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Day 1 Osaka | Arrive in Japan & Check-in HotelFeatured Destinations & Experiences Hotel Emion Kyoto or similar
Hotel Emion Kyoto ( Western Style )
Hotel Emion Kyoto is located in Central Kyoto, a neighborhood in Kyoto, and is near a train station. Kyoto Railway Museum and Kyoto National Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi and Kyoto Station Building. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium or Kyoto Racecourse.
Kansai Int'l Airport (KIX)
or
Osaka Int'l Airport (ITM) - Itami Airport
Arrival Transfer
Check in to the hotel
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Purchase
Optional Travel Insurance
Welcome to Japan! We will have transportation services to take you to your hotel. Please refer to your tour app for more information. |
Day 2 Kyoto & Nara | Meet & Greet the friendly Deer of Nara Breakfast Lunch Breakfast Lunch
Featured Destinations & Experiences Hotel Emion Kyoto or similar
Hotel Emion Kyoto ( Western Style )
Hotel Emion Kyoto is located in Central Kyoto, a neighborhood in Kyoto, and is near a train station. Kyoto Railway Museum and Kyoto National Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi and Kyoto Station Building. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium or Kyoto Racecourse. We start our day with a visit to Todaiji Temple in Nara. Todaiji Temple holds the Guinness World Record as the largest wooden building. Inside the temple, you will behold the largest Buddha statue in Japan. Just outside the temple is Nara Deer Park, where you will be greeted by numerous deer that roam around freely. The deer here at the park are known to be friendly and may even bow at you for a little treat.
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Day 3 Kyoto | Dine with Japan's Next Generation of Geisha Artisans Breakfast Dinner Breakfast Dinner
Featured Destinations & Experiences Onyado Nono Kyoto Shichijo or similar
Onyado Nono Kyoto Shichijo ( Western Style )
Experience Kyoto at Onyado Nono Kyoto Shichijo Natural Hot Spring. Located in the city's heart, our hotel blends traditional aesthetics with modern comfort. Enjoy Japanese cuisine, relax in our natural hot springs, and explore the city's landmarks from our conveniently located hotel. Immerse in Kyoto's timeless charm at Onyado Nono Kyoto Shichijo.
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Kyoto Prefecture
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Arashiyama
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Jin-riki-sha Ride
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Golden Pavilion
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Ninenzaka
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Tea Ceremony
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Maiko Dining Experience
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Check into the hotel
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Kyoto Station Light Show
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Japanese Hot Springs
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Today, our Kyoto tour begins with a visit to Arashiyama. The morning's sunlight passing through the bamboo makes for a perfect morning sight. We will also enjoy a spirited rickshaw ride through the bamboo grove. You will be welcomed by the friendly smiles of the Rickshaw drivers who are both entertaining and very knowledgeable. They will also take amazing pictures for you in the Bamboo forest that you will want to show all your friends back home.
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Day 4 Mt. Fuji & Hakone | Scenic Views of Japan's most Famous Mountain Breakfast Lunch Breakfast Lunch
Featured Destinations & Experiences Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo ( Western Style )
The Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo is the perfect compliment during your stay in Tokyo. Located in Sumida, this hotel includes thoughtful touches to make your stay as comfortable as possible. During your stay, enjoy free Wi-Fi in your rooms, or venture off to popular close by spots to see the culture Japan has to offer. The Arcakit Kinshicho is conveniently located by the JR station nearby, perfect for shopping, lunch, snacks, daily goods, clothing, and more!
Bullet Train
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Hakone
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Owakudani Valley
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Hakone Ropeway - Mt. Fuji View
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Open-Air Museum
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Tokyo
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Check in to the hotel
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Tokyo Banana (JDT Recommends)
Today, we headed to Hakone, a popular weekend getaway destination from Tokyo. Here, you get to see sulfur smoke coming from active volcano vents and, if weather permits, a stunning view of Mt. Fuji.
