How many days are enough for a Japan trip?

Most travellers do 9 days: Tokyo (3N) · Hakone (1N) · Kyoto (3N) · Osaka (1N). We can shorten or extend this — some guests add a beach or city stopover at the end.

What does an Axplorar Japan holiday include?

Handpicked hotels, private airport and sightseeing transfers, entry tickets for the experiences you choose, selected meals, and a real person on WhatsApp through your trip. Flights and visas can be added.

Do you organise group tours to Japan?

No. We only plan private, customised trips — your family or friends travel on your own itinerary, with your own vehicle and guide.

How do I get a price for Japan?

Share your dates, number of travellers and preferred hotel category on WhatsApp or through the plan-my-trip form. You'll get a personalised quote, usually the same day.

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East Asia · Bucket List

Japan tour packages

Japan is a bucket-list journey — bullet trains, Kyoto temples, Tokyo neon and cherry blossoms in spring.

Build My Itinerary

Suggested duration

9 Days

Best time to visit

March to April for cherry blossom, October to November for autumn

Trip type

Private & customised

Known for

Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka

Overview

Why travellers love Japan

Japan is a bucket-list journey — bullet trains, Kyoto temples, Tokyo neon and cherry blossoms in spring.

Our suggested 9-day route runs Tokyo (3N) · Hakone (1N) · Kyoto (3N) · Osaka (1N). Nothing here is fixed — we design every Japan holiday privately, so you travel with your own vehicle, your own pace and an itinerary shaped around the way you like to travel. No group departures, no forced shopping stops.

Best time to visit Japan

March to April for cherry blossom, October to November for autumn.

Things to do in Japan

Shinkansen bullet train ride
Tea ceremony in Kyoto
Universal Studios Japan
Cherry blossom picnic in Ueno Park

Must-see

Top places in Japan

1Mount Fuji & Hakone
2Fushimi Inari, Kyoto
3Shibuya & Shinjuku, Tokyo
4Nara Deer Park
5Osaka Castle

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Sample Plan

9-day Japan itinerary

A starting point, not a fixed package. Add nights, swap cities or slow it down — we rebuild it around you.

Day 1
Arrive in Tokyo
Private airport pickup, hotel check-in and a relaxed first evening. Your trip coordinator shares the day-by-day plan and local contact numbers.
Day 2–4
Tokyo — sightseeing at your pace
3 nights in Tokyo. Explore Mount Fuji & Hakone with private transport, plus free time built in rather than a packed group schedule.
Day 5
Hakone — sightseeing at your pace
1 night in Hakone. Explore Fushimi Inari, Kyoto with private transport, plus free time built in rather than a packed group schedule.
Day 6–8
Kyoto — sightseeing at your pace
3 nights in Kyoto. Explore Shibuya & Shinjuku, Tokyo with private transport, plus free time built in rather than a packed group schedule.
Day 9
Osaka — sightseeing at your pace
1 night in Osaka. Explore Nara Deer Park with private transport, plus free time built in rather than a packed group schedule.
Day 9
Departure
Breakfast, checkout and a private transfer to the airport, timed around your flight.

What's Included

Everything handled, end to end.

Stays we'd book ourselves

Handpicked hotels and resorts in Japan, matched to your budget band — from comfortable 3-star to luxury.

Private transport

Airport pickups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers in a private vehicle. No sharing, no waiting for a group.

Experiences, pre-booked

Tickets and slots for the Japan experiences you pick, so you're not queuing on holiday.

Flights & visa support

Air tickets, visa documentation and travel insurance can all be added to your quote.

A real person on WhatsApp

One coordinator who knows your trip, reachable before and during travel — not a call-centre queue.

Transparent pricing

A clear quote showing what's in and what's not, so you can compare properly before you decide.

FAQ

Japan travel FAQs

Common questions we get asked about planning a Japan holiday.

March to April for cherry blossom, October to November for autumn. Because every Axplorar trip is planned privately, we also adjust the route to suit the season you can travel in.