10 Multi-Day Japan Tours That Stop in Uji

1.Walk Japan – Kumano Kodo Trail 12-Day Tour by Explore!

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · 12 days · from $6160Our pick

Walk from Tokyo’s old neighborhoods to Matsumoto Castle, Kyoto’s temples and the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, with a small English-speaking group of 7 to 16. Expect several full walking days, luggage forwarding, local meals and a traditional ryokan with communal onsen baths. Guide names on some departures include Jennifer Fujino and David.

“Shinrin yoku - loved being out in nature. The ryokan was excellent (have stayed in ryokan before)”

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2.Japan Real Food Adventure by Intrepid Travel – 11 Days, Tokyo to Osaka

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 11 days · from $4552Best value

Travel from Tokyo to Osaka with an English-speaking Intrepid leader and a group of up to 12. Make sushi, cook Kanazawa dishes, taste Uji tea and sake, sleep one night in a working temple, and learn to make Osaka-style okonomiyaki.

“Excellent guide, excellent excursions, average hotels (one poor), average food ( provided by tour)”

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3.10-Day Private Japan Family Tour with Kids by UME Travel – Tokyo to Osaka

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12 reviews · 10 days · from $4780

Travel from Tokyo to Osaka over 10 days, with private guides on many sightseeing days, hotel breakfasts, private transfers and a Shinkansen ride. Visit Meiji Shrine, Ghibli Museum, Mount Fuji, Nara’s deer park, Tokyo Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan. Some park days are self-guided.

“We had a wonderful 10-day private family tour of Japan, and everything was well organized from the moment we arrived. Our tour guide was friendly and attentive, always making sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying the experience. Traveling with kids can sometimes be challenging, but our guide was patient, accommodating, and made our whole family feel welcome throughout the tour. The itinerary was well planned, with a great balance of cultural sights and family-friendly attractions. We especially enjoyed visiting Mt. Fuji, Fushimi Inari, Tokyo Disneyland, and Universal Studios Japan. We left Japan with wonderful memories and would highly recommend this tour to families looking for a well-...”

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4.9 Days All Inclusive Japan Classics (Private Guide and Driver) by UME Travel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 9 days · from $4680Top rated

Travel from Tokyo to Osaka over nine days with private transport, selected English-speaking guided tours, hotel breakfasts and a bullet-train ride. See Tsukiji, Lake Kawaguchi, Matsumoto Castle, Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa, Fushimi Inari, Uji and Nara. Your first and last airport transfers are private, but some time is left for you to explore on your own.

“I had a wonderful experience on this tour and would definitely recommend it to other travelers. The itinerary was thoughtfully planned, allowing enough time to enjoy each destination without feeling rushed. Everything flowed smoothly from one stop to the next, making the entire day relaxing and enjoyable. The tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to answer questions or share interesting facts about the places we visited. Their enthusiasm made the experience even more engaging. Transportation was comfortable and well organized, and the overall schedule was easy to follow. If I could suggest one improvement, it would be to allow a little more free time at some of the…”

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5.11 Day Explorer Central Japan Snow Monkey Park by UME Travel – Tokyo to Osaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 11 days · from $5760

Travel from Tokyo to Osaka over 11 days, with private airport transfers, selected guided excursions, hotels with breakfast, and trains between regions. See Mount Fuji, Jigokudani’s snow monkeys, Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima and Miyajima. The tour is partially guided, so you also have time to explore on your own.

“One of the things I would look for in this 11-day tour is a good balance between seeing important sights and having enough time to actually enjoy each destination. The itinerary provide that kind of balance, with opportunities to discover local culture, scenery, traditions, and everyday life rather than simply moving from one attraction to another. The arrangement of the trip is also important, particularly when visiting several places. Clear transportation plans, comfortable accommodation, and a sensible daily schedule can make the experience much smoother. I would appreciate having enough free time between activities to explore independently, take photos, enjoy local food, or simply take i...”

