PERFECT FOR:
- Families & travelers of all ages
- Lovers of Nature, History & Architecture
- Touring Japan’s Must-Sees
- Food & big city vibes
- First time travelers of Japan
A Private Japan Tour – Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island
10 Days / 9 Nights – Tour Code (PVJ) – Land Only – PRIVATE TOUR – Departs Daily
This meticulously crafted itinerary boasts a fascinating opportunity to create your very own version of Japan, traveling through the country’s most popular cities. Accompanied by your very own private guide, you’ll explore, sample and immerse yourself in Japan’s myriad of alluring sights, sensational cuisines and timeless culture.
Starting with Tokyo, one of the most vibrant and modern cities in the world, we soak up this electrifying cityscape of contrasts: the old and the new, and the traditional and the modern, which makes Tokyo an exciting place for travelers from all the world to visit. With your private guide as your co-pilot, we explore Tokyo’s fantastic sights via its vast transportation system, which boasts an experience in and of itself. Visit the world-famous Tsukiji Fish Market, a vibrant locals market lined with sushi stalls featuring the day’s freshest catch; Sensoji Temple and its colorful Nakamise shopping street; the architectural marvel of the awe-inspiring Tokyo SkyTree; the sacred Meiji Shrine; and the eclectic Harajuku district nearby. Next, embark on a time journey from the hustle & bustle of Tokyo to the lush countryside of Hakone. No visit to Japan is complete without feasting your eyes on the legendary Mount Fuji. Here, we ascend on the Hakone Ropeway, which rewards the patron with spectacular views of the majestic Fuji San, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Ashi and spend a day in Owakudani Valley’s picturesque setting of rolling hills and green tea plantations. Enjoy a unique, traditional experience by spending a night at a Ryokan and trying the famed Japanese Onsen (hot spring bath).
Then, fasten your seatbelts on an exhilarating ride aboard the Shinkansen (Bullet Train) to Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan for more than a thousand years. Known for its history and culture, Kyoto embodies the image of Old Japan with its ancient Buddhist temples, stunning palaces and beautiful classical gardens. Visit the city’s revered sights, which include the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle and the ever-charming Gion District, where you might be rewarded with the occasional Geisha sighting. Last but not least, continue your journey to the Inland Sea to visit Hiroshima and Miyajima Island. Visit the region’s must see sights, including the spectacular Isukushima Shrine and its mesmerizing “Floating Torii Gate,” and Hiroshima’s A-Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park.
From Tokyo’s glamorous Ginza District to Shirakawa-go’s rustic wooden villages, Mt. Fuji’s breathtaking panorama to Miyajima’s dazzling sea views, Kyoto’s ancient temples and shrines to Hiroshima’s symbols of peace — this is a journey that goes beyond the imagination.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- 9 nights hotel accommodations of your choice, including a Ryokan stay
- Hotel breakfasts daily
- 7 Day Japan Rail Pass (Tourist Class)
- Private sightseeing by private guide utilizing public transportation
- Private Airport transfers upon arrival and departure
TOKYO (3 nights)
- 3 nights at Shibuya Excel Stream Hotel | Shibuya Excel Hotel (Superior) OR Cerulean Tower (Deluxe)
- Full-day private walking tour of Tokyo
- Airport transfers by reserved private taxi upon arrival
- Separate baggage transfer (1 pc/person) between Tokyo and Kyoto
HAKONE (1 night)
- 1 night at Ryokan Tensui Saryo | Hyatt Regency Hakone
- Full-day private tour of Hakone, including a ride on the Hakone Ropeway and Lake Ashi Cruise
- Traditional Japanese dinner at Ryokan
KYOTO (3 nights)
- 3 nights at Royal Park Hotel (Superior) OR Dhawa Yura Hotel | Hotel Okura Kyoto (Deluxe)
- Half-day private tour of Kyoto, visiting Kinkaku-Ji (Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu Temple and Gion District
- Full-day private tour of Fushimi Inara Shrine and UNESCO Nara
- Private meet & greet with taxi transfers from Kyoto Station to hotel upon arrival
- Departure transfers to Kansai or Itami Airport by SHARED shuttle van
HIROSHIMA (1 night)
- 1 night at Sheraton Grand Hiroshima
- Full-day private tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima Island
OSAKA (1 night)
- 1 night at Royal Classic Hotel Osaka
Day 1 Arrive Tokyo
Upon arrival at Narita Airport, be met and transferred to your hotel by reserved private taxi for your next 3 nights’ accommodations.
