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Pick up at airport by Private Car with Basic English Speaking Driver
Hotel:
Pick up at Designated Hotel (9am) by Private Tour Guide
The Ghibli Museum is dedicated to the animated films by the famed director Hayao Miyazaki such as My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away that have captured the attention and love of audiences worldwide.
Lunch Excluded - Local Cuisines with Reasonable Price at Local Restaurant Recommended by Our Guide. Please pay the bill on your own.
Akihabara, also known as Electric Town, is a vibrant district in Tokyo that is a mecca for all things anime, manga, and electronics. This bustling neighborhood is filled with colorful shops selling the latest gadgets, arcades where you can try your hand at classic games, and themed cafes where you can interact with maids, robots, or your favorite anime characters. Akihabara is a must-visit destination for pop culture enthusiasts and tech-savvy travelers looking to immerse themselves in the unique and futuristic world of Japanese subculture.
Maid Cafe [Ticket excluded] (cost excluded, pay on site on your own)
Drop off at Designated Hotel (5pm)
Dinner Excluded - By your own arrangement.
Overnight Stay Tokyo, at Designated Hotel.
Pick up at Designated Hotel (9am) by Private Tour Guide
Activities:
Meiji Jingu Shrine honors Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Built in the 1920s and nestled in a forest, it features traditional Japanese architecture with grand wooden torii gates and cedar structures. Serene and culturally rich, it draws locals and tourists to experience Japan's heritage.
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.
Lunch Excluded - Local Cuisines with Reasonable Price at Local Restaurant Recommended by Our Guide. Please pay the bill on your own.
Activities:
Sensoji is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo's most colorful and popular temples.
Nakamise Dori is the best place in Tokyo to buy souvenirs. It's a 250-meter (800-foot) shopping street that leads to Sensoji Temple.
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.
Drop off at Designated Hotel (5pm)
Dinner Excluded - By your own arrangement.
Overnight Stay Tokyo, at Designated Hotel.
Pick up at Designated Hotel by Private Car with Basic English Speaking Driver
Drop off at Designated Hotel
Transfer from Tokyo to Kanazawa by Private Car
Hotel:
Pick up at Designated Hotel (9am) by Private Tour Guide
Activities:
From 1583 to the end of the Edo Period, Kanazawa Castle was the seat of the powerful Maeda Clan, lords of Kaga, a feudal domain ranking second only to the Tokugawa possesions in terms of size and wealth.
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
Lunch Excluded - Local Cuisines with Reasonable Price at Local Restaurant Recommended by Our Guide. Please pay the bill on your own.
Activities:
A chaya is an exclusive type of restaurant where guests are entertained by geisha who perform song and dance.
The Ninja Weapon Museum in Kanazawa is a fun sighteeing place for everyone, where approximately 160 artifacts are exhibited, including Shuriken, sickle, and Samurai armor.
Drop off at Designated Hotel (5pm)
Dinner Excluded - By your own arrangement.
Overnight Stay Kanazawa, at Designated Hotel.
Transfers:
Located in a mountainous region that was cut off from the rest of the world for a long period of time, these villages with their Gassho-style houses subsisted on the cultivation of mulberry trees and the rearing of silkworms.
Lunch Excluded - Local Cuisines with Reasonable Price at Local Restaurant Recommended by Our Guide. Please pay the bill on your own.
Activities:
A must-visit spot that offers a spectacular and breathtaking panorama of the village. In spring, the flowers and fresh greenery contrast with the rustic farmhouses. In autumn, the colorful leaves lend a warm charm to the area. In winter, the snow-capped roofs transform the place into a fairytale-like landscape.
The design of the Kanda House is some of the best among all Gassho-zukuri houses. It was said to have been built around 1850. The stone pavement at the entrance and the main pillar are must-sees.You can go all the way up to the top of the building.
Transfer from Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa by Express Bus, Ticket Included
Drop off at Designated Hotel (5pm)
Dinner Excluded - By your own arrangement.
Overnight Stay Kanazawa, at Designated Hotel.
Transfers:
Hotel:
Transfers:
Activities:
The "red pumpkin" at Miyanoura Port. The intense color and shape of the pumpkin is reminiscent of the delicate building of the "Naoshima" sea station and the vivid colors of the It is a contrast. Some of the black polka dots on the whole surface are hollowed out holes,It maybe enter inside.
Yellow Pumpkin is located 40 minutes away from the port, along the beach near Tutsuji-so. The pumpkins are huge works with a stem and black dots painted all over. They are symbols of Naoshima that appear beautifully in front of the deep blue sea and the sky.
Lunch Excluded - Local Cuisines with Reasonable Price at Local Restaurant Recommended by Our Driver. Please pay the bill on your own.
Activities:
Benesse House is both a museum and a hotel, incorporating guest rooms and space for display of contemporary art. Benesse House offers guests opportunities to get close to great art and spend a uniquely rewarding time in dialogue with the works and with themselves.
