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20 Days Japan UNESCO Tours (private guide & driver）

20 days

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From Tokyo to Osaka

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Operator: UME Travel Co. Ltd
City & Culture: 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
Arrival in Tokyo
Day 2
Tokyo
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Explore Tokyo Ramen Street with dining at one of 8 neighboring shops
- Visit Imperial Palace and Imperial East Gardens
- Tokyo Tower viewing deck access
Landmarks
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Tokyo Ramen Street
Imperial Palace
Tokyo Tower
Day 3
Tokyo
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Senso-Ji Temple
- Asakusa street food tour with local specialties
- Sumida River Cruise (Asakusa to Odaiba or vice versa)
- Stroll at Odaiba Seaside Park
- Yurikamome automated transit ride
Landmarks
Senso-Ji Temple
Tokyo Sky Tree
Tsukiji Bridge
Rainbow Bridge
Odaiba Seaside Park
Day 4
Tokyo to Fuji Area
Tokyo to Fuji Area
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit West Lake Village with traditional gassho-zukuri cottages
- Visit Oishi Park with seasonal flowers and Mt. Fuji views
- Explore Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
Landmarks
West Lake Village
Lake Kawaguchiko
Oishi Park
Mount Fuji
Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
Day 5
Fuji Area to Nagano
Fuji Area to Nagano
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Matsumoto Castle
- Explore Lake Suwa
- Visit Suwa Taisha (Suwa Grand Shrine)
Landmarks
Matsumoto Castle
Lake Suwa
Suwa Taisha
Day 6
Nagano to Kanazawa
Nagano to Kanazawa
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Shirakawa-go UNESCO World Heritage Site with gassho-zukuri farmhouses
- Visit Takayama Jinya museum
Landmarks
Shirakawa-go
Takayama Jinya
Day 7
Kanazawa
Kanazawa
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Nagamachi Samurai District
- Visit Kenrokuen Garden
- Visit Higashi Chaya District
- Visit Geisha District
- Visit Kanazawa Shrine with tour of traditional arts
Landmarks
Nagamachi Samurai District
Kenrokuen Garden
Higashi Chaya District
Kanazawa Shrine
Day 8
Kanazawa to Kyoto
Kanazawa to Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast
Day 9
Kyoto
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kodai-Ji Temple
- Walk along Nene no Michi
- Visit Yasaka Shrine
- Evening stroll through Hanamikoji Geisha District
- Gion Corner theater performance with traditional Japanese arts
Optional Activities
- Digital tablet rental at Gion Corner for detailed information and translations
Landmarks
Kodai-Ji Temple
Higashiyama District
Nene no Michi
Yasaka Shrine
Hanamikoji Geisha District
Gion Corner
Day 10
Kyoto
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Higashi Honganji Temple with Goeido and Amidado Hall
- Visit Sanjusangendo (Rengeo-in) temple
- Explore Nishiki Market
- Traditional Kimono and Tea Ceremony with expert guidance
Landmarks
Higashi Honganji Temple
Sanjusangendo
Nishiki Market
Day 11
Kyoto to Okayama
Kyoto to Okayama
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Himeji Castle
Landmarks
Himeji Castle
Day 12
Okayama to Hiroshima
Okayama to Hiroshima
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Okayama Castle
- Explore Korakuen Garden
- Visit Atomic Bomb Dome
- Stroll Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Landmarks
Okayama Castle
Korakuen
Atomic Bomb Dome
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Day 13
Hiroshima to Iwakuni
Hiroshima to Iwakuni
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Itsukushima (Miyajima) Island
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine with iconic torii gate
- Visit Kintai Bridge
Landmarks
Itsukushima
Itsukushima Shrine
Kintai Bridge
Mt. Yokotama
Day 14
Iwakuni to Okayama
Iwakuni to Okayama
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Shukkeien Garden
- Explore Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
- Visit Ohara Museum of Art
Optional Activities
- Traditional boat tour of Kurashiki Canal
- Try on kimono or yukata
Landmarks
Shukkeien Garden
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Kurashiki River
Kurashiki Ivy Square
Kurashiki Museum of Folkcraft
Ohara Museum of Art
Day 15
Okayama to Osaka
Okayama to Osaka
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Umeda Sky Building observation deck
- Visit Osaka Castle Park
- Explore Shinsekai district
- Visit Tsutenkaku Tower
Optional Activities
- Tsutenkaku Tower open-air deck access
- Tsutenkaku Tower 60-meter slide
Landmarks
Umeda Sky Building
Osaka Castle Park
Tsutenkaku Tower
Shinsekai
Day 16
Osaka Free Day
Osaka Free Day
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Kuromon Market
- Visit Osaka Castle Park
- Explore Dotonbori
- Shop at Shinsaibashi
- Ride Hep Five Ferris Wheel
Day 17
Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trek Day 1
Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trek Day 1
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Free meal at Plateau Kiri no Sato), Dinner (Included dinner at Yunomine Onsen Hotel)
Included Activities
- Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trek Day 1 segments: Kurisugawa to Kumano Shrine plateau to Prince Daimon to Prince Tojo to Former Prince Osaka to Gyuba-doji Mouth
Landmarks
Kumano Kodo
Kii-Tanabe Station
Day 18
Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trek Day 2
Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trek Day 2
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Free meal (lunch))
Included Activities
- Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trek Day 2 segments: Hosshinmon Prince to Mizunomi Prince to Prince of worship through Sangenjaya style to Hongu Taisha
Landmarks
Hongu Taisha
Day 19
Osaka Free Day
Osaka Free Day
Meals
Breakfast
Day 20
Departure from Osaka
Departure from Osaka

