone volcano exploded about 3000 years ago. Powerful outbursts of smoke and sulfur can be viewed up-close in the well-maintained areas. We'll have a look at its peripheral area.


Visit The Hakone Open-Air Museum

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The Hakone Open Air Museum successfully attempts to create a harmonic balance of nature and art by exhibiting various sculptures on its spacious grounds in combination with beautiful views of the surrounding valley and mountains.


Lunch Excluded - Local Cuisines with Reasonable Price at Local Restaurant Recommended by Our Driver. Please pay the bill on your own.

Transfers:

- Drop off at Station
- Transfer from Hakone to Tokyo by Shinkansen (5:14 → 15:48, Kodama No.724)
- Transfer from Tokyo to Nagano (16:24 → 17:44, Kagayaki No.511)

Hotel:

- Self transfer from station to hotel
- Overnight Stay Nagano, at Designated Hotel.

Day 5: Nagano

Pick up at Designated Hotel (9am) by Private Tour Guide

Visit Jigokudani Monkey Park

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A world-famous park where Japanese macaques can be seen up close as they freely soak in hot springs. The hot spring baths here are exclusively for wild monkeys, the only one of its kind in the world.


Lunch Excluded - Local Cuisines with Reasonable Price at Local Restaurant Recommended by Our Guide. Please pay the bill on your own.

Visit Zenko-ji Temple

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ZenkÅ-ji (善光寺) is a Buddhist temple located in Nagano, Japan. The temple was built in the 7th century. Nagano City, established in 1897, was originally a town built around the temple.


Hotel:

- Drop off at Designated Hotel (5pm)
- Overnight Stay Nagano, at Designated Hotel.

Day 6: Nagano-Kyoto

Self transfer from hotel to station

Transfers:

- Transfer from Nagano to Nagoya by Shinkansen (TBA, around 4hrs ride from Nagano to Kyoto)
- Transfer from Nagoya to Kyoto by Shinkansen (TBA)

Hotel:

- Self transfer from station to hotel
- Overnight Stay Kyoto, at Designated Hotel.

Day 7: Kyoto

Activities:

Visit Cycling (4-5 hours around Arashiyama)

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Cycling adventure gives you an unique and immersive way to explore the hidden gems of the city or countryside!


Visit Arashiyama Bamboo forest

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One of Kyoto's most fascinating landmarks is Sagano Bamboo Forest, also known as Arashiyama bamboo forest. considered one of most beautiful forests in Japan and attracts the most visitors in the spring and fall. history and soon became the destination of many ancient Japanese people.


Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple (World Heritage Site)

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Kinkakuji is formally known as Rokuonji, the temple was the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and according to his will it became a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect after his death in 1408.


Overnight Stay Kyoto, at Designated Hotel.

Day 8: Kyoto-Osaka

Pick up at Designated Hotel (9am) by Private Car with English Speaking Driver

Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine

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Fushimi Inari Shrine is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings.


Lunch Excluded - Local Cuisines with Reasonable Price at Local Restaurant Recommended by Our Driver. Please pay the bill on your own.

Activities:

Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple (World Heritage Site)

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Kiyomizudera was originally associated with the Hosso sect, one of the oldest schools within Japanese Buddhism, but formed its own Kita Hosso sect in 1965. In 1994, the temple was added to the list of UNESCO world heritage sites.


Visit Ninen-zaka and Sannen-zaka

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Two of Kyoto’s most attractive streets are Sannen-zaka and Ninen-zaka, a pair of gently sloping lanes that lead down from Kiyomizu-dera Temple toward Nene-no-Michi Lane


Transfer from Kyoto to Osaka by Private Car

Visit Dotonbori

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A popular shopping and entertainment district and is also known as a food destination. At night it is lit by hundreds of neon lights and mechanized signs.


Drop off at Designated Hotel (6pm)

Dinner Excluded - By your own arrangement.

Overnight Stay Osaka, at Designated Hotel.

Day 9: Osaka

Self transfer between hotel and Universal Studios

Visit Universal Studios Japan (Day pass included)

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Universal Studios Japan offers world-class entertainment such as authentic attractions and shows, based not only on Hollywood blockbusters but also popular entertainment brands, and a variety of seasonal events entertaining its guests to the fullest.


