8 Days 7 Nights | Depart from Nagoya | Tour Ends Nagoya / Osaka
Route: Nagoya → Shirakawa-go → Toyama → Hakuba → Nagano → Mt. Fuji → Hakone → Nagoya / Osaka
Grand Alps Journey offers a unique combination of breathtaking alpine scenery and selected highlights of Japan’s famous Golden Route. Unlike traditional itineraries that focus mainly on major cities and shopping districts, this journey takes you beyond the usual tourist path to discover some of the most spectacular landscapes and cultural treasures in Central Japan.
From the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go and the coastal beauty of Toyama Bay to the stunning mountain scenery of Hakuba and the Japanese Alps, each destination reveals a different side of Japan. Along the way, travellers can experience traditional towns, local culture, and scenic regions that are often difficult to reach by public transportation.
The journey also incorporates selected Golden Route highlights, creating a well-balanced travel experience that combines nature, culture, history, and iconic destinations. With comfortable transportation and carefully planned stops, Grand Alps Journey allows travellers to explore a wider range of Japan’s beauty without the stress of frequent transfers or rushed schedules.
Whether you are visiting Japan for the first time or returning to discover something new, this journey offers an unforgettable exploration of the Japanese Alps and beyond.
3 Days 2 Nights | Depart from Nagoya | Tour Ends in Tokyo
Nagoya → Shirakawa-go → Toyama → Hakuba → Nagano → Tokyo
This journey combines UNESCO World Heritage sites, coastal scenery, alpine landscapes, and traditional Japanese culture, offering travelers an opportunity to explore some of the most iconic natural and cultural attractions in Central Japan. Unlike typical city-focused tours, this route places greater emphasis on scenery, local culture, and a slower travel pace, allowing you to experience a different side of Japan beyond the major urban destinations.
One of the highlights of this journey is the way it connects Central Japan's most distinctive mountain, coastal, and cultural landscapes. From the historic villages of the Hida region and the coastal cities along the Sea of Japan to the breathtaking scenery of the Northern Alps and the highlands of Nagano, each day presents a unique travel experience and a different perspective of Japan's natural beauty.
Comfortable private transportation throughout the journey allows travelers to reach destinations that are often difficult to access by public transport. Without the need for frequent train or bus transfers, you can spend more time enjoying the scenery, exploring local communities, and experiencing the atmosphere of each destination at your own pace.
This is more than just a sightseeing tour. It is an opportunity to gain a deeper appreciation of Japan's regional culture, history, and natural environment. Whether you enjoy photography, cultural exploration, mountain scenery, or simply prefer a more relaxed style of travel, this route offers a rewarding and memorable experience through some of Central Japan's most beautiful and lesser-explored regions.
3 Days 2 Nights | Tokyo Departure | Nagoya Tour End
Route : Tokyo → Hakuba → Amaharashi Coast → Himi → Toyama → Shirakawa-go → Nagoya
This journey combines Japan's spectacular alpine landscapes, dramatic coastal scenery, and UNESCO World Heritage villages into one unforgettable travel experience.
Starting from Tokyo, travelers will explore the mountain resort region of Hakuba in the Japanese Alps before spending the evening in Nagano. The journey then continues to the coast of Toyama Bay, home to the famous Amaharashi Coast, one of Japan's most remarkable scenic viewpoints.
Weather permitting, visitors can witness the breathtaking sight of the 3,000-meter Tateyama Mountain Range rising directly beyond the sea, a rare landscape found in only a few places around the world.
The route continues through the fishing town of Himi before reaching Toyama City. On the final day, travelers visit Shirakawa-go, one of Japan's most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, before concluding the journey in Nagoya.
Unlike traditional group tours, MOVE JAPAN emphasizes comfortable transportation, flexible exploration time, and the experience of the journey itself. Travelers can enjoy mountain roads, coastal scenery, local culture, and hidden regional destinations at a relaxed pace.
