Japan Tour Packages

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Hippo Travel is a MOTAC-licensed Japan travel specialist based in Selangor, Malaysia, offering tour packages across Japan's most popular regions, from Tokyo and Mt. Fuji to Hokkaido, Kansai, and Kyushu. Each route below comes with a set day-by-day itinerary and private chauffeur transfers, with experiences and stops carefully curated for each destination.

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Osaka → Tokyo Grand Route - 8 Days 7 Nights

Start in Osaka and explore Nara and Kyoto's temples, then ride the Shinkansen bullet train to Tokyo before finishing with Mt. Fuji and Hakone's hot spring scenery, departing from Haneda.

  • 📍 Locations: Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Hakone
  • 📅 Best season: Spring & Autumn
  • 👥 Best for: First-timers who want both Kansai and Tokyo, starting from Osaka, including a Shinkansen ride

Highlights

  • Ride the Shinkansen bullet train from Osaka to Tokyo
  • Osaka Castle Park and Dotonbori nightlife
  • Nara Park’s deer and Kyoto’s Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
  • Mt. Fuji views and Hakone’s Lake Ashi and Owakudani

Itinerary

Day
Location
Activity
1
Osaka
Airport pick-up
2
Osaka
Osaka Castle Park, Kuromon Market, Dotonbori & Shinsaibashi
3
Nara → Osaka
Nara Park, Todai-ji, Higashimuki Street, Naramachi, Namba Park
4
Kyoto
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Togetsukyo Bridge, Gion, Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka
5
Osaka → Tokyo
Shinkansen transfer, Tsukiji Market, Odaiba
6
Tokyo
Asakusa, Shinjuku, Shibuya
7
Fuji
Kawaguchiko Oishi Park, Saiko Iyashi no Sato, Oshino Hakkai
8
Hakone
Hakone Shrine, Lake Ashi, Owakudani, Airport drop-off

Hokkaido Explorer Route - 8 Days 7 Nights

A slower-paced loop through Japan's northernmost island, hot spring towns, volcanic valleys, canal views, and the famous Blue Pond.

  • 📍 Locations: Noboribetsu, Lake Toya, Otaru, Biei/Furano, Sapporo
  • 📅 Best season: Summer (lavender fields) or Winter (snow festival, powder snow)
  • 👥 Best for: Nature lovers, onsen (hot spring) enthusiasts, couples

Highlights

  • Jigokudani (Hell Valley) and natural river footbaths in Noboribetsu
  • Otaru Canal and Music Box Museum
  • Blue Pond, Shirahige Waterfall, Farm Tomita in Biei/Furano
  • Sapporo’s Shiroi Koibito Park and Odori Park

Itinerary

Day
Location
Activity
1
Noboribetsu
CTS Airport pick-up, Date Jidaimura, Onsen Town
2
Noboribetsu → Toya
Jigokudani, Oyunuma River Footbath, Lake Toya Viewpoint
3
Otaru
Otaru Canal, Music Box Museum, Sakaimachi Street, Mount Tengu
4
Asahikawa → Biei
Asahikawa Zoo, Ramen Village
5
Biei → Furano
Blue Pond, Shirahige Waterfall, Farm Tomita, Ningle Terrace
6
Sapporo
Shiroi Koibito Park, Hills of Buddha, Mount Moiwa
7
Sapporo
Odori Park, Nijo Market, Susukino & Tanukikoji
8
Sapporo
Airport drop-off

Nagoya & Alps Route - 7 Days 6 Nights

A 7-day loop through Japan's cultural heartland, covering Kyoto's iconic temples, Nara's deer park, and Osaka's food and nightlife scene.

  • 📍 Locations: Osaka, Kyoto, Nara
  • 📅 Best season: Spring (cherry blossoms) & Autumn (fall foliage)
  • 👥 Best for: Culture and history lovers wanting Kyoto's temples and Osaka's city life

Highlights

  • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
  • Nara Park’s free-roaming deer and Todai-ji Temple
  • Osaka Castle Park, Dotonbori & Shinsaibashi nightlife
  • Optional Universal Studios Japan or Minoh Waterfall day

Itinerary

Day
Location
Activity
1
Nagoya
Airport pick-up, Nagoya Castle, Oasis 21, Osu Shopping Street
2
Nagoya
Toyota Exhibition Hall, Tokugawa Garden, Atsuta Shrine
3
Takayama
Shirakawago Village, Shirakawa Hachiman Shrine, Observatory
4
Kanazawa
Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle Park, Nagamachi Samurai District
5
Takayama
Miyagawa Morning Market, Old Town, Sanmachi Street
6
Nagoya
Nagashima Mitsui Outlet Park
7
Nagoya
Airport drop-off

Tokyo Classic Route - 7 Days 6 Nights

Explore Tokyo's icons, Mt. Fuji's iconic views, and Hakone's hot springs and lake scenery in one seamless 7-day loop, with private transfers between every stop.

