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Golden Route

Japan's iconic destinations, seamlessly connected.

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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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Classic Japanese temple scenery

What makes our Golden Route special

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Hassle-Free Travel

Mount Fuji with cherry blossoms from Hakone
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Iconic Destinations

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【GR001】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...

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【GR101】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.

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【GR002】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.

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【GR102】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.

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【GR003】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.

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【GR103】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.

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【GR004】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.

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【GR104】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.

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【GR005】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.

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【GR105】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.

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【GR006】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.

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【GR106】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.

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【GR007】 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.

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【GR107】 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.

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【GR008】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.

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【GR108】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.

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【GR009】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.

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【GR109】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.

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【GR010】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.

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【GR110】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.

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【EX001】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.

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【KM102】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.

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【NT003】Walking Japan’s Coastal & Sacred Trails

Ancient Paths, Ocean Views & Hot Spring Retreats

Trek Kumano Kodo, walk the Nakasendo Trail, visit Ise Grand Shrine. 13-day tour with ama diver dining, Dorokyo cruise & Koyasan.

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【LX001】Luxury Japan Journey: Ise-Shima Escape

Sacred Shrines, Premium Wagyu & Japan's Iconic Hotels

Ise Grand Shrine, premium Matsusaka wagyu, and the Shimakaze luxury train. 12-day tour through Tokyo, Kyoto & Kanazawa with top hotels.

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【LX002】Refined Kansai Journey: Lake Biwa & Castles

A Premium Journey Through Shiga's Hidden Gems

Cruise Lake Biwa, visit National Treasure Hikone Castle, and savor Omi wagyu beef. 11-day luxury tour with private taxis and Green Car Shinkansen.

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【LX003】Luxury Journey, Your Way: Hiroshima & Kyoto

Private Tours, Green Car Travel & World Heritage Wonders

Hiroshima Peace Park, Miyajima's floating shrine, and Kyoto's sacred temples. 10-day luxury tour with private taxis and Green Car Shinkansen.

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