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Japan Family Journey: From Ancient to Modern Times
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Japan: Castles & Cuisine

5 Nights $1274

Visiting: Hiroshima, Kyoto, Japan, Osaka ...more

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Japan: Land of the Rising Sun

12 Nights $5455 $4637

15% off

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Japan Express

8 Nights $2285 $1714

25% off

Visiting: Tokyo, Nikko, Japan, Kyoto ...more

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Japan Highlights

7 Nights $3610 $3068

15% off

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Epic Japan: Speed Trains & Street Food

10 Nights $1869

Visiting: Japan, Takayama, Hiroshima, Osaka, Tokyo, Kyoto ...more

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Ancient & Modern Japan

13 Nights $7195

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Visiting: Itsukushima, Takayama, Tetsugaku No Michi, ...more

Visiting: Itsukushima, Takayama, Tetsugaku No Michi, Hakone, Tōdai-ji, Gion, Kamakura, Kinkakujicho, Matsumoto, Hida Folk Village, Mount Fuji, Sensō-ji, Tsumago, Nara, Mount Misen, Yudanakamachi, Jigokudani Hot Spring Korakukan, Nijō Castle, Nara Park, Odaki-Medaki Waterfalls (Male & Female Waterfalls), Ryōan-ji, Hiroshima, Japan, Kyoto, Old Nakasendo, Ancient, Kasuga-taisha, Miyagawa River, Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima, Tokyo, Nishiki Market ...less View Tour

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Back Roads of Japan

10 Nights $3824

Visiting: Tottori, Hagi, Japan, Kyoto, Nagano, Otsu, Ōtsu, ...more

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Classic Japan

10 Nights $6150 $5535

10% off

Visiting: Hiroshima, Kyoto, Tokyo, Tsumago, Koya-san, ...more

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Ultimate Japan

23 Nights $11356 $10220

10% off

Visiting: Mount Aso, Tokyo - Nikko, Japan, Hiroshima, ...more

Visiting: Mount Aso, Tokyo - Nikko, Japan, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Arita/Nagasaki, Kyoto, Hakone, Miyajima - Hiroshima, Naoshima Island/Takamatsu, Tokyo, Beppu, Matsuyama, Takayama, Usuki Homestay, Nikko, Osaka, Takamatsu ...less View Tour

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Iconic Japan

11 Nights $6499

Visiting: Tsumago, Japan, Tokyo, Tsumago-juku, Kyoto, ...more

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Essential Japan

9 Nights $1820

Visiting: Osaka, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Tokyo, Japan ...more

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Premium Highlights of Japan

8 Nights $5630 $4786

15% off

Visiting: Kamakura, Japan, Kyoto, Yudanaka, Tokyo, Kanazawa ...more

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Delve Deep: Intro to Japan 2024-25

6 Nights $1699 $1529

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Ancient Empires—Beijing to Tokyo

15 Nights $4999

Visiting: Beijing, Hakone, Shanghai, Japan, Kyoto, China, ...more

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Japan Winter Wonder | 2024-2025

9 Nights $2985 $2836

5% off

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Visiting: Kyoto, Tokyo, Hiroshima, Japan, Osaka, Hakone ...more

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Independent Tokyo & Kyoto City Stays

6 Nights $3587 $3015

16% off

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Ancient Empires of China & Japan

19 Nights $9521 $9012
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5% off

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Discover Japan

13 Nights $5749 $4599

20% off

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Japan Express: Osaka to Tokyo

8 Nights $3699 $3144

15% off

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Delve Deep: Japan 2024-25

11 Nights $3559 $3381

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Splendours of Japan

8 Nights $4695

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Visiting: Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Osaka, Japan, Kyoto, Kanazawa, ...more

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Visions of Japan with Osaka

12 Nights $7218

Visiting: Mount Fuji, Kanazawa, Nara, Takayama, Japan, ...more

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Independent Tokyo, Kyoto & Hiroshima City...

8 Nights $4596 $4024

12% off

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Independent Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka City Stays

8 Nights $4685 $4113

12% off

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Independent Treasures of Japan

10 Nights $5834 $5262

10% off

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Essence of South Korea & Japan

15 Nights $11427 $10919
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4% off

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Japan Family Holiday

11 Nights $6110 $4888

20% off

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Classic Japan: Land of the Rising Sun

11 Nights $4665

Upto £150pp off

Visiting: Kurashiki, Tokyo, Japan, Hiroshima, Osaka, Bizen, ...more

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Japan Highlights Family Holiday

