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14 Days Customized Japan Culture & History Essential Tour (private guide & driver)

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14 Days Customized Japan Culture & History Essential Tour (private guide & driver) - UME Travel Co. Ltd
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UME Travel Co. Ltd
Group Tour
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
Age range 1 to 85

Places You’ll See

  • Tokyo
    Tokyo
  • Hakone
    Hakone
  • Kyoto
    Kyoto
  • Himeji
    Himeji
  • Hiroshima
    Hiroshima
  • Miyajima Island
    Miyajima Island
  • Osaka
    Osaka
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Highlights

  • Explore Tokyo National Museum's treasures
  • Stroll through Meiji Jingu Shrine and park
  • Visit Tsukiji Market and Shibuya Crossing
  • Discover Hakone's natural beauty and history
  • Experience Kyoto's temples and geisha culture

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Japan!
  2. Day 2 Tokyo Culture Tour | National Museum, Meiji Shrine, Senso-Ji Temple (Personal Guide)
  3. Day 3 Tokyo's Eclectic Experience | Tsukiji Fish Market, Odaiba Seaside Park, Sky-High Views at Shibuya, Hachiko's Statue
  4. Day 4 Kawaguchiko's Natural Beauty | Lake Kawaguchiko, Tenjozan Park, Oshino Hakkai, Sengen-jinja Shrine (Private Guide)
  5. Day 5 Sailing Hakone's Scenic Trio | Lake Ashino, Owakudani, Hakone Pirate Ship
  6. Day 6 Kyoto's Heritage and Tradition | Kiyomizu Temple, Hanamikoji Dori, Nijo Castle, Kimono Tea Ceremony
  7. Day 7 Kyoto's Serene Beauty | Arashiyama, Tenryuji Temple, Bamboo Forest, Togetsukyo Bridge, Okochi-Sanso, Kinkaku-ji Temple
  8. Day 8 From Kyoto to Nara | Fushimi Inari, Sake Museum, Nara Park, Todai-ji Temple
  9. Day 9 Himeji Castle: Japan's Iconic White Heron Castle (Personal Guide)
  10. Day 10 Western Japan's Historical and Peaceful Journey | Castles, Gardens, Peace Memorials
  11. Day 11 Magic in Miyajima & Iwakuni | Itsukushima Shrine, Kintai Bridge (Personal Guide)
  12. Day 12 Cultural Charms of Okayama | Shukkeien Garden, Kurashiki Bikan Quarter, Ohara Museum (Personal Guide)
  13. Day 13 Osaka's Urban Adventure | Castle, Shopping, Street Food Delights (Personal Guide)
  14. Day 14 Departure
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Optional

Operated by

UME Travel Co. Ltd

4.5
(6 reviews)

Number of tours

319

Age Range

1 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

92%

UME Travel, an online travel service company specializes in tailor-made and boutique small group tour for western clients since 1998. After 20 years of continuous effort, we have extended our tour service to most of the destinations across Southeast Asia and China. We successfully have over...

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Customer Reviews

  • YoungSil
    · January 21st, 2025
    Overall, it was good. But there are some areas can be improved. Tour guide should know more around the area and can...
  • Shiranee
    · September 18th, 2024
    Both guides and drivers excellent. Very helpful. Other than the hot weather conditions ( that’s beyond your control)...

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14 days
14 Days Customized Japan Culture & History Essential Tour (private guide & driver)
From Tokyo to Osaka

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Tour ID: 270714

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