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6.A Taste of Japan – Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka by Explore! – 12-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 12 days

Travel with an English-speaking Explore leader and a group of 10 to 16 from Tokyo to Osaka. Taste sushi, okonomiyaki and regional specialties, ride the Shinkansen, visit Shirakawago, and spend a night in a family-run minshuku. A previous departure had guide Irene; leaders vary.

“Seeing snow on the mountain tops at Takayama, the buz of Tokyo and Oasaka, going on the bullet train and seeing the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto”

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7.15 Days Japan Autumn Castles Expedition by UME Travel – Tokyo to Osaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 15 days · from $7390

Travel from Tokyo to Osaka over 15 days with English-speaking guides, selected private transport, and bullet trains. Visit Nikko, Mount Fuji viewpoints, Kyoto temples, Nara, Hiroshima, Miyajima, and Osaka. Hotels and breakfast are included, with time for autumn gardens and a free day in Osaka.

“I've attempted to explain my 15 Days Japan Autumn trip to people who weren't there and it's always been difficult. These fifteen days spent moving through autumn are of a type not expressible in the common parlance of English, and so are their recollections; they seem too vivid to be properly compared with any others that have been anywhere near my experience in recent years. With the season opening with respect. It was designed with the awareness that there's no better way to experience autumn in Japan than through its vibrant colors, and all the routing decisions were clearly made that way! Some sites were on the programme at certain…”

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8.Essence of Japan 14-Day Tour by Across Africa Tours & Travel

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 14 days · from $6290

Travel from Tokyo to Osaka with a small English-speaking group of 2 to 8, using bullet trains and local transport. Expect temple visits, tea and sushi classes, a Hakone ryokan stay with kaiseki dinner, and time in Hiroshima and Miyajima. Local guides change by city, so you get regional insight rather than one guide traveling with you.

“As this was my first time travelling through Japan I thought a fully guided tour was the way to go. This proved an excellent choice. The 14 day Essence of Japan tour provides daily local guides (different ones for each city stop so they don't travel with you) and all transfers, a mixture of the Shinkansen for long-haul and local transport such as buses, subways and even a ferry, to get around. Having a bit of independence of travel mixed in with expert local knowledge on arrival was ideal. After an initial bumpy pre-start where we were chasing the detailed itinerary and hotel list prior to departure, and the lack…”

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9.10 Days Japan Essential Family Tour with Kids (private Spanish guide & driver) by UME Travel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 10 days · from $5580

Travel from Tokyo to Osaka over 10 days with private transfers, selected Spanish-guided excursions and four-star hotels. See Meiji Shrine, Ghibli Museum, Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Kyoto and Nara, with independent days at Tokyo Disney Resort and Universal Studios Japan. The package starts at $5,580; confirm room and inclusion details before booking.

“I examined travel planning and booking process and discovered it to be user friendly and orderly in general. The travel plan was laid out in a clear manner so it was easy to digest all the travel dates, locations, lodging and planned activities. The design overall was clean and professional, and provided confidence throughout the design process. The logical flow of information was one of the best things. Key information was readily available and booking procedures were simple, but not overwhelming. The experience also gave sufficient information to help in decision making without making the interface too cluttered. Improvements: make pricing and fee details more visible throughout the proces...”

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10.9 Days All Inclusive Japan Classics (Private German Guide and Driver) by UME Travel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 9 days · from $5523

Travel from Tokyo to Osaka on a private, partially guided 9-day tour, with stops at Lake Kawaguchi, Matsumoto Castle, Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Uji and Nara. Expect 3-star hotels, breakfast, private transfers and a bullet train ticket. The tour is described as German-guided, though some daily details specify English-speaking guides.

“I recently completed this 9-day all-inclusive tour of Japan and came away very pleased with the overall experience. The itinerary was well organized and offered a good balance between scheduled activities and enough breathing room to actually enjoy the trip. I especially appreciated how easy everything felt from day to day. Transportation, accommodations, meals, and activities were coordinated well, so I could focus on experiencing Japan rather than worrying about logistics. Our tour guide was one of the strongest parts of the experience. Knowledgeable, personable, and well organized, the guide provided plenty of interesting information without making the trip feel like a classroom lecture....”

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