7 Days | MMR-07 | Japan Inland Traverse Journey｜Tokyo → Mt. Fuji & Hakone → Nagoya → Osaka → Nagano Highlands → Kawagoe
Overview
8 Days 7 Nights ｜Tokyo Departure | Kawagoe Tour End
Tokyo → Mt. Fuji → Osaka → Nagano Highlands → Kawagoe
This journey combines Japan’s classic Golden Route with the quieter and more scenic side of central Japan, creating a travel experience that feels slower, more flexible, and more immersive than traditional tours.
Instead of constantly rushing between crowded sightseeing spots, the route gradually moves from major cities into mountain landscapes, forests, historic post towns, and regional highland scenery. The changing atmosphere between each region becomes part of the experience itself.
One of the key highlights of this journey is the balance between structured travel and personal freedom. Guests can enjoy MOVE JAPAN’s connected route system while still having time to freely explore places like Osaka, Kyoto, or local countryside areas at their own pace.
The route is also designed around scenic movement rather than simply transportation. Mountain roads, lakeside highways, forests, and countryside landscapes are intentionally included as part of the journey, allowing travelers to experience the rhythm of regional Japan beyond typical tourist routes.
Compared with traditional large group tours, MOVE JAPAN focuses on smaller group travel, flexible route connections, comfortable transportation, and a slower travel rhythm. The experience feels closer to a cinematic road journey across Japan rather than a fixed sightseeing schedule.
From Mt. Fuji and Kyoto to the forests of Togakushi and the preserved streets of Narai-juku, this route offers travelers the opportunity to experience both iconic Japan and Hidden Japan within one connected journey.
MOVE JAPAN
Explore Freely｜Move Comfortably
A different way to travel across Japan.
Inclusion & Exclusion
- Hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary
- 6 daily breakfasts
- Transportation during the tour
- Tour coordination support services
- Sightseeing stops as listed in the itinerary
- Applicable Japanese consumption taxes and related taxes included
- Round-trip airfare
- Meals & personal expenses
- Admission tickets & optional activities
- Personal travel insurance
- Driver & tour assistance gratuity; USD15 per person per day
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to your preferred meeting point.
Meeting Point
What To Expect
- Day 1Tokyo → Yokohama → Hakone
08:00｜Meet in Tokyo and depart
09:00 – 11:30｜Odaiba / Tokyo Bay Area
Free exploration around Tokyo Bay and waterfront areas.
12:30 – 15:00｜YokohamaEnjoy Minato Mirai area, cafes, and seaside atmosphere.
16:30 – 18:00｜Hakone Area
Scenic mountain roads and volcanic valley landscapes.
Estimated Driving Time Total: Approx. 4–5 Hours
OvernightToyoko Inn or similar hotel accommodation
Hakone / Kanagawa Area - Day 2Mt. Fuji → Nagoya
08:30｜Departure after breakfast
10:00 – 13:00｜Lake Kawaguchi / Oishi Park
Mt. Fuji slowly appears across the lake while the surrounding scenery changes with the seasons. Depending on the time of year, guests may encounter cherry blossoms, lavender fields, autumn leaves, or snow-covered landscapes. Rather than rushing through attractions, the focus is simply enjoying the atmosphere around Japan’s most iconic mountain.14:00 – 18:30｜Fuji Scenic Highway Journey toward Nagoya
The journey continues through central Japan’s highways and mountain routes. Outside the window, the scenery slowly changes from mountain landscapes into quieter regional cities.19:00｜Nagoya Arrival
Compared with Tokyo and Osaka, Nagoya feels calmer and more local. Guests are free to explore the city in the evening at their own pace.Estimated Driving Time
Approx. 5–6 Hours
Overnight
Toyoko Inn or similar hotel accommodation
Nagoya - Day 3Nagoya → Osaka
09:00 – 14:00｜Nagoya Free Exploration
Guests may freely explore:
- Osu Shopping Street
- Sakae District
- Oasis 21
- Nagoya TV Tower
- Cafes
- Local Nagoya cuisine
Everyday local city atmosphere
Compared with Tokyo and Osaka, Nagoya offers a slower and more local side of Japan, allowing travelers to experience the rhythm of an ordinary Japanese city.
14:00｜Departure from Nagoya
The journey slowly continues toward the Kansai region.
17:00 – 18:00｜Arrival in Osaka
In the evening, guests may freely explore:
- Dotonbori
- Shinsaibashi
- Umeda
- Cafes
- Izakayas
Enjoy Osaka’s energetic nightlife atmosphere at your own pace.