Super Nintendo World [Ticket excluded] (cost is different as per date and package)

Overnight Stay Osaka, at Designated Hotel.

Day 10: Osaka

Free relax on your own. (hotel check out before 11am)

Transfers:

- Pick up at Designated Hotel by Private Car with Basic English Speaking Driver
- Drop off at airport

Day 1: Tokyo

Pick up at airport by Private Car with Basic English Speaking Driver

Drop off at Designated Hotel

Relax and Recover at the Rest of the Day.

Overnight Tokyo, 4 Star Hotel, Shiba Park Hotel or similar, (Kind remind: Usually, the check in time for the hotels in Japan is after 14:00/15:00. If need early check in, pls advise early.)

Day 2: Tokyo

Pick up at Designated Hotel (9am) by Private Tour Guide

Activities:

Visit Sensoji Temple

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Sensoji is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo's most colorful and popular temples.


Visit Tokyo Skytree (Tembo deck)

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A new television broadcasting tower and a landmark of Tokyo. Enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view from 350 meters above ground on the Tallest building in Japan.


Lunch Excluded - Local Cuisines with Reasonable Price at Local Restaurant Recommended by Our Guide. Please pay the bill on your own.

Activities:

Visit teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM

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The digital art collective teamLab—an interdisciplinary group consisting of artists, scientists, and more—has had multiple exhibitions around and beyond Japan over the past few years. Finally launched permanent (or, at least, long-term) installations in Japan.


Visit Shibuya Crossing Intersection

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Shibuya Crossing, is like a giant beating heart, sending people in all directions with every pulsing light change. Perhaps nowhere else says ‘Welcome to Tokyo’ better than this. Hundreds of people – and at peak times said to be over 1000 people – cross at a time, coming from all directions.


Drop off at Designated Hotel (5pm)

Dinner Excluded - By your own arrangement.

Overnight Tokyo, 4 Star Hotel, Shiba Park Hotel or similar,

Day 3: Tokyo-Mt.Fuji-Hakone

Pick up at Designated Hotel (8:30am) by Private Car with English Speaking Driver

Transfer from Tokyo to Mt.Fuji by Private Car

Visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station (World Heritage Site)

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Head up to the 5th Station along the Subaru Line. The 5th Station is situated at 2,300 meters (7,546 ft) above sea level. At this height, you will be amazed at spectacular, breathtaking views from above the clouds.


Lunch Excluded - Local Cuisines with Reasonable Price at Local Restaurant Recommended by Our Driver. Please pay the bill on your own.

Activities:

Visit Chureito Pagoda

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The Chureito Pagoda is a five storied pagoda on the mountainside overlooking Fujiyoshida City and Mount Fuji off in the distance. The pagoda is part of the Arakura Sengen Shrine and was built as a peace memorial in 1963 nearly 400 steps up the mountain from the shrine's main buildings.


Visit Lake Kawaguchiko Cruise

img

It is a gorgeous 20 minutes' cruising on the Lake Kawaguchiko. The view of the mountains and the scenery of town from the pleasure boat on the water are wonderful, which would change your image of Lake Kawaguchiko.


Transfer from Mt.Fuji to Hakone by Private Car

Drop off at Designated Hotel (around 5-6pm)

Dinner Included - At your Hotel/Ryokan

Day 4: Hakone-Nagano

Hotel:

- Onsen Experience (public onsen at hotel)
- Overnight Hakone, 4 Star Hotel, Yumoto Fujiya Hotel or similar,

Pick up at Designated Hotel (9am) by Private Car with English Speaking Driver

Activities:

Visit Hakone Ropeway

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Along the journey, passengers can enjoy views of the active, sulfuric hot spring sources of the Owakudani Valley between Sounzan and Owakudani and of Lake Ashinoko and Mount Fuji between Owakudani and Togendai if visibility allows.


Visit Owakudani

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Hakone Owakudani was created when the Hakone volcano exploded about 3000 years ago. Powerful outbursts of smoke and sulfur can be viewed up-close in the well-maintained areas. We'll have a look at its peripheral area.


