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10 day private tour
Visit Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto and Hiroshima
Add-ons available
Local tour leaders
Tour Highlights
Tokyo & Kyoto: Japan's Soul
Discover the vibrant cityscapes of Tokyo, from the historic book district of Jimbocho to the pop culture haven of Akihabara. Then, step into Kyoto’s serene world, where golden pavilions, Zen gardens, and centuries-old temples create an atmosphere of timeless beauty.
Hakone: Nature & Serenity
Ride the scenic Romancecar to Hakone, where steaming hot springs, volcanic landscapes, and breathtaking views of Mount Fuji await. Cruise across Lake Ashi, explore the artistic treasures of the Hakone Open-Air Museum, and unwind in a traditional onsen at a ryokan.
Hiroshima: Echoes of History
Walk through Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park and Museum, a solemn yet inspiring tribute to history and hope. Visit the iconic Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island, where the floating torii gate stands as a symbol of Japan’s enduring beauty.
What's Included?
Accommodation
Hotels in Tokyo, Hiroshima and Kyoto.
Japanese Ryokan in Hakone (feature stay).
Meals
Transportation
Guided days by experienced
English-speaking local tour leaders.
Guides
Bullet trains, public trains and buses.
Private transfers to and from the airport.
Activities
• Tokyo - 1,000-Year-Old Shinto Shrine • Tokyo - Famous second hand book store • Tokyo - Meidai Street • Tokyo - Tsukiji Fish Market • Tokyo - Fire Ritual Temple • Tokyo - Akihabara Electric town • Hakone - Romancecar • Hakone - Hakone Tozan Railway • Hakone - Owakudani • Hakone - Lake Ashi Cruise • Hakone - Hakone Shrine • Hakone - Hakone Open-Air Museum • Hakone - Picasso Pavillion • Hakone - Hakone Venetian Glass Museum • Kyoto - Kinkaku-ji Temple • Kyoto - Ryoan-ji Temple • Kyoto - Ninna-ji Temple • Kyoto - Nishiki Market • Kyoto - Fushimi Inari Shrine • Kyoto - Kiyomizu-dera Temple • Kyoto - Gion • Kyoto - Fushimi Sake District • Hiroshima - Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park • Hiroshima - A-Bomb Dome • Hiroshima - Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall • Hiroshima - Miyajima Island • Hiroshima - Itsukushima Shrine • Hiroshima - Mount Misen
Optional add-ons
9 breakfasts at the hotel.
To be determined upon inquiry.
What's Not Included?
All flight services.
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
Snacks, drinks or any other personal shopping expenses.
Entrance tickets to museums, temples, etc. not mentioned in the itinerary.
Itinerary
Discover the adventures awaiting you on this ultimate 10-day tour through Japan.
Arrive at the airport and transfer to hotel via private car.
Arrive at the airport and transfer to hotel via private car.
Check-in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the night in.
Day 1: Tokyo
Arrival in Japan
Activities
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No activities planned on this day
Accommodation
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Gochome (4*) or similar
Day 2: Tokyo
Jimbocho
Meet your guide at your hotel and head to Jimbocho, Tokyo's literary hub, to explore its fascinating history and culture.
Start with a visit to a peaceful Shinto shrine with over 1,000 years of history, followed by a stop at the birthplace of "European-style" curry rice, where you can enjoy a hearty meal and learn about the culinary history behind this iconic dish.
Next, explore Jimbocho’s famous second-hand bookstores, offering a mix of rare and modern books. Browse unique genres in small independent bookstores specializing in art, architecture, and more, with your guide sharing the history behind them. Enjoy a break in a cozy hidden café, savoring traditional Japanese coffee or matcha with a sweet treat.
Continue your exploration at a stationery store offering creative items ideal for souvenirs, followed by a stop at a quirky bookstore filled with old movies, TV dramas, comics, and more.
Late in the day, explore Meidai Street, known as Tokyo's "instrument city," and make a stop at Ishibashi Music, a legendary instrument store.
