Highlights of Japan Private Tour

Tokyo - Hakone - Kyoto - Nara - Hiroshima - Miyajima - Osaka

Duration

10 days

Tour Type

Private

Price From

£5,720 pp

Overview: Highlights of Japan Private Tour

Experience some of Japan’s best-known destinations on this private 10-day tour, travelling from Tokyo to Hakone, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, Miyajima, and Osaka. The itinerary combines guided sightseeing, important cultural sites, and memorable experiences including Mount Fuji, the Shinkansen Bullet Train, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and Miyajima Island.

Tour Highlights

Explore Tokyo with visits to Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Crossing Street, Asakusa Kannon Temple, Sumida River Cruise, and Ginza
Visit Hakone National Park, including Mount Fuji 5th Station, Owakudani Boiling Valley, the Ropeway, and a boat cruise on Lake Ashi
Discover Nara, the first permanent capital of Japan, including Todai-ji Temple with its Great Buddha and Nara Deer Park
Experience Kyoto’s attractions, including Nijo Castle, the Golden Pavilion, Heian Shrine, Sanju-Sangendo Hall, and Kiyomizu Temple
Travel by Shinkansen Bullet Train from Hakone to Kyoto and continue through Japan’s main destinations
Visit Hiroshima’s Atomic Bomb Memorial Dome, Peace Memorial Museum, and Miyajima Island, including Itsukushima Shrine
Explore Osaka with visits to Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky Building Observatory, and the Dotonbori area

This private tour provides the opportunity to discover Japan’s most recognised destinations, from Tokyo and Kyoto to Hiroshima and Osaka, with guided visits throughout the itinerary.

Day 1 - UK to Tokyo

Day 1 - London Heathrow to Tokyo

Depart London Heathrow for international flight to Tokyo.

We can also arrange departures from your local airport.

Day 2 - Tokyo

Upon arrival at Tokyo International Airport, you will be greeted by our English-speaking assistant and transferred to hotel.

Day 3 - Tokyo

This morning meet our guide in hotel lobby, embark on tour of Tokyo, visiting Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Crossing Street, Asakusa Kannon Temple, Sumida River Cruise and Ginza etc. Return to hotel after tour.

Day 4 - Tokyo - Hakone

Morning travel to Hakone National Park. You will visit one of the highlights of the tour – Mt Fuji, the spiritual symbol of Japan. The tour includes Mt Fuji 5th Station, Owakudani Boiling Valley, Ropeway and Boat Cruise on Lake Ashi.

Check in to hotel and dinner.

Day 5 - Hakone - Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto

After breakfast, transfer to Odawara / Atami Station and take Shinkansen Bullet train to Kyoto.

Upon arrival, be met by your guide on the platform and take a tour to the nearby city of Nara. As the first permanent capital of Japan established in the year 710, Nara is a beautiful historical city. We visit the Todai-ji Temple with Great Buddha and Nara Deer Park.

Return to Kyoto after tour and check in to hotel.

Day 6 - Kyoto

Today enjoy a full day tour of Kyoto which will include Nijo Castle, the Kyoto residence of the Tokugawa Shogun in 1603, noted for the contrast of its solemn appearance and gorgeous interiors.

Then continue to the Golden Pavillion, with the most authentic and exquisite Japanese style garden. Continue to visit the Heian Shrine, a brightly coloured shrine with vermilion pillars and green roof, with enchanting inner gardens and ponds. Later this afternoon the tour continues with Sanju-Sangendo Hall and Kiyomizu Temple, where you will enjoy a sweeping view of the entire city from its lofty terrace, surrounded by a quaint old lane lined with pottery shops.

Day 7 - Kyoto

Free day to explore.

Day 8 - Kyoto - Hiroshima - Miyajima - Hiroshima

Today we leave Kyoto and travel onwards to Hiroshima. Undoubtedly our tour of Hiroshima begins with the Atomic Bomb Memorial Dome and Peace Memorial Museum. Also takes in Miyajima Island, visit Itsukushima Shrine.

Day 9 - Hiroshima - Osaka

Morning continue our journey to Osaka – Japan’s second largest metropolitan area, a vibrant city famous for its street food and friendly local people. Visit Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky Building Observatory and Dotombori area.

Day 10 - Osaka to UK