3 Days 2 Nights | Nagoya Departure | Kawagoe Tour End
Route : Osaka / Nagoya → Narai-juku → Matsumoto → Nagano → Zenko-ji → Togakushi Highlands → Nagano → Kawagoe
Tour Code: MJR-03
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Departure: Osaka / Nagoya
Tour Ends: Kawagoe (Gateway to Tokyo)
Theme: Forest Exploration | Historic Post Towns | Castle Heritage | Temple Culture | Little Edo Experience
This journey combines historic post towns, sacred forests, ancient temples, and traditional castle towns into one unforgettable route through the heart of Japan. From the preserved streets of Narai-juku to the spiritual atmosphere of Togakushi and the nostalgic charm of Kawagoe, travelers can experience a slower and more authentic side of Japan beyond the usual tourist destinations.
Unlike traditional group tours, MOVE JAPAN focuses on small-group travel, flexible route connections, comfortable transportation, and a more relaxed pace. The journey is designed not only around destinations, but also around the experience of traveling through Japan itself.
Along the way, travelers will enjoy scenic mountain roads, forest landscapes, rural countryside views, and historic cultural districts, making the journey feel less like a tour and more like a road-trip adventure across Japan.
The result is an experience that feels closer to a cinematic journey through Japan than a conventional sightseeing itinerary.
3 Days 2 Nights | Eastbound Departure Osaka to Tokyo
Route : Osaka→ Nagoya → Mt. Fuji Area → Tokyo
This route is also one of MOVE JAPAN’s core main routes, connecting the three major gateways of Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, allowing travelers to explore Japan’s major cities and iconic scenic regions across Honshu in a more relaxed and efficient way.
Unlike traditional group tours, M Route focuses on the Smart Travel Style concept by combining intercity transportation, flexible exploration, and scenic route experiences while reducing the hassle of luggage transfers, complicated transportation connections, and unnecessary backtracking throughout the journey.
3 Days 2 nights|Westbound Tokyo to Osaka
Route: Tokyo → Mt. Fuji & Hakone → Nagoya → Osaka
Experience Japan’s major cities and iconic landscapes through our Smart Travel Style journey across Honshu.
Starting from Tokyo, the route travels through Yokohama, Hakone, the Mt. Fuji area, and Nagoya before arriving in Osaka, combining city scenery, natural landscapes, and flexible free exploration experiences.
The route is also designed to allow travelers to arrive and depart from different cities without unnecessary backtracking, creating a smoother and more efficient travel experience.
2 Days 1 Night|Hida Nagashi Somen & Shirakawa-go Journey
Route: Nagoya → Takayama → Shirakawa-go → Nagoya
Discover the cultural and natural beauty of Japan’s Hida region through a relaxing Smart Travel Style journey.
Starting from Nagoya, the route travels into the mountain landscapes of Central Japan, visiting the historic town of Takayama and the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go. Guests can enjoy preserved old town streets, local cuisine, traditional rural scenery, and a seasonal Nagashi Somen experience, one of Japan’s most popular summer traditions.
Combining cultural heritage, mountain scenery, and unique local experiences, this journey offers a refreshing escape from the city while providing the flexibility and comfort that define the MOVE JAPAN travel style.
8 Days 7 Nights |Tokyo Departure | Kawagoe Tour End
Route: 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.
Daily | Departing from Nagoya | Guaranteed with 4 Participants
This journey takes travelers deep into the scenic mountain regions of Central Japan, combining traditional culture, historic architecture, and breathtaking natural landscapes.
The route includes a visit to the charming streets of Hida Takayama Old Town, often referred to as "Little Kyoto," where beautifully preserved merchant houses, local crafts, and traditional atmosphere offer a glimpse into old Japan.
Continuing through the picturesque mountain countryside, travelers will enjoy the stunning scenery of the Japanese Alps before arriving at Shirakawa-go, one of Japan's most famous UNESCO World Heritage sites. Known for its unique gassho-zukuri farmhouses and rural charm, Shirakawa-go provides excellent photo opportunities and a chance to experience Japan's traditional village culture.
This route is ideal for travelers seeking a relaxing journey filled with cultural heritage, mountain scenery, and some of Central Japan's most iconic landscapes.