Activities
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1,000-Years-Old Shinto Shrine
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Famous second hand Book Store
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Meidai Street (Instrument city)
Accommodation
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Gochome (4*) or similar
Day 3: Tokyo
Tsukiji Fish Market and Akihabara
Meet your guide at Tsukiji station. Go explore Tsukiji Fish Market to experience the hustle and bustle of Tokyo’s legendary Fish Market. Enjoy wandering around the fish market at your own pace.
Visit a temple with your guide and observe an Esoteric Fire Ritual dedicated to the God of Justice. The ceremony, involving powerful chanting and drumming in front of open flames..
Have lunch nearby and then take a trip to Akihabara Electric town, Tokyo's pop culture and electronics hub, and pop into anime-themed shops, retro game arcades, and anything in between.
Return to your hotel and relax.
Activities
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Tsukiji Fish Market
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Fire Ritual Temple
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Akihabara Electric town
Accommodation
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Gochome (4*) or similar
Day 4: Hakone
Owakudani and Lake Ashi
Meet your guide at the hotel and take a taxi to Shinjuku Station. Take the Romancecar to Hakone-Yumoto Station, enjoying scenic views along the way. Transfer to the Hakone Tozan Railway and Cable Car, passing through mountain forests and valleys.
Arrive at Owakudani Valley, known for its active sulfur vents. Walk around the area and try the famous Kuro-tamago (black eggs), believed to add seven years to your life.
Board the Hakone Ropeway and descend to Togendai Station for a Lake Ashi cruise. Enjoy the serene lake views and admire the Hakone Shrine’s floating torii gate with Mt. Fuji in the background (weather permitting).
In the afternoon, visit Hakone Shrine. Stroll through the peaceful forested grounds and enjoy the scenic lake views.
Check in at your ryokan or hotel and enjoy a relaxing soak in the onsen. In the evening, savor a traditional kaiseki dinner, featuring seasonal and local specialties.
Activities
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Romancecar
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Hakone Tozan Railway
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Owakudani
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Lake Ashi Cruise
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Hakone Shrine
Accommodation
Morinokaze Hakone Sengokuhara (4*) or similar
Japanese Ryokan (feature stay)
Day 5: Hakone
Explore Hakone
Start the day with a traditional Japanese breakfast at your ryokan, including grilled fish, rice, and miso soup.
Visit the Hakone Open-Air Museum. Wander through the beautiful sculpture park and explore the Picasso Pavilion, which features paintings, ceramics, and sketches by the artist. Enjoy the museum’s foot bath for a relaxing break.
Head to the Hakone Venetian Glass Museum. Admire the intricate Venetian glass art and stroll through the picturesque garden. Have lunch at a local restaurant near by.
In the afternoon, explore Hakone-Yumoto Shopping Street.
Browse shops for yosegi-zaiku (wooden marquetry) crafts and local sweets like Yumochi.
In the evening, go back to your accommodation and relax.
Activities
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Hakone Open-Air Museum
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Picasso Pavilion
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Hakone Venetian Glass Museum
Accommodation
Morinokaze Hakone Sengokuhara (4*) or similar
Japanese Ryokan (feature stay)
Day 6: Kyoto
Golden Pavillion and Zen Garden
Check out of your hotel and board the Romancecar to Odawara. Then take the bullet train to Kyoto station.
Go explore Kinkaku-ji, one of Kyoto’s most iconic landmarks. Admire the shimmering gold-leaf-covered temple reflected in the surrounding pond and learn about its fascinating history.
Next, visit Ryoan-ji Temple, renowned for its Zen rock garden. Take a peaceful stroll through the temple grounds and appreciate the seasonal beauty.
Explore Ninna-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that blends imperial elegance with serene temple life. Wander through its spacious grounds, take in the refined architecture, and enjoy the shifting scenery that changes beautifully with the seasons.
Afterward, head to the lively Nishiki Market, known as "Kyoto's Kitchen," for an authentic local lunch. Wander through the bustling stalls and savor a variety of Kyoto delicacies, such as wagyu beef skewers, freshly grilled seafood skewers, and sweet matcha-flavored treats. Enjoy the flavors and atmosphere of this iconic food market.
