Experience Japan in a 3-day culture tour with a local guide

Experience Japan in a 3-day culture tour with a local guide

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About This Tour in Tokyo

Excited to explore the very best of the Tokyo region? Join us for a delightful 4-day private tour that includes the capital, Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Kamakura, and Yokohama. Forget the hassle of public transportation - our friendly private driver will take you to all the must-see spots. Plus, you'll have the flexibility to choose your own accommodation in each location. Relax in a comfy, air-conditioned private car and enjoy a personalized tour tailored just for you. Perfect for those short on time, this tour also offers the chance to learn from your English-speaking driver about the fascinating region.

Why Visit Tokyo?

Tokyo is a mesmerizing metropolis blending ancient traditions with cutting-edge technology. Explore historic temples, experience incredible food, and discover vibrant neighborhoods. Tokyo offers world-class cuisine, unique culture, and endless discovery.

Getting to Tokyo

The easiest way to reach Tokyo is by flying into Narita International Airport (NRT) or Haneda Airport (HND). The city has excellent public transportation systems, including trains, subways, and buses. Taxis are widely available, and the transportation infrastructure is efficient and reliable.

What's Included

  • Bilingual Chauffeur
  • Fuel Charges, Parking Fee and Toll Charges
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Free picture taking / video making assistance for clients if needed

What's Not Included

  • Accommodation isn’t included so you can choose your own in each place
  • Lunch
  • Tipping

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Pickup Time: 10 minutes before departure

Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.

Itinerary

Tokyo

The Tsukiji Market is the largest fish market... 45 minutes

The Tsukiji Market is the largest fish market in the world, and as time has gone on it's become one of the most authentic and special tourist attractions in Tokyo.

Sensoji temple, also known as Asakusa Kannon and... 1 hour

Sensoji temple, also known as Asakusa Kannon and located in Tokyo's Asakusa district, is the city's oldest religious building and one of its most colorful and popular. With roughly 20 million annual visitors, it's also the most visited-temple in Japan and the most-frequented spiritual site in the world. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The observation decks are located on the 45th... 1 hour

The observation decks are located on the 45th floor of their respective towers and offer views from 202 meters above the ground. From the Tocho it is possible to see Meiji Jingu, Tokyo Tower, the Tokyo Skytree and Mount Fuji. With a whopping height of 634 meters, Tokyo Skytree was recognized as the world's tallest tower by Guinness World Records on November 11, 2011.

It is the residence of Japan's Imperial Family 45 minutes

It is the residence of Japan's Imperial Family. Edo Castle used to be the seat of the Tokugawa shogun who ruled Japan from 1603 until 1867. Enjoy the visit to The East Garden of the Imperial Palace. Prior booking is required if you are interested to see inside the palace.

Akihabara is a buzzing shopping hub famed for... 1 hour

Akihabara is a buzzing shopping hub famed for its electronics retailers, ranging from tiny stalls to vast department stores like Yodobashi Multimedia Akiba. Venues specializing in manga, anime, and video games include Tokyo Anime Center, for exhibits and souvenirs, and Radio Kaikan with 10 floors of toys, trading cards, and collectibles. Staff dressed as maids or butlers serve tea and desserts at nearby maid cafes.

This popular street in Harajuku is known for... 1 hour

This popular street in Harajuku is known for wacky, youth-driven shops selling colorful and crazy clothes and accessories. It's also a paradise for sweets-lovers - don't miss the fluffy, sugary crepes.

This popular street in Harajuku is known for... 1 hour

This popular street in Harajuku is known for wacky, youth-driven shops selling colorful and crazy clothes and accessories. It's also a paradise for sweets-lovers - don't miss the fluffy, sugary crepes.

Shibuya Crossing is the world's busiest pedestrian crossing,... 20 minutes

Shibuya Crossing is the world's busiest pedestrian crossing, with as many as 3,000 people crossing at a time. The sprawling scramble intersection just outside Shibuya Station is an embodiment of Tokyo itself: action in all directions.

The Tokyo Tower is a communications and observation tower 20 minutes

The Tokyo Tower is a communications and observation tower. It's the world's tallest tower at 634 meters. Based on the Eiffel Tower in design, Tokyo Tower was completed in 1958.

Here you walk through water, and a garden where you become one with the flowers 30 minutes

Here you walk through water, and a garden where you become one with the flowers. There are four massive exhibition spaces and two gardens. Note: This attraction is possible to visit if have a time.

A very popular photo-op, with the Rainbow Bridge... 30 minutes

A very popular photo-op, with the Rainbow Bridge in the background, is this 11m-tall replica of Lady Liberty, a fixture on Odaiba's waterfront since 1998. Note: This attraction is possible to visit if have a time.

Kamakura and Yokohama

Hōkoku-ji is an old temple in the Kenchō-ji... 1 hour

Hōkoku-ji is an old temple in the Kenchō-ji school of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism located in Kamakura, Japan. Famous for its bamboo garden, it is also known as "Bamboo Temple". A statue of Gautama Buddha, called Shaka Nyorai in Japanese, in a sacred hall is the temple's principal image.

