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9 Days Splendid Japan with Shirakawa(Private Guide and Driver)Umetravel

9 days
From Osaka to Tokyo
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Osaka

    Your trip starts with a private transfer from Osaka to Kansai International Airport. Depending on when you're traveling, you'll see either cherry blossoms in spring or vibrant maple foliage in autumn across different parts of Japan as you make your way through the regions.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Best Western Plus Hotel Fino Osaka Kitahama)
  2. Day 2

    Osaka to Hiroshima

    Head to Hiroshima by bullet train with your English-speaking guide, using public transportation to get around the city. You'll visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, a site dedicated to peace, then walk through Peace Memorial Park and spend time at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum learning about the city's history and the effects of nuclear war.

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    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (HOTEL MYSTAYS Hiroshima Peace Park)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Atomic Bomb Dome
    • Explore Peace Memorial Park
    • Tour Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
    Landmarks
    Atomic Bomb Dome
    Peace Memorial Park
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
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  3. Day 3

    Hiroshima to Miyajima to Osaka

    Take the bullet train to Miyajima island, where wild deer walk freely around the area. The main attraction here is Itsukushima Shrine and its famous floating torii gate. After exploring, you'll return to Osaka by bullet train, traveling again by public transportation with your guide.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Best Western Plus Hotel Fino Osaka Kitahama)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Itsukushima Shrine
    • Explore Miyajima island
    Landmarks
    Itsukushima Shrine
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  4. Day 4

    Osaka to Kyoto to Nara

    Start at Fushimi Inari Shrine where thousands of red torii gates wind through the wooded paths of Mount Inari. Later, head to Nara Park to see over 1,000 freely roaming deer, which locals consider messengers of the gods. The day includes stops at Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Taisha shrine, both historically significant to the area.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Elcient Kyoto Hachijoguchi)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine and Red Torii Gates
    • Explore Nara Park
    • Tour Todaiji Temple
    • Visit Kasuga Taisha
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Nara Park
    Todaiji Temple
    Kasuga Taisha
    Mount Inari
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  5. Day 5

    Kyoto to Kanazawa

    Check out Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan's three most beautiful landscape gardens with flowering trees that look different depending on the season. Then walk through Higashi Chaya district, a Cultural Asset with historic geisha district buildings. End with a treat of gold leaf ice cream for something unique and luxurious.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Intergate Kanazawa)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kenrokuen Garden
    • Explore Higashi Chaya District

    Optional Activities

    • Experience gold leaf ice cream
    Landmarks
    Kenrokuen Garden
    Higashi Chaya District
  6. Day 6

    Kanazawa to Kyoto

    Visit Kiyomizu-dera, an old monastery from 778 and a World Heritage site in Kyoto. Walk the charming cobblestone streets of Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka, which have historic Japanese-style buildings and shops. As evening comes, stroll through Hanamikoji Dori geisha district where you might spot geisha, then see Yasaka Shrine and the nearby Maruyama Park.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Wing International Hida Takayama)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    • Explore Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka streets
    • Visit Yasaka Shrine
    • Evening stroll through Hanamikoji Dori
    Landmarks
    Kiyomizu-dera
    Hanamikoji Dori
    Sannenzaka
    Ninenzaka
    Yasaka Shrine
    Maruyama Park
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  7. Day 7

    Mount Fuji Area

    Your private car takes you to the Mount Fuji area with an English-speaking guide. You'll take a boat excursion on Lake Kawaguchiko for views of Mount Fuji, then visit Arakurayama Sengen Park at Sengen Shrine for famous Mount Fuji views. If you're visiting in spring, cherry blossoms add to the scenery.

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    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Lake Kawaguchiko sightseeing boat excursion
    • Visit Sengen Shrine and Arakurayama Sengen Park
    Landmarks
    Lake Kawaguchiko
    Sengen Shrine
    Arakurayama Sengen Park
    Mount Fuji
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  8. Day 8

    Lake Kawaguchiko to Tokyo

    Start at Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo's largest and most powerful shrine honoring Emperor Meiji. From there, explore Harajuku, the heart of Japanese youth fashion and kawaii culture, then stroll Omotesando for high-end shopping. By late afternoon, head to Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo's oldest temple from nearly 1,400 years ago.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dormy Inn Akihabara Hot Spring)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine
    • Explore Harajuku
    • Stroll through Omotesando
    • Visit Senso-ji Temple
    Landmarks
    Meiji Jingu Shrine
    Harajuku
    Omotesando
    Senso-ji Temple
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  9. Day 9

    Tokyo Departure

    Your private driver will pick you up and take you to the airport based on your flight departure time.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • John
    · October 3rd, 2025
    Hotels were in great locations and travel was well coordinated.
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  • Janna
    · October 2nd, 2025
    This was my second time booking with UME and Amber, and once again, everything was perfect! She put together an amazing theme-park-focused trip for my son, and he hasn’t stopped talking about it since we got home!
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  • Marcelo
    · October 2nd, 2025
    Amazing! The hotel, the driver—everything was perfectly taken care of, so we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Our guide was awesome too, taking us everywhere and giving us great explanations about the temples and palaces we visited. Super friendly and helpful!
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