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7 Day Central Japan Explore（Private Guide and Driver）Umetravel

7 days
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From Tokyo to Osaka
5.0
481 traveler reviews
  • Traditional Japanese thatched houses with Mount Fuji in the background.
  • Chureito Pagoda with Mount Fuji in the background.
  • Ice formations in a cave, illuminated with blue light.
  • Family posing by a small pond with a bridge.
  • Group of tourists with a samurai in front of Matsumoto Castle.
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  • Scenic view of a lake with mountains in the background.
  • Traditional Japanese shrine surrounded by trees.
  • Family posing in Shirakawa-go with snow-covered traditional houses.
  • Snow-covered traditional village in Shirakawa-go.
  • Visitors walking towards a traditional building in winter.
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Operator
UME Travel Co. Ltd
Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

  • Tokyo
    Tokyo
  • Takayama
    Takayama
  • Matsumoto
    Matsumoto
  • Kanazawa
    Kanazawa
  • Osaka
    Osaka
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Highlights

  • Explore the serene West Lake Village
  • Visit Oshino Hakkai's crystal-clear springs
  • Discover Narusawa Ice Cave's ancient tunnels
  • View Mt. Fuji from Arakurayama Sengen Park
  • Tour the historic Matsumoto Castle

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Japan!
  2. Day 2 Mt. Fuji Natural Wonders
  3. Day 3 Nagano Treasures: Matsumoto Castle, Suwa Lake Serenity, and Suwa Taisha's Timeless Heritage
  4. Day 4 Discover Shirakawa-go's Timeless Beauty and Takayama's Historical Charm
  5. Day 5 Kanazawa Cultural Tour: Feudal Heritage, Kenrokuen Gardens, and Timeless Charm
  6. Day 6 Osaka to Kanazawa by Shinkansen
  7. Day 7 Departure
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What's Included

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  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • 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.

What's Not Included

  • Flights

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Dormy Inn Akihabara Hot Spring

    Hotel
    day 1
    Upgrade Available

  • HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort

    Hotel
    day 2
    Upgrade Available

  • Hida Takayama Washington Hotel Plaza

    Hotel
    day 3
    Upgrade Available

  • Hotel Intergate Kanazawa

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5
    Upgrade Available

  • Best Western Plus Hotel Fino Osaka Kitahama

    Hotel
    day 6
    Upgrade Available

Operated by

UME Travel Co. Ltd

5.0
(481 reviews)

Number of tours

454

Age Range

1 to 85 years old

Response time

10 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • 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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    • 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.
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    • For any tour departing before December 15th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 15th, 2025, a minimum payment of $150 is required to confirm your booking with UME Travel Co. Ltd. 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 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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