Visit The Hakone Open-Air Museum

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The Hakone Open Air Museum successfully attempts to create a harmonic balance of nature and art by exhibiting various sculptures on its spacious grounds in combination with beautiful views of the surrounding valley and mountains.


Lunch Excluded - Local Cuisines with Reasonable Price at Local Restaurant Recommended by Our Driver. Please pay the bill on your own.

Transfers:

- Drop off at Station
- Transfer from Hakone to Tokyo by Shinkansen (5:14 → 15:48, Kodama No.724)
- Transfer from Tokyo to Nagano (16:24 → 17:44, Kagayaki No.511)

Hotel:

- Self transfer from station to hotel
- Overnight Nagano, 4 Star Hotel, Royal Hotel NAGANO or similar,

Day 5: Nagano

Pick up at Designated Hotel (9am) by Private Tour Guide

Visit Jigokudani Monkey Park

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A world-famous park where Japanese macaques can be seen up close as they freely soak in hot springs. The hot spring baths here are exclusively for wild monkeys, the only one of its kind in the world.


Lunch Excluded - Local Cuisines with Reasonable Price at Local Restaurant Recommended by Our Guide. Please pay the bill on your own.

Visit Zenko-ji Temple

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ZenkÅ-ji (善光寺) is a Buddhist temple located in Nagano, Japan. The temple was built in the 7th century. Nagano City, established in 1897, was originally a town built around the temple.


Hotel:

- Drop off at Designated Hotel (5pm)
- Overnight Nagano, 4 Star Hotel, Royal Hotel NAGANO or similar,

Day 6: Nagano-Kyoto

Self transfer from hotel to station

Transfers:

- Transfer from Nagano to Nagoya by Shinkansen (TBA, around 4hrs ride from Nagano to Kyoto)
- Transfer from Nagoya to Kyoto by Shinkansen (TBA)

Hotel:

- Self transfer from station to hotel
- Overnight Kyoto, 4 Star Hotel, The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji or similar,

Day 7: Kyoto

Activities:

Visit Cycling (4-5 hours around Arashiyama)

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Cycling adventure gives you an unique and immersive way to explore the hidden gems of the city or countryside!


Visit Arashiyama Bamboo forest

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One of Kyoto's most fascinating landmarks is Sagano Bamboo Forest, also known as Arashiyama bamboo forest. considered one of most beautiful forests in Japan and attracts the most visitors in the spring and fall. history and soon became the destination of many ancient Japanese people.


Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple (World Heritage Site)

img

Kinkakuji is formally known as Rokuonji, the temple was the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and according to his will it became a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect after his death in 1408.


Overnight Kyoto, 4 Star Hotel, The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji or similar,

Day 8: Kyoto-Osaka

Pick up at Designated Hotel (9am) by Private Car with English Speaking Driver

Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine

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Fushimi Inari Shrine is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings.


Lunch Excluded - Local Cuisines with Reasonable Price at Local Restaurant Recommended by Our Driver. Please pay the bill on your own.

Activities:

Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple (World Heritage Site)

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Kiyomizudera was originally associated with the Hosso sect, one of the oldest schools within Japanese Buddhism, but formed its own Kita Hosso sect in 1965. In 1994, the temple was added to the list of UNESCO world heritage sites.


Visit Ninen-zaka and Sannen-zaka

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Two of Kyoto’s most attractive streets are Sannen-zaka and Ninen-zaka, a pair of gently sloping lanes that lead down from Kiyomizu-dera Temple toward Nene-no-Michi Lane


Transfer from Kyoto to Osaka by Private Car

Visit Dotonbori

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A popular shopping and entertainment district and is also known as a food destination. At night it is lit by hundreds of neon lights and mechanized signs.


Drop off at Designated Hotel (6pm)

Dinner Excluded - By your own arrangement.

Overnight Osaka, 4 Star Hotel, Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA or similar,

Day 9: Osaka

Self transfer between hotel and Universal Studios

Visit Universal Studios Japan (Day pass included)

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Universal Studios Japan offers world-class entertainment such as authentic attractions and shows, based not only on Hollywood blockbusters but also popular entertainment brands, and a variety of seasonal events entertaining its guests to the fullest.


