Japan World Heritage

Japan World Heritage is a 13-day semi-independent tour exploring Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Hakone, Takayama, Shirakawago, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Nara. The program is designed to introduce the destination through a practical mix of guided sightseeing, local experiences and well-planned travel between each stop. The craftsmanship and skills of the locals is evident in the beautiful gardens, shrines, and temples you will see throughout the country.

As you visit a number of UNESCO World Heritage Listed sites, you will travel via train and even cable car! Upgrade from Standard 4* accommodation to Premium accommodation from only $5,399 per person (Land Only | Twin Share). Tour highlights include visit 5th Station Mt Fuji and Hakone Ropeway; explore Todaji Temple and feed friendly bowing Deer; cable Car to Mount Koya, Shirakawago traditional gassho-zukuri's; experience fusion of traditional, cultural and modern Japan.

The day-by-day itinerary moves from Arrive Tokyo through Kanazawa through Depart Osaka, giving the journey a clear sense of progression while allowing time to appreciate the character of each place. Published inclusions cover 12 nights quality (4 star) accommodation with daily breakfast; Some meals as indicated; Airport transfers (shuttle)
Train tickets as specified
All transportation, daily tours and admission fees as mentioned; Professional English-speaking local guides. Selected departure dates are published separately, making it easy to compare the available travel periods with your preferred plans.

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What’s included in the tour

Accommodation

12 nights quality (4 star) accommodation with daily breakfast

Meals

Some meals as indicated

Transport

Airport transfers (shuttle)
Train tickets as specified
All transportation, daily tours and admission fees as mentioned

Professional Guides

Professional English speaking local guides

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Tour Highlights

Japan travel tours with MW Tours: Mount Fuji Japan.

Mt Fuji

Visit 5th Station Mt Fuji and Hakone Ropeway

Japan travel tours with MW Tours: Deer Forrest, Nara Japan.

Todaji Temple

Explore Todaji Temple and feed friendly bowing Deer

Japan travel tours with MW Tours: Shirakawago region Japan.

Mount Koya

Cable Car to Mount Koya, Shirakawago traditional gassho-zukuri's

Cultural and Modern Japan

Experience fusion of traditional, cultural and modern Japan

Tour Map & Dates

Departure Dates

2026: Sunday arrival

High Season Dates: 15 MAR-31 MAY; 01 Oct-30 Nov 2026

2027: Sunday arrival

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Tour Itinerary

On arrival in Tokyo, you will be met by our representative in the arrival hall and transferred to your Tokyo hotel by shuttle, where you are based for the next 4 nights.

After breakfast, you will meet at Shinjuku station to start your Tokyo Morning Tour including Meiji Shrine and Imperial Palace East Garden. Visit Asakusa Kannon temple and its shopping arcade. We finish in Ginza area for free time shopping around 13:00pm. Return to your accommodation on your own by local transportation.

After breakfast, this morning meet your guide in the Keio Plaza hotel 3F to then proceed to Mt.Fuji and join our Hakone tour. We start with a cruise on Lake Ashi, then take the Hakone Ropeway to the mountain top where we enjoy the Owakudani Boiling Valley. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your Tokyo hotel.

After breakfast, enjoy a day at leisure. You can explore other suburbs in Tokyo or spend a fun day at Tokyo Disneyland/DisneySea. *Tonight, we recommend you prepare an overnight bag for your nights in Takayama (1 night worth of clothes & toiletries) and pre-book the shipping of your main luggage direct with the hotel and pay them accordingly.

Please leave your luggage at hotel reception as per their instruction to be transferred to Kyoto. Following breakfast, walk 5 minutes to Shinagawa station to take the bullet and limited express train to Takayama. (Simply use the tickets provided) Upon arrival to Takayama station, your hotel is a 3 minute walk. Check-in and enjoy your evening in Takayama!

After breakfast, why not take a stroll through the Sanmachi Suji District which is lined traditional tea houses, cafes, restaurants, and shops. Be sure to remember your camera as these streets are one of the most picturesque in Japan! Take Nohi bus around midday to Shirakawago. Upon arrival to Shirakawago bus stop, you have free time to explore Shirakawago. Transfer to Kanazawa from Shirakawago by Nohi bus in the late afternoon. Upon arrival make your own way to your accommodation approximately a 10 minute walk.

After breakfast, day at Leisure. Perhaps take a 5 minute walk from your hotel to Kanazawa Castle! (admission is free) You can also explore the city with the city loop bus.

After breakfast, take an express train to Kyoto. On arrival, Walk to your Hotel. This afternoon, proceed to Kyoto Station by 13:15pm to meet your guide. Enjoy a Nara Walking Tour visiting Todaiji Temple, Nara Deer Park and Kofukuji Temple. Upon arrival to Kyoto station, walk 2 minutes back to your hotel.

After breakfast, meet your guide at Kyoto station and enjoy a full day tour of historical Kyoto, taking in the wondrous temples and sights. Visit Nijo castle and Fushimi inari shrine, and don’t forget majestic Kinkakuji Temple, also known as the Golden Temple. For lunch you will feast on traditional local food. The tour disbands at Kyoto station, make your own way back to your hotel.

After breakfast, your day is free at leisure, to explore Kyoto at your own pace. Why not explore the traditional tea houses and maybe even see at Geisha at work? Please pre organize this luggage transfer to Osaka hotel directly with the hotel. They will advise you of the amount to pay and what time the exact arrangements will be.

After breakfast, enjoy a day at leisure to further explore Kyoto or hop on a local train to Universal Studios Japan for a fun day before checking in to your Osaka Hotel for the next two nights.

After breakfast, enjoy walking tour of the five must see Osaka highlight with your guide. The Raman lunch is included. Visit include Osaka Castle, Shitennoji, Shinsekai, Kuromon Ichiba Market and Dotonbori. The temple and Castle entry fee and local train tickets are not included in this tour.

After breakfast, the day is free at your leisure until it is time to transfer to the Airport for your ﬂight home.

Japan World Heritage

Japan Cultural Tours

Japan World Heritage

Destinations on the tour

Tokyo>Mt Fuji>Hakone>Takayama>Shirakawago>Kanazawa>Kyoto>Nara>Mt Koya>Osaka