Golden Route · 6 days
A six-day route from Tokyo to Kyoto through mountain towns and regional Japan.
This six-day route connects Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Naraijuku, Takayama, Gokayama or Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa and Kansai.
At a glance
Tokyo, Fuji, Nakasendo, Alps, Kanazawa and Kyoto
This is a multi-day route. Hotel locations and the vehicle’s overnight operating plan need to be confirmed before a quote is issued.
Your journey, day by day
See where each day takes you.
Open each day to see its route and overnight area. Your date, hotel and preferred pace shape the final itinerary.
01Day 1 · TokyoOvernight in Tokyo
Asakusa Sensoji and Nakamise
Tokyo Skytree · photo stop
Imperial Palace Twin Bridge · view from the car
Odaiba and Tokyo Bay
Ginza, Omotesando, Harajuku, Takeshita Street and Shibuya · photo-stop route
02Day 2 · Mt. FujiOvernight near Lake Kawaguchi
Chureito Pagoda · about 400 steps
Lake Kawaguchi · Oishi Park
Oshino Hakkai
Lake Yamanaka observatory
03Day 3 · Nakasendo and TakayamaOvernight in Takayama
Matsumoto Castle · exterior, no entry
Naraijuku on the Nakasendo
Shinhotaka Ropeway
Takayama · explore on foot
04Day 4 · Village scenery and KanazawaOvernight in Kanazawa or Yamanaka Onsen
Choose Gokayama or Shirakawa-go
Kenrokuen Garden
Higashi Chaya district
05Day 5 · Towards KansaiOvernight in Otsu or Nara
Tojimbo cliffs
Lake Biwa viewpoint on the drive
Continue to Otsu or Nara
06Day 6 · Nara and onwardService ends in the Kyoto or Osaka area
Nigatsudo Hall
Nara Park and Todaiji
Byodoin Phoenix Hall
Arrival in the Kyoto or Osaka area
JTSA lists a maximum of 8 service hours per day, with SUV and Alphard/Vellfire options for this route. The quoted tour includes the car, driver, driver accommodation and meals, tolls, fuel, parking and tax; guest accommodation, meals and admissions are personal expenses. Confirm the full proposal before booking.
Plan my Golden Route · 6 days journey ↗English communication. A private vehicle. A considered itinerary.
Speak with JTSA in English about your hotel, preferred pace and vehicle. Meet the Japanese driver team and explore past journeys before you enquire. Driver arrangements, vehicle availability and the scope of support are confirmed for your dates.
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Golden Route details · Golden Route(Tokyo-Kyoto) 6Days
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Private Tour to Golden Route by Hire car
6Days Golden Route Tour
(Tokyo, Mt.Fuji Area, Naraijuku Nakasendo, Takayama, Gassho-Zukuri Go Village, Kanazawa, Nara tour 6 days)
*Maximum passenger is 1-4 passengers in One vehicle. Car: SUV type or Mini Van can be available.
●Day 1
Tokyo City Tour 8hours
Asakusa Sensoji Temple and Nakamise market
Tokyo Skytree (photo)
Imperial palace(photo of Twin Bridge from inside of car)
Odaiba (enjoy the view of Tokyo Bay, shopping & Gourmet & entertainment district)
Ginza,Omote sando, Harajuku, Takeshita Street, Shibuya(Photo Stop only)
Stay at TOKYO
●Day 2
Mt Fuji Area
Chureito Five-storied pagoda (Fuji Sengen park) (Be careful, 400 steps)
Lake Kawaguchi(Ohishi Park)
Oshino Hakkai Village
Lake yamanaka observatory.
Stay at Lake Kawaguchi Area
●Day 3
Matsumoto Castle(no enter)
1h15min drive
Nakasendo “Naraijuku” street
1h30min drive
Shinhotaka Ropeway(Admission: 3,800.-)
*best japan alps view point
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5943.html
Takayama City tour on foot
Stay at Takayama city
●Day 4
Gokayama Gassho-Zakuri Village
*we recommend more than Shirakawago go village
https://www.japan.travel/en/destinations/hokuriku-shinetsu/toyama/gokayama/
or
Shirakawago Village
Kanazawa city
Kenrokuen Garden
Higashi Chaya street
Stay at Kanazawa or Yamanaka onsen
●Day 5
Drive to Kansai area(Kyoto/Osaka/Nara prefecture)
*1h30min drive
Tojimbo Cliff
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6604.html
3hour drive
On the way Lake Viwa view point
Stay at Ohtsu city or Nara city
●Day 6
*1hour15min Drive from Ohtsu city
NARA
Nigatsu do
*is said Nara’s Kiyomizu temple
https://www.todaiji.or.jp/en/information/nigatsudo/
Nara park and Todaiji with statue of Buddha
Byodoin Hououdow temple
Arrive Kyoto or Osaka area
*The end of service
Guest Stay at Kyoto or Osaka area
Car Type
SUV for 1-2 Passengers
Alphard or Vellfire(Luxury Mini Van) for 1-4 passengers
**Remarkes**
Max 8hours service/a day
Prices are ALL inclusive such as Car, Driver, Driver's accommodation/Meal, toll, fuel, Parking and TAX but personal expense such as
meal, drink, accommodation, souvenir, admission etc are not included.
Schedule subject to change due to unexpected reason such as traffic condition etc.
Please feel free to ask quotation for another Course!!
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Private car and driver service for a Golden Route private tour
Nakasendo, Naraijuku tour
Private car and chauffeur service in Japan, with premium and standard vehicle options and English-speaking Japanese drivers.
10:00-17:00 / Monday - Friday(Except Japanese National Holiday)
Asao-ku, Kawasaki-City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
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JTSA Office
JTSA / Japan
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Office hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00–17:00 Japan time, excluding Japanese national holidays.