Super Nintendo World [Ticket excluded] (cost is different as per date and package)

Overnight Osaka, 4 Star Hotel, Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA or similar,

Day 10: Osaka

Free relax on your own. (hotel check out before 11am)

Transfers:

- Pick up at Designated Hotel by Private Car with Basic English Speaking Driver
- Drop off at airport

Without Stay
Accommodation
Included
Activities
20 Included
Transportation
Included
Guide
Excluded
Meals
Excluded

Tokyo

Hakone

Nagano

Kyoto

Osaka

4-star Stay
Accommodation
Included
Activities
20 Included
Transportation
Included
Guide
Excluded
Meals
Excluded

Tokyo

  • - Shiba Park Hotel or similar

Hakone

  • - Yumoto Fujiya Hotel or similar

Nagano

  • - Royal Hotel NAGANO or similar

Kyoto

  • - The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji or similar

Osaka

  • - Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA or similar

Payment Schedule

  • Deposit: 10% of the total tour price due within 5 days of booking.
  • 25 Days prior to Departure 40% of the total package cost.
  • 15 Days prior to Departure, the rest 50% of the total package cost.
  • Late Payments: If not paid by the due date, booking is canceled, and the deposit is forfeited.

Cancellation Policy

  • 90 days before departure: 25% refund
  • 60 days before departure: 50% refund
  • 30+ days before departure: 100% refund (except deposit)

City Breakup

  • Day 0: Tokyo
  • Day 1: Tokyo
  • Day 2: Tokyo-Mt.Fuji-Hakone
  • Day 3: Hakone-Nagano
  • Day 4: Nagano
  • Day 5: Nagano-Kyoto
  • Day 6: Kyoto
  • Day 7: Kyoto-Osaka
  • Day 8: Osaka
  • Day 9: Osaka

Sightseeing / Activity

Overview

This meticulously crafted itinerary takes you through Japan's most iconic cities and scenic landscapes, offering a seamless blend of adventure, culture, and relaxation. Begin your journey in Tokyo, where you'll explore historic temples, cutting-edge art museums, and city life with a private guide. From the bustling streets of Tokyo, venture to Mt. Fuji for awe-inspiring views before immersing yourself in a traditional onsen experience amidst the picturesque settings of Hakone.

In Nagano, the tour brings you face-to-face with Japan’s famous snow monkeys at Jigokudani Monkey Park, and lets you uncover centuries-old Buddhist traditions at Zenko-ji Temple. Continue to Kyoto for a unique cycling adventure, meandering through the enchanting Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and World Heritage temples like Kinkaku-ji, and winding down ancient streets steeped in culture and charm.

The journey concludes in Osaka, where gastronomic delights, neon-lit entertainment zones, and world-class theme park excitement at Universal Studios Japan await. Each destination not only offers classic sightseeing but also immersive cultural experiences such as local cuisine, market visits, and interaction with daily Japanese life.

This trip ensures comfort and personalized service with private transfers, knowledgeable guides, and carefully selected four-star accommodations, making it ideal for first-timers and seasoned travelers alike who wish to see Japan’s best highlights, have free time to explore, and enjoy essential Japanese experiences in comfort and style.

Accommodations

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Inclusions

  • Entrance Fees: as listed
  • Meals: hotel daily breakfast, 1 dinner at Hakone hotel
  • Hotels: 4 star hotels ; See reference hotels
  • Transportation: Train tickets during your tour as specified. ordinary class
  • Vehicle: Private car, van, or bus as per group size for tours marked T/D/P/R
  • Transfers between airports and hotels: as listed
  • Service Charge & Government Taxes
  • Tour operator/agency handling & operational charges
  • Basic English speaking driver on day 3/4/8
  • English speaking tour guide on day 2/5/7