Day 2 Tokyo
Today, enjoy a full-day walking tour of Tokyo accompanied by your private guide (using public transportation). Visits include the Old Tsukiji Market, the revered Meiji Shrine, Asakusa Kannon Temple and its colorful Nakamise Shopping Arcade, and the awe-inspiring Tokyo SkyTree, the highest self standing tower in the world. (B)
Day 3 Tokyo
Full day free at leisure to explore Tokyo on your own. (B)
Day 4 Tokyo / Hakone
This morning, depart Tokyo for Hakone by Romance Car or Shinkansen. Enjoy various sights within Owakudani Valley, which is known for its beautiful mountain scenery. Activities include a ride on the Hakone Mountain Rail, ascending the mountain on the Hakone Ropeway, taking a boat cruise on Lake Ashi and visiting the Hakone Shrine. Drop off at your hotel in Hakone, where a traditional Japanese dinner will be served. (B,D)
***Note: your bags will be picked up at your hotel’s bell stand and delivered to your hotel in Kyoto the next day.
Day 5 Hakone / Kyoto
Transfer to Odawara Station for your 2-hour Shinkansen ride to Kyoto. Upon arrival, be met at the train platform and commence sightseeing of Kyoto. Visits this afternoon include Kiyomizu Temple, one of the most celebrated temples in Japan. It was founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto. This UNESCO world heritage site is best known for its wooden stage that juts out from its main hall. Sitting 13 meters above the hillside, it offers panoramic views of Kyoto City. You will also visit the famed Gion District, Kyoto’s most famous geisha district. This traditional area is beautifully lined with shops, restaurants and ochaya (teahouses) amid wooden homes and cobblestone alleyways. Last stop is the Golden pavilion, one of the city’s most photographed sites and a symbol of Kyoto. Check in to your hotel in Kyoto for your next 2 nights’ accommodations. (B)
Day 6 Kyoto (Nara)
This morning, enjoy a visit to Fishimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates straddling a network of trails behind its main buildings leading into the wooded forest of the sacred Mount Inari. Next, travel outside Kyoto to Nara, Japan’s first Capital from 710-784 A.D. and yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visits include the awe-inspiring Todaiji Temple, famed for being the world’s largest wooden building. It houses one of the country’s largest Buddha statues and is adjacent to Nara Park, where over 1,000 free-roaming deer abound. Last stop is Kasuga Taisha, one of the most celebrated Shrines in all of Japan. Return to Kyoto in the afternoon. (B)
Day 7 Kyoto
Full day free at leisure to explore Kyoto on your own. Optional tours such as cooking lesson, countryside excursion to Lake Biwa, Kyoto tour by bike, Tea Ceremony session, etc. are available upon request. (B)
Day 8 Kyoto / Hiroshima
Transfer to Kyoto Station on your own (via subway or taxi) for your Shinkansen to Hiroshima. Upon arrival, enjoy a walking tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima Island, starting with a visit to the A-Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park and Peace Museum. Afterward, proceed to Miyajima Island via ferry to the remarkable Itsukushima Shrine and its Floating Torii Gate. Take a stroll along the colorful Omotesando Shopping Street,which is lined with colorful shops and delectable food stands, before returning to Hiroshima. Overnight in Hiroshima. (B)
Day 9 Hiroshima / Osaka
Today, make your way to Osaka by train. Stops at Okayama’s Korakuen Garden, Kurashiki's beautiful heritage town, and/or Himeji’s stunning Himeji Castle are highly recommended. Check-in at your hotel in Osaka and enjoy the vibrant Dotonburi and Namba District most famous for food, shopping and entertainment. (B)
Day 10 Return Home
Transfer to Kansai (KIX) or Itami (ITM) Airport for your departure flight home. (B)
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| 2024 Price Chart (Prices Valid Thru December 20, 2024) | |||
| Daily Departure | Twin Sharing | Single Supplement | |
| January – February | S | 5,375 | 1,795 |
| D | 5,675 | 1,975 | |
| March – April | S | 5,925 | 2,375 |
| D | 6,425 | 2,625 | |
| May | S | 5,725 | 2,175 |
| D | 6,125 | 2,425 | |
| June – August | S | 5,375 | 1,795 |
| D | 5,675 | 2,075 | |
| September | S | 5,525 | 1,975 |
| D | 5,975 | 2,225 | |
| October – November | S | 5,725 | 2,175 |
| D | 6,125 | 2,425 | |
| December* | S | 5,525 | 2,025 |
| D | 5,975 | 2,225 | |
| Tour requires minimum of 2 passengers to operate | |||
- Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and a minimum of 2 passengers
- Price includes entrance fees, hotel taxes and service charges
- Price excludes all airfares, personal expenses, beverages during included lunches
- Tour commences in Tokyo and ends in Kyoto
- Sightseeing utilizes public transportation with services of English-speaking guides on private basis
- Tour prices are based on travel completing within the above said period. Due to hotel rate differences, pro-ration of tour price may be required for travel spanning two calendar months. Contact us for details.
- Peak Season Surcharges or blackout dates apply during Sakura season (Cherry Blossoms in late March – mid April), Golden Week Holiday (April 29-May 6) & December Holiday period (Dec. 24- Jan. 03). Please contact us for details and restrictions.
- All hotels and tours are subject to availability at time of reservation
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Tsukiji Market, Sensoji Temple & Meiji Shrine
- Scenic Hakone with Ryokan stay
- Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion & Gion District
- Kiyomizu Temple & Fushimi Inari
- UNESCO Nara
- A-Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park
- Miyajima Island & Floating Torii Gate
Price Starting From:
$5,375
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Tokyo – Shibuya Excel Stream Hotel
Tokyo – Cerulean Tower
Sheraton Grand Hiroshima
Kyoto – Hotel Okura
Kyoto – Dhawa Yura Hotel
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