15 Last minute holidays in Japan found
Japan self guided walking holiday, Nakasendo Trail
Self-guided walking along Japan’s ancient Nakasendo trail
From £750 to £2,115 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Last minute availability for several departures in October, including 7th October and 14th October.
Japan 10 day itinerary
The perfect itinerary for a short yet magic trip to Japan.
From £1,458 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way.
There's still time for your 2018 getaway. £50 off per person, book before 30th September for any travel date in 2018. Book your 2019 holiday with only a £150 deposit per person.
Japan culture tour, Shoguns & Samurai
Ultra-modern Tokyo to Imperial Kyoto
From £3,490 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 14 Oct, 3 Nov
2019: 3 Apr, 12 Apr, 8 May, 20 May, 17 Jul, 16 Oct, 6 Nov
2019: 3 Apr, 12 Apr, 8 May, 20 May, 17 Jul, 16 Oct, 6 Nov
Last minute availability for October guided cultural tour, Shoguns and Samurai. This tour visits the highlights of Central Japan and the Nakasendo.
Southern Japan small group holiday
Off the beaten track in Kyoto, Nara & Kyushu
From £3,595 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 8 Oct, 31 Oct
2019: 6 May, 23 May, 23 Sep, 19 Oct
2019: 6 May, 23 May, 23 Sep, 19 Oct
Last minute availability for October departure to explore Kyushu
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Japan group holiday, a food adventure
Dive into Tokyo city’s incredible food scene
From £3,395£3,306 to £3,690 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov
2019: 10 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 23 Jun, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov
2019: 10 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 23 Jun, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov
Up to £170 off. Late availability on these dates: 07 Oct, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 04 Nov
Walking tours to Japan
Explore the backroads of Japan
From £2,990 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 30 Sep, 11 Nov
2019: 10 Mar, 24 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 19 May, 2 Jun, 15 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
2019: 10 Mar, 24 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 19 May, 2 Jun, 15 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
Late availability on these dates: 30 Sep, 11 Nov
Kyoto to Tokyo small group holiday in Japan
Journey into the heart of Japan - Kyoto to Tokyo
From £3,350£3,092 to £3,620 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov
2019: 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Apr, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 14 Apr, 17 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 9 Jun, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 16 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov
2019: 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Apr, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 14 Apr, 17 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 9 Jun, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 16 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov
Up to £340 off. Late availability on these dates: 27 Oct, 03 Nov, 17 Nov
Japan family holiday
Throw yourself into the whirl of Japan
From £2,935£2,201 to £2,995 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 30 Sep, 21 Oct
2019: 7 Apr, 13 Apr, 14 Apr, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 22 Sep, 29 Sep
2019: 7 Apr, 13 Apr, 14 Apr, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 22 Sep, 29 Sep
Up to £730 off. Late availability on these dates: 30 Sep, 21 Oct
Holiday in Japan
Take the bullet train Tokyo to Kyoto
From £2,865 to £3,340 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs most Saturdays throughout the year.
Up to £160 off. Late availability on these dates: 23 Oct, 27 Oct, 03 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 22 Dec
Southern Japan small group tour
Experience a different side to Japan on its southern islands
From £3,300£3,141 to £3,490£3,400 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 1 Nov
2019: 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 17 May, 14 Jun, 9 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 1 Nov
2019: 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 17 May, 14 Jun, 9 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 1 Nov
Up to £340 off. Late availability on these dates: 01 Nov
Cycling holiday in Japan
Sociable cycling tour of Japan's culture and nature
From £4,599 to £5,149 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 13 Oct
2019: 23 Mar, 4 May, 1 Jun, 5 Oct
2019: 23 Mar, 4 May, 1 Jun, 5 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 13 Oct
Japan 15 day tour, ancient forts & futuristic cities
Taking you around the heart of the country in just two weeks
From £2,598 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way.
There's still time for your 2018 getaway. £50 off per person, book before 30th September for any travel date in 2018. Book your 2019 holiday with only a £150 deposit per person.
Japan walking tour of Shikoku
Beautiful Shikoku Island and the 88 Pilgrimage trail
From £3,420 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 14 Oct
2019: 12 May, 20 Oct
2019: 12 May, 20 Oct
Last minute availability on guaranteed 14th October departure to explore Shikoku
Tokyo to Kyoto holiday in Japan
See the best of Japan without busting your budget.
From £1,345 to £1,545 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 27 Oct
2019: 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 3 Apr, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 17 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 17 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 21 Dec
2019: 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 3 Apr, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 17 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 17 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 21 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 27 Oct
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If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Japan holiday, ancient and modern
Explore the attractions of this vibrant nation
From £4,349 to £5,049 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 9 Nov
2019: 15 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar, 24 Mar, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 21 Apr, 10 May, 17 May, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 20 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 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
2019: 15 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar, 24 Mar, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 21 Apr, 10 May, 17 May, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 20 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 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
Late availability on these dates: 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 09 Nov
From
£750
excluding flights
Experiencing a completely different culture was the highlight. (more)John Gunston
The walks through the ancient forests of Japan were above expectation, but the highlight I think was staying in the Ryokan - the charm and character of the inns and our hosts and the total immersion into a traditional Japanese experience with their tatami rooms, onsen baths and local cuisine. (more)Neil Dillon
Excellent, looking forward to traveling with you again. (more)Dennis Minchin
From
£2,990
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
£3,490
excluding flights
Experiencing such a different culture and all things Japanese was the best. Excellent. Fumiko was a very helpful, informative and patient guide. We saw amazing temples, landscape etc. (more)Janet Barwell
The whole thing was tremendous - felt we got a real insight into Japan today and in the past....One of the best holidays we have been on - very well planned to give a varied taste of the Japanese culture. (more)Anne Cooper
The most memorable part of the holiday was getting a bit of an insight into the people and culture of everyday Japan by travelling on local trains and buses and staying in local inns in rural areas rather than faceless hotels. (more)Nicola Lindsey
From
£3,595
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing Mt Sakurajima look very peaceful and then erupt and having an Onsen by the beach.
Tips?
Pack lightly and be prepared to spend a lot of time on public transport as you travel large distances. While it is called a walking tour you don't actually walk large distances most days.
Local benefits?
Yes, We stayed in family run accommodation about half the time and ate a lot of local food prepared by locals rather than big companies.
Overall rating?
Very... (more)Barbara and Peter Gray
From
£3,092
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
£4,349
including UK flights
From
£2,865
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
£1,345
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
