Torii gates at Fushimi Inari shrine, Kyoto

Classic Japan, first time done right

Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto and Osaka. The essential route, privately guided and vegetarian and Jain-friendly throughout.

Duration
8 nights, 9 days
Route
Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, Osaka
Best for
First-time visitors and families who want the essential Japan at a comfortable pace.
Stays
Hotel category chosen with you before confirmation.

Highlights

  • The four places most first visits are built around, without a coach schedule
  • Private guide and vehicle for your family only
  • Meals planned in advance for vegetarian and Jain diets

Day by day

We share the full day-by-day plan with your options, after we know your dates and who’s travelling, because the order of days changes with the season and your pace.

Included

  • Private vehicle and guide for your group only
  • Itinerary, pace and hotels adjusted to you before confirmation
  • Vegetarian and Jain meal planning in advance
  • On-trip support from the Ninja Helpdesk in Hindi and Gujarati

Not included

  • International flights (quoted separately, or bundled if you prefer)
  • Japan visa fees (Bluedust can handle the application)
  • Shopping and personal expenses

When to go

This route works all year, but it feels different in every season. The busiest months are March, April, November; for those, plan four to six months ahead. See Japan month by month.

Questions about this journey

Is the price fixed?

No. It scales with season, hotel category and group size. The figure shown is an honest starting point, not a final quote.

Can we change this itinerary?

Yes. Dates, pace, hotels and inclusions are adjusted with you before anything is confirmed.

Do prices include visa and flights?

No, but both can be quoted separately or bundled. Bluedust handles visa applications and books flights alongside the trip if you’d like.

Can meals be vegetarian or Jain?

Yes. We plan meals in advance and brief restaurants on your requirements. Choice is wide in the cities and narrower in rural areas, and we’ll tell you where before you book.

Your Japan story starts here

Tell us what you imagine. We’ll shape a journey around your interests, your pace and your budget, and send real options within 24 hours.

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