About this trip
Ten days across Japan's classic route, from Tokyo through Hakone, Kanazawa, Shirakawa-go, Kyoto, Nara and Osaka, in a group capped at six people. It covers the big names — temples, castles, mountain views — without the crowds of a full-size coach tour.
Expect a mix of city sightseeing and quieter historical stops, with Mt Fuji viewed from a ropeway and cruise ship in Hakone and a walk among the deer at Nara Park. Kanazawa and Shirakawa-go add older, less rushed districts to the itinerary alongside the UNESCO sites in Kyoto and Osaka.
Accommodation is 3 and 4 star hotels throughout, and the small group size keeps the pace personal rather than herded.
What you'll do
- Tour Tokyo's central sights
- Ride the Hakone ropeway and cruise past Mt Fuji views
- Meet the deer at Nara Park and visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine
- Walk the historic districts of Kanazawa
- See the Gassho-zukuri farmhouses at Shirakawa-go Village
- Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kyoto and Osaka
- Small group, capped at 6 people
- Itinerary is sightseeing-heavy, moving between several cities over the 10 days
- Suits families and travellers who want the classic Japan landmarks covered in one trip
Worth it if you value attentive guides and seamless logistics. Think twice if you need spacious hotel rooms or flexible schedules.
- Guides regularly go off-itinerary to share local gems and adapt to family needs, including entertaining children.
- All transportation pre-planned and coordinated; staff handles disruptions like flight delays without derailing the tour.
- Hotel rooms are compact; families of 3+ may find accommodation tight despite good locations and 3-4 star standards.
- Itinerary is packed but reasonable; customising for free time and independent exploration is possible and recommended.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Tokyo · 1 Sept – 2 Sept
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