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Japan tours taken on a private basis require a degree of independence and sense of adventure. This is because, unlike travel in any other Far East country, the costs of vehicle hire, drivers and guides can be prohibitively high. Engaging the services of a private guide and driver on a tailor-made journey is not always feasible and, as a result, sightseeing and travel between cities may involve public transport or shared services that are not exclusive to Cox & Kings.
Furthermore, as English is not always spoken in areas away from the main tourist destinations, a degree of self-guiding may be required. A comprehensive information pack is provided before departure, with transport instructions and bilingual timetables, hotel addresses and maps, and a guide for each destination covering a wide range of topics from eating out to enjoying a hot spring bath.
Private travel provides an opportunity to discover a country at your own pace, tailored to your own requirements and interests. Here, we provide an itinerary as an example of the kind of journey you could take in Japan. This is just a sample: it can be adjusted to suit your needs, or we can help put together an itinerary entirely tailor-made for you – just call our dedicated team of Far East consultants.
This tour of Japan is an ideal introduction for first-time visitors, taking in key sites and attractions in Tokyo, Hakone National Park and Kyoto. You will be supplied with a Japan Rail Pass and instructions on self-guided touring to ensure you ge...
Discover the Japanese Alps on this 15-night itinerary, with many mountains, valleys, forests and scenic trails to explore. Visit the alpine region of Kamikochi; journey into the Kiso valley; walk the famed Nakasendo Way; and see the historic Unesc...
Food is an important part of any trip to Japan, with a wide range of fresh, local ingredients and various styles of cooking and eating experiences available. While visiting the classic cities and temples of Japan, discover some of the finest cuisi...
Discover the best of Japan on this luxurious private journey from Tokyo to Osaka. Throughout you will be staying in some of the country’s finest accommodation, travelling by private car or First Class train car...
Combine privately guided excursions with self-guided touring so you can get the most from your visit while avoiding the high costs often incurred with private travel in Japan. Begin with a guided tour of Tokyo th...
Explore Tokyo's highlights, which includes a visit to a sumo wrestling training centre. Optional Japanese drumming and cookery lessons are also on offer. Stay in a traditional ryokan in Hakone National Park where you can enjoy the hot spring theme...
This tour of Japan is an ideal introduction for first-time visitors, taking in key sites and attractions in Tokyo, Hakone National Park and Kyoto. You will be supplied with a Japan Rail Pass and instructions on self-guided touring to ensure you ge...
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