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Japan works in a unique way and planning a visit requires a certain degree of expertise in the quirks of the local system. The language barrier and cultural differences can be intimidating at first and having your tour planned by someone with in-depth local knowledge can vastly simplify the process.

Our specialists have traveled extensively around Japan and can provide valuable advice on the most convenient ways to get around, the best guides to use and the best places to stay. Their itinerary ideas work as a starting point when planning your route and can be tailored to your interests to create a bespoke tour of the country.

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Our recommended tours in Japan

These itineraries are designed to give you some suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Japan, and they showcase some of the routes that we’ve found work particularly well. Treat them simply as inspiration, because your tour will be created uniquely for you by one of our specialists based on your particular tastes and interests.

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Golden Pavilion, Kyoto

Japan's cities: Tokyo & Kyoto

  • Take in Tokyo's famous fish market.

  • See the giant bronze Buddha at Kamakura.

  • Visit Kyoto's Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, and other temples.

  • Travel by super-fast bullet train.

  • Go to Hiroshima to see the Peace Park Museum and Atomic Bomb Dome.

8 Days from CAD6,165pp

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Giant buddha, Kamakura

Central Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & the Japanese Alps

  • See geisha in Kyoto.

  • Walk the Nakasendo Highway.

  • Stay in a traditional inn or 'ryokan'.

  • Learn to prepare a bento box.

  • Travel by super-fast bullet train.

10 Days from CAD6,545pp

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View from the Palace Hotel Tokyo

Tokyo, Kyoto and Hakone tour

  • Take a cuisine walking tour through Kyoto.

  • Travel by high-speed bullet train.

  • Experience traditional Japanese hospitality with a ryokan stay.

  • Explore the exciting Tokyo with a private guide.

11 Days from CAD6,645pp

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Kayaking around Itsukushima Gate, Miyajima Island

Japan family adventure

  • See the 'cooler' side of Tokyo on a number of private tours in the city.

  • Grab a kayak and circle Japan's most famous gate at Itsukushima Shrine.

  • Learn to write Japanese characters using brush and 'washi' paper.

  • Enjoy a private Taiko drumming lesson in Kyoto and practising how to become a 'ninja'.

  • Stay in your own 'townhouse' in Kyoto with a visit later to see the 'geisha' in Gion.

15 Days from CAD7,485pp

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Aharen Beach, Okinawa, Japan

City & beach: Tokyo and Okinawa

  • Experience the bright lights of Tokyo.

  • Look for geisha in Kyoto.

  • Visit Hiroshima and the Peace Park.

  • Relax on Okinawa’s beaches.

  • Travel on the high-speed bullet train.

12 Days from CAD8,890pp

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'Shinkansen' bullet train and Mount Fuji

Classic Japan tour by train

  • Explore the vibrant and exciting capital of Tokyo.

  • Discover the geisha quarter in Gion, Kyoto.

  • Bathe in a hot spring in Hakone National Park.

  • Walk the Nakasendo Highway in Tsumago.

  • Visit the ‘floating’ tori gate on Miyajima Island.

13 Days from CAD11,175pp

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Traditional Geisha

Grand tour of Japan

  • Walk the Nakasendo Highway between Tsumago and Magome.

  • Visit Kanazawa's beautiful Kenroku-en garden.

  • Stay in a traditional Buddhist temple lodging.

  • Spot geisha in Kyoto with an expert guide.

  • Spend several days in cosmopolitan Tokyo.

21 Days from CAD14,900pp

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Asakusa shrine, Tokyo

A privately guided tour of Tokyo, Kyoto & Hakone

  • Learn samurai sword-fighting from a master.

  • Explore Kyoto's geisha district with a top guide.

  • Relax in a hot spring spa.

  • Take part in a Buddhist temple tea ceremony.

  • Travel by high-speed bullet train.

9 Days from CAD16,840pp

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'Shinkansen' bullet train passing by Mount Fuji

Honshu's culture and hot springs

  • Explore the vibrant metropolis of Tokyo.

  • Sample exquisite Japanese cuisine.

  • Experience a Japanese tea ceremony.

  • Bathe in the natural waters of Kinosaki.

  • Ride the famous bullet train.

9 Days from CAD5,935pp

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Vine Bridge, Iya Valley

Japan's hidden island: Temples & festivals in Shikoku

  • White water rafting in the spectacular Oboke Gorge.

  • The hot spring baths of Matsuyama.

  • Driving through rural scenery.

  • The art museums on Naoshima Island.

11 Days from CAD8,095pp

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Japanese red crown crane courtship dance, Japan

Wildlife & hot springs of Hokkaido

  • Hiking in the Daisetsuzan National Park.

  • Skiing in Furano or Niseko on world class powder.

  • Seeing the Snow Festival in Sapporo in February.

  • Watching the Red-Crested Crane mating rituals in Kushiro.

  • Keeping an eye out for bears in Shiretoko.

14 Days from CAD8,730pp

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Shrine, Nikko

Tohoku Discovered

  • Hot spring bathing in rural inns.

  • Climbing the beautiful peaks of Dewa Sanzan.

  • Driving through spectacular mountainous scenery.

  • Watching a local summer festival.

  • Looking out over Matsushima Bay for sunrise.

15 Days from CAD10,325pp

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Bon odori drummer, Japan

Theme parks and family fun in Japan

  • Learn the 'ways of the sword' in kendo training techniques.

  • Day tickets to Tokyo Disneyland/Disneysea and Osaka's Universal Studios.

  • Explore the mysterious Gion Geisha District with the help of your private guide.

  • Enjoy a private Taiko drumming lesson in Kyoto.

  • Visit the snow monkeys of Yudanaka and enjoy hot springs at a traditional inn.

13 Days from CAD11,290pp

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Takachiho Gorge, Kyushu

Best of Kyushu Japan self-drive

  • Explore the beautiful volcanic mountains and dramatic Mount Aso caldera of Aso-Kuju National Park.

  • Take a boat ride down the striking Takachiho Gorge, amid tumbling waterfalls and picturesque mountain cherry trees.

  • Visit the hot springs of Kurokawa to stay in a traditional inn.

  • Spend time in the Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Park of Nagasaki.

  • Explore the picturesque gardens and samurai residences of Chiran.

17 Days from CAD12,210pp

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Japanese Snow Monkeys, Yudanaka Onsen

Japanese Alps explorer

  • Dramatic and beautiful mountainous scenery.

  • Hiking, light walking and serious mountaineering opportunities.

  • Winter sports on excellent powder snowfall until May.

  • Hot spring bathing, onsen and traditional accommodation.

  • Snow monkeys at Yudanaka Onsen.

15 Days from CAD13,620pp

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Temple roofs & autumn leaves, Nikko

Luxury Japan

  • Watch a live sumo training match.

  • Geisha walk in Gion and cookery course, Kyoto.

  • Hot spring bathing in Hakone.

  • Walking the Nakasendo Highway, Tsumago.

  • Helicopter ride over Tokyo.

15 Days from CAD26,195pp

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Romon Gate, Fushimi Inari, Kyoto

Deluxe grand tour of Japan

  • Experience traditional Japanese hospitality with several ryokan stays.

  • Immerse yourself in the vibrant modernity of Tokyo.

  • Gain insight into Japanese culture with the Women's Association of Kyoto.

  • Take a walk through the Geisha district of Kyoto with our top guide.

  • Relax in a hot spring spa in the Japanese Alps.

21 Days from CAD28,955pp

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