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Day 5 Tokyo | Tour Tokyo Landmarks including Historic Asakusa Breakfast Lunch Breakfast Lunch
Featured Destinations & Experiences HOTEL METROPOLITAN NAGANO or similar
HOTEL METROPOLITAN NAGANO ( Western Style )
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano is the perfect complement to your stay in Nagano. Conveniently located just steps from Nagano Station, this hotel offers a relaxing and comfortable experience with a touch of Japanese hospitality. Enjoy free Wi-Fi in your rooms, and take advantage of the hotel's excellent location to explore the beauty and culture Nagano has to offer. The nearby MIDORI Nagano shopping mall is a great stop for dining, shopping, and daily essentials.
Fukagawa Edo Museum
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Tsukiji Fish Market
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Experience the Flavors of Japan
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Asakusa
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Sensoji Temple
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Harajuku
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Harajuku Takeshita Street
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Shibuya Scramble Crossing
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Shibuya Hachiko
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teamLab Planets TOKYO
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Bullet Train
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Nagano Prefecture
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Check into the hotel
We start off our Tokyo tour with a visit to Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market, the former home of the world-famous tuna auction. Browse through the freshest flavors, mouth-watering dishes, and incredible sushi meals at this market that serves over thousands of businesses and local families daily before we explore the rest of the sights in Tokyo! The tour will then head to the old town district of Asakusa where you can purchase traditional Japanese souvenirs at the Nakamise area and explore Senso-ji Temple, the oldest and the most popular temples in Tokyo. For lunch, enjoy a Japanese seasonal dining experience. Then we are off to Harajuku to explore the famous Takeshita Street and Omotesando area. The area is filled with cute shops, delicious crepes, high end stores, and beautiful cafés and restaurants. Don't forget to check out the Cat Café and Headgehog café for those who love animals. We will then make our way to the famous Shibuya Crosswalk to be part of the thousands who cross daily. This crosswalk gathers as much foot traffic as New York City, and crossing is an experience unlike any other. |
Day 6 Nagano | Snow Monkeys in Sight Breakfast Breakfast
Featured Destinations & Experiences Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo ( Western Style )
The Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo is the perfect compliment during your stay in Tokyo. Located in Sumida, this hotel includes thoughtful touches to make your stay as comfortable as possible. During your stay, enjoy free Wi-Fi in your rooms, or venture off to popular close by spots to see the culture Japan has to offer. The Arcakit Kinshicho is conveniently located by the JR station nearby, perfect for shopping, lunch, snacks, daily goods, clothing, and more!
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Nagano Prefecture
]
Yudanaka
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Jigokudani Wild Monkey Park
- Visit
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Snow Monkey
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Tokyo
]
Return to the Hotel
Today is the day you've been waiting for during your Winter Japan Tour! It's off to the remarkable Jigokudani Monkey Park in Yudanaka. Home to the popular snow monkeys, Jigokudani is best place to go in all Japan to see cute, furry snow monkey bathing in the natural Japanese hot-springs. Unlike other breeds of monkey, the snow monkey are capable of handling much colder temperatures, and are only found in Japan thanks to the abundance of natural Japanese hot-springs. Although some monkey prefer to stay in the mountains, tourists flock to Jigokudani to see snow monkey bathing special designated hot springs meant just for them. Some of the snow monkeys may have a little mound of snow on top of their heads, but they never seem to mind as long as they can unwind in the hot-springs.
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Day 7 Tokyo | Tour Disbands & Depart from Japan Breakfast Breakfast
Featured Destinations & Experiences
Departure Transfer
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Narita Int'l Airport (NRT)
or
Haneda Int'l Airport (HND)
*Designated Airport(s)
Your pleasant and memorable Japan tour ends today. The tour will disband after breakfast.
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Tour Goods Package
The maximum number of participants will not exceed 26 people during your Japan tour. Your group may be joined with other tour groups during the tour. Please note that your bus and tour guide may be changed if other groups join the tour.
Single travelers are required to pay a single supplement in order to guarantee single room accommodation.