  • 📍 Locations: Tokyo, Yokohama, Mt. Fuji (Kawaguchiko), Hakone
  • 📅 Best season: Spring (Mar–May) & Autumn (Sep–Nov) for best Fuji views
  • 👥 Best for: First-time visitors wanting Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, and Hakone in one trip

Highlights

  • Panoramic Mt. Fuji views from Kawaguchiko’s Oishi Park and Oshino Hakkai
  • Hakone’s Lake Ashi cruise and Owakudani volcanic valley
  • Tokyo’s must-sees: Shibuya, Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree, Tsukiji Market
  • Optional Tokyo Disneyland or Yokohama waterfront day

Itinerary

Day
Location
Activity
1
Tokyo
Airport pick-up
2
Tokyo/Yokohama
Choice: Tokyo Disneyland or Yokohama Tour (Minato Mirai 21, Red Brick Warehouse, Chinatown, Sankeien Garden)
3
Tokyo
Tsukiji Market, Odaiba, Shibuya
4
Fuji
Kawaguchiko Oishi Park, Saiko Iyashi no Sato, Oshino Hakkai
5
Hakone → Tokyo
Hakone Shrine, Lake Ashi, Owakudani, return to Tokyo
6
Tokyo
Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree, Shinjuku
7
Tokyo
Airport drop-off

Kansai Classic Route - 7 Days 6 Nights

A 7-day loop through Japan's cultural heartland, covering Kyoto's iconic temples, Nara's deer park, and Osaka's food and nightlife scene.

  • 📍 Locations: Osaka, Kyoto, Nara
  • 📅 Best season: Spring (cherry blossoms) & Autumn (fall foliage)
  • 👥 Best for: Culture and history lovers wanting Kyoto's temples and Osaka's city life

Highlights

  • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
  • Nara Park’s free-roaming deer and Todai-ji Temple
  • Osaka Castle Park, Dotonbori & Shinsaibashi nightlife
  • Optional Universal Studios Japan or Minoh Waterfall day

Itinerary

Day
Location
Activity
1
Osaka
Kansai Airport pick-up
2
Osaka
Choice: Universal Studios Japan or Minoh Tour (Katsuo-ji, Minoh Waterfall & Park, Cup Noodles Museum)
3
Kyoto
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kinkaku-ji, Gion, Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka
4
Nara → Osaka
Nara Park, Todai-ji, Naramachi, Namba Park
5
Osaka
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, Tempozan Harbour, Shinseikai
6
Osaka
Osaka Castle Park, Kuromon Market, Dotonbori & Shinsaibashi
7
Osaka
Airport drop-off

Tokyo → Osaka Grand Route - 8 Days 7 Nights

Start in Tokyo, then work your way south through Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, Nara, and finish in Osaka, covering both of Japan's most iconic regions in one trip.

  • 📍 Locations: Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka
  • 📅 Best season: Spring & Autumn
  • 👥 Best for: First-timers who want both Tokyo and Kansai without picking just one

Highlights

  • Mt. Fuji views from Kawaguchiko’s Oishi Park
  • Fushimi Inari, Gion, and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto
  • Nara Park’s deer and Todai-ji Temple
  • Osaka’s Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi nightlife

Itinerary

Day
Location
Activity
1
Tokyo
Airport pick-up
2
Tokyo
Asakusa, Shinjuku, Shibuya
3
Fuji
Kawaguchiko Oishi Park, Saiko Iyashi no Sato, Oshino Hakkai
4
Kyoto
Gion, Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka
5
Kyoto
Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
6
Nara → Osaka
Nara Park, Todai-ji, Higashimuki Street, Naramachi, Namba Park
7
Osaka
Osaka Castle Park, Kuromon Market, Dotonbori & Shinsaibashi
8
Osaka
Airport drop-off

Tohoku Discovery Route - 6 Days 5 Nights

A scenic route through northern Honshu, shrines, snow-covered "ice trees," and a charming riverside onsen town.