Chichu Art Museum was constructed in 2004 as a site rethinking the relationship between nature and people. The museum was built mostly underground to avoid affecting the beautiful natural scenery of the Seto Inland sea.
Transfer from Naoshima to Osaka by Private Car
Drop off at Designated Hotel
Dinner Excluded - By your own arrangement.
Overnight Stay Osaka, at Designated Hotel.
Free relax on your own.
Transfers:
Pick up at airport by Private Car with Basic English Speaking Driver
Hotel:
Pick up at Designated Hotel (9am) by Private Tour Guide
The Ghibli Museum is dedicated to the animated films by the famed director Hayao Miyazaki such as My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away that have captured the attention and love of audiences worldwide.
Lunch Excluded - Local Cuisines with Reasonable Price at Local Restaurant Recommended by Our Guide. Please pay the bill on your own.
Akihabara, also known as Electric Town, is a vibrant district in Tokyo that is a mecca for all things anime, manga, and electronics. This bustling neighborhood is filled with colorful shops selling the latest gadgets, arcades where you can try your hand at classic games, and themed cafes where you can interact with maids, robots, or your favorite anime characters. Akihabara is a must-visit destination for pop culture enthusiasts and tech-savvy travelers looking to immerse themselves in the unique and futuristic world of Japanese subculture.
Maid Cafe [Ticket excluded] (cost excluded, pay on site on your own)
Drop off at Designated Hotel (5pm)
Dinner Excluded - By your own arrangement.
Overnight Tokyo, 4 Star Hotel, APA Hotel Asakusa Kuramae or similar,
Pick up at Designated Hotel (9am) by Private Tour Guide
Activities:
Meiji Jingu Shrine honors Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Built in the 1920s and nestled in a forest, it features traditional Japanese architecture with grand wooden torii gates and cedar structures. Serene and culturally rich, it draws locals and tourists to experience Japan's heritage.
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.
Lunch Excluded - Local Cuisines with Reasonable Price at Local Restaurant Recommended by Our Guide. Please pay the bill on your own.
Activities:
Sensoji is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo's most colorful and popular temples.
Nakamise Dori is the best place in Tokyo to buy souvenirs. It's a 250-meter (800-foot) shopping street that leads to Sensoji Temple.
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.
Drop off at Designated Hotel (5pm)
Dinner Excluded - By your own arrangement.
Overnight Tokyo, 4 Star Hotel, APA Hotel Asakusa Kuramae or similar,
Pick up at Designated Hotel by Private Car with Basic English Speaking Driver
Drop off at Designated Hotel
Transfer from Tokyo to Kanazawa by Private Car
Hotel:
Pick up at Designated Hotel (9am) by Private Tour Guide
Activities:
From 1583 to the end of the Edo Period, Kanazawa Castle was the seat of the powerful Maeda Clan, lords of Kaga, a feudal domain ranking second only to the Tokugawa possesions in terms of size and wealth.
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
Lunch Excluded - Local Cuisines with Reasonable Price at Local Restaurant Recommended by Our Guide. Please pay the bill on your own.
Activities:
A chaya is an exclusive type of restaurant where guests are entertained by geisha who perform song and dance.
The Ninja Weapon Museum in Kanazawa is a fun sighteeing place for everyone, where approximately 160 artifacts are exhibited, including Shuriken, sickle, and Samurai armor.
Drop off at Designated Hotel (5pm)
Dinner Excluded - By your own arrangement.
Overnight Kanazawa, 4 Star Hotel, ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa or similar,
Transfers:
Located in a mountainous region that was cut off from the rest of the world for a long period of time, these villages with their Gassho-style houses subsisted on the cultivation of mulberry trees and the rearing of silkworms.
Lunch Excluded - Local Cuisines with Reasonable Price at Local Restaurant Recommended by Our Guide. Please pay the bill on your own.
Activities:
A must-visit spot that offers a spectacular and breathtaking panorama of the village. In spring, the flowers and fresh greenery contrast with the rustic farmhouses. In autumn, the colorful leaves lend a warm charm to the area. In winter, the snow-capped roofs transform the place into a fairytale-like landscape.
The design of the Kanda House is some of the best among all Gassho-zukuri houses. It was said to have been built around 1850. The stone pavement at the entrance and the main pillar are must-sees.You can go all the way up to the top of the building.
Transfer from Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa by Express Bus, Ticket Included
Drop off at Designated Hotel (5pm)
Dinner Excluded - By your own arrangement.
Overnight Kanazawa, 4 Star Hotel, ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa or similar,
Transfers:
Hotel:
Transfers:
Activities:
The "red pumpkin" at Miyanoura Port. The intense color and shape of the pumpkin is reminiscent of the delicate building of the "Naoshima" sea station and the vivid colors of the It is a contrast. Some of the black polka dots on the whole surface are hollowed out holes,It maybe enter inside.
Yellow Pumpkin is located 40 minutes away from the port, along the beach near Tutsuji-so. The pumpkins are huge works with a stem and black dots painted all over. They are symbols of Naoshima that appear beautifully in front of the deep blue sea and the sky.
