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15 Best Japan's Ancient Capitals

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The 15 standout japan's ancient capitals, gathered from across the world. What each one shows you, how long it runs and who leads it, so you can pick the tour that fits the trip.

15 Best Japan's Ancient Capitals

World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa - Kanazawa Station 7:50 AM start: how you’ll begin the day
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World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa

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1.World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa

Spend one full day on the UNESCO gassho village tour plus Kanazawa gardens, wagashi, and gold-leaf crafting, with an English guide.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Aiko was a great tour guide. Very interactive and kept the long drives interesting. The gardens and village were both great. In the village there is a small museum for local artists that has a shop attached. Highly recommend stopping there as you get locally produced items for very good prices.”

4,049 reviewsFrom $122.45by Japan Panoramic Tours

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World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience - The route into Nara: quick touring with real context
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World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience

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Hiroshima Peace (Heiwa) Walking Tour at World Heritage Sites - Cenotaph and Children’s Peace Monument: reading symbols without guessing
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Hiroshima Peace (Heiwa) Walking Tour at World Heritage Sites

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Imperial Palace East Garden and Edo Castle Walking Tour in Tokyo - Honmaru Remnants and Ninomaru Garden: Walking the Edo Castle Story
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Imperial Palace East Garden and Edo Castle Walking Tour in Tokyo

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5.Imperial Palace East Garden and Edo Castle Walking Tour in Tokyo

Walk the Imperial Palace East Gardens and Edo Castle ruins with an English guide, plus Wadakura Fountain Park. Small group, free entries.

★ 5.0

“Sato was great! Very knowledgable about the area and historical facts. So glad we walked around the land with a guide to point out which buildings were what and backstory to them. Made experiencing everything that much more enjoyable.”

510 reviewsFrom $25.00by Localized Walking & Food Tours

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Ancient Capital Tour: Kyoto and Nara Highlights from Kyoto/Osaka - Pick Your Meeting Point: Namba vs Kyoto Station Starts at Different Times
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Ancient Capital Tour: Kyoto and Nara Highlights from Kyoto/Osaka

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[One-day bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go and Gokayama - Two World Heritage Villages Enjoyable Bus Tour - The Included Lunch in the Hida Region: More Value Than It Sounds
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[One-day bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go and Gokayama – Two World Heritage Villages Enjoyable Bus Tour

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8.[One-day bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station] Shirakawa-go and Gokayama – Two World Heritage Villages Enjoyable Bus Tour

One-day bus trip from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, with an English-friendly guide, included Hida lunch, and paced village time.

★ 5.0

“An excellent tour, planned to provide an insightful experience of the thatched villages visited.”

253 reviewsFrom $88.44by 株式会社ホワイトリング

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World Heritage Shirakawa-go Perfect Guided Tour from Kanazawa - Kanazawa Station Start: Convenient Meeting Point, Minimal Hassle
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World Heritage Shirakawa-go Perfect Guided Tour from Kanazawa

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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shintoism & Imperial System - Harajuku Gate to the Main Area: Torii, Sake Barrels, and Purification
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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shintoism & Imperial System

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Tokyo: Nikko World Heritage Private Day Trip Hotel Pick-up - Price, Vehicle Comfort, and What $390 Covers
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Tokyo: Nikko World Heritage Private Day Trip Hotel Pick-up

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14.Tokyo: Nikko World Heritage Private Day Trip Hotel Pick-up

Private luxury Nikko day trip from Tokyo with door-to-door pick-up, chauffeur driving, and stops at Toshogu, Shinkyo, Kegon Falls, and Lake Chuzenji.

★ 4.8

“We were very fortunate to have Sarfy as our guide/driver for our day trip to Nikko. Even though our package has a fixed itinerary, Sarfy asked for our expectation of the tour and made adjustments to suit us better. His politeness and patience made us all felt very comfortable with him. In all, we had…”

145 reviews11 hours - 1 dayFrom $390by Travel Cottage

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Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura - Riding From Takayama: Comfortable Bus, Real Planning Help
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Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura

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