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

9 days
From Tokyo to Nara
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arrival in Tokyo

    Arrival in Tokyo
  3. Day 2

    Tokyo

    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
  4. Day 3

    Tokyo

    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
  5. Day 4

    Hakone Day Tour

    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
  6. Day 5

    Hakone to Fuji Five Lakes Region

    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
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  7. Day 6

    Odawara to Kyoto

    Odawara to Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  8. Day 7

    Kyoto

    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
  9. Day 8

    Kyoto and Nara

    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
  10. Day 9

    Departure

    Departure

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