10-Day Japan Highlights Tour

Tokyo – Hakone – Kanazawa – Shirakawago – Takayama – Kyoto – Osaka
Discover the perfect blend of tradition and modernity on this 10-day journey through Japan. From the dynamic streets of Tokyo to the timeless beauty of Kyoto and the historic villages of Shirakawago, this itinerary offers a carefully curated experience with expert English-speaking guides and comfortable private transfers.
 
Day 1 | Arrival in Japan – Narita to Tokyo
Arrive at Narita Airport and meet your English-speaking guide.
Private transfer to your hotel in Tokyo and check-in.
 
Day 2 | Tokyo 
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby for a full-day tour of Tokyo by private coach.
Highlights:
Imperial Palace
Senso-ji & Nakamise Shopping Street
Meiji Shrine
Harajuku
Shibuya Crossing
Return to your hotel.
 
Day 3 | Tokyo - Hakone - Tokyo
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby for a full-day tour of Tokyo by private coach.
Highlights:
Hakone Open-Air Museum
Owakudani
Lake Ashi Pirate Cruise
Hakone Checkpoint
Old Tokaido Cedar Avenue
Return to Tokyo.
Luggage will be forwarded to your Kyoto hotel.
 
Day 4 | Tokyo to Kanazawa 
Travel by Shinkansen to Kanazawa (unaccompanied).
Meet your local guide upon arrival.
Half-day guided sightseeing tour of Kanazawa by private car.
Highlights:
Kenrokuen
Kanazawa Castle
Omicho Market
Higashi Chaya District
Nagamachi Samurai District
Nomura-ke
Hotel check-in.
 
Day 5 | Kanazawa - Shirakawago - Takayama
Travel by private coach to Shirakawago and enjoy a guided tour of the village.
Highlights in Shirakawago:
Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri Minkaen
Wada House
Tenshukaku Observatory
Continue to Takayama by private coach, followed by a guided tour of Takayama.
Takayama Highlights:
Takayama Jinya
Sanmachi Suji
Hotel check-in.
 
Day 6 | Takayama - Kyoto
Morning walk through the local market with a guide.
Travel by express train and Shinkansen via Nagoya to Kyoto (unaccompanied).
Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel.
Receive forwarded luggage.
 
Day 7 | Kyoto 
Full-day guided sightseeing tour of Kyoto by private coach.
Highlights:
Sanjusangen-do
Kiyomizu-dera
Gion
Nishiki Market
Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience
Return to hotel.
 
Day 8 | Kyoto
Full-day guided sightseeing tour of Kyoto by private coach.
Highlights:
Arashiyama (Bamboo Forest & Togetsukyo Bridge)
Tenryu-ji
Kinkaku-ji
Return to hotel.
 
Day 9 | Kyoto - Osaka 
Transfer to Osaka by private coach, followed by a guided sightseeing tour of Osaka by private car
Highlights:
Osaka Castle
Osaka Aqua-Liner
Stroll through Dotonbori
Hotel check-in.
 
Day 10 | Departure – Osaka
Breakfast at hotel.
Free time until departure.
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and transfer to Kansai Airport by private car.
Tour ends.