Golden Route, three generations
Paced for grandparents and grandchildren alike: private transfers, flexible days and no forced-march sightseeing.
- Duration
- 11 nights, 12 days
- Route
- Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, Osaka
- Best for
- Multigenerational families travelling with grandparents and young children.
- Stays
- Hotel category chosen with you before confirmation.
Highlights
- Slower days with rest built in
- Private transfers so nobody manages luggage on trains
- Sightseeing chosen so every generation has something to look forward to
Day by day
A sample plan. We adjust the order, pace and hotels to your dates, the season and who is travelling.
Day 1Arrive in Tokyo
Met at the airport and driven to the hotel. Nothing else planned, so grandparents and children can rest after the flight.
Overnight: Tokyo
Day 2A gentle first day
A late start, then Senso-ji in Asakusa and a short river cruise. Back to the hotel by mid-afternoon.
Overnight: Tokyo
Day 3Something for the children
Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea for the children and parents, while grandparents choose a quieter garden visit with the guide.
Overnight: Tokyo
Day 4Tokyo views and shopping
Tokyo Skytree, then Ginza or Odaiba at an easy pace, with time back at the hotel before dinner.
Overnight: Tokyo
Day 5To Mt. Fuji
A comfortable drive to Lake Kawaguchi, with stops when anyone needs them. Afternoon by the lake with Fuji views.
Overnight: Mt. Fuji area
Day 6Fuji at leisure
The panoramic ropeway or a lake cruise, the Oshino Hakkai springs, and a free afternoon. Rooms with a view of the mountain where available.
Overnight: Mt. Fuji area
Day 7Bullet train to Kyoto
Private transfer to the Shinkansen, with luggage sent ahead. A slow evening in Kyoto.
Overnight: Kyoto
Day 8Kyoto highlights
Fushimi Inari’s lower gates (no need to climb far) and Kiyomizu-dera, with plenty of breaks and a vehicle on hand.
Overnight: Kyoto
Day 9Nara’s deer and Todai-ji
A half-day in Nara, where children can feed the deer, and the great Buddha hall of Todai-ji. Rest of the day free.
Overnight: Kyoto
Day 10Osaka
Drive to Osaka, Osaka Castle park, and Dotonbori in the evening.
Overnight: Osaka
Day 11Universal Studios or a free day
Universal Studios Japan for those who want it, or a relaxed day of shopping and the Osaka aquarium for others.
Overnight: Osaka
Day 12Depart
Private transfer to Kansai International Airport.
Included
- Private vehicle and guide for your group only
- Itinerary, pace and hotels adjusted to you before confirmation
- Vegetarian and Jain meal planning in advance
- On-trip support from the Ninja Helpdesk in Hindi and Gujarati
Not included
- International flights (quoted separately, or bundled if you prefer)
- Japan visa fees (Bluedust can handle the application)
- Shopping and personal expenses
When to go
This route works all year, but it feels different in every season. The busiest months are March, April, November; for those, plan four to six months ahead. See Japan month by month.
Questions about this journey
Is the price fixed?
No. It scales with season, hotel category and group size. The figure shown is an honest starting point, not a final quote.
Can we change this itinerary?
Yes. Dates, pace, hotels and inclusions are adjusted with you before anything is confirmed.
Do prices include visa and flights?
No, but both can be quoted separately or bundled. Bluedust handles visa applications and books flights alongside the trip if you’d like.
Can meals be vegetarian or Jain?
Yes. We plan meals in advance and brief restaurants on your requirements. Choice is wide in the cities and narrower in rural areas, and we’ll tell you where before you book.
