Tokyo: 7-Day Japan Highlights Private Guided Tour

Discover the best of Japan on a 7-day guided tour. Explore Tokyo, Nikko, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji, Kanazawa, Shirakawa-go, Nagano, Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka.
Day 1: Tokyo City Highlights Tour

Begin your journey in Tokyo with a hotel pickup. Visit the Meiji Shrine, explore the vibrant Harajuku and Takeshita Street, and witness the bustling Shibuya Crossing and Hachiko Statue. Discover the historic Asakusa district and the iconic Senso-ji Temple. Stroll through Nakamise Shopping Street and enjoy an optional visit to Tokyo Tower or Skytree. Overnight in Tokyo.

Day 2: Nikko UNESCO Heritage Tour

Travel to Nikko and visit the Toshogu Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop for photos at the Shinkyo Bridge and explore either Rinno-ji or Futarasan Shrine. Enjoy the natural beauty of Kegon Waterfall or Lake Chuzenji. Overnight in Tokyo or Nikko.

Day 3: Kamakura Temples & Mt. Fuji–Hakone Scenic Tour

In the morning, visit Kamakura’s Great Buddha (Kotoku-in), Hasedera Temple, and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. In the afternoon, head to Mt. Fuji and Hakone. Visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station (weather permitting), explore Oshino Hakkai Village, cruise on Lake Ashi, and take the Hakone Ropeway or visit Owakudani Valley. Overnight in the Hakone/Mt. Fuji area.

Day 4: Kanazawa Cultural Discovery

Transfer to Kanazawa and visit Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan’s top three gardens. Stop for photos at Kanazawa Castle, explore the Nagamachi Samurai District, and visit the Higashi Chaya District, known for its traditional teahouses. Overnight in Kanazawa.

Day 5: Gifu – Shirakawa-go – Nagano

Enjoy a scenic drive through the Japanese Alps to Shirakawa-go Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses. Transfer to Nagano and overnight there.

Day 6: Nagano to Kyoto

Visit Zenko-ji Temple in Nagano. Optionally, visit the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park (seasonal). Transfer to Kyoto and overnight there.

Day 7: Kyoto, Nara & Osaka Highlights

In the morning, visit Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of torii gates, and either Kiyomizu-dera Temple or the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. In the afternoon, travel to Nara to see Todai-ji Temple and the Great Buddha, and visit Nara Deer Park. In the evening, head to Osaka for a photo stop at Osaka Castle and explore the lively Dotonbori Street and food district. End your tour with a drop-off in Osaka or Kyoto.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.