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9 Days Best of Japan Tour (Private Guide & Driver）

9 days

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From Tokyo to Nara

4.6

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Operator: UME Travel Co. Ltd
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
Day 2
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Explore Yoyogi Park
- Stroll Omotesando avenue
- Visit Senso-Ji temple
Optional Activities
- Shopping at high-end outlets on Omotesando
Landmarks
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Yoyogi Park
Omotesando
Senso-Ji
Day 3
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tsukiji Fish Market
- Stroll Odaiba Seaside Park
- Experience Shinjuku Golden Street
- Visit Shibuya Sky Observation Deck
- Visit Hachiko statue
Optional Activities
- Dining at izakayas in Shinjuku Golden Street
- Sampling local delicacies at Shinjuku Golden Street
Landmarks
Tsukiji Fish Market
Odaiba Seaside Park
Rainbow Bridge
Shinjuku Golden Street
Shibuya Sky Observation Deck
Hachiko statue
Day 4
Hakone Day Tour
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Board Hakone Pirate Ship on Lake Ashino
- Visit Owakudani volcanic site
- Explore Venetian Glass Museum
- Explore Modern Glass Museum
- Enjoy live canzone performances at café
Optional Activities
- Purchase legendary black eggs at Owakudani
- Participate in glasswork workshops
- Photography in medieval style garden
Landmarks
Lake Ashino
Hakone Pirate Ship
Owakudani
Hakone Venetian Glass Museum
Day 5
Hakone to Fuji Five Lakes Region
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit West Lake Village
- Explore Oishi Park
- Visit Oshino Hakkai springs
- Explore Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
- Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park
Optional Activities
- Sample spring water at Oshino Hakkai
- Photograph Mount Fuji reflections at Oishi Park
- Visit Arakura Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine
Landmarks
West Lake Village
Oishi Park
Lake Kawaguchiko
Oshino Hakkai
Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
Arakigahara Jukai
Arakurayama Sengen Park
Arakura Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine
Day 6
Odawara to Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast
Day 7
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Visit Nijo Castle
Optional Activities
- Photography at Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Appreciate cherry blossoms at Kiyomizu-dera (seasonal)
Landmarks
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Kinkaku-ji
Nijo Castle
Day 8
Kyoto and Nara
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Explore trails of Mount Inari
- Visit Nara Park
- Watch traditional mochi-pounding at Nakatanidou
Optional Activities
- Feed sika deer at Nara Park
- Purchase mochi at Nakatanidou
Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Mount Inari
Nara Park
Nakatanidou
Day 9
Departure

Landmarks
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Yoyogi Park
Omotesando
Senso-Ji

Landmarks
Tsukiji Fish Market
Odaiba Seaside Park
Rainbow Bridge
Shinjuku Golden Street
Shibuya Sky Observation Deck
Hachiko statue

Landmarks
Lake Ashino
Hakone Pirate Ship
Owakudani
Hakone Venetian Glass Museum

Landmarks
West Lake Village
Oishi Park
Lake Kawaguchiko
Oshino Hakkai
Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
Arakigahara Jukai
Arakurayama Sengen Park
Arakura Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine

Landmarks
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Kinkaku-ji
Nijo Castle

Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Mount Inari
Nara Park
Nakatanidou

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Meals
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- Group of 10 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
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What to expect
- Travel with your own group of min. 2 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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Operated by

UME Travel Co. Ltd

4.6

(47 reviews)

Number of tours

545

Age Range

1 to 85 years old

Response time

10 hours

Response rate

100%

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

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Reviews from other tours by UME Travel Co. Ltd

Tour Operator
4.6

Sophie
April 23rd, 2026
We are so glad we chose UME Travel for our Japan family vacation. The itinerary covered so many beautiful places, yet...
We are so glad we chose UME Travel for our Japan family vacation. The itinerary covered so many beautiful places, yet the trip never felt rushed. Our private guide was extremely helpful and always made sure our family was comfortable. Hiroshima was one of the most meaningful parts of the journey, and we learned so much there. The whole trip was smooth and enjoyable thanks to the professional planning by UME Travel. Highly recommended.Show more
jessica
April 21st, 2026
We had three separate tour guides and all were very nice and helpful! Got to see and do a lot.
Jesse
April 19th, 2026
This 10-day Japan Delight with Hiroshima tour with UME Travel was absolutely fantastic. Traveling with a private...
This 10-day Japan Delight with Hiroshima tour with UME Travel was absolutely fantastic. Traveling with a private guide made it so much easier for our family to explore Japan without stress. The guide shared interesting stories about each destination and was great with our children. We especially enjoyed Kyoto’s temples and the historical visit to Hiroshima. UME Travel also helped us adjust the schedule to include a few activities our kids wanted to do. Overall, it was a well-organized and memorable trip.Show more

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Tour ID: 273265

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before June 25th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 25th, 2026, a minimum payment of $75 is required to confirm your booking with UME Travel Co. Ltd. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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9 Days Best of Japan Tour (Private Guide & Driver）

Itinerary

Arrival in Tokyo

Tokyo

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tokyo

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Hakone Day Tour

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Hakone to Fuji Five Lakes Region

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Odawara to Kyoto

Kyoto

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Kyoto and Nara

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Departure

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What's Included

What's Not Included

Adventure Type