Rail holidays in Japan
Japan railway holidays probably trigger one clear vision with most people: the iconic shinkansen, or bullet trains, that whisk you around from city to city in stylish, speedy fashion. There’s no more convenient or enjoyable way to travel Japan which is why almost all visitors choose to get around by train. Pro tip: be sure and pick up a tasty bento box on the platform before setting off.
20 Rail holidays in Japan found
Japan golden route holiday
9-night classic Japan trip: Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto
From £2,200 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Kyushu and Shikoku island tour in Japan
Deep cultural immersion in lesser visited Japan
From £4,689£4,319 to £5,089 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Sep, 7 Nov
2027: 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov
2027: 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov
Up to £370 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 26 Sep, 07 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 26 Sep, 07 Nov
Japan small group holiday by bullet train
Explore Japan’s golden route and the Japan Alps
From £4,490 to £5,930 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep
2027: 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 19 Jun
2027: 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 19 Jun
Book by 30 September and travel before 31 December 2026 to get £1,000 off when you travel as two (partner, sister, best friend).
Honshu holiday by rail, Japan
Scenic rail journey through Japan’s cities and mountains
From £11,965 17 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Japan gastronomic adventure holiday
Food focused adventure through Japan’s cities & countryside
From £7,475 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan classic tour by rail
A visually striking railway journey through Japan
From £6,895 14 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Southern Japan small group tour
Experience a different side to Japan on its southern islands
From £4,075 to £4,910 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 17 Sep, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov
2027: 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 10 May, 17 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 10 Jul, 26 Jul, 5 Aug, 28 Aug, 2 Sep, 6 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 18 Oct, 23 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 25 Nov
2028: 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 27 Mar, 30 Mar, 1 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 8 May, 15 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 8 Jul, 24 Jul, 3 Aug, 26 Aug, 31 Aug ...
2027: 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 10 May, 17 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 10 Jul, 26 Jul, 5 Aug, 28 Aug, 2 Sep, 6 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 18 Oct, 23 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 25 Nov
2028: 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 27 Mar, 30 Mar, 1 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 8 May, 15 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 8 Jul, 24 Jul, 3 Aug, 26 Aug, 31 Aug ...
Late availability on these dates: 17 Sep, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 05 Nov, 12 Nov
Hidden Japan holiday
Journey into Japan’s spiritual, artistic & rural heartlands
From £4,970 to £7,616 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 10 Sep, 1 Oct, 22 Oct
2027: 4 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 6 May, 27 May, 29 Jul, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 23 Sep, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 18 Nov
2027: 4 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 6 May, 27 May, 29 Jul, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 23 Sep, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 18 Nov
Book by 30 September and travel before 31 December 2026 to get £1,000 off when you travel as two (partner, sister, best friend).
Japan hot springs honeymoon
Kyoto, Yamanaka Onsen, Tokyo & Hakone
From £9,896 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan luxury small group tour, 15 days
Elegant stays, excellent meals & exclusive cultural access
From £7,525 to £13,860 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 5 Oct, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 26 Oct, 29 Oct, 2 Nov, 5 Nov, 9 Nov, 12 Nov, 16 Nov
2027: 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 15 Apr, 10 May, 20 May, 24 May, 27 May, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 30 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 18 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 8 Nov, 11 Nov, 22 Nov, 25 Nov
2027: 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 15 Apr, 10 May, 20 May, 24 May, 27 May, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 30 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 18 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 8 Nov, 11 Nov, 22 Nov, 25 Nov
Book by 30 September and travel before 31 December 2026 to get £1,000 off when you travel as two (partner, sister, best friend).
