3 Day Japan Highlights Tour: Tokyo, Mt.Fuji, Nara, Kyoto, Osaka
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72 hours
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Avoid the crowds as you travel in comfort between Japan’s 5 historic capitals on this scenic small group tour with an English speaking guide. See the best of Kamakura, Hakone, Mt. Fuji, Nagoya, Nara, Kyoto and Osaka. Enjoy spectacular views of the countryside and Mt. Fuji.
Start from your hotel or port of entry in Tokyo or Narita. Follow the coast through Yokohama to Japan's old capital, Kamakura. Enjoy stopping on the way to taste the different region's specialties. Visit picturesque villages and take a ropeway and crater lake cruise. Experience Japanese tea ceremony and traditional nightlife. Explore World Heritage Nara deer park and Todaiji. Visit your choice of Kyoto's best attractions, such as Kiyomizu and Fushimi, before arriving at Osaka's Dotonburi entertainment district.
This tour can be tailored to your interests and is suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. Feel free to add extra days in Tokyo or continue on with us to Hiroshima or back to Tokyo via the Japan Alps.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Road Tolls
3 star accommodation
Parking Fees
Lunch and dinner
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Tokyo - Kamakura - Hakone
Accommodations
3 star hotel near Mt. Fuji.
Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
Visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura, an 11 meter high bronze statue dating to 1252. Admission fee: 300 yen.
Hasedera Temple
Hasedera temple is home to one of Japan's largest wooden sculptures, a 9 meter wooden statue of the goddess of mercy. Relax in the spectacular gardens, enjoy the ocean view or go underground in the temple's network of caves! Admission: 400 yen.
Enoshima Island
Visit this scenic island with its shrine complex, sea caves and large public bath. Enjoy watching the surfing nearby.
Hakone Ropeway
Enjoying a relaxing foot bath and spectacular views before boarding your gondola down the mountain. Admission: 1,500 yen.
Owaku-dani Valley
Make a brief stop at Owakudani Hell Valley to view the sulphur steam vents coming out from the crater valley. Enjoy eating one of the kuro-tamago (black eggs) boiled in the sulphur springs.
Take the pirate ship on a cruise over Lake Ashi and on clear days enjoy spectacular views of Mt. Fuji. Admission: 1,700 yen.
Hakone Shrine / Kuzuryu Shrine Singu
Hakone shrine has played an important role in Japanese history since 757AD. Visit the shrine complex hidden in a forest of massive cedar trees or the torii gate on the waters of Lake Ashi.
Lake Ashinoko Sky Line
Enjoy spectacular views of the Pacific, Lake Ashi and Mt. Fuji on clear days as we drive between Hakone and Fuji. See Japanese wildlife such as deer and raccoon dogs.
Mt. Fuji - Shizuoka - Nagoya
Accommodations
3 star hotel in Nagoya.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Fuji
Taste the local specialties and enjoy views of Japan's tea plantations.
Oshino Hakkai
Visit this pretty folk village with its 8 crystal clear ponds and shops selling local specialties.
Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine
Visit this ancient shrine, dating back to 100 A.D. Located in a cedar forest at the foot of Mt. Fuji, it is the traditional starting point for the climb.
Oishi Park
On clear mornings, enjoy spectacular views of Mt. Fuji from Lake Kawaguchi.
Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba
Dress in kimono or samurai armor to explore this traditional village with thatched roof houses. Enjoy beautiful views of Mt. Fuji and the Japan countryside. Admission: 500 yen.
Fugaku Wind Cave
Visit the wind cave (lava tubes) deep in Japan's most famous forest at the base of Mt. Fuji. See the natural refrigerator full of ice most of the year. Admission: 300 yen.
Aokigahara Forest
Take a walk through one of Japan's most infamous forests at the foot of Mt. Fuji.
Shiraito Falls
Take a short walk to these 2 spectacular waterfalls. Enjoy local snacks.
Nagoya
Spend the evening exploring Nagoya's Sakae district with its many colorful shops and restaurants.
Nara - Kyoto - Osaka
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Nara Park
Take a guided walk through Nara Park with its many over friendly deer.
Todai-ji Temple
Founded in 738, Todai-ji houses the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha inside the world's 2nd largest wooden building. Also on display are numerous other massive scuptures and works of art. Admission: 800 yen.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Explore World Heritage Kiyomizu temple and the traditional shops nearby, taking routes to avoid most of the crowds. Admission: 500 yen.
Entoku-in
Visit the family home and traditional garden of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's wife Nene, build in 1605. Enjoy a short tea ceremony (extra fee: 1,300 yen).
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Take a stroll though Arashiyama's famous bamboo forest. If short of time visit the less crowded bamboo grove at Kotoku-in temple.
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Fushimi Inari-taisha is home to over 10,000 orange torii gates that form a tunnel going up the mountain. The main structure was built in 1499 as a shrine for rice and agriculture, but it is better known as the shrine for merchants and business.
Spend the evening exploring the back street alleys in Osaka's most famous entertainment district.
