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Tour Code: GTA5527980

Nikko, Karuizawa, Kusatsu Onsen, Yamanouchi, Matsumoto, Mt Fuji & Hakone Private Tour
71 Reviews
7 days 6 nights

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Room Type Explained

Single Room

Single room types are rooms for single room occupants.
One person will be occupying the hotel room throughout the tour.

Twin Room

Twin room types are rooms set for two people who will occupy one room, but will have two separate beds.

Double Room

A double room is a room that has one bed for two people to share.

Triple Room

A triple room is one room where three people may share the same room. It has three separate beds.

Japanese Style Room

A Japanese-style room traditionally does not have a western-style bed, it is a tatami floor room with futon bedding. However, if you prefer a western-style bed, you may request one though we cannot guarantee it.

Please note: If you would like to request neighboring rooms next to your traveling companions, you and your traveling companions must have the same room types in order to be next to each other. For example, if you have requested a double room, but your traveling companions have requested a twin, or triple room, then neighboring rooms cannot be accommodated. However, if both you and your traveling companions match in room type, then neighboring rooms will likely be arranged for your convenience.

Experience the more traditional side of Japan by staying in Japanese-style inns and one night at a Buddhist Temple

Japan is filled with beautiful landscapes, traditional culture, and a rich history. On this seven day tour, guests will experience the beauty and history of Japan throughout the Tohoku, Kanto, and Chubu region. Learn more about Japanese culture while exploring places less travelled by the common tourist, this tour is a wonderful option. Travel comfortably on a private coach bus with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide at your side providing valuable insight into Japanese culture and sites.

Meet your tour guide and fellow travelers in Tokyo, where your journey begins. Travel to Nikko, a stunning national park with a grand shrine standing near the entrance to the park. Enjoy the sights of Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Waterfall, one of the most stunning waterfalls in Japan. Travel to Karuizawa, where we will first visit Shiraito Falls, a beautiful cascading waterfall that resembles thread-like strands as it falls to the pond. Enjoy time shopping at a fashionable shopping plaza with over 200 stores. In Yamanouchi, visit the popular Snow Monkey Park, where Japanese Macaques bathe in the natural hot spring baths. Nearby, we will find Obuse and visit the Hokusai Museum, dedicated to the famous paiter from the Edo Period. At the nearby Old Town, visit museums, galleries, and gardens before transferring to Nagano, where guests will stay overnight at a Buddhist Temple. Enjoy Shojin ryori, vegetarian cuisine prepared and enjoyed by the monks.

Enjoy the experience of joining a morning prayer with the monks in the temple's main hall before heading to Matsumoto Castle. This castle is one of Japan's 12 original castles which have never been destroyed by war, natural disasters, or fires. Visit Lake Kawaguchi, a hot spring resort town located near Mt. Fuji, where guests will enjoy a Japanese-style dinner before unwinding in the hot spring baths at the inn. If the weather allows, visit Mt. Fuji's 5th Station, where guests can enjoy the cool climate and many souvenir shops. Afterwards, take a crusie around Lake Ashi, a lake formed by Mount Hakone's eruption 3,000 years ago. Visit Owakudani by taking the Hakone Ropeway, where you can see beautiful views and bubbling hot springs. The tour will continue back to Tokyo, where guests will spend their last night of the tour.

This itinerary can be customized based on your budget and interests. Please feel free to CONTACT US to plan your dream trip to Japan.

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Please Note:

● The price is per person with minimum 2 people, based on twin/double or triple room occupancy.
● The itinerary can be customized based on your interests and budget, please contact us to plan your perfect vacation to Japan.

