Sample private tour · Japan · 12 days
Land of the Rising Sun
A beautifully balanced private journey through Japan’s captivating mix of ancient traditions, energetic cities, peaceful temples and spectacular mountain scenery—all shaped around your own dates, pace and interests.
12 days
Customisable private tour
Custom quote
The journey
A wonderful way to
experience Japan.
Tokyo · Mount Fuji · Hakone · Hiroshima · Miyajima · Himeji · Kyoto · Osaka · Nara · Uji
A wonderful introduction to Japan for families, friends or couples who want the freedom of travelling privately, with the logistics expertly arranged.
This is simply a starting point. I can tailor the route, accommodation, experiences and pace around your own group, dates, interests and budget.
Tour highlights
What you’ll
experience.
A beautiful mix of iconic sights, local experiences and the places that make this part of the world unforgettable.
Your tour, day by day
The itinerary
at a glance.
This sample itinerary shows what your tour could include. The exact route, hotels and experiences can vary, and I’ll confirm all current details with you before you book.
Day 1
Arrive in Tokyo
Meet your private driver and settle into Japan’s fascinating capital, ready to begin your journey.
Days 2–3
Classic and modern Tokyo
Explore Sensoji, the Imperial Palace and Ginza, then discover Tokyo’s contemporary side through Shibuya, TeamLab and Odaiba.
Day 4
Mount Fuji and Hakone
Leave Tokyo for beautiful mountain scenery, a cruise on Lake Ashi and the Komagatake Ropeway before staying in Hakone.
Day 5
Hakone to Hiroshima
Visit Hakone’s renowned Open-Air Museum, then travel west aboard the Shinkansen bullet train.
Day 6
Hiroshima and Miyajima
Visit the Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome before seeing Miyajima’s iconic floating torii gate.
Day 7
Himeji and Kyoto
Discover magnificent Himeji Castle and Kokoen Garden before continuing to Kyoto.
Days 8–9
Kyoto traditions and icons
Experience kimono dressing, Arashiyama’s bamboo grove, the Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari, Gion and Nijo Castle.
Day 10
Osaka
See Osaka Castle and the city from above before enjoying the colour and energy of Dotonbori.
Day 11
Nara and Uji
Meet Nara’s deer, visit Todaiji Temple and discover Uji’s celebrated tea culture and Byodoin Temple.
Day 12
Departure
Enjoy final time in Osaka before your private transfer, or extend your holiday elsewhere in Japan.
The practical details
What’s generally
included.
We’ll discuss the inclusions relevant to your chosen tour, as these vary between itineraries and touring partners.
- Eleven nights’ carefully selected accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Private touring with an English-speaking guide
- Reserved bullet-train journeys
- Private coach transport as outlined
- Included attraction entrance fees
Inspired by this tour?
Let me find the right
version for you.
I’ll compare current itineraries, dates, pricing and availability, then help arrange the complete holiday around the tour.
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