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Japan Family Tour: Shrines & Nakasendo Trail (Private Bespoke)

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From Tokyo to Osaka
5.0
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  • Family posing with a view of Mount Fuji and a lake
  • Two people standing in a lush bamboo forest.
  • Golden Pavilion surrounded by reflective water and lush greenery.
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  • Pathway flanked by numerous orange torii gates with inscriptions
  • A woman feeding several deer in an open area.
  • Traditional Japanese building with people in front.
  • Close-up view of Tokyo Tower against a clear blue sky.
  • Bustling city intersection with modern buildings and neon signs.
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Tokyo

    Start point
    Japan (Tokyo)
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  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meiji Shrine and acquire amulets; inscribe wishes on ema plaques
    • Explore East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
    • Visit Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa
    Landmarks
    Meiji Shrine
    Imperial Palace East Gardens
    Senso-ji Temple
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  3. Day 3

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Design Festa Gallery in Harajuku
    • Explore Espace Louis Vuitton in Omotesando
    • Browse Animate Ikebukuro for anime and manga merchandise
    Landmarks
    Design Festa Gallery
    Espace Louis Vuitton
    Animate Ikebukuro
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  4. Day 4

    Tokyo to Hakone

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Oshino Hakkai pond complex
    • Climb to Arakurayama Sengen Shrine
    • Cruise on Lake Kawaguchiko
    • Ascend via Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway to observation deck
    Landmarks
    Oshino Hakkai
    Arakurayama Sengen Shrine
    Lake Kawaguchiko
    Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway
  5. Day 5

    Hakone to Nagoya

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hakone Open-Air Museum
    Landmarks
    Hakone Open-Air Museum
  6. Day 6

    Nagoya

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology with Techno World interactive experience
    • Explore Toyota Automobile Museum with vintage car collection
    Landmarks
    Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
    Toyota Automobile Museum
  7. Day 7

    Nagoya

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Sakae district shops and boutiques
    • Visit Nagoya City Science Museum
    • Visit SCMAGLEV Railway Park
    Landmarks
    Sakae District
    Nagoya City Science Museum
    SCMAGLEV Railway Park
  8. Day 8

    Nagoya to Tsumago

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike along Edo-era trade route from Magome-juku to Tsumago-juku
    Landmarks
    Magome-juku
    Tsumago-juku
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  9. Day 9

    Tsumago to Narai

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hike from Yabuhara to Narai via Torii Pass viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Yabuhara
    Torii Pass
    Narai
    Mount Ontake
  10. Day 10

    Narai to Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Narai's historic streets and gardens
    Landmarks
    Narai
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  11. Day 11

    Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine with torii gates
    • Explore Nishiki Market
    • Visit Nijo Castle
    • Participate in authentic tea ceremony
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Nishiki Market
    Nijo Castle
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  12. Day 12

    Kyoto to Nara and back

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nara Park and interact with deer
    • Visit Todai-ji Temple and view bronze Buddha
    • Stroll through Naramachi district
    • Visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine
    Landmarks
    Nara Park
    Todai-ji Temple
    Naramachi District
    Kasuga Taisha Shrine
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  13. Day 13

    Kyoto to Osaka

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Participate in cooking class to make nori-wrapped treats and miso broth

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama and create custom cup noodles at 'My Cup Noodles' factory
    Landmarks
    Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama
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  14. Day 14

    Osaka to Kobe and Himeji

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Himeji Castle
    • Experience Kobe beef lunch
    • Ascend Nunobiki Ropeway to Mt. Nunobiki summit

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Nunobiki Herb Garden
    • Visit Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum
    Landmarks
    Himeji Castle
    Nunobiki Ropeway
    Mt. Nunobiki
    Nunobiki Herb Garden
    Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum
  15. Day 15

    Departure from Osaka

    End point
    Japan (Osaka)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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Traveler Moments

  • Two people standing under an ornate Japanese gate with an umbrella.
  • Two people standing in a lush bamboo forest.
  • Stone figures with moss on them set in a garden.
  • Stands filled with colorful decorative items for sale.
  • A stone statue of a musician in a lush garden.
  • A richly decorated altar inside a temple.
  • A large golden Buddha statue in a temple setting.
  • Three women posing in front of traditional Japanese houses.
  • Rows of colorful sake barrels stacked on a shelf.
  • Various crepes displayed in a glass case with price tags.
  • A woman feeding several deer in an open area.
  • Miniature shoes on display with price tags.
  • Stone statues in a garden pond with green vegetation.
  • Two women in kimonos posing next to a statue surrounded by trees.
  • Close-up view of Tokyo Tower against a clear blue sky.
  • A woman dining in a restaurant with chopsticks.
  • People walking on a busy street, some holding maps and wearing sunglasses.
  • A traditional Japanese meal served in a bento box.
  • Three people smiling and making a peace sign in a restaurant.
  • A garden with a pond, bridge, and skyscrapers in the background.
  • Two people dressed in traditional samurai armor posing for a photo.
  • A busy temple area with many visitors and large lanterns.
  • Two people posing in front of a large Buddha statue, under a sunny sky.
  • Traditional Japanese soba noodles with tempura and dipping sauce.
  • Two people smiling at a restaurant table with traditional Japanese dishes.
  • Person cooking meat on a small grill at a restaurant.
  • Large billboard with people walking underneath in a city area.
  • Bright orange Torii gates with tourists walking through.
  • Person holding a dessert bowl with green tea shaved ice.
  • Person posing with a large cartoon character statue.
  • Statue of a seated figure in traditional Japanese attire.

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  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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    I worked with Cathy Hou of Odynovo to develop a private tour of Japan for me and my adult granddaughter. She was...
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    • Rows of colorful sake barrels stacked on a shelf.
    • Close-up view of Tokyo Tower against a clear blue sky.
    • A busy temple area with many visitors and large lanterns.
    • A garden with a pond, bridge, and skyscrapers in the background.
    • Large billboard with people walking underneath in a city area.
    • A richly decorated altar inside a temple.
    • Two women in kimonos posing next to a statue surrounded by trees.
    • Three people smiling and making a peace sign in a restaurant.
    • People walking on a busy street, some holding maps and wearing sunglasses.
    • Statue of a seated figure in traditional Japanese attire.
    • A large golden Buddha statue in a temple setting.
    • Three women posing in front of traditional Japanese houses.
    • A stone statue of a musician in a lush garden.
    • Person holding a dessert bowl with green tea shaved ice.
    • Miniature shoes on display with price tags.
    • A woman feeding several deer in an open area.
    • Stands filled with colorful decorative items for sale.
    • Two people standing under an ornate Japanese gate with an umbrella.
    • Person cooking meat on a small grill at a restaurant.
    • Two people posing in front of a large Buddha statue, under a sunny sky.
    • Various crepes displayed in a glass case with price tags.
    • A traditional Japanese meal served in a bento box.
    • Person posing with a large cartoon character statue.
    • A woman dining in a restaurant with chopsticks.
    • Traditional Japanese soba noodles with tempura and dipping sauce.
    • Two people dressed in traditional samurai armor posing for a photo.
    • Stone statues in a garden pond with green vegetation.
    • Stone figures with moss on them set in a garden.
    • Two people smiling at a restaurant table with traditional Japanese dishes.
    • Two people standing in a lush bamboo forest.
    • Bright orange Torii gates with tourists walking through.
    Traveled in July 2023

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