Essential Japan
Tokyo, Mount Fuji and Kyoto — a first encounter with Japan.
— Quick facts
Essential Japan
Destination
Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Kyoto, Nara
Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Ideal period
March – May, October – November
Ideal for
First-time visitors, couples, friends
Travel formula
High-speed train and transfers
Highlight
Japan's great icons
— Why we chose
Essential Japan
It is the best way to enter Japan for the first time: ten days long enough to touch the great icons without missing the soul of the country. Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto and Nara already tell three centuries of history in a few steps.
Experiences included
Day by day
Customize your journey
Every Mauna Journey is a starting point, not a closed package. We can add a ryokan night by Mt Fuji, plan a private culinary experience, or extend the trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima. Tell us how you dream of Japan: we will build it around you.
The Mauna service
- Personalized consultation before departure
- Itinerary designed around the season and your interests
- Careful selection of guides, accommodations and activities
- Dedicated assistance throughout the planning process
- Support before, during and after your journey
Perfect for you if…
- First-time visitors to Japan
- Couples looking for a cultural journey
- Friends wanting a rich but balanced itinerary
This journey may not be ideal if…
- You are looking for a pure beach holiday
- You want to deeply explore remote rural areas
Always included with Mauna
- Flights to and from Italy
- Carefully selected accommodations
- Car rental or transfers included
- Medical and baggage insurance
- Fully customizable itinerary
- Support before and during the journey
- Destination personally explored by our team
The activities described in the itinerary represent the experiences you can enjoy during the journey. Some may be optional and will always be clearly indicated. If the journey includes domestic flights, they are always included.
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Request a custom itineraryPrices are per person, based on double occupancy, starting from, and may vary according to seasonality, availability and customization.