Exclusions

  • International Airfare tickets from/to your country
  • Sightseeing not listed in the itinerary
  • Personal Expenses: laundry, drinks, telephone, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included
  • Meals: Any meals not specified with
  • Transfers between hotels and train stations
  • Fees of money transfer for the price of your tour package
  • Gratuities: tips to guides, drivers, bellboys, etc.
  • Portable WIFI Device or SIM Card
  • Travel Insurance
  • Early Check-in and Late Check-out
  • Hot spring tax, City tax (if applicable; to be paid at hotel front desk)
  • Visa fees

Travel Tips

  • Pack comfortable clothes and walking shoes for sightseeing and cycling activities.
  • Carry an umbrella or raincoat, as weather can be unpredictable in Japan.
  • Try traditional Japanese cuisine and local specialties at recommended restaurants.
  • Respect local customs, especially when visiting temples and public baths (onsen).
  • Purchase a Japan Rail Pass or local transport card for convenience during free time.
  • Prepare for cultural differences in etiquette and communication.
  • Hot spring (onsen) experiences often require nudity and have rules regarding showers before entering the bath.

Weather Forecast

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Terms & Conditions

  • The cost is not available if the booking is made within 20 days.
  • The hotel may be subject to change depending on availability.
  • Early Check-in and Late Check-out are not guaranteed and may incur extra charges.
  • Meals included only as specified; additional meals are at the traveler's expense.
  • Any personal expenses, additional activities, or services not listed under inclusions are not covered.
  • Travel insurance is highly recommended for all travelers.
  • Travelers are responsible for visas, travel permits, and any entry requirements.
  • Tips and gratuities are not mandatory and are at the traveler's discretion.
  • Travelers are required to pay hot spring and city taxes at the hotel front desk if applicable.

Important Notes

  • Preferred hotels are subject to availability at the time of booking; alternative hotels of a similar standard may be provided.
  • Lunches and some dinners are not included; local restaurants will be recommended by guides and drivers.
  • Some sightseeing activities may involve walking or require a reasonable fitness level.
  • Owakudani is not recommended for travelers with respiratory conditions or sensitivity to sulfur.
  • All train and public transport schedules are subject to change by providers.
  • Self-transfer is required in some cities between the station and the hotel.

Cancellation Policy

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Reviews by Travelers

Very satisfied

Published on May, 2025

The bus tour was very good. Not only are the places that they take you interesting, but it also allows you to make your own pace through the free time that the tour gives. The tour guide, Angie was fun and helpful. She knew a lot about the places that we went to. This is the best activity to do on the first day if you want to get the lay of the land.

A Must Do!

Published on May, 2025

We’ve done many tours with this company and the similar ones. Always left completely satisfied! Very informative! Super convenient for visitors, especially first timers! You don’t have to worry about transportation, tickets, misunderstanding the language… no chaos, very organized. And I could say the highlight was our tour guide, Angie! Originally from Philippines, spoke perfect English, great sense of humor, sweet and very helpful! This tour is a MUST!

Excellent Day visiting Mt Fuji

Published on May, 2025

Excellent experience - Maz was very knowledgeable of the Mt Fuji area and guided us through the stops with appreciated recommendations.

Amazing tour

Published on May, 2025

Angie did an amazing job on the tour very friendly and funny. She was very knowledgeable about the tour sites and made sure everyone was comfortable getting around while on the tour. I would definitely recommend this tour!

Thank you Angie!

Published on May, 2025

A great, well organised tour that guarantees you will see a lot of Tokyo in one day! I wish I had done this on my first day here, but even after a few days exploring, Tokyo is so big that everything on this tour was new to me. Angie is friendly and has a good sense of humour, and communicates instructions very clearly so everything runs to time.

Angie-son!

Published on May, 2025

Angie was our tour guide today and was amazing. She was knowledgeable, humorous, and approachable/relatable. Great restaurant recommendations and all things Tokyo.

fun

Published on May, 2025

Angie was amazing. Perfect English and a really fun personality- made the experience amazing for my family. Overall tour was excellent. We did it on our first day and it was an efficient way to see some of the more important places and to get a lay of the land so that we can explore on our own. 100% Recommend this tour.

FUNMAXTIME

Published on May, 2025

The entire tour was conducted very well and I had a great time. Yui was a very knowledgeable guide and I had a lot of fun talking to her. The planning was well done, I felt safe and knew what to do at every step. The only feedback I'd like to give is that when we're at senso-ji we get some info about the temple and it's history. Overall it was a really great time.