Lunch Excluded - Local Cuisines with Reasonable Price at Local Restaurant Recommended by Our Driver. Please pay the bill on your own.
Activities:
Benesse House is both a museum and a hotel, incorporating guest rooms and space for display of contemporary art. Benesse House offers guests opportunities to get close to great art and spend a uniquely rewarding time in dialogue with the works and with themselves.
Chichu Art Museum was constructed in 2004 as a site rethinking the relationship between nature and people. The museum was built mostly underground to avoid affecting the beautiful natural scenery of the Seto Inland sea.
Transfer from Naoshima to Osaka by Private Car
Drop off at Designated Hotel
Dinner Excluded - By your own arrangement.
Overnight Osaka, 4 Star Hotel,
Free relax on your own.
Transfers:
Hakone, Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima
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We recently completed our trip to Japan in April 2025. We used TravelOne services to plan and book this trip. Right from the beginning, TravelOne helped us with the planning all aspects our trip from hotels, ground transfers, sightseeing and restaurant recommendations. Our driver guides for Tokyo (Yuki), Kyoto/Osaka (Nobu) and Hiroshima (Remi)Â were extremely knowledgeable and took care of us throughout the day. They were always on time and customized the trip according to our needs. Working with TravelOne took the stress out and we were able to focus on enjoying the trip. We plan to use TravelOne services again and highly recommend this for your future trip as well.
Hakone, Kyoto, Tokyo, Mount Fuji
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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.
The line outside was super long when we arrived! The castle itself is stunning and packed with history. Just be ready for a bit of a climb to get there. There are elevators inside, but the walk up includes some steep paths and stairs. We saw some transport options going back down, which looked helpful.
We had such an amazing time with Nathalie at Eat Osaka! The other couple didn’t show up, so we ended up having a private class. All the food we prepared was so delicious, I actually enjoyed our tempura more than the tempura we got as street food! And the udon and miso dipping sauce were AMAZING. Nathalie explained everything so well and she was so friendly. I loved chatting with her about things to do in Japan and giving her tips for things to do in my hometown. Half the fun was just chatting with her, but it was complimented by the very simple and delicious recipes. I feel like I can go home and actually make this meal, unlike other classes I’ve taken where it felt too complicated. I also loved the location in the traditional Japanese home with many of the old fixtures. It made the whole experience feel much more authentic and I felt lucky to get to be in such a beautiful setting. I cannot recommend this class enough. Please support Nathalie and her business, you will have an amazing time!
Our boat experience in early summer was fantastic! The weather in Japan was perfect—not too hot and not too cold. On the deck of the boat, we enjoyed a comfortable breeze and beautiful night views. During the performances, the atmosphere on the whole boat really came alive. If the boat ride had been a bit longer, it would have been even better!
Great overview and history of the city. Really helpful to start your trip here so you can make better plans to experience the city. Iku was so sweet and kind with our tour. She went above and beyond to introduce us to Sapporo as well as great recommendations and help making plans for the rest of our trip. Highly recommend and request Iku if possible.
This Tokyo tour combines food and religious rituals in a neighbourhood that's not frequented by many foreigners. The tour starts off with a special meal of clam "chowders" served on the grounds of a shrine and moves on to a temple where you can see and participate in a fire ceremony, a standup (sake) bar, an shop specializing in ume-shu (plum wine), a restaurant specializing in toro (tuna), a grill-your-own okonomiyaki-type pancake, and traditional sweet and rice cracker shops. The food experience was excellent, as are all Culinary Backstreets walks, but this one really shone because of the religious sites we visited. Our guide Michelle has lived in Tokyo for 20 years and was able to convey her knowledge of the rituals to our group, ensuring that we were respectful and committed no faux-pas during our visit. Her affection and understanding of Japan added greatly to our experience. There's no question that's too obscure to ask her, she said, and we put her to the test, asking about daily life, social habits, and general questions about living in the country. As with the tour of Kichijoji, this tour truly enhanced our enjoyment and understanding of Tokyo life. There are certainly less expensive tours available, but with a huge influx of tourists in Japan these days, there are also some tours which don't meet a very high standard. This Culinary Backstreets tour delivers excellent value for money -- in terms of the generosity of what is offered food-wise, and the terrific knowledgeable guide who knows her stuff and how to create a great atmosphere for learning. Highly recommended!
I knew basically nothin' about Shintoism before this tour, but our guide was super patient and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. We learned all about the different myths and legends, and even got to try some traditional Shinto rituals. The whole thing was just really interesting and enlightening - I feel like I learned so much!
Such a lovely morning! Exceeded my expectations. Went with the “ladies†in our family. Definitely a “girly†think to do. You are whisked in to have your hair fixed and dressed in a kimono. Then into a beautiful tatami room for the tea ceremony lead by an expert. So elegant and beautiful. Plenty of opportunities for photos.
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