7 Nights $3820 $3247

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Jewels of Japan

10 Nights $7868 $7360
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6% off

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Experience Japan

10 Nights $8122 $7105
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13% off

Visiting: Japan, Kyoto, Osaka, Kamakura, Matsumoto, Nagano, ...more

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Southern Japan Experience

11 Nights $5570

Visiting: Nagasaki, Japan, Matsuyama, Takamatsu, Beppu, ...more

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Best of Japan - 8 days

7 Nights $2395 $2156

10% off

Visiting: Lake Kawaguchi, Tokyo, Kyoto, Kamakura, Japan ...more

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Japan by Rail

20 Nights $12571 $11554
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8% off

Visiting: Matsumoto, Hakone, Matsushima, Suwa, Hiroshima, ...more

Visiting: Matsumoto, Hakone, Matsushima, Suwa, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Sapporo, Takayama, Sendai, Fukuoka, Nara, Hakodate, Miyajima, Nagasaki, Tokyo, Japan, Kanazawa, Osaka, Himeji Castle, Mount Fuji, Yudanaka Station ...less View Tour

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Shogun Trail

11 Nights $5910 $5580

6% off

Visiting: Hakone, Hirado Island, Kyoto, Nagasaki, Japan, ...more

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Majestic Japan

10 Nights $9295

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Visiting: Hiroshima, Kyoto, Tokyo, Oirase Gorge, Japan, ...more

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Real China

11 Nights $1095

Visiting: Yangshuo, Beijing, Great Wall / Beijing, China, ...more

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Highlights of Japan

7 Nights $4100 $3560

13% off

Visiting: Osaka, Jigokudani Valley, Hiroshima, Tokyo, ...more

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Tokyo to Takayama - 13 days

12 Nights $3875

Visiting: Lake Kawaguchi, Edo-Tokyo Museum, Tokyo, Himeji, ...more

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Japan Food Adventure

11 Nights $6050 $5510

9% off

Visiting: Osaka, Takayama, Kyoto, Tokyo, Kanazawa, ...more

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Walk Japan - Kumano Kodo Trail

11 Nights $5640

Visiting: Magome, Tokyo, Japan, Kyoto, Kumano, Nara, Osaka, ...more

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Shikoku Pilgrimage Trail

10 Nights $5675

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Visiting: Kyoto, Ehime, Osaka, Kagawa, Tokushima, Japan ...more

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Japan's Kumano Kodo

13 Nights $9148 $8700

5% off

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Visiting: Magome, Tokyo, Japan, Kumano Kodo, Nagoya, ...more

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South Korea & Japan Discovery - 14 Days

13 Nights $5235

Visiting: DMZ생태관광지원센터, Tokyo, Andong-si, Seoul, South ...more

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China Family Holiday

11 Nights $3410

Visiting: Great Wall/Beijing, Hong Kong, Yangshuo, Chengdu, ...more

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Beijing to Hong Kong Adventure

11 Nights $2590

Visiting: Beijing, Hong Kong, Chengdu - Mt Qingcheng, Great ...more

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Cherry Blossom Festival - 13 days

12 Nights $5825

Visiting: Japan, Takayama, Hakone, Kanazawa, Hiroshima, ...more

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Japan Sapporo Snow Festival

10 Nights $5580

Visiting: Hakodate, Kyoto, Tokyo, Abashiri, Japan, Sapporo ...more

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Off-Beat Japan

12 Nights $8249 $7741
inc flight

6% off

Visiting: Osaka, Fuji Five Lakes, Koyasan, Yudanaka hot ...more

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Japan & the Scenic South

12 Nights $8631 $8122
inc flight

6% off

Visiting: Beppu, Tokyo, Japan, Mount Aso, Fukuoka, ...more

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Cycling in Japan

13 Nights $9300

Visiting: Wakura Onsen, Japan, Kyoto, Togi River, Gujo ...more

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Walk the Kumano Kodo

10 Nights $5555

Summer Offer

We’re offering up to 15% off some of our most popular trips, so you can get that Summer of Adventure feeling! Available on selected tours & departures between 1st June and 30th September 2024

Visiting: Guest house Sora Chikatsuyu, Kii-Katsuura ...more

Visiting: Guest house Sora Chikatsuyu, Kii-Katsuura Station, Kumano-Kodo Nakahechi Route (Chikatsuyu-Oji - Kobiro-Oji Section), Takahara, Yunomine Onsen, Osaka, Japan, Takijirioji-gu Togo Shrine, Kyoto ...less View Tour

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Japan Discovery

9 Nights $3550 $3195

10% off

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Visiting: Mount Fuji, Tokyo, Japan, Kurashiki, Kyoto, ...more