Day tour Tokyo

Published on May, 2025

Had a great experience with Day trip. Yui our trip coordinator was excellent. She was patient and has made sure to give a brief about Japanese history behind all the places we visited. Appreciate her efforts and recognize how hard it is coordinate with these many people on a regular basis and yet she made it look easy and effortless with a great smile.

Amazing experience

Published on May, 2025

Yui was great! She made this experience worthwhile. Super fun and educational. I 100% recommend. Tokyo has lots to offer so this tour was a nice start.

Yui is awesome!

Published on May, 2025

Yui is a great tour guide. I learned so much from Yui about the culture, languages, and traditions of Japan. A wonderful experience

Highly recommend doing this when in Kyoto

Published on May, 2025

This tour was an amazing experience!! I randomly heard about this from some other travelers, and I’m really glad I decided to do this. My guide, Noriko, was awesome!! She was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and spoke great English. Also, the route we took was a much better way to see Fushimi Inari. We avoided all the crowds and were able to take our time. I highly recommend doing this if you’re in Kyoto and plan to see Fushimi Inari.

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Overall it was a fantastic holiday for us, i can say very memorable trip for all of us. Time was just perfect, not too cold and not too hot, very pleasant. Every city was difference experience.

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Excellent tour and service

This was a great tour. If you don't understand Japanese and like horseracing you will enjoy this tour. They will stay with you and show you how to place a bet using a racing website as information on the horses and all the races. We were from Hawaii and there were also some young girls from Europe. Highly recommend this tour at Tokyo racecourse

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Beautiful bridges

Leann was a good guide, friendly with a sense of humor. I liked the fact we could explore the cave with her or on our own. She pointed out the mirror image in the water at just the right spot. She provided encouragement when faced with all the steps. The bridges were unbelievable. Breathtaking views from above and what the views were of was great. Bridges were underrated.

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Interesting alternative tour

Interesting/alternative tour. Rico the guide was very knowledgeable and answered a lot of questions. Would highly recommend this tour.

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Fantastic. An absolute must do

Absolutely spectacular. We had the best weather. Our guide Yuta was wonderful and provided us with the story behind the oilgrimage & the mountain as well as being happy to answer all our questions. He was extremely caring for all people on the trip,young or old. We highly recommend doing the snow walls.

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Memorable tour. Highly recommend.

We absolutely loved our time on this pottery tour. From start to finish, it was a thoughtfully curated and enriching experience. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and full of fun insights that added so much depth to the journey. Meeting the potters was a true highlight—each one was kind, welcoming, and had such fascinating stories and craftsmanship to share. The area itself is stunning, with beautiful scenery that made the day even more special. Lunch was delicious and clearly chosen with care, adding to the overall sense that every detail of the tour was well-planned. This is more than just a tour; it’s an inspiring and memorable experience. Highly recommend to anyone looking for something unique and meaningful!

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Dreamy, delicious & electric

Absolutely outstanding. Ken is the best guide! Incredibly knowledgeable, fun, engaging, great with people (all sorts!) and he guided us through a fun and fascinating area, filled with wonderful food and people, businesses old and new. I can’t recommend this tour or this guide enough. We left feeling both like we wanted more and everything again, and yet were completely thrilled and satisfied with a perfect day.

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Best Tour Ever!

The Arashiyama E-Bike tour was a fantastic experience! The views were some of the best I’ve seen and Yuki knew all the best spots to go and take photos. Yuki is insanely knowledgeable about Kyoto and the history of Japan. Leaving with plenty of fun facts and recommendations in my pocket. Couldn’t have asked for a better time!

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Great experience of...

Great experience of Japanese Geisha dance, singing, and Japanese culture understanding. The tour and show are conducted by a tour lady speaking perfect English. On top of all the best, she sings Opera arias, in powerful and emotional ways. Highly recommended for English speaking only tourists who are seriously interested in learning Japanese culture and enjoying watching Geisha shows.