Deposit

We require US$200 deposit per person to hold the space at time of booking and the final payment is due 2 month prior to departure

What's included

• 1 night temple lodging, 2 nights Western style and 3 nights Japanese style accommodation
• Meet and greet upon arrival at Tokyo Narita Airport or Haneda Airport
• Private airport transfers on arrival and departure
• Private transfers between destinations in Japan
• Comprehensive escorted with AJT professional English speaking tour guide

Meals
• Breakfast everyday
• 4 dinners

Admission fees and activities
• All entry fees to sites, activities listed in the itinerary

What's NOT included

• International Airfares
• Meals that are not included in the itinerary
• Travel Insurance
• Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
• Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills

Additional Information

Transport
Travel by private van between destinations, baggage handling free
Arrival Departure Airports
For arrivals and departures at Narita Airport (NRT) or Haneda Airport (HND), this tour starts and ends in Tokyo.
Meal Requests
Vegetarian or special meals can be arranged.
Meet and Greet
Meet and greet and private airport transfers on arrival and departure included

Itinerary In Brief

Day1 Arrive in Tokyo
Day2 Tokyo - Nikko
Day3 Nikko - Karuizawa - Kusatsu Onsen
Day4 Kusatsu Onsen - Yamanouchi - Obuse Nagano
Day5 Nagano - Matsumoto - Lake Kawaguchi
Day6 Lake Kawaguchi - Mt Fuji - Hakone - Tokyo
Day7 Tour Ends

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Tour schedule and prices subject to change without notice

Day1

Welcome to Tokyo!

Meet your private driver in the airport's arrival hall and travel to the hotel by private car.

Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar class

Day2

Tokyo - Nikko

To start off our tour, we will head to Nikko today, a national park in Japan. Our first stop will be the entrance to the national park, where Toshogu Shrine lies. This exquisitely decorated shrine contains a five story pagoda at the entrance, beautiful carvings and golden decorations, as well as the carvings of the "see no evil, speak no evil and hear no evil" monkeys. We will then visit Lake Chuzenji and see Kegon Waterfall, one of the most stunning sights and waterfalls in Japan. After taking in the amazing sights, we will head to our Japanese-style inn for the evening, where we will enjoy dinner.

Breakfast / Dinner

Kinugawa Onsen Hotel or similar class

Day3

Nikko - Karuizawa - Kusatsu Onsen

After breakfast, we will travel to Karuizawa, where we will first visit Shiraito Falls. The beautiful cascading waterfall resembles thin thread-like strands as it falls to the pond beneath the falls. Afterwards, we will head to Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza for some retail therapy! This fashionable shopping plaza has over 200 stores, with many of them being famous international clothing brands. Grab a bite to eat at the restraunt area of the plaza before heading to our Japanese inn for the night, where we will enjoy dinner.

Breakfast / Dinner

Ryokan Tokinoniwa or similar class

Day4

Kusatsu Onsen - Yamanouchi - Obuse - Nagano

Today, we will visit Yamanouchi, where we will visit the popular Snow Monkey Park, where Japanese Macaques bathe in the natural hot spring baths. We then travel to Obuse, visiting the Hokusai Museum, dedicated to the famous paiter from the Edo Period. The museum showcases several of Hokusai's works, including two float festivals he decorated with his painting. Visit the nearby Old Town, where you can visit museums, galleries, and gardens. Chestnuts are also a popular produce of Obuse, allowing you to try chestnut rice, cream, and even jelly. In the evening, we will head to Nagano, where we will stay overnight at a Buddhist Temple. Enjoy Shojin ryori, vegetarian cuisine enjoyed by monks, for dinner.

Breakfast / Dinner

Fuchinobō or similar class

Day5

Nagano - Matsumoto - Lake Kawaguchi

This morning, we will rise early and head to Zenkoji Temple, where we will enjoy the monk's morning prayer. This service is conducted in the temple's main hall, where the monks will gather and recite their morning prayers and chants. Enjoy this rare opportunity to see this special morning ceremony before heading to Matsumoto Castle. This castle is one of Japan's 12 original Castles which have never been destroyed by war, natural disasters, or fires. This castle is also known as 'Crow Castle' due to its black exterior. We then head to Lake Kawaguchi, a hot spring resort town located near Mt. Fuji. Enjoy dinner at your Japanese- style hotel before unwinding in one of the hotel's hot spring baths.