We request one suitcase, one carry-on bag, and an overnight bag per person. The tote bag we provide can be used to hold any small merchandise/souvenirs purchased during your tour. When you check out, bring your luggage to the lobby and the bus driver will assist in loading it onto the bus. When you arrive at the next hotel, the bus driver will unload your luggage for you to bring to your room.
Please note: The maximum weight of a checked in bag is typically 20 Kilograms or 44 Pounds. You will be traveling with your luggage except during the bullet train ride (if applicable).
All hotel rooms come with a full bathroom and room amenities free of charge unless stated otherwise.
All motor coaches come equipped with air-conditioning, plenty of space, comfortable seats, and Wi-Fi.
All of our tours begin in either Tokyo or Osaka/Kyoto. When beginning or ending a tour in Tokyo, please book flights to or from Narita International Airport or Haneda International Airport. For tours beginning or ending in Osaka/Kyoto, please book flights to or from Kansai International Airport or Itami Airport.
We recommend you do not book your flights until the tour status changes from Book Now to Guaranteed Departure. You can also contact us if you would like for Japan Deluxe Tour's to arrange your flights.
Traveling and visiting sights in Japan includes a good amount of walking. To fully enjoy the tour, please be prepared to keep up with the pace of the group, climb stairs with no difficulty, and wear comfortable shoes for all day use.
Guests with tattoos may not be able to use the hot-springs or onsens while in Japan. We apologize if you are unable to enjoy this experience during your stay.
We understand sometimes unanticipated situations may arise before or even during your Japan tour. In order to best assist you when things don't go as planned, Japan Deluxe Tours recommends purchasing travel insurance offered through Travel Guard® Insurance.
Travel Guard® Insurance offers coverage for: Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Travel Delay, Baggage Delay, Medical Expense (deductible required), Emergency Medical Transportation, and an Exclusive Family Protection Plan: One child 16 or under will receive coverage at no additional cost for every adult that purchase a protection plan. Every Travel Guard policy includes 24-hour emergency travel assistance services for emergencies or last-minute travel changes, such as re-booking flights, hotel reservations or ground transportation, tracking lost luggage, and more!
For more information about coverage, view our Travel Insurance Page.
Please notify us before your tour starts if you have any dietary restrictions or requirements we should be aware about. Japan Deluxe Tours can provide Vegetarian
meals for guests, and we will do our best to cater to any serious allergies or dietary restrictions. We will not be able to substitute or change meals after your tour begins.
If your tour itinerary includes a rickshaw ride experience, please note that rickshaws are generally designed for two passengers per ride. However, if one of the passengers has a larger physique, there may be size limitations on the width, which could make it difficult to accommodate two passengers. If there is an available rickshaw on the day of your ride, we will do our best to accommodate; however, please be aware that if there are no available rickshaws, you may not be able to ride.
If you think this may apply to you, please inform us at the time of your reservation.
Day | Itinerary
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Day 1 |
Day 1 Osaka | Arrive in Japan & Check-in Hotel
Kansai Int'l Airport (KIX)
or
Osaka Int'l Airport (ITM) - Itami Airport
Arrival Transfer
Check in to the hotel
|
Purchase
Optional Travel Insurance
Welcome to Japan! We will have transportation services to take you to your hotel. Please refer to your tour app for more information.
Hotel Emion Kyoto or similar |
Day 2 |
Day 2 Kyoto & Nara | Meet & Greet the friendly Deer of Nara Breakfast Lunch
We start our day with a visit to Todaiji Temple in Nara. Todaiji Temple holds the Guinness World Record as the largest wooden building. Inside the temple, you will behold the largest Buddha statue in Japan. Just outside the temple is Nara Deer Park, where you will be greeted by numerous deer that roam around freely. The deer here at the park are known to be friendly and may even bow at you for a little treat.
