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12 Highlights · 12 Days / 11 Nights · Fully Private & Customizable

Highlights of Tokyo & the Kansai Region

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

12 Days / 11 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

A 12-day route from Tokyo's neighborhoods and teamLab Borderless, through Hakone's Mount Fuji views, into Kyoto's temples, Nara's deer, Hiroshima's Peace Memorial, and Osaka's street food.

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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 one of Tokyo's two international airports.

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Day 1 — Welcome to Tokyo

Arrival and transfer to your hotel, with a leisurely first look at Shibuya, Shinjuku, Asakusa, and Shimokitazawa, followed by a welcome dinner.

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Day 2 — A Look Into the Past & Future of Tokyo

Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street in Asakusa, the man-made island of Odaiba, and dinner at a traditional izakaya.

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Day 3 — Explore the Capital's Highlights

Tokyo Tower's observation decks, Meiji Jingu and Yoyogi Park, and the teamLab Borderless digital art museum.

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Day 4 — Relax & Unwind in Hakone

A train to the mountain town of Hakone, a Lake Ashi boat cruise with Mount Fuji views, the Hakone Open-Air Museum, and an onsen soak.

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Day 5 — Natural & Spiritual Wonders Abound

A train to Kyoto via Fushimi Inari Taisha's orange torii gates, then the Arashiyama bamboo grove, Iwatayama Monkey Park, and the Katsura River.

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Day 6 — A Glimpse Into Kyoto's Past

A guided tour of the Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion and Ryoan-ji Zen temple, followed by a traditional tea ceremony.

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Day 7 — The Fragrant Tea Fields of Uji

A day trip to riverside Uji for a tea plantation tour and tasting, then an evening stroll through Gion and Pontocho Alley back in Kyoto.

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Day 8 — Nara, Ancient Capital of Japan

A train to Nara for Todai-ji Temple's Great Buddha, free-roaming deer in Nara Park, and the lantern-lined Kasuga Taisha shrine.

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Day 9 — The Historical Charms of Kurashiki

A stop in Kurashiki's Bikan Historical Quarter and the Ohara Museum of Art en route to Hiroshima.

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Day 10 — The Highlights of Hiroshima

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum, then a ferry to Miyajima Island for the Itsukushima Shrine's floating torii gate and sunset from Mount Misen.

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Day 11 — The Myriad Flavours of Osaka

A train to Osaka for Kuromon Ichiba Market, Sumiyoshi Taisha shrine, and an evening food crawl through Dotonbori.

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Day 12 — A Last Taste of Osaka Before Departure

A morning at Osaka Castle, free time for shopping, and a private transfer to Osaka International Airport.

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Departure

The trip ends in Osaka with a private transfer to Osaka International Airport (ITM) 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 — Voyzo runs this route with your own private guide, car, and driver throughout.
Yes — it opens with four days around Tokyo and Hakone, then spends the rest of the trip across Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, and Osaka in the Kansai and Chugoku regions.
Yes — day 10 includes a ferry to Miyajima for the Itsukushima Shrine's iconic floating torii gate and views from Mount Misen.
No — it starts in Tokyo and ends in Osaka, roughly 500km apart, so your return flight should depart from Osaka rather than Tokyo.
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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