Tailor Made 13 Days Japan Family Vacation, Private Guide
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About This Experience in Narita
Why Visit Narita?
Narita, Japan offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Narita provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Narita
You can reach Narita, Japan by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. 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
- Public transport like JR rail and bus.
- Service of private English-speaking guide.
- Entrance fees for mentioned sights visited.
- Lunch specified in the itinerary.
- Lunch
- Accommodation with daily breakfast at hotels.
- Tokyo airport assistant and shared shuttle.
What's Not Included
- International flights into Tokyo and out of Osaka.
- Lunch and dinner not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses (insurance, laundry, drinks, etc.).
- Local hotel tax (pay on spot).
- Japan visa fee.
- Festival or holiday peak season surcharges.
- Not suitable for people over 80 years old.
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Itinerary
Tokyo Airport Pick-up
Welcome to take our Japan private tour with... 1 hour
Welcome to take our Japan private tour with daily departure, which can be tailored to meet your individual interests. You will enjoy a more personalized experience as the trip is only for your private party, with no other people. On your arrival at Tokyo Airport, you will meet our enthusiastic and helpful English-speaking assistant, who will usher you to board the shared shuttle well arranged in advance to take your family to the hotel. Enjoy some free time during the rest of the day.
Tokyo city highlights
Your guide will be waiting for you in... 2 hours
Your guide will be waiting for you in the lobby and then start with a visit to the Meiji Jingu Shrine to experience the long and profound Shinto history of Japan. Next, head to the Asakusa area.
Go through the Kaminarimon Gate and Nakamise-dori Street,... 1 hour 30 minutes
Go through the Kaminarimon Gate and Nakamise-dori Street, then arrive at the popular Senso-ji Temple.
At noon, visit the Tsukiji Outer Market, a culinary paradise 1 hour
At noon, visit the Tsukiji Outer Market, a culinary paradise. You'll have a fantastic opportunity to not only taste the food, but also to learn how to make sushi from a sushi master. Enjoy your freshly made sushi for lunch.
In the afternoon, go to Odaiba to visit... 2 hours
In the afternoon, go to Odaiba to visit the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation. And also visit Odaiba Seaside Park and see the Statue of Liberty and the magnificent Rainbow Bridge across the Tokyo Bay if time permits. Your guide will then escort you back to your hotel.
Tokyo to Kamakura
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and take you on a 1 1 hour
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and take you on a 1.5-hour train ride to Kamakura. Upon arrival, we will first take a stroll down lively Komachi-dori Street, leading to the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. Next goes to the Kotoku-in Temple famous for the Great Buddha of Kamakura.
After that, let's take a slow train ride... 30 minutes
After that, let's take a slow train ride along the Enoshima Electric Railway, running along the shoreline. The train takes you to Kamakurakoko-Mae Station and Shichirigahama Beach. Along the track, you'll see typical Japanese-style houses and even touch the plants outside their fences.
Strolling across the sea bridge to the Enoshima... 1 hour 30 minutes
Strolling across the sea bridge to the Enoshima Island, you’ll be drawn to the lively Benzaiten Nakamise-dori Street, lined with stalls selling a variety of snacks and souvenirs. Ascend slowly visit the Enoshima Jinja Shrine built on a hill. Finally, your guide will escort you back to your hotel in Tokyo.
Free Time in Tokyo
To meet your individual needs, we will set aside a free day for you in Tokyo 8 hours
To meet your individual needs, we will set aside a free day for you in Tokyo. Tokyo Disneyland is a great option for families with children. If you do not need this free day, please let us know. The itineraries are fully customizable to meet your needs.