  • 📍 Locations: Nikko, Ginzan Onsen, Zao, Sendai
  • 📅 Best season: Winter (Zao's frost-covered "ice trees"), Autumn (fall foliage)
  • 👥 Best for: Travelers wanting a quieter, less touristy region with onsen towns

Highlights

  • Nikko’s Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Falls
  • Ginzan Onsen’s iconic riverside townscape
  • Zao Fox Village and Zao Ice Trees
  • Sendai’s Jozenji-dori Avenue and Zuihoden Mausoleum

Itinerary

Day
Location
Activity
1
Tokyo
Airport pick-up
2
Nikko
Toshogu Shrine, Shinkyo Bridge, Kegon Falls
3
Zao
Ginzan Onsen, Zao Onsen
4
Zao → Sendai
Zao Fox Village, Zao Ice Trees, Jozenji-dori Avenue, Ichibancho Shopping Street
5
Sendai → Tokyo
Zuihoden Mausoleum, Aoba Castle Ruins, return to Tokyo
6
Tokyo
Airport drop-off

Fukuoka & Kyushu Route - 7 Days 6 Nights

Southern Japan's Kyushu region, hot spring towns, volcanic craters, and grassland scenery.

  • 📍 Locations: Fukuoka, Yufuin, Beppu, Aso, Kumamoto
  • 📅 Best season: Spring & Autumn
  • 👥 Best for: Onsen lovers and travelers wanting volcanic landscapes

Highlights

  • Yufuin’s Kinrin Lake and Floral Village
  • The “Hells of Beppu” volcanic hot springs
  • Mount Aso’s crater and Kusasenri Grasslands
  • Kumamoto Castle and Suizenji Koen

Itinerary

Day
Location
Activity
1
Fukuoka
Airport pick-up, Ohori Park, Dazaifu Tenmangu, Komyozenji Moss Garden
2
Yufuin → Beppu
Kinrin Lake, Yufuin Floral Village, Hells of Beppu
3
Aso
Nabegataki Falls, Takachiho Gorge
4
Aso
Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, Mount Aso, Kusasenri Grasslands
5
Kumamoto
Kumamoto Castle, Suizenji Koen, Shimotori Arcade
6
Fukuoka
Momochi Seaside Park, Fukuoka Tower, Canal City Hakata
7
Fukuoka
Airport drop-off

Tottori & San'in Coast Route - 8 Days 7 Nights

A distinctive coastal itinerary through Japan's lesser-visited San'in region, sand dunes, fishing villages, and Himeji's iconic castle.

  • 📍 Locations: Amanohashidate, Tottori, Sakaiminato, Himeji, Kobe
  • 📅 Best season: Spring & Autumn
  • 👥 Best for: Travelers wanting a rare, off-the-beaten-path coastal route

Highlights

  • Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s “Three Scenic Views”
  • Tottori Sand Dunes and Sand Museum
  • Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Kobe Harborland and Nankinmachi Chinatown

Itinerary

Day
Location
Activity
1
Osaka
Airport pick-up
2
Amanohashidate
Kasamatsu Park viewpoint, Sandbar Walk, Ine Funaya
3
Tottori
Kinosaki Onsen Town, Tottori Sand Museum, Tottori Sand Dunes
4
Tottori
Uradome Cruise, Karoichi Fish Market, Koyamaike Park
5
Sakaiminato
Konan Town, Kotobuki Jo
6
Himeji → Kobe
Taiyo Park, Himeji Castle
7
Kobe
Rokko Garden Terrace, Kobe Harborland, Meriken Park, Nankinmachi
8
Osaka
Airport drop-off

Matsumoto & Nagano Route - 9 Days 8 Nights

A longer 9-day journey combining Tokyo, Hakone, and Mt. Fuji with Nagano's snow monkeys and Karuizawa's resort town.

  • 📍 Locations: Tokyo, Hakone, Mt. Fuji, Matsumoto, Nagano, Karuizawa
  • 📅 Best season: Winter (Snow Monkeys), Autumn (fall foliage)
  • 👥 Best for: Longer trips wanting Tokyo plus deeper central Japan exploration

Highlights

  • Jigokudani Monkey Park’s famous snow monkeys
  • Matsumoto Castle Park
  • Shiraito Falls and Old Karuizawa Ginza Street
  • Hakone’s Lake Ashi and Owakudani

Itinerary

Day
Location
Activity
1
Tokyo
Airport pick-up
2
Tokyo
City tour
3
Hakone
Hakone Shrine, Lake Ashi, Owakudani
4
Fuji
Kawaguchiko Oishi Park, Saiko Iyashi no Sato, Oshino Hakkai
5
Matsumoto
Matsumoto Castle Park, Nakamachi Street
6
Nagano
Jigokudani Monkey Park, Zenko-ji Temple, Obuse Town
7
Karuizawa
Shiraito Falls, Old Karuizawa Ginza Street, Kumoba Pond
8
Karuizawa
Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza
9
Tokyo
Airport drop-off
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