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Cycle Japan

12 Nights $6720

Visiting: Tokyo, Wajima, Suzu, Nanao, Noto Island, Shō ...more

Visiting: Tokyo, Wajima, Suzu, Nanao, Noto Island, Shō River, Japan, Kanazawa, Shirakawa, Ushitsu, Kyoto ...less View Tour

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Simply Japan

13 Nights $5240 $4840

8% off

Visiting: Japan, Kyoto, Mount Fuji, Nagano, Hiroshima, ...more

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Walk the Nakasendo Trail

10 Nights $5615

Summer Offer

We’re offering up to 15% off some of our most popular trips, so you can get that Summer of Adventure feeling! Available on selected tours & departures between 1st June and 30th September 2024

Visiting: Karuizawa, Tsumagoi, Fukushima, Kuramae, Tokyo, ...more

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Japan Real Food Adventure

10 Nights $5190 $4412

15% off

Visiting: Kanazawa, Osaka, Japan, Kyoto, Koya-san, Tokyo ...more

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Essence of Japan

13 Nights $6736 inc flight

Visiting: Mishima, Nara, Kanazawa, Hakone, Japan, Takayama, ...more

Visiting: Mishima, Nara, Kanazawa, Hakone, Japan, Takayama, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Matsumoto, Mount Fuji, Tokyo ...less View Tour

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Japanese Winter Wonderland

11 Nights $6673 inc flight

Visiting: Japan, Hakodate, Nagano, Osaka, Sapporo, Yudanaka ...more

Visiting: Japan, Hakodate, Nagano, Osaka, Sapporo, Yudanaka Onsen Seifuso, Kyoto, Tokyo ...less View Tour

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Splendours of Japan - Celebrate Takayama...

8 Nights $4975

GTR

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Visiting: Takayama, Kyoto, Mt. Fuji, Osaka, Tokyo, ...more

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Uncover Japan – The Land of the Rising Sun

12 Nights $6436

Visiting: Mount Fuji, Kanazawa, Japan, Nikko, Tokyo, ...more

Visiting: Mount Fuji, Kanazawa, Japan, Nikko, Tokyo, Kurashiki, Nara, Osaka, Matsumoto, Himeji Castle, Hiroshima, Korakuen Garden Waterside Corridor, Kyoto, Takayama ...less View Tour

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Premium Japan

11 Nights $8260 $6195

25% off

Visiting: Kyoto, Hiroshima, Japan, Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama ...more

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Best of South Korea

7 Nights $3199 $2719

15% off

Visiting: Korea, Republic Of, Gyeongju-si, Busan, Seoul, ...more

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China Express

7 Nights $1499 $1274

15% off

Visiting: Suzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, China, Xi'an ...more

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China in Style by Rail

11 Nights $5461

Visiting: Xi'An, China, Nanjing, Shanghai, Beijing, Great ...more

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China by Rail

21 Nights $7360 $6915
inc flight

6% off

Visiting: China ...more

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Tibetan Railroad

16 Nights $6851 $6470
inc flight

6% off

Visiting: China ...more

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Japan: Kyoto, Tokyo & the Michinoku Coastal...

10 Nights $7799 $5459

30% off

Visiting: Iwate, Japan, Tokyo, Tazawako-jindai, Kyoto, ...more

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Japan Family Adventure - 12 days

11 Nights $3595

Visiting: Hakone, Japan, Hiroshima, Tokyo, Kyoto ...more

Visiting: Hakone, Japan, Hiroshima, Tokyo, Kyoto ...less View Tour

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Classic Japan Adventure - 14 days

13 Nights $7525

Visiting: Takayama, Tokyo, Japan, Kyoto, Hakone, Osaka, ...more

Visiting: Takayama, Tokyo, Japan, Kyoto, Hakone, Osaka, Japanese Alps ...less View Tour

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Tokyo, Fuji, Lake Biwa & Kyoto - 10 days

9 Nights $3875

Visiting: Kyoto, Hakone, Japan, Tokyo, Lake Biwa ...more

Visiting: Kyoto, Hakone, Japan, Tokyo, Lake Biwa ...less View Tour

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Japan Hidden Gems & Highlights - 13 days

12 Nights $6965

Visiting: Hiroshima, Japan, Kyoto, Matsuyama, Takamatsu, ...more

Visiting: Hiroshima, Japan, Kyoto, Matsuyama, Takamatsu, Kotohira, Tokushima, Distant Oratory to Mt. Koya ...less View Tour

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Best of Northern Honshu - 15 days

14 Nights $11365

Visiting: Matsushima Bay, Ishinomaki, Japan, Niigata, Sado ...more

Visiting: Matsushima Bay, Ishinomaki, Japan, Niigata, Sado Island, Hiraizumi, Tokyo, Nikko, Naruko Onsen ...less View Tour