Mt. Fuji & Hakone Sightseeing: Owakudani Valley, Lake Ashi Cruise
Today, we will visit Mount Fuji 6 hours
Today, we will visit Mount Fuji. In the morning, your private guide will pick you up from your hotel and whisk you away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo for a memorable day trip to Hakone after a 1.5-hour train ride. ★ You Will Enjoy: 1. Secret Photo Locations: Our experienced guide, who visits here over 100 times a year, will point out many perfect spots to photograph Mt. Fuji. 2. Various Hakone Transportation: We’ve included all ticket fares for the Hakone mountain train, cable car, and ropeway, making it easy for you to travel around Hakone while enjoying its stunning scenery. 3. Lake Ashi Cruise: Enjoy a peaceful 20-minute cruise on a pirate ship. Feel the gentle breeze through your fingertips and hair, and see Mt. Fuji with its snow-capped peak from different perspectives. Finally, the guide will accompany you on an express bus back to Tokyo for the night.
Tokyo to Kyoto
Please pack up and check out after breakfast,...
Please pack up and check out after breakfast, and head to the station and take the train to Kyoto by yourself. Your guide in Kyoto will pick you up at the train station and escort you to the hotel to drop off your luggage. Admire the Kyoto Tower just outside the train station.
Then visit the Pure Water Temple (Kiyomizu-dera Temple),... 1 hour
Then visit the Pure Water Temple (Kiyomizu-dera Temple), Sannenzaka, Ninenzaka, Yasaka Shrine and Gion geisha district.
At Gion, your guide will take you to... 90 hours
At Gion, your guide will take you to a dojo for a unique Japanese activity - a hands-on experience of the mysterious samurai and ninja culture. Afterwards, the guide will escort you back to your hotel.
Kyoto Highlights
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up... 1 hour
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you to visit the Temple of the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple).
Then, follow your guide to explore the Nijo Castle 2 hours
Then, follow your guide to explore the Nijo Castle.
Next, take a walk around Nishiki Market 30 minutes
Next, take a walk around Nishiki Market.
Then, you will explore the Fushimi Inari Taisha in the afternoon 1 hour 30 minutes
Then, you will explore the Fushimi Inari Taisha in the afternoon. Your guide will accompany you back to your hotel.
Visit Arashiyama & Kyoto Railway Museum
Your guide will accompany you from the hotel... 2 hours
Your guide will accompany you from the hotel to a 20-minute train ride to Arashiyama in the morning. We'll head straight to the boarding point of the Hozugawa River Boat Ride (Hozugawa Kudari), where you will take an exciting 2-hour cruise from Kameoka to Arashiyama.
After that, visit the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, go... 1 hour
After that, visit the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, go across the Togetsu-kyo Bridge and explore the Monkey Park Iwatayama.
Have fun at the Kyoto Railway Museum in the afternoon 1 hour
Have fun at the Kyoto Railway Museum in the afternoon. Finally, your guide will escort you back to the hotel.
Kyoto to Nara: Feed Deer & Visit Naramachi Lattice House
After breakfast at hotel, meet your guide and... 1 hour
After breakfast at hotel, meet your guide and then travel to Nara by train in 1 hour. Your family will have a relaxing time in the Nara Park. In addition to visiting the cultural heritage sites in the park, you’ll enjoy a kid-friendly experience of playing with the deer.
Visit the time-honored Kofuku-ji Temple to appreciate its... 30 minutes
Visit the time-honored Kofuku-ji Temple to appreciate its well-preserved Buddhist architecture and a national treasure hall.
Next, enjoy a quiet moment in the Isuien... 30 minutes
Next, enjoy a quiet moment in the Isuien Garden, whose name literally means ‘garden built on water’.
Later, head to the Great Eastern Temple dating... 1 hour
Later, head to the Great Eastern Temple dating back to the mid-8th century, where you’ll be struck by the grandness of its Great Buddha Hall housing the giant bronze Buddha statue.
Walk along the worshiping path lined with stone... 30 minutes
Walk along the worshiping path lined with stone lanterns to the Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Our guests will be allowed to enter through the special passage that leads to the dimly lit main hall. Illuminated solely by the gentle glow of lanterns, this sanctuary exudes an aura of tranquility and mystique.
In the afternoon, we will walk around Naramachi... 15 minutes
In the afternoon, we will walk around Naramachi to feel the local life atmosphere. Follow our guide to stop at the Goryo Shrine for a simple visit.
