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Golden Route

Japan's iconic destinations, seamlessly connected.

26 tours available

Japan's must-see destinations,
seamlessly connected.

The Golden Route links Japan's most iconic cities — the perfect itinerary for first-time visitors. All transport and hotels pre-arranged so you can focus on the experience.

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What makes our Golden Route special

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Hassle-Free Travel

All transport pre-arranged. No complicated tickets or dragging luggage through stations.

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Iconic Destinations

Efficiently explore Japan's most representative cities and attractions at your own pace.

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Takayama & Shirakawa-go

Private taxi to the UNESCO World Heritage village. No parking hassles or crowded buses.

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GR00112 days

US$3,400 ~ US$4,700

Hidden Gems of Japan: Ise-Shima Escape

Golden Route Plus: Ise-Shima Escape Hotel Standard

12-day self-guided tour: Tokyo, Nagoya, Kashikojima. Iconic temples, cultural treasures, all hotels and Shinkansen included...

World Heritage & National TreasuresGolden RouteNature & OutdoorsArt & Culture

GR00212 days

US$3,300 ~ US$4,600

Japan Highlights ＆World Heritage

Golden Route Plus: Nara & Shirakawago Hotel Standard　

12-day self-guided tour: Tokyo, Takayama, Kyoto. Iconic temples, cultural treasures, all hotels and Shinkansen included.

World Heritage & National TreasuresGolden Route

GR00312 days

US$3,200 ~ US$4,500

Timeless Traditions: Kanazawa & Hida Journey

Golden Route Plus: Kanazawa & Shirakawago Hotel Standard

12-day self-guided tour: Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto. Iconic temples, cultural treasures, all hotels and Shinkansen included.

World Heritage & National TreasuresGolden Route

GR00415 days

US$4,200 ~ US$5,400

Scenic Japan: Culture & Countryside

Golden Route Plus: Okayama,Shirakawago & Miyajima Hotel Standard

15-day self-guided tour: Tokyo, Okayama, Hiroshima. Iconic temples, cultural treasures, all hotels and Shinkansen included.

World Heritage & National TreasuresGolden Route

GR00515 days

US$3,700 ~ US$5,100

Castles & Heritage of West Japan

Golden Route Plus: Himeji,Kanazawa & Miyajima Hotel Standard

15-day self-guided tour: Tokyo, Okayama, Hiroshima. Iconic temples, cultural treasures, all hotels and Shinkansen included.

World Heritage & National TreasuresGolden Route

GR00612 days

US$2,900 ~ US$4,000

Cultural Essence: Kyoto & Kanazawa Short Escape

Golden Route Plus: Enchanting Kanazawa Hotel Standard

12-day self-guided tour: Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto. Iconic temples, cultural treasures, all hotels and Shinkansen included.

Golden Route

GR00713 days

US$3,700 ~ US$5,100

Sea of Serenity: Kashikojima & Cultural Japan

Golden Route Plus: Ise-Shima & Miyajima Hotel Standard

13-day self-guided tour: Tokyo, Hakone, Kashikojima. Iconic temples, cultural treasures, all hotels and Shinkansen included.

World Heritage & National TreasuresGolden RouteOnsen & Relaxation

GR00816 days

US$4,400 ~ US$6,000

Taste Your Way through Japan

Golden Route Plus: Ise-Shima & Miyajima Hotel Standard

16-day self-guided tour: Tokyo, Nagoya, Kashikojima. Iconic temples, cultural treasures, all hotels and Shinkansen included.

Art & CultureGolden Route

GR00914 days

US$4,100 ~ US$5,500

Spirit of Tradition: Shirakawago & Cultural Japan　　

Golden Route Plus: Shirakawago,Miyajima & Nara Hotel Standard

14-day self-guided tour: Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama. Iconic temples, cultural treasures, all hotels and Shinkansen included.

World Heritage & National TreasuresGolden RouteOnsen & Relaxation

GR01016 days

US$4,400 ~ US$6,000

Cultural Odyssey: Tokyo to Fukuoka

Golden Route Plus: Miyajima & Shirakawago Hotel Standard

16-day self-guided tour: Tokyo, Takayama, Kyoto. Iconic temples, cultural treasures, all hotels and Shinkansen included.

World Heritage & National TreasuresGolden Route

GR10112 days

US$5,700 ~ US$7,100

Hidden Gems of Japan: Ise-Shima Escape

Golden Route Plus: Ise-Shima Escape Hotel Deluxe

12-day self-guided tour: Tokyo, Nagoya, Kashikojima. Iconic temples, cultural treasures, all hotels and Shinkansen included.