Hase-dera, commonly called the Hase-kannon is one of... 45 minutes

Hase-dera, commonly called the Hase-kannon is one of the Buddhist temples in the city of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, famous for housing a massive wooden statue of Kannon. The temple originally belonged to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, but eventually became an independent temple of the Jōdo-shū.

Kōtoku-in is a Buddhist temple of the Jōdo-shū... 30 minutes

Kōtoku-in is a Buddhist temple of the Jōdo-shū sect, in the city of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Its mountain name is Taiizan, and its common temple name is Shōjōsen-ji.

The shrine is a cultural center of the... 1 hour

The shrine is a cultural center of the city of Kamakura and serves as the venue of many of its most important festivals with two museums. Two beautiful ponds represent the Taira and Minamoto clans.

Busy pedestrian walkway lined with apparel, gift &... 1 hour 30 minutes

Busy pedestrian walkway lined with apparel, gift & souvenir stores, plus eateries & sweet shops.

It is about 160 years old, with a population of about 3,000 to 4,000 1 hour

It is about 160 years old, with a population of about 3,000 to 4,000. Today, only a few Chinese people still live there, most being from Guangzhou.

Sankei-en is a traditional Japanese-style garden in Naka... 1 hour

Sankei-en is a traditional Japanese-style garden in Naka Ward, Yokohama, Japan, which opened in 1906. Sankei-en was designed and built by Tomitaro Hara, known by the pseudonym Sankei Hara, who was a silk trader.

Sankei-en is a traditional Japanese-style garden in Naka... 30 minutes

Sankei-en is a traditional Japanese-style garden in Naka Ward, Yokohama, Japan, which opened in 1906. Sankei-en was designed and built by Tomitaro Hara, known by the pseudonym Sankei Hara, who was a silk trader.

Mount. Fuji

Oshino Hakkai are the eight springs found in Oshino, Yamanashi, Japan 30 minutes

Oshino Hakkai are the eight springs found in Oshino, Yamanashi, Japan. The aquifer water from Mount Fuji comes out to the ground to form these springs. They are a Natural monument of Japan, part of the Mount Fuji World Heritage Site, and one of Yamanashi Prefecture's important tourist attractions.

The five-storied Chureito Pagoda in Yamanashi Prefecture is... 30 minutes

The five-storied Chureito Pagoda in Yamanashi Prefecture is a key part of Japan’s most recognizable landscape—the area around Mount Fuji. It honors those lost from the First Sino-Japanese War in 1868 all the way to WWII. Today, the pagoda stands proudly as the centerpiece for Arakura Sengen Shrine.

Lake Kawaguchiko is the most easily accessible of... 30 minutes

Lake Kawaguchiko is the most easily accessible of the Fuji Five Lakes with train and direct bus connections to Tokyo. A hot spring resort town with various tourist attractions and views of Mount Fuji is located around the lake's eastern end, while the northern and western shores are mostly undeveloped.

The Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway ascends 400 meters... 1 hour

The Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway ascends 400 meters from the eastern shore of Lake Kawaguchiko to an observation deck near the peak of Mount Tenjo. From the observation deck, which sits more than 1000 meters above sea level, there are panoramic views of the lake below and of Mount Fuji.

Oishi Park is one of the best spots to view Mt Fuji 30 minutes

Oishi Park is one of the best spots to view Mt Fuji. The view from Oishi Park consists of Mt Fuji in the background, Kawaguchiko (Lake) in the mid ground and the lavender of Oishi Park in the foreground. The lavender blooms from the middle of June to the middle of July, which it means it is unlikely that Mt Fuji will have a snow cap.

Wander around this charming village and go back... 30 minutes

Wander around this charming village and go back in time, exploring a replica of an old Japanese village. This is definitely one of the top attractions in the Fujikawaguchiko region. Lovely thatched roofed buildings stand facing Mount Fuji, these have been rebuilt with great attention to details after the village was destroyed by a landslide during a typhoon in the late sixties.

This scenic park located on the mountainside of Mt 30 minutes

This scenic park located on the mountainside of Mt. Arakura and in front of Mt .Fuji, offers a panoramic view of the city. A lot of people enjoy cherry blossoms in the park in spring, and also enjoy hiking.

Mt 2 hours

Mt. Fuji attracts hikers and climbers from the world over, and most of them start their ascents at the 5th station, halfway up the mountain. You can have an amazing experience the atmosphere of this symbol of Japan, you can climb or drive to Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station for spectacular views. Note: If you would like to visit this attraction then Gotemba Premium Outlets will be excluded from the itinerary due to time constraint.

Gotemba is regarded as Japan's premium green tea... 2 hours

Gotemba is regarded as Japan's premium green tea growing area, with leaves grown at the foot of Mt. Fuji. Shizuoka prefecture is known to be the horseradish capital of Japan and Gotemba itself has several wasabi farms. Note: If you would like to visit this attraction then Mt. Fuji 5th Station will be excluded from the itinerary due to time constraint.

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