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Japan Shades of Autumn - 14 days

13 Nights $8165

Visiting: Hakone, Kyoto, Tokyo, Matsumoto, Japan, Takayama, ...more

Visiting: Hakone, Kyoto, Tokyo, Matsumoto, Japan, Takayama, Kanazawa ...less View Tour

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Classic Cultural Japan - 15 days

14 Nights $11025

Visiting: Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Himeji, Kanazawa, Kinosaki ...more

Visiting: Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Himeji, Kanazawa, Kinosaki Onsen, Japan ...less View Tour

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Tokyo Anime Adventure - 7 days

6 Nights $1395

Visiting: Japan, Tokyo ...more

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Japan in Bloom - 14 days

13 Nights $8165

Visiting: Kyoto, Tokyo, Japan, Matsumoto, Kanazawa, Hakone, ...more

Visiting: Kyoto, Tokyo, Japan, Matsumoto, Kanazawa, Hakone, Takayama ...less View Tour

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Japan & J-Pop Express - 11 days

10 Nights $5005

Visiting: Hakone, Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo, Japan, Hiroshima ...more

Visiting: Hakone, Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo, Japan, Hiroshima ...less View Tour

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Highlights of Japan - 14 days

13 Nights $5005

Visiting: Nagano, Kanazawa, Hiroshima, Kurashiki, Japan, ...more

Visiting: Nagano, Kanazawa, Hiroshima, Kurashiki, Japan, Kyoto, Takayama, Tokyo, Matsumoto ...less View Tour

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Jewels of Japan Premium - 13 days

12 Nights $9035

Visiting: Hiroshima, Japan, Kanazawa, Tokyo, Himeji, Awara ...more

Visiting: Hiroshima, Japan, Kanazawa, Tokyo, Himeji, Awara Onsen ...less View Tour

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Northern Japan Winter Discovery - 15 days

14 Nights $9745

Visiting: Kyoto, Tokyo, Kanazawa, Hakodate, Japan, Tsurui, ...more

Visiting: Kyoto, Tokyo, Kanazawa, Hakodate, Japan, Tsurui, Sapporo, Abashiri ...less View Tour

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Japan in a Week

7 Nights $1895 $1706

10% off

Past guests of Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver and Contiki receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking with any of the aforementioned brands

Visiting: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Japan ...more

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Japan Unrivalled

12 Nights $3900 $3315

15% off

Past guests of Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver and Contiki receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking with any of the aforementioned brands

Visiting: Hiroshima, Kyoto, Hakone, Miyajima, Matsumoto, ...more

Visiting: Hiroshima, Kyoto, Hakone, Miyajima, Matsumoto, Takayama, Tokyo, Koyasan, Japan, Osaka ...less View Tour

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Through the Heart of Japan: Tokyo to Fukuoka...

14 Nights $11580

Summer Offer

We’re offering up to 15% off some of our most popular trips, so you can get that Summer of Adventure feeling! Available on selected tours & departures between 1st June and 30th September 2024

Visiting: Kyoto, Fukuoka, Sasebo, Shimizu, Shingu, Shōdo ...more

Visiting: Kyoto, Fukuoka, Sasebo, Shimizu, Shingu, Shōdo Island, Tokyo, Tsushima, Jeju-do, Itsukushima, Osaka, Hiroshima, Japan, Tokushima, Matsuyama, Karatsu, South Korea ...less View Tour

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Japan: Hike, Bike & Kayak

11 Nights $6355 $4766

25% off

Visiting: Kyoto (Cycling), Shingu/Koguchi, Japan, Nakasendo ...more

Visiting: Kyoto (Cycling), Shingu/Koguchi, Japan, Nakasendo (Hiking), Toba, Tokyo, Koguchi/Kii Katsuura (Hiking), Shimanami Kaido / Onomichi (Cycling & Kayaking), Kyoto (Hiking), Osaka, Nakasendo / Onomichi (Hiking) ...less View Tour

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Seasonal Gardens of Japan

12 Nights $8385 inc flight

Visiting: Omihachiman, Nara, Tokyo, Osaka, The East Gardens ...more

Visiting: Omihachiman, Nara, Tokyo, Osaka, The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, Rikugien Gardens, Lake Biwa, Shiga, Hamarikyu Gardens, Kyoto, Takanawa, Japan, Kyoto Botanical Gardens, Former Furukawa Gardens, Otsu, Kamakura Hasedera, Kamakura, Nakamise-dori Street, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Hakone, Nanzen-ji, Sensō-ji, Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens, Shunkaen Bonsai Museum, Tōdai-ji ...less View Tour

