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Japan in a Nutshell Private Tour

8 days
From Tokyo to Kyoto
5.0
3 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Start point
    Tokyo Prefecture, Japan (Your driver meets you at the arrivals hall and transfer you to your hotel., 00:00 - 00:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Park Hotel Tokyo)
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  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Park Hotel Tokyo)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Imperial Palace
    • Walk through Nihonbashi district
    • Visit Tokyo Sky Tree observation deck (350 meters)
    • Visit Asakusa Temple
    • Browse Nakamise shopping street
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Nihonbashi
    Tokyo Sky Tree
    Asakusa Temple
    Nakamise
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  3. Day 3

    Tokyo

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Park Hotel Tokyo)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meiji Shrine
    • Explore Harajuku
    • Experience Shibuya Crossing and shopping district
    • Explore Ginza shopping and dining district
    Landmarks
    Meiji Shrine
    Yoyogi Park
    Harajuku
    Shibuya Crossing
    Ginza
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  4. Day 4

    Tokyo to Nagano

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa)
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  5. Day 5

    Nagano

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Meet snow monkeys in hot spring
    • Visit Zenkoji Temple
    • Sake brewery sampling
    Landmarks
    Snow Monkey Hot Spring
    Zenkoji Temple
  6. Day 6

    Nagano to Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kyoto Tokyu Hotel)
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  7. Day 7

    Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kyoto Tokyu Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Kyoto Imperial Palace and gardens
    • Visit Arashiyama district
    • Walk through Bamboo Forest
    • Visit Kinkakuji Temple
    • Japanese tea ceremony with traditional kimono and matcha tea
    Landmarks
    Kyoto Imperial Palace
    Arashiyama
    Bamboo Forest
    Kinkakuji
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  8. Day 8

    Kyoto Departure

    End point
    Kyoto, Japan (You check out from the hotel and depart from Kyoto, 00:00 - 00:00)

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Operated by

Firebird Tours

Rating
4.8(17 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
Cancellation policy

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Traveler Reviews

5.0
Overall rating based on 3 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    5.0
  • 4.8

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  • H
    September 25th, 2025
    Firebird Tours planned the best itinerary for us. We wanted a mix of luxury hotels and boutique stays. During the...
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    Traveled in September 2025
  • R
    September 22nd, 2025
    Our Firebird trip to Japan was fantastic! After talking with our advisor about our preferences, they created the...
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    Traveled in July 2025
  • A
    September 22nd, 2025
    We had an amazing time in Japan with Firebird Tours! As a family that usually plans our own trips, we decided to try...
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    Traveled in August 2025
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 294721

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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 August 27th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 27th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Firebird Tours. 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 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Firebird Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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