About this trip
Thirteen days across Honshu with your own guide and driver, moving from Tokyo through the mountains and old castle towns down to Osaka. It's a broad sweep of the country — modern cities, hot spring towns, temples and gardens — with the flexibility of private transport rather than a fixed group schedule.
You start in Tokyo, cycle out towards Mount Fuji, then unwind in Hakone's hot springs before heading to Kanazawa for its gardens and old town. Kyoto brings bamboo forests and a scenic train ride, then it's on to Nara, Osaka and a day trip to Hiroshima's Peace Memorial.
Accommodation, meals, transport including the bullet train, entry tickets and your guide are all included, so the practical side of a long multi-city trip is handled for you.
What you'll do
- Cycle with views of Mount Fuji
- Soak in Hakone's hot springs
- Wander Kanazawa's historic gardens
- Bike through Kyoto's Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Ride the Sagano scenic railway
- Visit Hiroshima's Peace Memorial and Nara's deer park
- Private guide and driver throughout, so pace and timing can flex to suit you
- Covers a lot of ground — expect a new base every few nights
- Suits families or small groups wanting a guided but flexible way to see Honshu
Worth it if you want a well-paced, expertly guided 13-day overview of Honshu with strong local knowledge. Think twice if you need a fully private guide throughout—free days require independent navigation.
- Guide delivers genuine cultural depth and local food recommendations, not just basic historical facts.
- Itinerary balances guided sightseeing with independent exploration time; never feels rushed across 13 days.
- Marketed as private guide but involves substantial free days; limited suggested activity guidance for unescorted time.
- Some itinerary activities like Mt Fuji attractions didn't happen as listed; confirm specifics before booking.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Tokyo · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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