World Heritage & National TreasuresGolden RouteNature & OutdoorsArt & Culture

GR10212 days

US$4,100 ~ US$5,000

Japan Highlights ＆World Heritage

Golden Route Plus: Nara & Shirakawago Hotel Deluxe

12-day self-guided tour: Tokyo, Takayama, Kyoto. Iconic temples, cultural treasures, all hotels and Shinkansen included.

World Heritage & National TreasuresGolden Route

GR10312 days

US$4,500 ~ US$6,200

Timeless Traditions: Kanazawa & Hida Journey

Golden Route Plus: Kanazawa & Shirakawago Hotel Deluxe

12-day self-guided tour: Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto. Iconic temples, cultural treasures, all hotels and Shinkansen included.

World Heritage & National TreasuresGolden Route

GR10415 days

US$5,000 ~ US$6,100

Scenic Japan: Culture & Countryside

Golden Route Plus: Kanazawa,Shirakawago & Miyajima Hotel Deluxe

15-day self-guided tour: Tokyo, Okayama, Hiroshima. Iconic temples, cultural treasures, all hotels and Shinkansen included.

World Heritage & National TreasuresGolden Route

GR10515 days

US$4,200 ~ US$5,400

Castles & Heritage of West Japan

Golden Route Plus: Himeji,Kanazawa & Miyajima Hotel Deluxe

15-day self-guided tour: Tokyo, Okayama, Hiroshima. Iconic temples, cultural treasures, all hotels and Shinkansen included.

World Heritage & National TreasuresGolden Route

GR10612 days

US$4,200 ~ US$6,100

Cultural Essence: Kyoto & Kanazawa Short Escape

Golden Route Plus: Enchanting Kanazawa Hotel Deluxe

12-day self-guided tour: Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto. Iconic temples, cultural treasures, all hotels and Shinkansen included.

Golden Route

GR10713 days

US$4,500 ~ US$5,800

Sea of Serenity: Kashikojima & Cultural Japan

Golden Route Plus: Ise-Shima & Miyajima Hotel Deluxe

13-day self-guided tour: Tokyo, Hakone, Kashikojima. Iconic temples, cultural treasures, all hotels and Shinkansen included.

World Heritage & National TreasuresGolden RouteOnsen & Relaxation

GR10816 days

US$5,400 ~ US$6,800

Taste Your Way through Japan

Golden Route Plus: Ise-Shima & Miyajima Hotel Deluxe

16-day self-guided tour: Tokyo, Nagoya, Kashikojima. Iconic temples, cultural treasures, all hotels and Shinkansen included.

Art & CultureGolden Route

GR10914 days

US$4,900 ~ US$6,100

Spirit of Tradition: Shirakawago & Cultural Japan

Golden Route Plus: Shirakawago,Miyajima & Nara Hotel Deluxe

14-day self-guided tour: Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama. Iconic temples, cultural treasures, all hotels and Shinkansen included.

World Heritage & National TreasuresGolden RouteOnsen & Relaxation

GR11016 days

US$5,200 ~ US$6,300

Cultural Odyssey: Tokyo to Fukuoka

Golden Route Plus: Miyajima & Shirakawago Hotel Deluxe

16-day self-guided tour: Tokyo, Takayama, Kyoto. Iconic temples, cultural treasures, all hotels and Shinkansen included.

World Heritage & National TreasuresGolden Route

EX0019 days

US$4,600 ~ US$5,200

NINJA & SHOGUN Experience

Shizuoka Shogun Experience, Seki Swordsmith Workshop & Iga Ninja Experience

Samurai & Ninja adventure: Sekigahara battlefield, swordsmith workshop in Seki, and ninja training in Iga. 9-day journey through Shizuoka, Nagoya & Kyoto.

Golden RouteArt & Culture Hidden Gems

KM10215 days

US$4,800 ~ US$6,200

A Journey of Culture, Peace, and Spiritual Reflection

Faith & Tradition: Koyasan,Miyajima & Shirakawago Hotel Deluxe

Temple stay at sacred Koyasan, visit Hiroshima Peace Park, explore Miyajima's Itsukushima Shrine. 15-day tour with Himeji Castle, Kyoto & Shirakawago.

Nature & OutdoorsWorld Heritage & National TreasuresGolden Route

NT00313 days

US$4,400 ~ US$5,300