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13 Days Highlights of Japan and China with kids (private guide and driver）Family Tour - Customizable

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From Tokyo to Shanghai

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Operator: UME Travel Co. Ltd
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
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

Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
Arrival in Tokyo
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (OMO5 Tokyo Gotanda by Hoshino Resorts)
Day 2
Tokyo
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (OMO5 Tokyo Gotanda by Hoshino Resorts)
Included Activities
- Visit Senso-Ji Temple
- Visit Tokyo Skytree Tembo Deck (350m)
- Ride Tokyo Mizube Line water bus (Asakusa to Odaiba route)
- Explore Odaiba Marine Park
Optional Activities
- Explore Tokyo Skytree shopping complex
- Visit Tokyo Skytree aquarium
Landmarks
Senso-Ji
Tokyo Skytree
Rainbow Bridge
Odaiba Marine Park
Day 3
Tokyo to Kyoto
Tokyo to Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (OMO5 Tokyo Gotanda by Hoshino Resorts)
Included Activities
- Visit Sanrio Puroland
- Explore Harajuku
Landmarks
Sanrio Puroland
Harajuku Station
Day 4
Kyoto to Osaka
Kyoto to Osaka
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Keihan Tenmabashi Ekimae)
Optional Activities
- Explore Osaka
Day 5
Osaka
Osaka
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Keihan Tenmabashi Ekimae)
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha
- Visit Nara Park
- Feed deer in Nara Park
- Visit Todai-Ji Temple
- Visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Nara Park
Todai-Ji Temple
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Day 6
Osaka
Osaka
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Keihan Tenmabashi Ekimae)
Included Activities
- Visit Osaka Castle Park
- Visit Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Experience teamLab 'Digitized Nature' art installation
Landmarks
Osaka Castle Park
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Day 7
Osaka to Chengdu
Osaka to Chengdu
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Dorsett Chengdu)
Day 8
Chengdu to Chongqing
Chengdu to Chongqing
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Yangtze River Cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
- Visit Wenshu Temple
- Explore Jinli Old Street
- Stroll Kuanzhai Alley
Landmarks
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Wenshu Temple
Jinli Old Street
Kuanzhai Alley
Day 9
Yangtze River Cruise Downstream Day 1
Yangtze River Cruise Downstream Day 1
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Yangtze River Cruise)
Included Activities
- Safety briefing at cruise boarding
Day 10
Yangtze River Cruise Downstream Day 2
Yangtze River Cruise Downstream Day 2
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Yangtze River Cruise)
Included Activities
- Explore Fengdu Shuang Gui Mt
- Captain's Welcome Reception
Optional Activities
- Shore excursion to Fengdu 'Ghost City' (daytime, river conditions permitting)
- Evening excursion to Fengyan Sanguo 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' show
Landmarks
Fengdu Shuang Gui Mt
Day 11
Yangtze River Cruise Downstream Day 3
Yangtze River Cruise Downstream Day 3
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai)
Included Activities
- Pass through Qutang Gorge
- Pass through Wu Gorge
- Excursion through Goddess Stream
- Pass through Xiling Gorge
Optional Activities
- Shore excursion to White Emperor City overlooking Qutang Gorge (morning, river conditions permitting)
- Shore excursion to Peak of the Three Gorges (morning)
- Alternate excursion to Shennong Stream gorges (depending on river conditions)
Landmarks
Qutang Gorge
Wu Gorge
Goddess Stream
Xiling Gorge
Day 12
Yangtze River Cruise Downstream Day 4 & Yichang to Shanghai
Yangtze River Cruise Downstream Day 4 & Yichang to Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai)
Included Activities
- Tour Three Gorges Dam
Optional Activities
- Shore excursion through unique ship lock with ship lift—the world's largest (available before Three Gorges Dam tour)
- Shore excursion to hometown of Qu Yuan
Landmarks
Three Gorges Dam
Day 13
Shanghai
Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Yuyuan Garden
- Visit City God Temple
- Explore historic Shanghai alleyways (nongtang)
- Walk The Bund
- Walk Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
- Explore Xintiandi district
- Visit Shanghai Museum East
Landmarks
Yuyuan Garden
City God Temple
The Bund
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Xintiandi
Shanghai Museum East

Landmarks
Senso-Ji
Tokyo Skytree
Rainbow Bridge
Odaiba Marine Park

Landmarks
Sanrio Puroland
Harajuku Station

Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Nara Park
Todai-Ji Temple
Kasuga Taisha Shrine

Landmarks
Osaka Castle Park
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Landmarks
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Wenshu Temple
Jinli Old Street
Kuanzhai Alley

Landmarks
Fengdu Shuang Gui Mt

Landmarks
Qutang Gorge
Wu Gorge
Goddess Stream
Xiling Gorge

Landmarks
Three Gorges Dam

Landmarks
Yuyuan Garden
City God Temple
The Bund
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Xintiandi
Shanghai Museum East

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Guide
Insurance
Meals
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

OMO5 Tokyo Gotanda by Hoshino Resorts
Hotel 4*
Days 1, 2, 3
Upgrade Available
Hotel Keihan Tenmabashi Ekimae
Hotel 4*
Days 4, 5, 6
Upgrade Available
Dorsett Chengdu
Hotel 4*
day 7
Upgrade Available
Yangtze River Cruise
Berth / Cabin
Days 8, 9, 10
Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai
Hotel 4*
Days 11, 12
Upgrade Available

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UME Travel Co. Ltd

Rating: 4.7(123 reviews)
Response time: 4 hours
Response rate: 100%
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4.7

Matthew
July 9th, 2026
I had a wonderful experience on this tour from start to finish. The itinerary was well planned, and every destination...
I had a wonderful experience on this tour from start to finish. The itinerary was well planned, and every destination was visited at a comfortable pace without feeling rushed. The tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to answer questions or offer helpful suggestions. Transportation was organized, and the overall coordination made the trip stress-free. I also appreciated the guide's enthusiasm and the effort made to ensure everyone felt included throughout the journey. The attractions were worth visiting, and the schedule allowed enough time to enjoy each location. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a memorable and enjoyable travel experience. Thank you for making the trip smooth, exciting, and well organized.Show more
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

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Tour ID: 319970

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China
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Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.
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China
Type I
China
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for China.Japan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for China.Japan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China.Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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- For any tour departing before September 10th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 10th, 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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13 Days Highlights of Japan and China with kids (private guide and driver）Family Tour - Customizable

Itinerary

Arrival in Tokyo

Tokyo

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tokyo to Kyoto

Included Activities

Kyoto to Osaka

Optional Activities

Osaka

Included Activities

Osaka

Included Activities

Osaka to Chengdu

Chengdu to Chongqing

Included Activities

Yangtze River Cruise Downstream Day 1

Included Activities

Yangtze River Cruise Downstream Day 2

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Yangtze River Cruise Downstream Day 3

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Yangtze River Cruise Downstream Day 4 & Yichang to Shanghai

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Shanghai

Included Activities

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