East Asia
Japan
Japan tour package · 8 nights / 9 days
Tokyo, Hakone under Fuji, Kyoto's temples and Osaka, on the shinkansen throughout.
- Duration
- 8 nights / 9 days
- Best time
- Late March to April for blossom; October to November for autumn colour.
- Ideal for
- Culture and food travellers, families, photographers
This Japan tour package is an 8-night, 9-day itinerary. The best time to go is late March to April for blossom; October to November for autumn colour. It suits culture and food travellers, families, photographers. World Destinations, a travel agency in Mumbai, plans it end to end — flights, hotels, transfers, visa and insurance — and prices it on your dates.
Japan tour highlights
- Shinkansen between cities
- Fushimi Inari's thousand gates
- Mount Fuji from Hakone
- Nara's free-roaming deer
Day-wise itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive Tokyo
Transfer from Narita or Haneda. Evening at Shinjuku or the Shibuya crossing.
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Day 2
Tokyo
Meiji Shrine, Harajuku and Omotesando, then Asakusa and Senso-ji, and the Tokyo Skytree after dark.
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Day 3
Tokyo — DisneySea or the city
A free day for Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea, teamLab, Akihabara or the Tsukiji outer market.
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Day 4
Tokyo to Hakone
Into the Fuji region. The Hakone loop — ropeway over Owakudani, a pirate ship on Lake Ashi, and an onsen in the evening.
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Day 5
Hakone to Kyoto
Shinkansen west, with Fuji from the right-hand window on a clear day. Afternoon at Kiyomizu-dera and the Higashiyama lanes.
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Day 6
Kyoto
Fushimi Inari at first light, then Arashiyama bamboo grove, the Togetsukyo bridge and Kinkaku-ji, the golden pavilion.
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Day 7
Nara day trip
Todai-ji and the Great Buddha, Kasuga Taisha and the deer park, returning to Kyoto in the evening.
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Day 8
Kyoto to Osaka
Short hop to Osaka. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and the street food at Kuromon market.
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Day 9
Depart Osaka
Transfer to Kansai International.
Inclusions
- Japan Rail Pass for the days indicated, or point-to-point shinkansen tickets
- Hakone Free Pass
- Temple entries as listed
- Accommodation in the stated hotel category on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast; other meals as noted in the itinerary
- Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Entrance fees for the attractions listed as included
- Visa assistance and documentation support from our team
- All applicable service taxes and levies on our services
- 24/7 on-trip support and a single point of contact throughout
Exclusions
- Japan visa fee
- Disney tickets and teamLab entry
- International airfare unless quoted as part of the package
- Visa fees, travel insurance premium and any biometric charges
- Meals not specified, drinks, and anything of a personal nature
- Optional tours, tips to guides and drivers, and porterage
- City or tourism tax payable directly at some hotels
- Anything not explicitly listed under inclusions
- Cost changes due to currency movement, fuel surcharge or government levy
Japan: common questions
When is the best time to visit Japan?
The best time to visit Japan is late March to April for blossom; October to November for autumn colour.
How many days do you need in Japan?
We plan the Japan trip over 8 nights and 9 days, which covers the full day-by-day route on this page. With fewer days we shorten the route rather than cram it, and with more we add stops — tell us your dates and we adjust it.
What is included in the Japan tour package?
Included in the Japan package: Japan Rail Pass for the days indicated, or point-to-point shinkansen tickets; Hakone Free Pass; Temple entries as listed; Accommodation in the stated hotel category on twin-sharing basis. Not included: Japan visa fee; Disney tickets and teamLab entry; International airfare unless quoted as part of the package. The full inclusions and exclusions are listed above.
Who is the Japan trip best for?
The Japan trip suits culture and food travellers, families, photographers. The itinerary here is a starting point, and the route can be changed to suit your group.
How much does a Japan trip cost?
There is no fixed price for Japan: World Destinations quotes each trip against live airline and hotel rates for your dates, party size and hotel category. Season, hotel category and flights from Mumbai move the cost most. Send your dates on WhatsApp or call +91 9167919191 for a full costing.
Do Indians need a visa for Japan?
Yes — Indian passport holders need a visa for Japan, issued to eligible tourists as an eVISA since 1 April 2024. Applications go through VFS Global, with no prior appointment needed, and are accepted from three months before travel. The visa fee for Indian nationals is ₹500, plus VFS's service charge.
Source: Embassy of Japan in India · checked
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