Japanese Alps walking tour
Tradition & history on the trails of the Japanese Alps
From £4,999 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 7 Nov
Japan family holiday
Throw yourself into the whirl of Japan
From £4,505 to £5,290 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 24 Sep
2027: 26 Mar, 27 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 28 Jun, 1 Jul, 24 Jul, 26 Jul, 28 Jul, 2 Aug, 5 Aug, 18 Sep, 20 Sep, 25 Sep, 27 Sep, 1 Oct, 2 Oct
2028: 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 15 Apr, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 26 Jun, 29 Jun, 22 Jul, 24 Jul, 26 Jul, 31 Jul, 3 Aug, 16 Sep, 18 Sep, 23 Sep, 25 Sep, 29 Sep, 30 Sep
2027: 26 Mar, 27 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 28 Jun, 1 Jul, 24 Jul, 26 Jul, 28 Jul, 2 Aug, 5 Aug, 18 Sep, 20 Sep, 25 Sep, 27 Sep, 1 Oct, 2 Oct
2028: 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 15 Apr, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 26 Jun, 29 Jun, 22 Jul, 24 Jul, 26 Jul, 31 Jul, 3 Aug, 16 Sep, 18 Sep, 23 Sep, 25 Sep, 29 Sep, 30 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 24 Sep
Holiday in Japan
Take the bullet train Tokyo to Kyoto
From £3,530£2,824 to £4,740 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs most Saturdays throughout the year.
Up to £700 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 01 Sep, 03 Sep, 08 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 29 Sep, 08 Oct, 11 Oct, 15 Oct, 20 Oct, 22 Oct, 25 Oct, 29 Oct, 01 Nov, 08 Nov, 12 Nov, 15 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 01 Sep, 03 Sep, 08 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 29 Sep, 08 Oct, 11 Oct, 15 Oct, 20 Oct, 22 Oct, 25 Oct, 29 Oct, 01 Nov, 08 Nov, 12 Nov, 15 Nov
Kyoto to Tokyo small group holiday in Japan
Journey into the heart of Japan - Kyoto to Tokyo
From £4,130£3,834 to £5,195 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 23 Aug, 2 Sep, 6 Sep, 30 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov
2027: 17 Jan, 14 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 28 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 8 Apr, 9 Apr, 11 Apr, 12 Apr, 6 May, 12 May, 16 May, 19 May, 23 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 25 Jul, 28 Jul, 16 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 1 Sep, 3 Sep, 5 Sep, 27 Sep, 29 Sep, 3 Oct, 6 Oct, 10 Oct, 13 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct ...
2027: 17 Jan, 14 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 28 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 8 Apr, 9 Apr, 11 Apr, 12 Apr, 6 May, 12 May, 16 May, 19 May, 23 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 25 Jul, 28 Jul, 16 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 1 Sep, 3 Sep, 5 Sep, 27 Sep, 29 Sep, 3 Oct, 6 Oct, 10 Oct, 13 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct ...
Up to £420 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 23 Aug, 02 Sep, 06 Sep, 30 Sep, 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 01 Nov, 08 Nov, 15 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 23 Aug, 02 Sep, 06 Sep, 30 Sep, 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 01 Nov, 08 Nov, 15 Nov
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Around the world tour without flying
Around the world by train & boat in 100 days
From £89,950 14 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 14 Mar
Tokyo to Kyoto holiday in Japan
See the best of Japan without busting your budget.
From £1,670 to £2,095 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 2 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 18 Nov, 12 Dec
2027: 20 Feb, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Apr, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 14 Apr, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 21 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 29 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 10 Nov, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec
2028: 19 Feb, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 5 Apr, 8 Apr, 12 Apr, 6 May ...
2027: 20 Feb, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Apr, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 14 Apr, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 21 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 29 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 10 Nov, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec
2028: 19 Feb, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 5 Apr, 8 Apr, 12 Apr, 6 May ...
Late availability on these dates: 02 Sep, 26 Sep, 03 Oct, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 07 Nov, 14 Nov, 18 Nov
Japan cultural highlights holiday, Tokyo to Osaka
Immersive Japan: tea ceremonies, temples & timeless villages
From €4,497 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Taiwan and Japan tailor made tour
Japan or Taiwan? Discover two islands in one
From £5,003 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Best of Japan 15 day tour
The greatest hits of Japan, with a bonus rural stop
From £2,610 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan 13 day tour
Cultural adventure through Japan's cities and landscapes.
From £4,699 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 3 Oct
