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10 Days Japan Essential Tour (Private Guide & Driver）

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From Tokyo to Osaka

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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 Harajuku district
- Walk along Omotesando avenue
- Visit Senso-Ji Buddhist Temple
- Relax in Yoyogi Park
Landmarks
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Harajuku Station
Yoyogi Park
Omotesando
Senso-Ji Temple
Day 3
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tsukiji Fish Market
- 3-hour group sushi cooking class
Optional Activities
- Stroll at Odaiba Seaside Park
- Visit Hachiko statue in Shibuya
Landmarks
Tsukiji Fish Market
Shinjuku
Odaiba Seaside Park
Rainbow Bridge
Hachiko Statue
Shibuya
Day 4
Mount Fuji Area
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit West Lake Village
- Explore Oishi Park
- Visit Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
- Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park
Landmarks
West Lake
Mount Fuji
Oishi Park
Lake Kawaguchiko
Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
Arakurayama Sengen Park
Day 5
Matsumoto and Suwa
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Matsumoto Castle
- Discover Lake Suwa
- Visit Suwa Taisha shrine
Optional Activities
- Lake activities including pleasure cruises, amphibious bus tours, and fishing
Landmarks
Matsumoto Castle
Lake Suwa
Suwa Taisha
Day 6
Shirakawa-go and Takayama
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Shirakawa-go UNESCO World Heritage Site
- View traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses
- Visit Takayama Jinya museum
Landmarks
Shirakawa-go
Takayama Jinya
Day 7
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Visit Nijo Castle
Landmarks
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Kinkaku-ji
Nijo Castle
Day 8
Arashiyama
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day walking tour of Arashiyama
- Visit Tenryu-ji Temple
- Walk through Sagano Bamboo Forest
- See Togetsukyo Bridge
- Ride the Sagano Scenic Railway
Landmarks
Arashiyama
Tenryu-ji Temple
Sagano Bamboo Forest
Togetsukyo Bridge
Sagano Scenic Railway
Day 9
Kyoto, Uji, and Nara
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha
- Visit Ujigami Shrine
- Explore Uji town
- Visit Byodo-in Temple
- Visit Nara Park
- Visit Todai-ji Temple
Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Ujigami Shrine
Uji
Byodo-in Temple
Nara Park
Todai-ji Temple
Day 10
Departure from Osaka
Landmarks
Osaka International Airport

Landmarks
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Harajuku Station
Yoyogi Park
Omotesando
Senso-Ji Temple

Landmarks
Tsukiji Fish Market
Shinjuku
Odaiba Seaside Park
Rainbow Bridge
Hachiko Statue
Shibuya

Landmarks
West Lake
Mount Fuji
Oishi Park
Lake Kawaguchiko
Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
Arakurayama Sengen Park

Landmarks
Matsumoto Castle
Lake Suwa
Suwa Taisha

Landmarks
Shirakawa-go
Takayama Jinya

Landmarks
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Kinkaku-ji
Nijo Castle

Landmarks
Arashiyama
Tenryu-ji Temple
Sagano Bamboo Forest
Togetsukyo Bridge
Sagano Scenic Railway

Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Ujigami Shrine
Uji
Byodo-in Temple
Nara Park
Todai-ji Temple

Landmarks
Osaka International Airport

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What to expect
- Group of 10 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
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- 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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UME Travel Co. Ltd

4.7

(38 reviews)

Number of tours

541

Age Range

1 to 85 years old

Response time

7 hours

Response rate

100%

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Reviews from other tours by UME Travel Co. Ltd

Tour Operator
4.7

Yiling
April 14th, 2026
5.0
Our family had a wonderful experience with UME Travel from start to finish. Every detail from airport pickup to daily...
Our family had a wonderful experience with UME Travel from start to finish. Every detail from airport pickup to daily sightseeing was thoughtfully coordinated, making the trip completely stress-free. Our private guide was knowledgeable and spoke excellent English, which made communication effortless and enriched our understanding of each destination. We especially appreciated the flexibility in the itinerary and the opportunity to customize activities to suit our interests. Hiroshima and Miyajima Island were true highlights. Overall, it was a smooth, memorable, and highly enjoyable trip for our entire family.Show more
DIANA
April 13th, 2026
4.0
The trip went very well. Hotels have been well selected. The programm was catefully designed. The group was compact....
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Arlene
April 7th, 2026
4.0
We enjoyed our tour of Japan's Honshu but believe it should be marketed and named a partially guided tour rather than...
We enjoyed our tour of Japan's Honshu but believe it should be marketed and named a partially guided tour rather than as providing a private guide and driver. Japan is a very beautiful country and we felt very safe when we were unescorted, whether we were walking or taking the subway. I think it would be helpful for UME to provide more guidance for suggested activities on the free days. As experienced travelers we used Get Your Guide and Klook to find activities and tours, but we recognized that it may have been difficult to find and navigate to these activities if we were not seasoned travelers. Overall we were able to see a lot of facinating places during our tour and felt the itinerary was good, albeit busy. I was disappointed that we did not get to visit the Kawaguchiko Terjozan Park with the observation decks and Oshino Hakkai village and spring waters (both on our itinerary) on our day in Mt Fuji. Our guides in Kanazawa and Hiroshima were excellent which enhanced our experience significantly. Overall it was a good tour that provided us with a greater understanding and appreciation of amazing Japan.Show more

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Tour ID: 273270

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- 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 13th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 13th, 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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10 Days Japan Essential Tour (Private Guide & Driver）

Itinerary

Arrival in Tokyo

Tokyo

Included Activities

Tokyo

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Mount Fuji Area

Included Activities

Matsumoto and Suwa

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Shirakawa-go and Takayama

Included Activities

Kyoto

Included Activities

Arashiyama

Included Activities

Kyoto, Uji, and Nara

Included Activities

Departure from Osaka

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What's Included

What's Not Included

Adventure Type