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18 Last minute holidays in Japan found
Nakasendo Trail walking tour, Japan
Village-to-village walking on the historic Nakasendo trail
From £3,205 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 23 Sep, 1 Oct, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 Nov
2020: 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 16 Apr, 5 May, 11 May, 15 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 7 Sep, 15 Sep, 21 Sep, 6 Oct, 9 Oct, 18 Oct, 2 Nov, 5 Nov, 8 Nov
2020: 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 16 Apr, 5 May, 11 May, 15 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 7 Sep, 15 Sep, 21 Sep, 6 Oct, 9 Oct, 18 Oct, 2 Nov, 5 Nov, 8 Nov
Late availability for 1 Oct, 13 Oct, 27 Oct departures - all guaranteed!
Japan holiday, ancient and modern
Explore the attractions of this vibrant nation
From £4,949 to £5,449 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 20 Oct, 26 Oct
2020: 14 Mar, 15 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 19 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov
2020: 14 Mar, 15 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 19 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 05 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 20 Oct, 26 Oct
Japan group holiday, a food adventure
Dive into Tokyo city’s incredible food scene
From £3,550£2,864 to £4,090 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 6 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov
2020: 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov
2020: 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov
Up to £710 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 18 Aug, 01 Sep, 08 Sep, 06 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 18 Aug, 01 Sep, 08 Sep, 06 Oct
Walking tours to Japan
Explore the backroads of Japan
From £3,090 to £3,340 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 5 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov
2020: 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 17 May, 31 May, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov
2020: 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 17 May, 31 May, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 29 Sep, 06 Oct, 20 Oct
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Kyoto to Tokyo small group holiday in Japan
Journey into the heart of Japan - Kyoto to Tokyo
From £3,350£3,150 to £3,970 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 4 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 16 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov
2020: 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 15 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 6 May, 10 May, 17 May, 20 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 18 Oct, 21 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov
2020: 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 15 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 6 May, 10 May, 17 May, 20 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 18 Oct, 21 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov
Up to £350 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 04 Aug, 01 Sep, 08 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 06 Oct, 13 Oct, 16 Oct, 20 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 04 Aug, 01 Sep, 08 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 06 Oct, 13 Oct, 16 Oct, 20 Oct
Japan family holiday
Throw yourself into the whirl of Japan
From £2,935£2,691 to £3,260 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 4 Aug, 22 Sep, 27 Sep, 29 Sep
2020: 5 Jan, 28 Mar, 30 Mar, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 11 Apr, 13 Apr, 27 Jun, 29 Jun, 19 Sep, 21 Sep, 26 Sep, 28 Sep, 3 Oct
2020: 5 Jan, 28 Mar, 30 Mar, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 11 Apr, 13 Apr, 27 Jun, 29 Jun, 19 Sep, 21 Sep, 26 Sep, 28 Sep, 3 Oct
Up to £290 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 04 Aug, 22 Sep, 27 Sep, 29 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 04 Aug, 22 Sep, 27 Sep, 29 Sep
Walking holiday in Japan
An ideal introduction to the delights of Japan
From £5,499 to £5,979 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 31 Aug, 28 Sep
2020: 21 Mar, 9 May, 23 May, 29 Aug, 26 Sep, 17 Oct
2020: 21 Mar, 9 May, 23 May, 29 Aug, 26 Sep, 17 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 31 Aug, 28 Sep
Japan family holiday
Explore the land of the rising sun
From £4,349 13 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 17 Aug
Late availability on these dates: 17 Aug
Japan family holiday, private departure
Explore the highlights of Japan on this family holiday
From £3,995 14 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Availability for 2019 holidays. Early booking offer for 2020 holidays - save £50pp/up to £300 per family departing on any date between May - 31 October 2020. Contact us for details.
