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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
10 days (approx. 10 hours/day)
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness recommended — comfortable with several hours of walking and stair-climbing each day; short hikes at altitude require steady pace.
Overview
See Japan’s defining sights in a single, carefully paced itinerary: 10 days, private transport, and over 60 attractions from Tokyo’s fish markets to Kyoto’s forested shrines. This comprehensive tour balances big-city energy with volcanic peaks, historic temples, and hands-on food stops.
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Morning light slants between glass towers as a private van eases away from a Tokyo hotel — a small group, a driver, and a guide whose pocket map is as worn as a pilgrim’s. The city peels back into neighborhoods — neon Akihabara trading its gadgets for the cedar hush of Meiji Shrine; the guide points out an Edo-era gate and then, an hour later, Mount Fuji appears like a quiet promise on the horizon. Over ten days the tour reads like a paced sampler of Japan: shrines and skyline, coastal towns and mountain lakes, hot-spring steam that scents the air in Hakone.
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Adventure Tips
Pack layered clothing
Days swing from warm city streets to cool mountain lookouts; a lightweight insulated layer and waterproof shell cover most scenarios.
Bring comfortable walking shoes
Cobblestones, temple steps and garden paths demand grippy, supportive footwear for multiple short hikes and long market strolls.
Carry a refillable water bottle
Bottled water is supplied, but a refillable bottle saves money and keeps you hydrated on longer transit days and while at higher elevations.
Book camera time at sunrise/sunset
Key viewpoints like Chureito Pagoda and Oishi Park are best photographed at golden hours—ask your guide to adjust timing where possible.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Japanese macaques (at Iwatayama Monkey Park)
- Resident deer of Nara Park
History
The route threads sites from Edo-period power centers (Edo Castle) to Meiji-era modernizations and Kyoto’s premodern imperial architecture, offering a cross-section of Japan’s political and religious evolution.
Conservation
Many stops sit within protected areas (Nikkō National Park, Fuji World Heritage zones); travelers are asked to stay on trails, take litter with them, and respect wildlife feeding restrictions.
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Recommended Gear
Sturdy walking shoes
Support and traction for temple steps, market lanes and short mountain trails.
Light insulated jacket
Warms cool mornings and high-elevation viewpoints like Fuji 5th Station.
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Compact rain shell
Waterproof layer for sudden showers, especially during the rainy season.
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Travel power adapter & portable battery
Keep cameras and phones charged during long days of photography and navigation.