Long-stay holidays

Japan Grand Tour

Eleven days from Tokyo to Hiroshima, including a ryokan night under Mount Fuji and Miyajima's floating torii.

Trip at a glance

Duration11 days / 10 nights
Starts inTokyo
RouteTokyo · Mount Fuji & Hakone · Kyoto ·…
Places5 destinations
CountryJapan
Ideal forTrain journeys
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-11N27Z

Best time to visit: Late March to May and October to November

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Universal Studios Japan – Osaka

Trip overview

Eleven days from Tokyo to Hiroshima, including a ryokan night under Mount Fuji and Miyajima's floating torii.

The route spends 3 nights in Tokyo, 1 night in Mount Fuji & Hakone, 3 nights in Kyoto, 1 night in Hiroshima & Miyajima and 2 nights in Osaka, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits train journeys, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Shibuya CrossingSenso-ji, AsakusaMeiji ShrineLake KawaguchikoChureito PagodaHakone ropeway and OwakudaniFushimi Inari ShrineKinkaku-jiArashiyama Bamboo GrovePeace Memorial Park and Museum

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Tokyo

Arrive via Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) airports and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Sushi breakfast at Toyosu or Tsukiji Outer Market

Day 2Tokyo: Sumo practice viewing and Shibuya Crossing

Sumo practice viewing
Shibuya Crossing: World's busiest pedestrian crossing

Day 3Tokyo: Senso-ji, Asakusa and Meiji Shrine

Senso-ji, Asakusa: Tokyo's oldest temple
Meiji Shrine: Forest shrine in the city

Day 4Tokyo to Mount Fuji & Hakone

Travel from Tokyo to Mount Fuji & Hakone by private vehicle
Check in at your Mount Fuji & Hakone hotel
Lake Ashi cruise: Pirate-ship cruise

Day 5Mount Fuji & Hakone to Kyoto

Travel from Mount Fuji & Hakone to Kyoto by road or train, or fly where it saves time (we compare options in your quote)
Check in at your Kyoto hotel
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove: Bamboo forest walk

Day 6Kyoto: Temple walks and Fushimi Inari Shrine

Temple walks
Fushimi Inari Shrine: Thousands of red torii gates

Day 7Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu-dera

Kinkaku-ji: Golden Pavilion
Kiyomizu-dera: Wooden temple on stilts

Day 8Kyoto to Hiroshima & Miyajima

Travel from Kyoto to Hiroshima & Miyajima by road or train, or fly where it saves time (we compare options in your quote)
Check in at your Hiroshima & Miyajima hotel
Peace museum visit

Day 9Hiroshima & Miyajima to Osaka

Travel from Hiroshima & Miyajima to Osaka by road or train, or fly where it saves time (we compare options in your quote)
Check in at your Osaka hotel
Umeda Sky Building: Floating Garden Observatory

Day 10Osaka: Kuromon Market and Dotonbori

Kuromon Market: Food market
Dotonbori: Neon canal district and street food

Day 11Depart from Osaka

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Kansai International Airport (KIX) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Rest days built in every few days
Laundry stops planned
Travel insurance covering the full trip recommended
Train seats booked as soon as bookings open
A road alternative planned in case seats are unavailable

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Tokyo: Get an IC card (Suica or Pasmo) for trains and convenience stores.
Mount Fuji & Hakone: Stay overnight in a ryokan; the best Fuji views are early in the morning.
Kyoto: Hike Fushimi Inari early in the morning before 8 am.
Hiroshima & Miyajima: Check tide tables: the torii appears to float at high tide and can be walked to at low tide.
Osaka: Buy Universal Studios Express Passes in advance; queues are very long.

At a glance

Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Route: Tokyo, Mount Fuji & Hakone, Kyoto, Hiroshima & Miyajima, Osaka
Ideal for: Train journeys
Best time: Late March to May and October to November; October to February for clearest views; Late March to early April; November; March to May and October to November
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-11N27Z

Plan this trip

Request a customised quote

Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 10 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Tokyo: Late March to May and October to November. Mount Fuji & Hakone: October to February for clearest views. Kyoto: Late March to early April; November. Hiroshima & Miyajima: March to May and October to November. Osaka: Late March to May and October to November.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Tokyo (Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) airports). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.

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