Across Japan’s Alpine Heart: A 10-Day Van Journey
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About this journey
This 10-day journey follows Narita (1N), Tokyo (1N), Matsumoto (1N), Toyama (1N), Nagoya (1N), Kyoto (2N), Osaka (2N). It blends living heritage, scenic landscapes, contemporary city experiences, and a wide-ranging route, giving travellers a practical way to experience the route without having to assemble each transport and sightseeing element independently. The programme is paced around confirmed touring days and logical overnight stops. Final operating order can change with weather, transport schedules, local closures, or departure-specific arrangements, while the core route remains the planning anchor.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to departure.
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Itinerary
Your beautifully crafted day-by-day journey. Each experience is meticulously planned for ultimate comfort and discovery.
Arrive in Narita
Complete arrival formalities in Narita, meet the local representative, and follow the confirmed transfer plan. The remainder is kept light for check-in, rest, and orientation.
Tokyo: Asakusa Kannon Temple
Begin with a chance to explore Asakusa Kannon Temple. Continue with time to explore Shibuya Crossing. Then explore Asakusa. Later explore Ginza. Round out the programme as you explore Shibuya. Travel between stops follows the published sequence, with timing balanced between guided visits, photographs, and local atmosphere.
Planned experiences
• Planned explore: Asakusa Kannon Temple
• Planned explore: Shibuya Crossing
• Planned explore: Asakusa
• Planned explore: Ginza
• Planned explore: Shibuya
• Planned explore: Nakamise
• Planned explore: Tokyo Skytree
Matsumoto: HAKONE
Begin with a chance to explore HAKONE. Continue with time to explore Owakudani Ropeway. Then explore Owakudani Valley and of Lake. Later explore Mount Fuji and Hakone-jinja Shrine. Round out the programme as you explore Lake Ashinoko. Travel between stops follows the published sequence, with timing balanced between guided visits, photographs, and local atmosphere.
Planned experiences
• Planned explore: HAKONE
• Planned explore: Owakudani Ropeway
• Planned explore: Owakudani Valley and of Lake
• Planned explore: Mount Fuji and Hakone-jinja Shrine
• Planned explore: Lake Ashinoko
• Planned explore: Lake Ashi Cruise
Toyama: THE ALPINE ROUTE
Begin with a chance to explore THE ALPINE ROUTE. Continue with time to explore Japan’s Northern Alps. Alpine Route Mountain Crossing. Then explore Shomyo Falls. Later explore Tateyama Ropeway. Travel between stops follows the published sequence, with timing balanced between guided visits, photographs, and local atmosphere.
Planned experiences
• Planned explore: THE ALPINE ROUTE
• Planned explore: Japan’s Northern Alps. Alpine Route Mountain Crossing
• Planned explore: Shomyo Falls
• Planned explore: Tateyama Ropeway
Nagoya: TOYAMA
Begin with a chance to explore TOYAMA. Continue with time to explore NAGOYA CITY TOUR. Then explore Shirakawago Village. Travel between stops follows the published sequence, with timing balanced between guided visits, photographs, and local atmosphere.
Planned experiences
• Planned explore: TOYAMA
• Planned explore: NAGOYA CITY TOUR
• Planned explore: Shirakawago Village
Kyoto: NAGOYA
Begin with a chance to explore NAGOYA. Continue with time to explore Imperial Park. Travel between stops follows the published sequence, with timing balanced between guided visits, photographs, and local atmosphere.
Planned experiences
• Planned explore: NAGOYA
• Planned explore: Imperial Park
Kyoto: NARA
Begin with a chance to explore NARA. Continue with time to explore Kyoto & Nara. Then explore Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Later explore Kinka Kuji Temple. Round out the programme as you explore Nara Deer Park. Travel between stops follows the published sequence, with timing balanced between guided visits, photographs, and local atmosphere.
Planned experiences
• Planned explore: NARA
• Planned explore: Kyoto & Nara
• Planned explore: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
• Planned explore: Kinka Kuji Temple
• Planned explore: Nara Deer Park
• Planned explore: Todaiji Temple
• Planned explore: Mount Inari
• Planned explore: Fushimi Inari
Osaka: Osaka Castle
Begin with a chance to explore Osaka Castle. Continue with time to explore Floating Garden Observatory. Travel between stops follows the published sequence, with timing balanced between guided visits, photographs, and local atmosphere.
Planned experiences
• Planned explore: Osaka Castle
• Planned explore: Floating Garden Observator
Osaka: HIROSHIMA
Begin with a chance to explore HIROSHIMA. Continue with time to explore MIYAJIMA ISLAND. Then explore Peace Memorial Museum. Later explore A-Bomb Dome. Travel between stops follows the published sequence, with timing balanced between guided visits, photographs, and local atmosphere.
Planned experiences
• Planned explore: HIROSHIMA
• Planned explore: MIYAJIMA ISLAND
• Planned explore: Peace Memorial Museum
• Planned explore: A-Bomb Dome
Osaka: TOUR ENDS
Begin with a chance to explore TOUR ENDS. Continue with time to explore Shin Osaka Station. Travel between stops follows the published sequence, with timing balanced between guided visits, photographs, and local atmosphere.
Planned experiences
• Planned explore: TOUR ENDS
• Planned explore: Shin Osaka Station
Additional Information
Cancellation Policy
Standard Cancellation Policy
Full refund if cancelled 48 hours before arrival.
Refund Timeline: We refund within 1 week in working days.
Questions?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before booking.
Yes. The itinerary includes the Japan Alps and the Alpine Route mountain crossing, along with attractions such as Shomyo Falls and the Tateyama Ropeway. The exact route and operating sequence may vary depending on weather and seasonal conditions.
Yes. Shirakawa-go Village is included during the journey from Toyama towards Nagoya. The visit offers an opportunity to see the traditional gassho-zukuri village and experience a different side of Japan beyond its major cities.
Yes. The Matsumoto section includes Hakone-region sightseeing, including Owakudani Ropeway, Owakudani Valley, Mount Fuji and Hakone-jinja Shrine, Lake Ashinoko and a Lake Ashi Cruise, subject to weather and operating conditions.
The route covers Narita, Tokyo, Matsumoto, Toyama, Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka, with excursions or sightseeing in Hakone, the Japan Alps, Shirakawa-go, Nara and Hiroshima. It combines city sightseeing with mountain and cultural experiences.
Yes, it can suit first-time visitors who want a structured itinerary covering both major cities and scenic regions. However, the journey involves several hotel changes, long touring days and walking at sightseeing locations, so it is best suited to travellers comfortable with an active schedule.
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