10-Day Japan Private Tour: Tokyo to Hiroshima — Essential Highlights & Tips
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
10 days
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness—comfortable with multiple daily walking sessions, stairs, and occasional short hikes
Overview
A private 10-day loop from Tokyo to Hiroshima that pairs Japan’s headline sights with practical logistics: private transport, English-speaking driver, and time to explore Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Osaka and more. Read on for on-the-ground tips to make the itinerary smooth and meaningful.
10-Day Japan Private Tour: Tokyo to Hiroshima — Essential Highlights & Tips
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Arrive in Tokyo and the city opens like a film: neon pulsing, cedar-lined temple approaches quieting the noise, and an English-speaking driver waiting to fold the map of Japan into an effortless route. This private 10-day loop moves at a deliberate pace—Tokyo’s frenetic streets, Mount Fuji’s patient silhouette, the steaming valleys of Hakone, alpine Nagano’s snow monkeys, the lacquered shrines of Nikko, Osaka’s electric streets, Kyoto’s torii corridors, the gentle deer of Nara, and the reflective space of Hiroshima.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Book hotel pickup early
Provide exact pickup address and preferred time to the operator at least 48 hours in advance to ensure timely transfers across cities.
Carry small-denomination cash
Many shrines, markets, and rural vendors accept only cash—keep 5,000–10,000 JPY on hand for food, offerings, and small purchases.
Footwear for mixed terrain
Bring broken-in walking shoes for city pavements and temple stairs; include a grippy sole for uneven mountain paths.
Respect religious sites
Speak quietly, follow signage about photography, and remove hats or shoes where indicated in temple buildings.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Japanese macaque (snow monkeys) in Nagano
- Sika deer roaming Nara Park
History
The route links periods from Heian-era Kyoto court culture to postwar Hiroshima’s memorial landscape, offering a condensed view of Japan’s long and varied history.
Conservation
Visitors should stick to marked paths at natural sites, avoid feeding wildlife, and use provided waste bins—many areas practice strict litter control to protect fragile mountain water sources.
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Adventure Hotspots in Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
Support and traction for city streets, temple steps, and short mountain trails.
Light waterproof layer
Spring rain and cool mountain fog require a compact rain shell.
spring specific
Insulating mid-layer
Cold mornings around Fuji, Nikko, and Nagano often need an extra warm layer.
winter specific
Compact daypack with bottle sleeve
Carries camera, guidebook, water and shrine offerings without weighing you down.