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12 Days Japan Culture & Nature Family Tour Classic Tour (private guide & driver)

12 days
From Tokyo to Osaka
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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

    You'll arrive at Tokyo's airport where your driver meets you in the arrival hall. From there, a private car takes you to your hotel, so you can settle in without any hassle.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel East 21 Tokyo (Okura Hotels & Resorts))
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    This day focuses on Tokyo's neighborhoods and temples. You'll start at Meiji Jingu Shrine, honoring Emperor Meiji, then head to Harajuku to walk through the fashion district. After that, stroll down Omotesando avenue for high-end shopping, and finish at Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel East 21 Tokyo (Okura Hotels & Resorts))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine
    • Explore Harajuku fashion district
    • Walk Omotesando avenue
    • Visit Senso-ji Temple
    Landmarks
    Meiji Jingu Shrine
    Harajuku
    Omotesando
    Senso-ji Temple
  3. Day 3

    Mt. Fuji Region

    You're spending the day around Mt. Fuji's natural sites. Check out West Lake Village with its traditional thick-thatched cottages, then move to Oshino Hakkai's eight clear springs. You'll also see the Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave, formed over 1150 years ago, and end at Arakurayama Sengen Park for Mt. Fuji views and a five-storied pagoda.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Fuji View Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit West Lake Village
    • Explore Oshino Hakkai springs
    • Visit Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
    • Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park
    Landmarks
    West Lake Village
    Oshino Hakkai
    Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
    Arakurayama Sengen Park
    Arakurayama Sengen Shrine
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Nagoya

    Your private car picks you up for the Shinkansen bullet train from Odawara to Nagoya, taking about 1 hour 10 minutes. Once there, you'll visit Mt. Fuji Safari Park to see and feed animals from 70 breeds across 900 animals. Later, explore the Hakone Open Air Museum with art installations, sculptures, and exhibition halls.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nikko Style Nagoya)

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen bullet train experience Odawara to Nagoya
    • Visit Mt. Fuji Safari Park
    • Visit Hakone Open Air Museum
    Landmarks
    Mt. Fuji Safari Park
    Hakone Open Air Museum
  5. Day 5

    Nagoya

    With your English-speaking guide, you'll explore Nagoya's landmarks. First is Nagoya Castle from 1615, designated a National Treasure with golden roof ornaments. Then visit the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, followed by the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park showing Japan's high-speed rail history with historic and experimental trains.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nikko Style Nagoya)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nagoya Castle
    • Visit Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
    • Visit SCMAGLEV and Railway Park
    Landmarks
    Nagoya Castle
    Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
    SCMAGLEV and Railway Park
  6. Day 6

    Nakasendo

    You're traveling along the historic Nakasendo highway, which connected Tokyo and Kyoto during the Edo period. Walk through well-preserved post towns that show what Japan looked like hundreds of years ago, surrounded by forests and villages where traditions are still maintained.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hida Hanasatonoyu Takayama Ouan)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Nakasendo historical highway
    Landmarks
    Nakasendo
  7. Day 7

    Takayama

    Head to Shirakawa-go, a mountain village where 96% of the land is forest and steep mountains surround everything. You'll visit Hakusan National Park and Tiansheng Prefectural Natural Park to see preserved ancient nature. Also explore the Takayama Jinya, a former government office from the Edo period that's now a museum.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ONYADO NONO KANAZAWA HOT SPRINGS)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Shirakawa-go village
    • Visit Hakusan National Park
    • Visit Takayama Jinya
    Landmarks
    Shirakawa-go
    Hakusan National Park
    Takayama Jinya
    Tiansheng Prefectural Natural Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Kanazawa

    This day takes you through Kanazawa, which rivaled Kyoto during the Edo Period as the seat of the Maeda Clan. You'll see Kanazawa Castle, the beautiful Kenrokuen garden, the Higashi Chaya District with traditional teahouses, and the Nagamachi Samurai Quarter where old and new buildings mix together.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ONYADO NONO KANAZAWA HOT SPRINGS)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kanazawa Castle
    • Visit Kenrokuen Garden
    • Explore Higashi Chaya District
    • Explore Nagamachi Samurai Quarter
    Landmarks
    Kanazawa Castle
    Kenrokuen Garden
    Higashi Chaya District
    Nagamachi Samurai Quarter
  9. Day 9

    Kyoto

    You're taking the bullet train from Kanazawa to Tsuruga in about 45 minutes, then continuing to Kyoto for roughly 52 minutes. With your private guide, you'll visit Kiyomizu-dera, founded in 778 and a UNESCO site famous for cherry blossoms and fall foliage. After that, explore Gion's historic district with traditional teahouses, geisha performers, and temples.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto-ekimae)

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen bullet train Kanazawa to Tsuruga
    • Shinkansen bullet train Tsuruga to Kyoto
    • Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    • Explore Gion district
    Landmarks
    Kiyomizu-dera
    Gion
  10. Day 10

    Kyoto

    You're discovering more of Kyoto's cultural sites today. Start at Nijo Castle, built in 1603 and a UNESCO World Heritage site with fine architecture. Then walk through Nishiki Market, called 'Kyoto's Kitchen,' a five-block shopping street with over a hundred shops selling seafood, produce, and local items. End at Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion from the 14th century, reflecting in the lake.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hot Spring from Deep Water Osaka Hinode Hotel Nipponbashi)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nijo Castle
    • Explore Nishiki Market
    • Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
    Landmarks
    Nijo Castle
    Nishiki Market
    Kinkaku-ji
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Osaka

    Osaka's history and entertainment are your focus today. See Osaka Castle built in 1583, then try dressing as a ninja and learning techniques at Ninja-do. You'll check out the Don Quixote store's massive ovular Ferris wheel in Dotonbori, a neon-lit entertainment hub. Grab local food like takoyaki and okonomiyaki, and visit Kani Doraku, a famous crab restaurant.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hot Spring from Deep Water Osaka Hinode Hotel Nipponbashi)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Osaka Castle
    • Experience at Ninja-do
    • Visit Dotonbori entertainment district
    • Enjoy local delicacies

    Optional Activities

    • Ride the world's largest ovular Ferris wheel at Don Quixote
    • Dine at Kani Doraku crab restaurant
    Landmarks
    Osaka Castle
    Dotonbori
    Don Quixote Ferris Wheel
    Kani Doraku
  12. Day 12

    Departure from Osaka

    Your private car transfers you from Osaka to KIX Airport (Kansai International Airport) for your flight home.

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  • John
    · October 3rd, 2025
    Hotels were in great locations and travel was well coordinated.
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  • Janna
    · October 2nd, 2025
    This was my second time booking with UME and Amber, and once again, everything was perfect! She put together an amazing theme-park-focused trip for my son, and he hasn’t stopped talking about it since we got home!
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    · October 2nd, 2025
    Amazing! The hotel, the driver—everything was perfectly taken care of, so we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Our guide was awesome too, taking us everywhere and giving us great explanations about the temples and palaces we visited. Super friendly and helpful!
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