Southern Japan small group tour
Experience a different side to Japan on its southern islands
From £3,350£2,848 to £3,960 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 9 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov
2020: 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 15 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov
2020: 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 15 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov
Up to £500 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 09 Aug, 06 Sep, 13 Sep, 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 09 Aug, 06 Sep, 13 Sep, 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct
Japan activity holiday, bike, hike and kayak
Multi activity holiday in Japan
From £3,005 to £3,155 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 22 Sep, 20 Oct, 27 Oct
2020: 15 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 10 May, 7 Jun, 27 Sep, 18 Oct, 25 Oct
2020: 15 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 10 May, 7 Jun, 27 Sep, 18 Oct, 25 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 22 Sep, 20 Oct
Japan cycling holiday, small group
Get off the beaten track and experience old Japan
From £4,799 to £5,070 14 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 12 Oct
2020: 9 May, 10 Oct
2020: 9 May, 10 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 12 Oct
Cycling holiday in Japan
Sociable cycling tour of Japan's culture and nature
From £4,999 to £5,699 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 5 Oct, 9 Nov
2020: 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 30 May, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 7 Nov
2020: 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 30 May, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 7 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 05 Oct
Japan holiday, The Shogun trail
Small group tour of Japan highlights
From £4,499 to £4,799 13 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 14 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct
2020: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
2020: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 14 Sep, 05 Oct, 19 Oct
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Japan small group tour
Bold cities, beautiful lakes and spectacular Mount Fuji
From £3,399£2,210 to £4,099£3,230 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 14 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 11 Jan, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
2020: 11 Jan, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
Up to £1430 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 20 Jul, 03 Aug, 12 Oct, 26 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 20 Jul, 03 Aug, 12 Oct, 26 Oct
Japan walking holiday, Mt Fuji and the Japanese Alps
Kyoto, Tokyo and the Japanese Matterhorn
From £4,099 to £4,299 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Jul, 18 Aug
Late availability on these dates: 21 Jul, 18 Aug
Holiday in Japan
Take the bullet train Tokyo to Kyoto
From £2,905£2,269 to £3,360 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs most Saturdays throughout the year.
Up to £750 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 04 Aug, 06 Aug, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 01 Sep, 08 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 01 Oct, 06 Oct, 08 Oct, 13 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 04 Aug, 06 Aug, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 01 Sep, 08 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 01 Oct, 06 Oct, 08 Oct, 13 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct
Tokyo to Kyoto holiday in Japan
See the best of Japan without busting your budget.
From £1,430£1,232 to £1,650 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 17 Aug, 7 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 21 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 15 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 22 Nov, 19 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 15 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 22 Nov, 19 Dec
Up to £210 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 17 Aug, 07 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 17 Aug, 07 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct
From
£3,205
excluding flights
I loved Nara and all the amazing temples there. The meals we had were ridiculously good, especially the farewell meal and the vegan food at the temple lodgings in Koyasan. The post towns on the Nakasendo Trail were beautiful... (more)Tracey Bourner
The most memorable parts of the holiday were...the beauty of the Japanese landscape and the friendliness of the people we met. The wonderful foods, some of which we had never experienced before.
(more)Caroline Hartigan
Experiencing the Onsens, seeing a whole valley flowering with cherry blossom, eating lots and lots of extraordinary food. A guide who was always patient and smiling and couldn't do enough to make sure every single person got what they wanted. (more)Ruth Patterson
From
£4,949
including UK flights
From the cherry blossoms in Tokyo to the the snow monkeys in the snow to the wonderful gardens and temples of Kyoto - it was all so interesting and varied (more)Wendy Kreppel
Fabulous people - so welcoming and polite. Loved the Onsens - open air thermal baths where you bathe naked! (more)Rosie Morgan
Difficult to pick one experience above all others but probably the visit to the Snow Monkeys was the most enjoyable. (more)Allan Wild
From
£3,090
excluding flights
We particularly enjoyed Kyoto which gave a mix of city living with the cultural experiences. We visited Sanjusangendo temple which holds 1001 life sized statues... (more)Lisa Thompson
This was an excellent trip. ...Walking in the countryside - seeing parts of Japan that I would never have discovered on my own and being guided by a reliable expert. Asuka, Dorogawa and the Mitarai Gorge were particularly memorable. Also - wonderful exotic food, charming ryokans and soothing onsens. (more)Una Dinning
From
£3,150
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The cherry blossom in Japan.
Tips?
Take an umbrella, be ready to walk a lot and have fun.
Local benefits?
Yes, especially the local hotels amd ryokan.
Overall rating?
Excellent. Very good guide (Kimi) who went beyond the holiday description, taking us on tours, and explaining the local customs. We explored other tours before booking with this company and this was best value for money. (more)Mary-Anne Rose
From
£2,269
excluding flights
Miyajima-beautiful garden and Shinkansen was fab. (more)Rachel Melton
Superb. Would recommend it wholeheartedly. Thanks very much.
(more)Simon Toller
A lot of good experiences - elephant ride on Christmas day - meeting a monk for meditation - Thai massage (ouch ouch ouch) and some great pampering. Food was often an adventure too. (more)Joanna Hughes
From
£1,232
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
It was all fabulous! There was an ideal mix of pace and sightseeing between frenetic Tokyo, to gentle Nikko and beautiful Kyoto. Our guide Koi was so
organised and helpful, her assistance in getting around really made travelling, navigating public transport or busy sightseeing spots enjoyable rather than
stressful.
Tips?
Double check your itinerary, as it was not clear from the notes that we would have a guide on hand throughout the trip and that our travel between... (more)Lisa Watson
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