Hotel Emion Kyoto or similar |
Day 3 |
Day 3 Kyoto | Dine with Japan's Next Generation of Geisha Artisans Breakfast Dinner
[
Kyoto Prefecture
]
Arashiyama
|
Jin-riki-sha Ride
|
Golden Pavilion
|
Ninenzaka
|
Tea Ceremony
|
Maiko Dining Experience
|
Check into the hotel
|
Kyoto Station Light Show
|
Japanese Hot Springs
|
Today, our Kyoto tour begins with a visit to Arashiyama. The morning's sunlight passing through the bamboo makes for a perfect morning sight. We will also enjoy a spirited rickshaw ride through the bamboo grove. You will be welcomed by the friendly smiles of the Rickshaw drivers who are both entertaining and very knowledgeable. They will also take amazing pictures for you in the Bamboo forest that you will want to show all your friends back home.
Onyado Nono Kyoto Shichijo or similar |
Day 4 |
Day 4 Mt. Fuji & Hakone | Scenic Views of Japan's most Famous Mountain Breakfast Lunch
Bullet Train
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Hakone
]
Owakudani Valley
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Hakone Ropeway - Mt. Fuji View
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Open-Air Museum
|
[
Tokyo
]
Check in to the hotel
|
Tokyo Banana (JDT Recommends)
Today, we headed to Hakone, a popular weekend getaway destination from Tokyo. Here, you get to see sulfur smoke coming from active volcano vents and, if weather permits, a stunning view of Mt. Fuji.
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar |
Day 5 |
Day 5 Tokyo | Tour Tokyo Landmarks including Historic Asakusa Breakfast Lunch
Fukagawa Edo Museum
|
Tsukiji Fish Market
|
Experience the Flavors of Japan
|
[
Asakusa
]
Sensoji Temple
|
Harajuku
|
Harajuku Takeshita Street
|
Shibuya Scramble Crossing
|
Shibuya Hachiko
|
teamLab Planets TOKYO
|
Bullet Train
|
[
Nagano Prefecture
]
Check into the hotel
We start off our Tokyo tour with a visit to Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market, the former home of the world-famous tuna auction. Browse through the freshest flavors, mouth-watering dishes, and incredible sushi meals at this market that serves over thousands of businesses and local families daily before we explore the rest of the sights in Tokyo! The tour will then head to the old town district of Asakusa where you can purchase traditional Japanese souvenirs at the Nakamise area and explore Senso-ji Temple, the oldest and the most popular temples in Tokyo. For lunch, enjoy a Japanese seasonal dining experience. Then we are off to Harajuku to explore the famous Takeshita Street and Omotesando area. The area is filled with cute shops, delicious crepes, high end stores, and beautiful cafés and restaurants. Don't forget to check out the Cat Café and Headgehog café for those who love animals. We will then make our way to the famous Shibuya Crosswalk to be part of the thousands who cross daily. This crosswalk gathers as much foot traffic as New York City, and crossing is an experience unlike any other.
HOTEL METROPOLITAN NAGANO or similar |
Day 6 |
Day 6 Nagano | Snow Monkeys in Sight Breakfast
[
Nagano Prefecture
]
Yudanaka
|
Jigokudani Wild Monkey Park
- Visit
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Snow Monkey
[
Tokyo
]
Return to the Hotel
Today is the day you've been waiting for during your Winter Japan Tour! It's off to the remarkable Jigokudani Monkey Park in Yudanaka. Home to the popular snow monkeys, Jigokudani is best place to go in all Japan to see cute, furry snow monkey bathing in the natural Japanese hot-springs. Unlike other breeds of monkey, the snow monkey are capable of handling much colder temperatures, and are only found in Japan thanks to the abundance of natural Japanese hot-springs. Although some monkey prefer to stay in the mountains, tourists flock to Jigokudani to see snow monkey bathing special designated hot springs meant just for them. Some of the snow monkeys may have a little mound of snow on top of their heads, but they never seem to mind as long as they can unwind in the hot-springs.
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar |
Day 7 |
Day 7 Tokyo | Tour Disbands & Depart from Japan Breakfast
Departure Transfer
|
Narita Int'l Airport (NRT)
or
Haneda Int'l Airport (HND)
*Designated Airport(s)
Your pleasant and memorable Japan tour ends today. The tour will disband after breakfast.
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All small-group journeys are guaranteed to operate with just 6 guests.