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10 Days Japan Essential Tour (Private Guide & Driver）

10 days

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From Tokyo to Osaka

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 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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Meals
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
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Group Adventures
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships.
What to expect
- Group of 10 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
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Personalized Adventures
Customize an existing itinerary or create your own.
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

(28 reviews)

Number of tours

530

Age Range

1 to 85 years old

Response time

6 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

Zhenjian
March 12th, 2026
5
Our family just completed the tour arranged by UME Travel, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish....
Our family just completed the tour arranged by UME Travel, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. Everything was well organized, and having a private guide made the trip much more relaxing. We loved visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima at our own pace. The guide was knowledgeable and very friendly with our kids. Hotels were comfortable and transportation was smooth. What we appreciated most was the flexibility to customize parts of the itinerary. UME Travel really made our first trip to Japan unforgettable, and we would happily recommend them to anyone planning a family trip.Show more
Yongjie
March 9th, 2026
5
We just finished our first trip to Japan with UME Travel and had an amazing experience. Since it was our first time...
We just finished our first trip to Japan with UME Travel and had an amazing experience. Since it was our first time visiting Japan, we weren’t sure where to start, but the team did a great job arranging activities that matched our interests. The communication throughout the entire process was smooth and responsive, which made planning the trip much easier. Our guide, Koko, was very knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience even more enjoyable. Having a guided tour really helped us save time and allowed us to see and do more without worrying about the logistics. I would definitely recommend UME Travel to anyone visiting Japan for the first time, especially if you want a well-organized trip and a stress-free experience.Show more
Phillip
February 20th, 2026
4
The only main issue we came across was the tourradar planned schedule did not include normal traffic conditions and...
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 273270

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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.
Visa
- 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.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before May 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 14th, 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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