Then hike down a secret path to the... 30 minutes
Then hike down a secret path to the Naramachi Lattice House, a lovely and rarely visited authentic Japanese residence. This perfect replica of an Edo-era Machiya house is a great place to take photos. Before dark, we will take the train back Kyoto for the night.
Kyoto to Hiroshima: Itsukushima Shrine, Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park
Kyoto-Hiroshima Train Travel on Your Own (tickets reserved... 1 hour 30 minutes
Kyoto-Hiroshima Train Travel on Your Own (tickets reserved and included): Please pack up, check out, and leave your hotel half an hour ahead of the departure time of the train. Walk 8 minutes east to Kyoto Station for the bullet train running to Hiroshima in 1.5 hours.
Upon arrival, our Hiroshima guide will greet you at the train station 2 hours
Upon arrival, our Hiroshima guide will greet you at the train station. After leaving your luggage in the hotel, you’ll be escorted to the Miyajimaguchi Pier for a boat trip to the picturesque Miyajima Island, enjoying the magnificent sea views along the way. Within 10 minutes, you’ll find yourself awestruck when you see the iconic giant red torii gate floating on the sea, which is the symbol of the World Heritage site Itsukushima Shrine and marks the gateway to a realm of spiritual enlightenment. Later, we will return to downtown Hiroshima.
This afternoon will present an opportunity to impart... 30 minutes
This afternoon will present an opportunity to impart a crucial peace education lesson for your children at the Atomic Bomb Dome, which is the remains of the Industrial Promotion Hall destroyed by the poignant atomic bomb on August 6, 1945.
Next, cross the bridge spanning the Motoyasu River,... 30 minutes
Next, cross the bridge spanning the Motoyasu River, with gurgling water carrying away the fragments of the past yet unable to erase the painful memories. We’ll then arrive at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
Pay your respects before the memorial monuments erected... 1 hour
Pay your respects before the memorial monuments erected in remembrance of those who perished in the atomic bombing. Finally, proceed to the Peace Memorial Museum to see the photographs and exhibits that record the horrors of that time.
Hiroshima to Osaka: Osaka Castle, Aquarium Kaiyukan, Dotonbori
Hiroshima-Osaka Train Travel on Your Own (tickets reserved... 1 hour 30 minutes
Hiroshima-Osaka Train Travel on Your Own (tickets reserved and included): After breakfast, please pack up and check out. Leave your hotel half an hour in advance and walk 5 minutes southeast to Hiroshima Station. Take the bullet train to reach Osaka in 1.5 hours.
Our guide will greet you at the train... 2 hours
Our guide will greet you at the train station, making the beginning of an enriching Osaka adventure. First, immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Osaka Castle, which bears the city’s enduring history and legacy.
Next, we will head to the Osaka Port,... 1 hour 30 minutes
Next, we will head to the Osaka Port, where the city’s dynamic spirit and maritime heritage come alive. Take in the broad view of the Osaka Bay as you stroll along the seaside promenade, and then visit the nearby Tempozan Ferris Wheel.
Later, our guide will take you to Dotonbori... 1 hour
Later, our guide will take you to Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi, bustling commercial blocks that pulsate with the electrifying energy of modern Osaka. You can also consider taking a romantic night cruise along the Dotonbori River. Finally, walk to your hotel within 10 minutes.
Free Day in Osaka
► No guided tour for the day 8 hours
► No guided tour for the day. A free day is thoughtfully incorporated into this itinerary as you might prefer a break when traveling with children. Whether you need additional guided tours or want to remove this day, please feel free to discuss with our team.
Tour End at Osaka
Wake up naturally and have breakfast 1 hour
Wake up naturally and have breakfast. Pack your bags and head to Osaka Kansai International Airport by yourself. Wish you a pleasant journey home! Should you desire to explore more destinations in Japan or other countries, we are delighted to assist you in creating a customized itinerary to suit your needs. Do not hesitate to contact us!
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