Activities
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Kinkaku-ji Temple
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Ryoan-ji Temple
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Ninna-ji Temple
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Nishiki Market
Accommodation
Hotel Tanakaya Kyoto Karasuma (3*) or similar
Japanese Ryokan (feature stay)
Day 7: Kyoto
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Start early and beat the crowds to visit the famous Fushimi Inari Shrine. Be amazed by the thousands of red torii gates snaking up the mountain. Learn about the folklore surrounding the sacred mountain, the rice-related rituals performed there, and Inari’s significance to agriculture and the local community.
Visit Kiyomizu-dera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This temple is known for its massive wooden stage that overlooks the city and the beautiful cherry trees below.
Explore Higashiyama’s best cultural sites including Kyoto’s most historic Zen temple, explore Gion, Kyoto’s Geisha district and learn about the city's fascinating history.
Venture into Kyoto’s historic Fushimi Sake District to visit historic sake breweries. Try some sake and enjoy learning about the importance of this area.
Activities
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Fushimi Inari
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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Gion
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Fushimi Sake District
Accommodation
Hotel Tanakaya Kyoto Karasuma (3*) or similar
Japanese Ryokan (feature stay)
Day 8: Hiroshima
Hiroshima Peace Memorial
Check out of your hotel and take the bullet train to Hiroshima.
Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Explore the A-Bomb Dome, Lunch at a local restaurant featuring Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki or other specialties.
After lunch, visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum to learn about the bombing's impact and Hiroshima’s journey to peace.
Explore the Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, and take a brief stroll through Shukkeien Garden, a traditional Japanese garden.bing's impact and Hiroshima’s journey to peace.
Activities
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
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A-Bomb Dome
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Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall
Accommodation
Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima (4*) or similar
Day 9: Hiroshima
Miyajima Island
Meet your guide at the hotel and take a taxi to the port.
Take the ferry to Miyajima Island (30 min), known for its scenic beauty and spiritual significance. Visit the world-famous Itsukushima Shrine, with its iconic floating torii gate. Depending on the tide, the gate may be either submerged in water or elevated above the shore.
Savor anago-meshi (grilled eel on rice) or fresh grilled oysters at a local restaurant on the island.
After lunch, take the ropeway up Mount Misen for a gentle ride to the top, offering magnificent panoramic views of Hiroshima Bay, islands, and the surrounding national park area. You can also take a leisurely walk through the Miyajima Forest and enjoy nature’s tranquility.
Activities
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Mijayima Island
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Itsukushima Shrine
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Mount Misen
Accommodation
Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima (4*) or similar
Day 10: Tour ends
Departure from Japan
Check out of your hotel and take a taxi to Hiroshima Station. From there, board the bullet train to Tokyo Station. Upon arrival, a private car will take you to the airport.
Finally, board your flight and depart Japan!.
Important Notes
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The first and last day of the tour are reserved for arrival and departure, with no scheduled activities.
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More hidden gems will be revealed in the final itinerary provided after booking.
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Itinerary details, including activities, inclusions, and timings, may change based on weather conditions and availability.
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Please inform us of any dietary restrictions, allergies, or any other medical conditions to be aware of prior to the tour departure.
Cancellation Policy
We understand plans can change. Our cancellation policy is as follows:
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90+ days before departure: 80% refund, 20% deposit held as credit.
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60-89 days before departure: 50% refund.
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7-59 days before departure: 20% refund.
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Less than 7 days before departure: No refund.
Once a tour is booked, no refund of deposit (20% of the total charge).
Failure to make full payment within 30 days of your tour start date may result in cancellation without refund of the deposit.
If your tour is canceled due to severe weather or unforeseen circumstances, we will refund all payments except the deposit.
If inclement weather (e.g., a typhoon) disrupts your trip, we offer a ¥20,000 contribution to cover unexpected hotel or transport costs.
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