7 Days Japan Golden Route Tour in Small Group
If you're looking for the most classic way to explore Japan and visit its most iconic destinations, join our 7-Day Japan Golden Route tour in a small group! En
🗓️ 7 Days / 6 Nights 👥 Max 16 people 🌐 English Guide ⭐ 4.97/5 (168 reviews)
Tour Highlights
✓ Marvel at the majestic Mount Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore the serene beauty of Lake Kawaguchi
✓ Journey back in time to Kyoto, the former imperial capital, and admire its historic temples and shrines
✓ Continue your exploration in Nara, home to ancient temples and playful deer, before concluding your trip in Osaka, renowned for its delicious food and lively at
✓ This group tour includes 6 nights of 4-star accommodations, expert guidance, and all necessary transportation, ensuring an enjoyable experience
✓ Choose your schedule and explore the Golden Route with us!
Detailed Itinerary
D1 Tokyo Arrival
Welcome to Japan! Meet your guide at the airport. Transfer to your hotel in central Tokyo. Evening orientation walk and welcome dinner.
D2 Tokyo — Tradition Meets Future
Morning visit to Meiji Jingu Shrine and the fashionable Omotesando and Harajuku area. Afternoon at Shibuya Crossing and Shinjuku Gyoen Garden. Evening in the neon-lit Kabukicho district.
D3 Tokyo — Imperial & Cultural
Visit Tsukiji Outer Market for breakfast. Then explore Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa and Nakamise shopping street. Afternoon at the Imperial Palace East Garden. Evening at Akihabara Electric Town.
D4 Tokyo to Kyoto
Board the Shinkansen (bullet train) to Kyoto. Afternoon visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousands of vermilion torii gates. Evening stroll through Gion, Kyoto's geisha district.
D5 Kyoto — Temples & Traditions
Full day exploring Kyoto's treasures: Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Tenryuji Temple, and the iconic Kiyomizudera Temple. Option to experience a traditional tea ceremony.
D6 Nara Day Trip
Day trip to Nara, Japan's first capital. Visit Todaiji Temple (housing the Great Buddha), interact with the friendly deer in Nara Park, and explore Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Return to Kyoto for farewell dinner.
D7 Departure from Osaka
After breakfast, transfer to Kansai International Airport (Osaka) for departure. Or extend your stay to explore Osaka.
What's Included & Excluded
✅ Included
- ✓ Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- ✓ Professional English-speaking guide
- ✓ All transportation per itinerary
- ✓ Entrance fees to listed attractions
- ✓ Airport transfers on arrival and departure
❌ Excluded
- ✗ International flights
- ✗ Travel insurance
- ✗ Personal expenses and tips
- ✗ Visa fees (if applicable)