8 Days 7 Nights | Depart from Nagoya | Tour Ends Nagoya / Osaka
Route: Nagoya → Shirakawa-go → Toyama → Hakuba → Nagano → Mt. Fuji → Hakone → Nagoya / Osaka
Grand Alps Journey offers a unique combination of breathtaking alpine scenery and selected highlights of Japan’s famous Golden Route. Unlike traditional itineraries that focus mainly on major cities and shopping districts, this journey takes you beyond the usual tourist path to discover some of the most spectacular landscapes and cultural treasures in Central Japan.
From the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go and the coastal beauty of Toyama Bay to the stunning mountain scenery of Hakuba and the Japanese Alps, each destination reveals a different side of Japan. Along the way, travellers can experience traditional towns, local culture, and scenic regions that are often difficult to reach by public transportation.
The journey also incorporates selected Golden Route highlights, creating a well-balanced travel experience that combines nature, culture, history, and iconic destinations. With comfortable transportation and carefully planned stops, Grand Alps Journey allows travellers to explore a wider range of Japan’s beauty without the stress of frequent transfers or rushed schedules.
Whether you are visiting Japan for the first time or returning to discover something new, this journey offers an unforgettable exploration of the Japanese Alps and beyond.
3 Days 2 Nights | Depart from Nagoya | Tour Ends in Tokyo
Nagoya → Shirakawa-go → Toyama → Hakuba → Nagano → Tokyo
This journey combines UNESCO World Heritage sites, coastal scenery, alpine landscapes, and traditional Japanese culture, offering travelers an opportunity to explore some of the most iconic natural and cultural attractions in Central Japan. Unlike typical city-focused tours, this route places greater emphasis on scenery, local culture, and a slower travel pace, allowing you to experience a different side of Japan beyond the major urban destinations.
One of the highlights of this journey is the way it connects Central Japan's most distinctive mountain, coastal, and cultural landscapes. From the historic villages of the Hida region and the coastal cities along the Sea of Japan to the breathtaking scenery of the Northern Alps and the highlands of Nagano, each day presents a unique travel experience and a different perspective of Japan's natural beauty.
Comfortable private transportation throughout the journey allows travelers to reach destinations that are often difficult to access by public transport. Without the need for frequent train or bus transfers, you can spend more time enjoying the scenery, exploring local communities, and experiencing the atmosphere of each destination at your own pace.
This is more than just a sightseeing tour. It is an opportunity to gain a deeper appreciation of Japan's regional culture, history, and natural environment. Whether you enjoy photography, cultural exploration, mountain scenery, or simply prefer a more relaxed style of travel, this route offers a rewarding and memorable experience through some of Central Japan's most beautiful and lesser-explored regions.
3 Days 2 Nights | Tokyo Departure | Nagoya Tour End
Route : Tokyo → Hakuba → Amaharashi Coast → Himi → Toyama → Shirakawa-go → Nagoya
This journey combines Japan's spectacular alpine landscapes, dramatic coastal scenery, and UNESCO World Heritage villages into one unforgettable travel experience.
Starting from Tokyo, travelers will explore the mountain resort region of Hakuba in the Japanese Alps before spending the evening in Nagano. The journey then continues to the coast of Toyama Bay, home to the famous Amaharashi Coast, one of Japan's most remarkable scenic viewpoints.
Weather permitting, visitors can witness the breathtaking sight of the 3,000-meter Tateyama Mountain Range rising directly beyond the sea, a rare landscape found in only a few places around the world.
The route continues through the fishing town of Himi before reaching Toyama City. On the final day, travelers visit Shirakawa-go, one of Japan's most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, before concluding the journey in Nagoya.
Unlike traditional group tours, MOVE JAPAN emphasizes comfortable transportation, flexible exploration time, and the experience of the journey itself. Travelers can enjoy mountain roads, coastal scenery, local culture, and hidden regional destinations at a relaxed pace.
