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Japan in a Nutshell Private Tour

8 days
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From Tokyo to Kyoto
4.0
2 traveler reviews
  • Temple surrounded by colorful autumn leaves at sunset.
  • Cherry blossom trees by a river, with many people rowing boats.
  • Traditional pagoda illuminated during twilight.
  • Traditional Japanese structure by a lake.
  • Castle with a red bridge over a moat.
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Operator
Firebird Tours
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

  • Tokyo
    Tokyo
  • Nagano
    Nagano
  • Kyoto
    Kyoto
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Highlights

  • Explore the Imperial Palace in Tokyo
  • Ascend Tokyo Sky Tree for panoramic views
  • Stroll through the serene Meiji Shrine
  • Experience Shibuya's famous crossing
  • Join a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival
  2. Day 2 Highlights of Tokyo
  3. Day 3 Diverse Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Harajuku & Shibuya
  4. Day 4 Departure from Tokyo
  5. Day 5 Highlights of Nagano & Monkey Park
  6. Day 6 Arrival in Kyoto
  7. Day 7 Kyoto City Tour & Tea Ceremony
  8. Day 8 Departure
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Park Hotel Tokyo

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2, 3
    Upgrade Available

  • Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5
    Upgrade Available

  • Kyoto Tokyu Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7
    Upgrade Available

Operated by

Firebird Tours

Number of tours

53

Age Range

18 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

93%

Our company is built on years of experience and a deep passion for travel. We...

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Cancellation Policy

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Dates & Availability

8 days
Japan in a Nutshell Private Tour
From Tokyo to Kyoto

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 294721

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    Japan
  • Plugs & Adapters

  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before December 4th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 4th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Firebird Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Firebird Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Firebird Tours" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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