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Perfect way to see some cool sites

Really enjoyed this run. My wife gave me this run as part of my birthday present and it was really cool. The guides were really knowledgeable and I definitely visited locations I would have missed visiting solo with the kids. Highly recommend for anyone traveling to Kyoto who wants to experience some cool sites a little differently.

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Wagyu Asakusa Tour

The guide was very professional and knowledgeable about the the Asakusa area. The Wagyu and other food stops were delicious and it was nice to eat at smaller shops. Would recommend this tour for groups of all sizes and ages!

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Erratic driver arrived late in old van reeked of tobacco smoke

This is one of the worst trip advisor booking I have ever experienced. Key points: 1) the driver was more than 10 minutes late and I could not get hold of the driver because the number given to me by the person named, "SATO" gave a wrong number. 2) When he finally arrived, the van reeked of smoke. We immediately put on our N95 masks. 3) His driving was erratic, and other cards beeped their horns at his several times. 4) After arriving at Ashikaga flower park, he could not understand Japanese that was being spoken to him by the traffic guard, so he asked us to open the window and find out what he is saying. (Remember, we are in Japan. How can a driver not understand Japanese and drive??) 5) On the return home, the driver lamented that he had to driver all the way back to Ashikaga where he lived. His driving was even more erratic and scary. 6) We were scared for our lives with his driving. Please consider all the points above before booking this experience.

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Fantastic experience and delicious food!

We had a fantastic time learning with Juri. He was very patient and encouraging with two very inexperienced cooks and the food was absolutely delicious after! Just recommend not eating breakfast before!!

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Highlight of our Asakusa Trip

We had an excellent experience crafting two silver rings! Highly recommend engraving the rings with Japanese “Asakusa†if you can!

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Recommend.

Excellent experience with lots of humour. Food was amazing especially the broth. Would go again with my friends.

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Great guide and tour company

Sanchinko Shimba is one of the best tour guides I have run across in years of touring. She is like a walking encyclopedia. You can save yourself lots of time by having her as a guide and exploring highlights of the city attractions and museums. Additionally, the company she contracted with H.I.S. tours was very accommodating and allowed me to change my tour at the last minute.

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Fun and unique

We had an amazing day with Hiro. He took so many great photos and videos of our day visiting the hilltop castles and learning traditional sword fighting. The katana training was a such a fun and unique way to explore Japanese culture and everyone one there made us feel so welcome and part of the class. I’m so happy I found this tour. It created such a great memory for my family! Thank you, Hiro!

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Exceeded our expectations

This was absolutely a 10/10 amazing experience. Ayumi was a sweetheart and a pleasure to hang out with. She made us feel like friends that had just come over to laugh and cook together! The setup was great. We learned about the ingredients and some culture, we learned manners and etiquette, learned cooking techniques and more. Cooking was fun and engaging and the end result was a delicious lunch that we could enjoy and also appreciate the work that went into cooking it so we were proud! Ramen and gyoza for the win! Thank you again, Ayumi for a wonderful afternoon of cooking and laughing!

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The Best Way to Explore Osaka

We did the full-day Osaka tour and honestly had the best time. Our guide struck the perfect balance between famous sights and local hidden gems—we got to see a side of Osaka we never would’ve found on our own. Everything flowed smoothly, and nothing felt rushed. Great food, fun stories, and super kid-friendly too. My wife and I loved it, and even our little one was smiling all day. Would totally recommend this to anyone visiting Osaka!

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Fabulous tour with lovely guides

Fabulous tour with Noto and Nono. We were very lucky to be the only guests on the tour this day. It was so nice not to be part of a large group. Full of history and interesting facts not only about the Meiji Shrine but Japan in general. We had a real conversation with them. They even assisted us get a Suice card at the end of the tour to help us get around on the trains more easily during our stay in Tokyo. Would definitely recommend.

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Must Do in Japan

This was the highlight of our trip to Japan. We had an amazing time exploring the canyon with Yuki and Misa, who were both incredibly friendly and spoke fluent English. The experience was fun from start to finish and truly unforgettable. If you are in the area, this is an absolute must. Even if you are visiting Tokyo, it is well worth making the trip for the day. We felt very safe the entire time even though it is our first time canyoning. Worth every cent.

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