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15 Highlights · 15 Days / 14 Nights · Fully Private & Customizable

The Cultural Heart of Japan

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

15 Days / 14 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

A comprehensive 15-day route from Tokyo and Hakone through Kyoto, Nara, and Kanazawa's Kenroku-en Garden, to the thatched village of Shirakawa-Go and the historic streets of Takayama. Adapted from a self-guided rail itinerary, where travelers collect a Japan Rail Pass and navigate between cities independently with a local assistant's help — Voyzo runs this route with your own private driver and vehicle instead of independent trains and rail passes.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Tokyo Haneda Airport.

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Day 1 — Welcome to Tokyo!

A local assistant meets you, helps with orientation, and accompanies you to your hotel, explaining how to get around the city.

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Day 2 — Enjoy Your Day in Tokyo

Hama Rikyu Garden, the Imperial Palace and its gardens, Hie Jinja Shrine, and the Harajuku district.

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Day 3 — Explore the Historic Center of Tokyo

Asakusa's 1,000-year-old Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise Street, and Ueno Park's museums, temples, and shrines.

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Day 4 — Hakone Shrine and Lake Ashi

Hakone Shrine, established in 757, the crater lake Lake Ashi, and a cable car over the steam vents of Owakudani Volcanic Valley.

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Day 5 — Visit Hakone

A free day with optional visits to the Arakura Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine and its 397-step pagoda climb.

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Day 6 — The Famous Yasaka-Jinja Shrine in Kyoto

Yasaka-Jinja Shrine's vermilion gate, Maruyama Park, and Kodai-Ji Temple's maple and bamboo groves.

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Day 7 — Hike in Takao

A guided hike past a mossy staircase to Kozan-Ji Temple, founded in the 13th century, with an optional stop at Tenryu-Ji's Zen garden.

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Day 8 — A Day to Discover Kyoto

Fushimi Inari Taisha's 30,000-plus torii gates, the UNESCO-listed Ginkaku-ji Silver Pavilion, and an evening stroll through Pontocho.

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Day 9 — Nara, the Ancient Capital of Japan

Kasuga Taisha Shrine's 3,000 lanterns and Todai-Ji Temple, home to the largest wooden building in the world and its monumental Buddha.

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Day 10 — The Kenroku-en Garden and Kanazawa Castle

Kenroku-en Garden, opened in 1676 with over 8,000 trees, and Kanazawa Castle's Ishikawa-mon gate.

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Day 11 — Trainride to Takayama

A free morning in Kanazawa before continuing on to Takayama.

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Day 12 — Explore Takayama

The Higashiyama Road's temples and shrines, Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine, and the historic Takayama-jinya.

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Day 13 — Daytour to Shirakawago

A full day at the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-Go, touring its thatched-roof gassho-zukuri houses.

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Day 14 — Trainride to Tokyo

Free time exploring Shinjuku's alleys and skyscrapers or the Ginza shopping district.

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Day 15 — Goodbye Tokyo!

A free half-day before your private transfer to the airport.

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Departure

The trip ends back in Tokyo with a private transfer to Tokyo Haneda Airport for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — the source itinerary has travelers navigating between cities independently by train with a Japan Rail Pass and a local assistant's guidance. Voyzo runs it with your own private driver and vehicle instead.
Yes — day 13 is a full day at this UNESCO World Heritage mountain village, known for its steep thatched-roof farmhouses, some of which housed up to 40 people.
It's a comprehensive, unhurried pace covering Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara, Kanazawa, and Takayama. Let your Voyzo agent know if you'd prefer a shorter version.
Yes — the route returns to Tokyo on day 14-15 for your departure flight.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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