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Visions of Japan

10 Nights $5949

Visiting: Mount Fuji, Tokyo, Kanazawa, Shirakawa, ...more

Visiting: Mount Fuji, Tokyo, Kanazawa, Shirakawa, Matsumoto, Takayama, Japan, Kyoto, Nara ...less View Tour

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Visions of Japan with Hiroshima

12 Nights $6981

Visiting: Tokyo, Matsumoto, Takayama, Kanazawa, Shirakawa, ...more

Visiting: Tokyo, Matsumoto, Takayama, Kanazawa, Shirakawa, Mount Fuji, Japan, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Nara ...less View Tour

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Japan: Koya-san & Kumano Kodo Trek

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[{"title":"Day 1: Tokyo","name":"Tokyo","description":"Arrive in time to meet your fellow travelers for a welcome gathering this evening. Your arrival transfer is included.Additional Information: On our tours in Japan we use public transport, making use of Japan's world famous transportation system. From the super fast Shinkansen Bullet Train to Kyoto's extensive local bus network, we ride with the locals.\r\n\r\nAs well, there is a lot of walking on this trip, every day - please ensure you have an average level of fitness and can walk unaided for long periods of time. A good pair of walking shoes are highly recommended.\r\n\r\nPlease note: We will use a baggage transfer service, which is included in the cost of your tour, so you will not have to worry about carrying your bags on and off trains as we travel. As such, you will not have access to your bags during the transfers from city to city, and will not be reunited with your luggage until the following day. On these days, we recommend using an overnight bag for anything you may need, including valuables.ACTIVITY: The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group. Check for the meeting time on the welcome note at the hotel. After introductions, your CEO will review the details of your tour. Please note that normal check-in times apply at our start hotels, but you can usually store your luggage for the day if you arrive early.TRANSPORT: You will be transferred from the airport to your start hotel.","lat":"35.6895","lng":"139.69171"},{"title":"Day 2: Tokyo","name":"Tokyo","description":"Today, we’ll see Tokyo from a local’s perspective, traveling by public transit. Experience the traditional side of the city with a visit to the serene Meiji Jingu shrine, dedicated to the spirit of Emperor Meiji. Then hit the streets of the buzzing Harajuku district, where kitschy-cute street fashion and candy-colored wigs are the order of the day. Later, make your way to the old part of town for a taiko drumming class. Hear how these traditional wooden drums are made and learn three different playing techniques. Put your newly acquired skills to the test during a group performance, then be wowed by a heart-pounding professional routine.Additional Information: Wear your comfortable shoes - today we will get around by public bus, metro and on foot.TRANSPORT: Get around underground via public transit.ACTIVITY: Visit this shrine dedicated to the 123rd emperor of Japan, Emperor Meiji and his wife. The shrine is a great place to escape the bustle of the city and wander the grounds along the wide walking paths.ACTIVITY: The Harajuku district is known as the centre of Japanese youth culture and fashion. Here, find dozens of shopping and dining options including independent boutiques and larger international luxury stores.ACTIVITY: Take part in a Taiko drumming class facilitated by a professional Wadaiko drummer. Learn how wadaiko is made, the history of Taiko, how to stand (posture), kamae instruction (the stance), and how to hold the drumsticks. Learn and practice three different styles and then perform together as a group. At the end, enjoy a professional performance.ACTIVITY: Discover this historic entertainment district on a guided orientation tour of the area with your CEO. Take in one of Tokyo's iconic sites with a stop at Sensoji temple.","lat":"35.6804","lng":"139.769017"},{"title":"Day 3: Tokyo","name":"Tokyo","description":"Learn Japanese secrets to longevity in a cooking class on Okinawa cuisine, originating from the Japanese island reputed to have the highest life expectancy in the world. Prepare a selection of dishes using typical ingredients and learn about the beneficial qualities of each. Sweet potatoes form a large part of the Okinawan diet, as do seaweed, fish, rice, and an array of herbs and spices. Savor your nutritious lunch and spend the rest of the day discovering Tokyo at leisure.Additional Information: Wear your comfortable shoes - today we will get around by public bus, metro and on foot.TRANSPORT: Get around underground via public transit.ACTIVITY: Learn about the Okinawan diet and lifestyle during a hands-on cooking class and demonstration. Residents of this Japanese island are known for their long lifespans; adopting their practises might improve your quality of life and help you avoid the onset of common diseases as you age. Prepare a selection of dishes and learn about the typical foods in this diet, which include sweet potatoes, seaweed, small amounts of fish and pork, and