Landmarks
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Tokyo Ramen Street
Imperial Palace
Tokyo Tower

Landmarks
Senso-Ji Temple
Tokyo Sky Tree
Tsukiji Bridge
Rainbow Bridge
Odaiba Seaside Park

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

Landmarks
Matsumoto Castle
Lake Suwa
Suwa Taisha

Landmarks
Shirakawa-go
Takayama Jinya

Landmarks
Nagamachi Samurai District
Kenrokuen Garden
Higashi Chaya District
Kanazawa Shrine

Landmarks
Kodai-Ji Temple
Higashiyama District
Nene no Michi
Yasaka Shrine
Hanamikoji Geisha District
Gion Corner

Landmarks
Higashi Honganji Temple
Sanjusangendo
Nishiki Market

Landmarks
Himeji Castle

Landmarks
Okayama Castle
Korakuen
Atomic Bomb Dome
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Landmarks
Itsukushima
Itsukushima Shrine
Kintai Bridge
Mt. Yokotama

Landmarks
Shukkeien Garden
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Kurashiki River
Kurashiki Ivy Square
Kurashiki Museum of Folkcraft
Ohara Museum of Art

Landmarks
Umeda Sky Building
Osaka Castle Park
Tsutenkaku Tower
Shinsekai

Landmarks
Kumano Kodo
Kii-Tanabe Station

Landmarks
Hongu Taisha

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4.7

Hannington
July 8th, 2026
This 8 Days Best of Japan tour was an excellent one, from start to finish. The agenda was just right – the highlights...
This 8 Days Best of Japan tour was an excellent one, from start to finish. The agenda was just right – the highlights of Japan as well as some lesser known areas that helped us understand the culture and beauty of Japan. We visited historic places of worship, quaint parks, colorful areas of the city, and had breathtaking vistas, making every day seem special. The tour guide, was fantastic and made a lot of the trip. They were always ready, informative and ensured that everyone in the group was comfortable and on schedule. One of the highlights of the trip were their recommendations for local restaurants and regional specialties. The transportations were efficient, the hotels were comfortable and all the details of the tour were organised professionally. Despite the hustle and bustle there was some time to wander, to sample the local life. This tour in Japan was a wonderful experience and definitely recommended. It is a perfect choice for the people, who wish to enjoy the best of Japan in 8 days without making any arrangements of their own.Show more
Daniel
July 6th, 2026
Japan had been on my family's travel bucket list for years, and I finally decided to book a tour that would take care...
Japan had been on my family's travel bucket list for years, and I finally decided to book a tour that would take care of all the logistics for us. We visited so many incredible places in just 10 days, but the pace never felt rushed. I was able to truly relax because I didn't have to worry about getting everyone from one destination to the next or turning our vacation into another job. The guided visits, like Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the Fushimi Inari shrine with its iconic torii gates, were well organized and gave us the historical and cultural context we would have missed on our own. At the same time, we still had free time in Osaka and Kyoto to explore at our own pace, try local restaurants, and wander through neighborhoods that weren't part of the itinerary. Our guide was fantastic. His explanations were engaging, and the extra context made each destination much more meaningful. He also had a great way of keeping my kids interested, which made the experience even better for our family. The accommodations were clean and conveniently located, so we could easily head out to explore after the day's tour ended. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and a wonderful way to see so much of Japan without the stress of planning every detail yourself. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Japan for the first time.Show more
lewis
July 3rd, 2026
My 13-day tour of Japan was an amazing experience from beginning to end. The trip was well planned and included a...
My 13-day tour of Japan was an amazing experience from beginning to end. The trip was well planned and included a range of potential destinations from iconic cities to historic sites, charming villages and spectacular natural landscapes. I particularly valued the balance of the programme, including time for guided visits, and opportunities to explore independently and taste local food. The tour guide was very good at all stages of the trip. They were always enthusiastic, helpful and packed with interesting information about Japanese culture, traditions and life. From the beginning to the end they were professional and ensured everyone was relaxed and fully briefed on the trip. The hotels were very comfortable, the transportation was very efficient and all transfers were very seamless. Although there were so many stops to make, the journey was never rushed or overwhelming. The attention to detail and good organization were very helpful, so overall, it was a very stress free experience. I came back home with great memories and lots of appreciation for Japan. This 13-day tour is definitely one I would strongly recommend to those who are looking for an overall and enjoyable trip.Show more

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