Options
3 Day Tour (Tokyo to Osaka)
3 star hotel room: Hotels include Toyoko Inn and APA Hotel. Book well in advance to get a better room (please let us know your room preference).
Duration: 3 days: 3 very full days of touring. Activities can be tailored to your interests before the tour starts.
Breakfast
Tokyo or Narita to Kyoto: Tokyo or Narita - Kamakura -Hakone - Mt. Fuji- Shizuoka - Nagoya - Nara - Kyoto.
5-14 seater car or van: Vehicle used changes with group size. Please let us know if you need space for more than 1 suitcase per person.
Pickup included
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great 3-day tour in Japan
L3182GOpaulam,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide Matt, picked us up from the cruise terminal and that was extremely helpful. For an extra charge he took us around Tokyo to see the highlights the day before the tour started. He even stopped at a pharmacy to help us get some cold medicine, which was so helpful because all of the packaging was in Japanese. The next day we started the 3 day trip to Mt. Fuji, Nara, Kyoto and Osako. It was an amazing 3 days and we saw such a wide variety of Temples, Shrines and other cultural sites that it gave us a real glimpse of Japan and the countryside. Matt went out of his way to make the trip interesting and educational. His flexibility gave us many options about the sites we wanted to see. He was very knowledgeable about the traditions and culture of Japan since he has lived there for the last 25 years. The tour ended in Osaka and we had to get back to Tokyo's Narita Airport. We wanted to experience the Bullet Train, and Matt made all the arrangements and got the tickets for us. Then he walked us through how we had to change trains to get to the Airport. That was clearly above and beyond the call of duty, but that is Matt, always doing extra to make the tour more enjoyable. If we ever go to Japan again we will definitely call Matt to be our guide and whole heartedly recommend him to everyone.
Best travel guide ever
robmB4541AA,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matt is the most amazing guide that we have ever had in our world travels. He took us to great sites and he was extremely knowledgeable about the locations. He picked great places for us to stay and eat. He spoke both English and Japanese which was extremely important to us as we toured Japan. He even helped us get to our next location in Japan after our tour with him was over. We can't say enough about him. If you get a chance to go with Matt you can't go wrong.
Perfect tour
RijaTa,
Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very helpful and professionnal. We also had him for our airport transfer. I think Matt always help, even someone outside of our group but sees him with the sign and asks him ways or to take photos.
Excellent
328aparnab,
Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matt was the best tour guide we could have asked for. We spent a lovely four days with him. All throughout he made sure everything ran the best it could. He was incredibly informative, excited, the perfect amount of relaxed, and overall helpful. He has been in Japan for 25 years and has plenty of stories and tips to really immerse yourself in the culture. His vehicle had tons of space and he does an excellent job at keeping it clean. Couldn’t have asked for a better Japanese experience. We were very happy with our tour with Matt!
Amazing!
tadeog277,
Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing!!! Matt was an awesome tour guide and companion throughout the whole trip! He thoroughly provided valuable insights and facts about the culture of the country we were visiting!
Trip of a Lifetime
kelleyf158,
Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From city to countryside, Nihon Travel provided exceptional service guiding us through so many memorable experiences. Highlights included The Great Buddha Kamakura, hotel with amazing views of Mt. Fuji, Hakone Open-Air Museum, Kyoto Moss Gardens, traditional tea ceremony and even a fun night in Osaka buying knives as well as seeing a Sumo show. Our guide Matt made our trip enjoyable sharing historical facts along the way and ensuring we were all set navigating the Japanese rail system back to Tokyo. Thank you to Matt & the team at Nihon Travel for making this trip of a lifetime so special.
Highly recommended!
lent303,
May 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matt went above and beyond to make sure we had an enjoyable experience! He took us to places we never would have went on our own, highly recommended!
Great trip
drosser61,
May 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matt was a wonderful tour guide. He made all of the arrangements. Enjoyed being part of a smaller group. Japan is very clean and safe. I would recommend not going during a Japanese holiday we went during Golden Week and it was very busy. The tour has lots of steps. If you have difficulty walking be sure to tell Matt ahead of time so he can help out.
Trip of a lifetime!
Dana13579,
Apr 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matt and Rena were amazing tour guides and companions! My Dad and I were truly blown away by how much they were able to pack in, in just three days. We saw so many historical and fun sites, completely tailored to what us visitors wanted to see. We followed the agenda set out when it made the most sense, but was completely able to rejigger the activities based on the wants and needs of those of us on the tour. Matt was always running around, making sure we had tickets to the next site or making sure to save a place in line while we explored. The whole trip was a magical experience! Thank you Matt for everything!!
A wonderful 3 days touring Japan
Nomad41405510633,
Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matt's service and willingness tohelp us made for an excellent tour experience. As we left Tokyo we all had resigned ourselves to have missed the Sakura blooming. To our great surprise the Sakura were in full bloom around Mt. Fuji, we were overjoyed! From the giant Buddha in Kamakura to the deer in Nara and the beautiful, rich countryside, the sights were amazing. Thank you Matt for making our tour so memorable.
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