a fascinating array of herbs and spices.FREE TIME: AFTERNOON Enjoy some time to explore the city on your own. Opt to visit Ueno Park or head to the top of the Tokyo Tower and take in stunning views of the city.","lat":"35.6804","lng":"139.769017"},{"title":"Day 4: Tokyo/Nagano (area)","name":"Tokyo","description":"This morning, take a crash course in Japan’s national sport: sumo wrestling! Get initiated into this explosive martial art, which originated as a religious ritual more than a thousand years ago. Learn about the wrestlers’ rigorous routine and mindboggling calorie intake, and come away with a handwritten print of your name in Kanji script. Later, journey to Nagano, the beautiful mountain city that hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics. Settle into our historic ryokan — or traditional Japanese inn — located just outside the city, in the hot springs town of Shibu Onsen.Ryokan are traditional Inns found across Japan. Featuring tatami floors (soft mats of woven straw), futon beds, Japanese-style baths, cotton kimono (casual robe worn to lounge around), and kaiseki meals (often served in the comfort of your own room); a ryokan is the perfect place to experience traditional customs and local immersion. The Ryokan is a simple, traditional Inn with few amenities and shared facilities, have fun and enjoy this relaxing opportunity to learn more about Japan’s unique customs.Additional Information: Wear your comfortable shoes - today we will get around by public bus, metro, train and on foot.TRANSPORT: Get around underground via public transit.ACTIVITY: Learn all about the history of sumo with a former Sumo wrestler. Wearing a traditional Sumo belt, go through sumo training and learn basic moves of this ancient martial art. Later, create a handwritten print of your name in Kanji script.TRANSPORT: Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.TRANSPORT: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.FREE TIME: EVENING Enjoy some free time to wander thought this traditional hot springs town.","lat":"35.6895","lng":"139.69171"},{"title":"Day 4: Tokyo/Nagano (area)","name":"Nagano","description":"This morning, take a crash course in Japan’s national sport: sumo wrestling! Get initiated into this explosive martial art, which originated as a religious ritual more than a thousand years ago. Learn about the wrestlers’ rigorous routine and mindboggling calorie intake, and come away with a handwritten print of your name in Kanji script. Later, journey to Nagano, the beautiful mountain city that hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics. Settle into our historic ryokan — or traditional Japanese inn — located just outside the city, in the hot springs town of Shibu Onsen.Ryokan are traditional Inns found across Japan. Featuring tatami floors (soft mats of woven straw), futon beds, Japanese-style baths, cotton kimono (casual robe worn to lounge around), and kaiseki meals (often served in the comfort of your own room); a ryokan is the perfect place to experience traditional customs and local immersion. The Ryokan is a simple, traditional Inn with few amenities and shared facilities, have fun and enjoy this relaxing opportunity to learn more about Japan’s unique customs.Additional Information: Wear your comfortable shoes - today we will get around by public bus, metro, train and on foot.TRANSPORT: Get around underground via public transit.ACTIVITY: Learn all about the history of sumo with a former Sumo wrestler. Wearing a traditional Sumo belt, go through sumo training and learn basic moves of this ancient martial art. Later, create a handwritten print of your name in Kanji script.TRANSPORT: Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.TRANSPORT: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.FREE TIME: EVENING Enjoy some free time to wander thought this traditional hot springs town.","lat":"36.648526","lng":"138.195037"},{"title":"Day 5: Nagano","name":"Nagano","description":"Nagano is home to the Japanese macaque, or snow monkey — one of the only primate species that can survive below freezing temperatures. Venture to Jigokudani Yaen Koen (Snow Monkey Park) to watch these furry simians scampering about the rocks or taking a soak in one of the thermal pools, fed by natural hot springs. Then head into Nagano city to explore the 7th-century Buddhist temple of Zenkoji, home to the very first Buddha statue brought to Japan.Additional Information: Wear your comfortable shoes - today we will get around by public bus, metro, train and on foot.ACTIVITY: Visit the Jigokudani Monkey Park, where wild snow monkeys can be seen bathing in the natural hot springs. The pool where most of the monkeys soak is man made, fed by the hot springs. Along the walking paths up to the pools other monkeys tend to stop and watch visitors curiously.TRANSPORT: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.ACTIVITY: Visit the Buddhist temple of Zenkō-ji, one of the last remaining pilgrimage sites. Built in the 7th century, the city of Nagano was built around the already standing structure.FREE TIME: EVENING Enjoy some time to explore the city on your own.","lat":"36.648526","lng":"138.195037"},{"title":"Day 6: Nagano","name":"Nagano","description":"Travel to Matsumoto for a visit to one of Japan’s most treasured castles. Known as the “crow castle” for its imposing black exterior, the Matsumoto fortress dates to the 16th century and was once a stronghold of the samurai, Japan’s elite military class. Later, we make our way to a wasabi farm to learn all about this fiery Japanese condiment and its laborious cultivation. Opt to taste a variety of wasabi products, including wasabi-flavored pickles, crackers, noodles, juice — even wasabi ice cream and chocolate. If you’re brave enough, take a nibble of wasabi in its purest form: fresh!Additional Information: Wear your comfortable shoes - today we will get around by train, taxi (to/from the Wasabi Farm) and on foot.TRANSPORT: Climb aboard, take your seat, and get around like the locals do.ACTIVITY: Stop at the castle of Matsumoto one of Japan's most treasured castles, maintaining it's original wooden interior and stone exterior. Explore this castle where 16th century Samurai once roamed before venturing out with the group to wander Matsumoto's ancient streets and or dine in a traditional storehouse.ACTIVITY: Visit a wasabi farm and learn all about how it's grown. Nagano is considered one of the best places in the world to cultivate wasabi and try it fresh due to the clear, flowing water from the Northern Alps. Get a chance to try a variety of wasabi related treats.TRANSPORT: Climb aboard, take your seat, and get around like the locals do.","lat":"36.648526","lng":"138.195037"},{"title":"Day 6: Nagano","name":"Matsumoto","description":"Travel to Matsumoto for a visit to one of Japan’s most treasured castles. Known as the “crow castle” for its imposing black exterior, the Matsumoto fortress dates to the 16th century and was once a stronghold of the samurai, Japan’s elite military class. Later, we make our way to a wasabi farm to learn all about this fiery Japanese condiment and its laborious cultivation. Opt to taste a variety of wasabi products, including wasabi-flavored pickles, crackers, noodles, juice — even wasabi ice cream and chocolate. If you’re brave enough, take a nibble of wasabi in its purest form: fresh!Additional Information: Wear your comfortable shoes - today we will get around by train, taxi (to/from the Wasabi Farm) and on foot.TRANSPORT: Climb aboard, take your seat, and get around like the locals do.ACTIVITY: Stop at the castle of Matsumoto one of Japan's most treasured castles, maintaining it's original wooden interior and stone exterior. Explore this castle where 16th century Samurai once roamed before venturing out with the group to wander Matsumoto's ancient streets and or dine in a traditional storehouse.ACTIVITY: Visit a wasabi farm and learn all about how it's grown. Nagano is considered one of the best places in the world to cultivate wasabi and try it fresh due to the clear, flowing water from the Northern Alps. Get a chance to try a variety of wasabi related treats.TRANSPORT: Climb aboard, take your seat, and get around like the locals do.","lat":"36.238043","lng":"137.97199"},{"title":"Day 7: Nagano/Kyoto","name":"Nagano","description":"Hop on the bullet train to Kyoto, which served as Japan’s imperial capital for more than a millennium. Delve into the aromatic alleys of Nishiki Market, one of the most popular food markets in the city. Opt to sample local specialties like barbecued quail, soy milk donuts, sesame ice cream, and more, taking your taste buds on a culinary roller coaster. This evening, venture to Gion, Kyoto’s renowned geisha district. As you wander its lantern-lit streets, you might catch a glimpse of a geisha — traditional female entertainers recognizable by their distinctive makeup.As the Imperial capital, Kyoto is an essential part of any visit to Japan. Kyoto has some of the most magnificent temples in Japan which date back centuries. There are said to be 2,000 temples, shrines, palaces, museums and traditional gardens in Kyoto. Wander past huge wooden structures and multi-storied pagodas, all linked with famous walkways.Additional Information: Wear your comfortable shoes - today we will get around by train and on foot.TRANSPORT: Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.ACTIVITY: Take a walk with your CEO through the famous Nishiki Market renowned as the best place to get your hands on Kyoto’s most famous street food.ACTIVITY: Walk through Gion, Kyoto's most famous geisha district. Visit shops, restaurants and ochaya (teahouses), where geiko (Kyoto dialect for geisha) and maiko (geiko apprentices) entertain.","lat":"36.648526","lng":"138.195037"},{"title":"Day 7: Nagano/Kyoto","name":"Kyoto","description":"Hop on the bullet train to Kyoto, which served as Japan’s imperial capital for more than a millennium. Delve into the aromatic alleys of Nishiki Market, one of the most popular food markets in the city. Opt to sample local specialties like barbecued quail, soy milk donuts, sesame ice cream, and more, taking your taste buds on a culinary roller coaster. This evening, venture to Gion, Kyoto’s renowned geisha district. As you wander its lantern-lit streets, you might catch a glimpse of a geisha — traditional female entertainers recognizable by their distinctive makeup.As the