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Essential Japan with Rural Shirakawa-go

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Starting and ending in Tokyo, this 8-day tour will take you to explore the vibrant capital of Tokyo, ancient Kyoto, and the rural countryside of Shirakawa-go. Looking from the Main Deck of Tokyo Tower, you will gain a bird's eye view of the city. If the weather permits, you can also enjoy the iconic Mt. Fuji in the distance. Join a bus tour to explore Hak...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Tokyo's major attractions like Meiji Shrine and Senso-ji Temple
    • Discover the charm of Hakone on a join-in bus tour
    • Admire the traditional village of Shirakawa-go filled with gassho-zukuri farmhouses
    • Explore Kyoto's highlights including the Nijo Castle and Fushimi Inari Shrine

What's this trip about?

    Starting and ending in Tokyo, this 8-day tour will take you to explore the vibrant capital of Tokyo, ancient Kyoto, and the rural countryside of Shirakawa-go. Looking from the Main Deck of Tokyo Tower, you will gain a bird's eye view of the city. If the weather permits, you can also enjoy the iconic Mt. Fuji in the distance. Join a bus tour to explore Hakone, where you will take in its majestic nature with a cruise ship and ropeway ride. While in Takayama, you will follow your tour guide to visit Shirakawa-go, a mountainous region well-known for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses. Before returning to Tokyo by Shinkansen, you will visit Nijo Castle and Fushimi Inari Shrine. What's more, you will have a chance

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityTokyo
End CityTokyo

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Educational/ Learning

Trip includes

    • Entrance fees of the scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
    • Trains: Tokyo - Takayama; Takayama - Kyoto; Kyoto - Tokyo
    • 4-Star accommodation with daily breakfast
    • Private tour guide with public transportation on Day 2, Day 5, and Day 7
    • Join-in Bus Tour on Day 3
    • Private airport transfer from airport to hotel on Arrival Day

Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1 Arrival - Tokyo

Konnichiwa! Welcome to Tokyo, the vibrant capital of Japan. Our private driver waiting at the airport will take you to your hotel. Settle in and have the remaining time at leisure to recover from the long journey.

Overnight: Tokyo

Day 2 Tokyo (B)

Along with your private tour guide enjoy Tokyo sightseeing by public transportation. The first stop is Meiji Shrine, an important Shinto temple dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his wife. Later, ascend to the Main Deck of Tokyo Tower for a bird's eye view of the city. If...

Day 3 Tokyo - Mt. Fuji - Hakone - Tokyo (B, L)

Today, you will join a group to explore the popular Mt. Fuji and Hakone on a bus. Visit an area halfway up Mt. Fuji and take in majestic nature with a cruise ship and ropeway ride in Hakone. You will listen to explanations from the National Government Licensed English...

Day 4 Tokyo - Nagoya - Takayama (B)

Find your way to the railway station for the train to Takayama with a transfer in Nagoya. Upon arrival, head to your hotel by yourself and have the rest of the day at leisure.

Meal: Breakfast Overnight: Takayama

Day 5 Takayama - Shirakawago - Takayama (B)

Start the day with a stroll around the morning market, held daily from around 7:00 to noon. You can saunter from stall to stall seeing local crafts, snacks, and farm products, and talking with the locals.

After that, take a bus to Shirakawa-go, a mountainous re...

Day 6 Takayama - Nagoya - Kyoto (B)

Find your way to the railway station for the train to Kyoto with a transfer in Nagoya. Upon arrival, head to your hotel by yourself and have the rest of the day at leisure.

Meal: Breakfast Overnight: Kyoto

Day 7 Kyoto (B)

Get acquainted with ancient Kyoto with your private guide using public transportation. The full-day discovery includes Kinkaku-ji Temple (people also call it the Golden Pavilion), the Nijo Castle built to provide lodging for the Tokugawa Shogun, and Fushimi Inari Shri...

Day 8 Kyoto - Tokyo - Departure (B)

Your Japan journey comes to an end today. Hop on the Shinkansen on your own to Tokyo, where you can board your international flight conveniently.

Meal: Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,938
Price per day$492
Last Updated: 2/20/2025

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flight arrival or departure from Tokyo
    • Visa Application & Visa Fee
    • Payment Transaction Fee
    • Gratuities to the guides and drivers
    • Travel Insurance
    • Personal Expenses or any other item not listed in the itinerary
    • Excess Baggage Charge for flight
    • Optional Activities either recommended by tour guides or out of your own interests

Accommodation

  • is shared in a double/twin room. Single supplement applies. 
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Meals Included
7 Breakfasts and 1 Lunch
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
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Trip ID
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