Breakfast / Dinner

Koraku Onyado Fujiginkei Hotel or similar class

Day6

Lake Kawaguchi - Mt Fuji - Hakone - Tokyo

Today we will journey to Mt. Fuji where, if the weather allows, we may be able to visit the 5th Station, which is as far as cars or buses can take you up the mountain. Enjoy the cool climate and vegetation as you explore Mt. Fuji's souvenir shops. We will then make our way to Hakone, known for its many hot springs. We will take a crusie of Lake Ashi, a lake formed by Mount Hakone's eruption 3000 years ago. If we're lucky, we may be able to catch a glimpse of Mt. Fuji while on our cruise. We then take a ride on the Hakone Ropeway, which will offer splendid views as you ride to Owakudani. This area is located around a crater made during Mount Hakone's last eruption 3000 years ago. There are wonderful hiking trails and beautiful views. We will then return to Tokyo, where our tour will come to a close.

Breakfast

Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar class

Day7

Tour Ends

After breakfast, our tour officially ends! The rest of your day is free for leisure until your transfer to Narita Airport or Haneda Airport for your flight.

Breakfast

Experiences

Accommodations

PLEASE NOTE: These are the hotels All Japan Tours generally uses on the touring styles and regions shown. There is no guarantee that you will stay in the lodgings listed on the website. We encourage you to check your travel documentation for confirmation of the exact accommodation you will be staying in.

Destinations

Tokyo / Nikko / Karuizawa / Kusatsu Onsen / Yamanouchi / Obuse / Nagano / Matsumoto / Lake Kawaguchi / Mt. Fuji / Hakone

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Airport Transfers	Airport transfers are NOT included unless otherwise specified	Airport transfers are included* (If no options are taken: hotels are not requested to be changed and passengers use the correct airports)	Airport transfers are included if arriving on the first day of the tour and returning on the last day of the tour	Private airport transfers are included if arriving on the first day of the tour and returning on the last day of the tour	Airport transfers are NOT included unless otherwise specified
Transfer between cities	Transfer between cities via private coach and Shinkansen (bullet train), depending on the itinerary			Transfer between cities via private coach and first class Shinkansen (bullet train), depending on the itinerary	Transfer between cities via Shinkansen (bullet train) or express train. Private minivans are also used occasionally where public transport is not available or practical
Sightseeing	Sightseeing by private coach with an escorted guide		Sightseeing by private coach and public transportation with an escorted guide		Sightseeing via public transportation (local train, subway & local bus) with local guides
Admission fees and activities	All entry fees to sites and activities listed in the itinerary are included
Luggage Transfers	Luggage transfers by private coach from hotel to hotel, plus separate luggage transfers are included on select tours				Separate luggage transfers are included
Meals	Breakfast every morning, plus meals as indicated (vegetarian or special meals can be arranged)
Accommodation	Carefully-selected budget hotels and ryokans	Carefully-selected superior/deluxe hotels and ryokans	Carefully-selected deluxe/boutique hotels and ryokans	Carefully-selected deluxe/luxury hotels and ryokans	Accommodations range from local Japanese inns (minshuku) to budget hotels, to superior/deluxe hotels depending on the tour and destination
Ages	4 years old and above			6 years old and above
Health & Activity	In order to enjoy our tour, you should be able to walk reasonable distances, often over unpaved and uneven surfaces. Some of the most memorable sightseeing activities can only be accomplished on foot. Wheelchairs can be arranged upon request. However, we regret that we’re unable to provide individual assistance to guests with walking difficulties or other personal needs. Guests requiring such individualized assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion who can provide it.				These tours are tailored to the energetic traveler; guests should feel comfortable walking from 4 to 10 miles a day depending on the tour and destination.

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Nikko, Karuizawa, Kusatsu Onsen, Yamanouchi, Matsumoto, Mt Fuji & Hakone Private Tour 71 Reviews 7 days 6 nights fromUSD $5870.00 currency

Experience the more traditional side of Japan by staying in Japanese-style inns and one night at a Buddhist Temple

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Additional Information

Itinerary In Brief

Day1

Welcome to Tokyo!

Day2

Tokyo - Nikko

Breakfast / Dinner

Day3

Nikko - Karuizawa - Kusatsu Onsen

Breakfast / Dinner

Day4

Kusatsu Onsen - Yamanouchi - Obuse - Nagano

Breakfast / Dinner

Day5

Nagano - Matsumoto - Lake Kawaguchi

Breakfast / Dinner

Day6

Lake Kawaguchi - Mt Fuji - Hakone - Tokyo

Breakfast

Day7

Tour Ends

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