Imperial capital, Kyoto is an essential part of any visit to Japan. Kyoto has some of the most magnificent temples in Japan which date back centuries. There are said to be 2,000 temples, shrines, palaces, museums and traditional gardens in Kyoto. Wander past huge wooden structures and multi-storied pagodas, all linked with famous walkways.Additional Information: Wear your comfortable shoes - today we will get around by train and on foot.TRANSPORT: Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.ACTIVITY: Take a walk with your CEO through the famous Nishiki Market renowned as the best place to get your hands on Kyoto’s most famous street food.ACTIVITY: Walk through Gion, Kyoto's most famous geisha district. Visit shops, restaurants and ochaya (teahouses), where geiko (Kyoto dialect for geisha) and maiko (geiko apprentices) entertain.","lat":"35.011564","lng":"135.768149"},{"title":"Day 8: Kyoto","name":"Kyoto","description":"This morning, pay a visit to the Fushimi Inari shrine, located just outside of Kyoto. Dedicated to the Shinto god of rice, this beautiful temple is known for its Senbon Torii — a stunning walkaway of vermilion-colored gates. Later, dive into another fun-filled cooking class, rolling up your sleeves to make a steaming bowl of ramen noodles.Additional Information: Wear your comfortable shoes - today we will get around by public bus, metro and on foot.ACTIVITY: Visit the Fushimi Inari shrine, located just outside of Kyoto. Walk under the thousands of iconic torii gates (as seen in the film Memoirs of a Geisha) and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. The shrine itself is at the base of the Inari mountain but includes many trails up to smaller shrines in the area.ACTIVITY: Learn about the history and cultural aspects of Ramen during a lunch time cooking class. This includes, Japanese life and Ramen, Ramen types and variety, brief explanation about the ingredients used and the cooking procedure, a “Ramen Making Experience” (making ramen from scratch under guidance of one or two guides depending on the group size) which includes: making/draining the noodles, mixing soup and broth from 2 types of broth and 3 types of sauces, making chicken chashu. The best part? Enjoy your creation for lunch!FREE TIME: AFTERNOON Enjoy some time to explore the city on your own.","lat":"35.011564","lng":"135.768149"},{"title":"Day 9: Nara","name":"Nara","description":"Spend the day discovering ancient Nara, where Japan’s first capital was established in the early 8th century. Immerse yourself in the ornate halls of the Todaiji temple, and gaze upon the largest bronze Buddha statue in the world, standing nearly 50 feet tall. At Kasuga Taisha, Nara’s most celebrated shrine, stroll romantic walkways lined with hundreds of bronze and stone lanterns, and wander amid the gardens of Nara Park, where herds of semi-domesticated deer roam free. Check out the shops and galleries of the Naramachi district before returning to Kyoto.Additional Information: Wear your comfortable shoes - today we will get around by public bus, metro and on foot.TRANSPORT: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.ACTIVITY: Explore the famed Tōdaiji Temple which features the largest bronze Buddha in the world.ACTIVITY: Visit this Shinto shrine originally built in 768 AD by the Fujiwara family. This stunning shrine is famed for its hundreds of bronze and stone lanterns.FREE TIME: AFTERNOON Enjoy some time to explore the city on your own.TRANSPORT: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.","lat":"34.685109","lng":"135.804802"},{"title":"Day 10: Kyoto","name":"Kyoto","description":"Unleash your inner warrior this morning with a lesson on samurai swordplay. Learn how to wield a Japanese sword and witness an unforgettable performance by masters of kembu, or sword dance. In the afternoon, explore the picturesque Kiyomizudera temple, perched on a hilltop near a sacred waterfall. There is much to keep you busy here: ring giant prayer bowls, sip holy water — said to have wish-fulfilling qualities — or muster the courage to walk through the Tainai Meguri, a lightless underground tunnel that symbolizes the visitor’s journey to enlightenment. This evening, celebrate your Japan adventure at a farewell dinner.Additional Information: Wear your comfortable shoes - today we will get around by public bus, metro and on foot.ACTIVITY: Gain an understanding of kembu, an ancient art form that honours the culture of the Japanese warrior class, the samurai. Watch kembu masters practice this delicate artform and learn for yourself the basic moves of properly using a Japanese sword. It’s said that in feudal times, samurai would perform these traditional routines to build courage and improve concentration, thereby expressing the spirit of the warrior.ACTIVITY: Visit the Kiyomizu Temple, a Buddhist temple in Kyoto and part of Kyoto's UNESCO listed sights. Originally built in 798, the current structures were built in 1633 without the use of a single nail.","lat":"35.011564","lng":"135.768149"},{"title":"Day 11: Kyoto","name":"Kyoto","description":"Depart any time.There are no planned activities today and you are free to depart at any time.","lat":"35.011564","lng":"135.768149"}]