3 Days 2 Nights | Nagoya Departure | Kawagoe Tour End
Route : Osaka / Nagoya → Narai-juku → Matsumoto → Nagano → Zenko-ji → Togakushi Highlands → Nagano → Kawagoe
Tour Code: MJR-03
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Departure: Osaka / Nagoya
Tour Ends: Kawagoe (Gateway to Tokyo)
Theme: Forest Exploration | Historic Post Towns | Castle Heritage | Temple Culture | Little Edo Experience
This journey combines historic post towns, sacred forests, ancient temples, and traditional castle towns into one unforgettable route through the heart of Japan. From the preserved streets of Narai-juku to the spiritual atmosphere of Togakushi and the nostalgic charm of Kawagoe, travelers can experience a slower and more authentic side of Japan beyond the usual tourist destinations.
Unlike traditional group tours, MOVE JAPAN focuses on small-group travel, flexible route connections, comfortable transportation, and a more relaxed pace. The journey is designed not only around destinations, but also around the experience of traveling through Japan itself.
Along the way, travelers will enjoy scenic mountain roads, forest landscapes, rural countryside views, and historic cultural districts, making the journey feel less like a tour and more like a road-trip adventure across Japan.
The result is an experience that feels closer to a cinematic journey through Japan than a conventional sightseeing itinerary.
3 Days 2 Nights | Eastbound Departure Osaka to Tokyo
Route : Osaka→ Nagoya → Mt. Fuji Area → Tokyo
This route is also one of MOVE JAPAN’s core main routes, connecting the three major gateways of Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, allowing travelers to explore Japan’s major cities and iconic scenic regions across Honshu in a more relaxed and efficient way.
Unlike traditional group tours, M Route focuses on the Smart Travel Style concept by combining intercity transportation, flexible exploration, and scenic route experiences while reducing the hassle of luggage transfers, complicated transportation connections, and unnecessary backtracking throughout the journey.
3 Days 2 nights|Westbound Tokyo to Osaka
Route: Tokyo → Mt. Fuji & Hakone → Nagoya → Osaka
Experience Japan’s major cities and iconic landscapes through our Smart Travel Style journey across Honshu.
Starting from Tokyo, the route travels through Yokohama, Hakone, the Mt. Fuji area, and Nagoya before arriving in Osaka, combining city scenery, natural landscapes, and flexible free exploration experiences.
The route is also designed to allow travelers to arrive and depart from different cities without unnecessary backtracking, creating a smoother and more efficient travel experience.
2 Days 1 Night|Hida Nagashi Somen & Shirakawa-go Journey
Route: Nagoya → Takayama → Shirakawa-go → Nagoya
Discover the cultural and natural beauty of Japan’s Hida region through a relaxing Smart Travel Style journey.
Starting from Nagoya, the route travels into the mountain landscapes of Central Japan, visiting the historic town of Takayama and the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go. Guests can enjoy preserved old town streets, local cuisine, traditional rural scenery, and a seasonal Nagashi Somen experience, one of Japan’s most popular summer traditions.
Combining cultural heritage, mountain scenery, and unique local experiences, this journey offers a refreshing escape from the city while providing the flexibility and comfort that define the MOVE JAPAN travel style.
8 Days 7 Nights |Tokyo Departure | Kawagoe Tour End
Route: 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.
Daily | Departing from Nagoya | Guaranteed with 4 Participants
This journey takes travelers deep into the scenic mountain regions of Central Japan, combining traditional culture, historic architecture, and breathtaking natural landscapes.
The route includes a visit to the charming streets of Hida Takayama Old Town, often referred to as "Little Kyoto," where beautifully preserved merchant houses, local crafts, and traditional atmosphere offer a glimpse into old Japan.
Continuing through the picturesque mountain countryside, travelers will enjoy the stunning scenery of the Japanese Alps before arriving at Shirakawa-go, one of Japan's most famous UNESCO World Heritage sites. Known for its unique gassho-zukuri farmhouses and rural charm, Shirakawa-go provides excellent photo opportunities and a chance to experience Japan's traditional village culture.
This route is ideal for travelers seeking a relaxing journey filled with cultural heritage, mountain scenery, and some of Central Japan's most iconic landscapes.