Golden Pavilion in Kyoto on a cultural Japan tour
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Culture & world heritage

Japan Heritage & UNESCO Tour

Trace Japan’s story from Tokyo and the Nakasendo Trail to Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Miyajima through UNESCO sites and living traditions.

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Suggested length12 daysSample routeTokyo → Nakasendo → Kyoto → Hiroshima → MiyajimaIdeal forHistory lovers, cultural travelers, and guests seeking a deeper first visit

Custom Japan tour package

The highlights, shaped around you.

This is a sample itinerary, not a fixed group tour. We can change the route, hotel level, transportation, pace, meals, and experiences to fit your dates and interests.

Tokyo’s traditional and modern landmarksA section of the historic Nakasendo TrailKyoto’s UNESCO temples and artisan cultureHiroshima Peace Memorial ParkItsukushima Shrine and Miyajima Island

Sample itinerary

A thoughtful route, with room to breathe.

01

Tokyo

Explore the capital’s layered history, from Edo-era neighborhoods and shrines to contemporary design and dining.

02

Nakasendo

Walk between preserved post towns on the old mountain road that once linked Kyoto and Edo.

03

Kyoto

Spend several days among temples, gardens, traditional streets, markets, and cultural experiences.

04

Hiroshima & Miyajima

Reflect at Hiroshima’s peace sites and experience the spiritual beauty of Miyajima before departure.

What we arrange

One team for the whole journey.

Hotels & ryokans

From well-located comfort to luxury stays and traditional inns with onsen.

Guides & drivers

English-speaking local experts and private transportation where it adds real value.

Rail & transfers

Bullet-train seats, station assistance, luggage forwarding, and airport or port transfers.

Personal experiences

Food, crafts, faith, gardens, pop culture, seasonal events, and rare-access experiences.

Your dates. Your pace. Your Japan.

Let’s turn this sample route into your trip.

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