Estimated Driving Time
Approx. 3 Hours
Overnight
Osaka Tokyu Rei Hotel or similar hotel accommodation
Osaka - Day 4Leisure Day
Osaka Free Exploration
Osaka offers a completely different atmosphere from Tokyo and central Japan. Guests may freely explore Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi, Umeda, local cafes, izakayas, shopping streets, or simply enjoy the city’s vibrant nightlife and food culture at their own pace.
Overnight
Osaka Tokyu Rei Hotel or similar hotel accommodation
Osaka - Day 5Osaka → Narai-juku → Matsumoto → Nagano
08:00 | Osaka Departure
Guests staying in Osaka may conveniently travel to Nagoya by Shinkansen and join the tour upon arrival.
Approximate travel time:
- Shin-Osaka → Nagoya: 50 minutes
This allows travelers from the Kansai region to easily access the route without changing the main itinerary.
10:00 ｜Departure from Nagoya Station
12:00 – 13:30 | Narai-juku
One of Japan’s best-preserved post towns along the historic Nakasendo Route.
- Historic Nakasendo Post Town
- Traditional Edo-period Streets
- Free Exploration
Lunch at Leisure
13:30 – 14:30 | Transfer to Matsumoto
14:30 – 17:00 | Matsumoto Castle
- Matsumoto Castle
- Nakamachi Street
- Nawate Street
- Castle Town Walk
17:00-18:30 | Transfer to Nagano City
Evening｜Hotel Stay in Nagano
- Toyoko INN or similar hotel
- Day 6Zenko-ji & Togakushi Forest Journey
08:30 | Departure from Hotel
09:00 – 10:30 | Zenko-ji
- Main Temple Hall
- Nakamise Street
- Traditional Temple District
Free Exploration
10:30 – 11:30 | Transfer to Togakushi Highlands
11:30 – 16:00 | Togakushi Shrine
- Togakushi Shrine
- Ancient Cedar Avenue
- Forest Trail
- Kagamiike Pond
- Highland Scenery
Lunch at Leisure
Recommended:
- Togakushi Soba
- Local Mountain Cuisine
16:00 – 17:00 | Return to Nagano City
Evening｜Hotel Stay in Nagano
- Toyoko INN or similar class hotel
- Day 7Nagano → Kawagoe
Morning｜Hotel Breakfast
After breakfast, begin the final day of the Forest Post-Town Journey.
09:00 | Hotel Check-out
Transfer from Nagano to Kawagoe
12:00 – 17:00 | Kawagoe
Known as “Little Edo”, Kawagoe preserves the atmosphere of old Japan through its historic streets and traditional architecture.
Free Exploration in Little Edo
- Kurazukuri Warehouse District
- Toki no Kane Bell Tower
- Kashiya Yokocho Candy Alley
- Taisho Roman Street
- Local Cafés and Shops
Lunch at Leisure.
Enjoy the atmosphere of one of Japan’s best-preserved Edo-era towns.
Tour Ends in Kawagoe, Gateway to Tokyo
Kawagoe is conveniently connected to central Tokyo. Direct train services provide easy access to:
- Ikebukuro (Approx. 30 min)
- Shinjuku (Approx. 35–40 min)
- Shibuya (Approx. 40–45 min)
Guests may continue independently to Tokyo hotels, airports, or other destinations following the conclusion of the tour.
After the tour officially ends, guests may freely arrange their own onward travel plans, including:
Proceeding to the airport for departure
Continuing independent travel in Japan
Returning to Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, or other cities by personal arrangement
Connecting with other MOVE JAPAN extension routes or optional journeys
Guests are free to plan their schedule according to their own travel needs and flight arrangements.
Friendly Reminder (Itinerary Adjustment Notice):
The schedule, attraction sequence, and meal arrangements listed in this itinerary are for reference only. Actual arrangements may be adjusted by the tour coordinator or driver-guide based on traffic conditions, weather, attraction restrictions, or other unforeseen circumstances to ensure a safe and smooth travel experience. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 8 days before departure
- 25% cancellation charge within 7 days before departure
- 50% cancellation charge within 3 days before departure
- No refund for cancellations within 3 days before departure, after tour commencement, no-show cases, or voluntary withdrawal during the journey
- Bank charges, payment gateway fees, and currency exchange differences may be deducted from refundable amounts if applicable