38 Small group holidays in Japan found
Japan small group holiday, Japan unmasked
Whistlestop Japan highlights with an expert tour leader
From £2,475 to £2,795 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 21 Sep, 1 Oct, 26 Nov
2019: 18 Feb, 4 Mar, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 22 Jul, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 20 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov
2019: 18 Feb, 4 Mar, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 22 Jul, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 20 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov
Japan small group holiday by bullet train
Japan's must-see cities and beautiful, rural countryside
From £3,495 to £3,995 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Jun, 13 Jul, 24 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct
Hidden Japan holiday
Get beneath the surface into the heart of Japan
From £3,675 to £3,895 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 14 Mar, 9 May, 23 May, 25 Jul, 26 Sep, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov
Walking tours to Japan
Explore the backroads of Japan
From £2,990 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 4 Nov, 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: 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 04 Nov, 11 Nov
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Japan group holiday, a food adventure
Dive into Tokyo city’s incredible food scene
From £3,400£3,102 to £3,830 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 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 £540 off. Late availability on these dates: 09 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 07 Oct, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 04 Nov
Nakasendo Trail walking tour, Japan
Village-to-village walking on the historic Nakasendo trail
From £3,205 to £3,206 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 7 Oct, 12 Oct, 14 Oct, 4 Nov, 8 Nov, 11 Nov
2019: 24 Mar, 1 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 18 Apr, 5 May, 7 May, 13 May, 17 May, 20 May, 15 Jul, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 1 Oct, 11 Oct, 13 Oct, 4 Nov, 7 Nov, 10 Nov
2019: 24 Mar, 1 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 18 Apr, 5 May, 7 May, 13 May, 17 May, 20 May, 15 Jul, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 1 Oct, 11 Oct, 13 Oct, 4 Nov, 7 Nov, 10 Nov
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
Kyoto to Tokyo small group holiday in Japan
Journey into the heart of Japan - Kyoto to Tokyo
From £3,350 to £3,895 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 16 Oct, 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 £180 off. Late availability on these dates: 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 06 Oct, 16 Oct, 27 Oct, 03 Nov, 17 Nov
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
Japan family holiday
Throw yourself into the whirl of Japan
From £2,935£2,788 to £3,170 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 £140 off. Late availability on these dates: 30 Sep, 21 Oct
Japan unmasked tour, 14 days
All the top sights in an action-packed 2-week group tour.
From AU $4,702 to AU $5,082 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 21 Sep, 1 Oct, 10 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 26 Nov
Nakasendo Trail winter tour, Japan
The tranquil magic of winter on the Nakasendo trail
From £2,150 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Jan, 16 Feb
Japan small group tour, in the shadow of mountains
Western Honshu's coasts - Japan Sea and Inland Sea
From £3,350 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 26 Sep
2019: 22 May, 25 Sep
2019: 22 May, 25 Sep
Japan cultural immersion holiday
Cultural activites and traditional experiences galore
From £3,950 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 9 Sep
2019: 12 May
2019: 12 May
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Holiday in Japan
Take the bullet train Tokyo to Kyoto
From £2,865£2,750 to £3,495 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs most Saturdays throughout the year.
Up to £300 off. Late availability on these dates: 22 Aug, 25 Aug, 15 Sep, 18 Sep, 22 Sep, 03 Oct, 06 Oct, 13 Oct, 17 Oct, 20 Oct, 23 Oct, 27 Oct, 03 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov
China and Japan holiday, Beijing to Tokyo
Incredible journey showcasing the best of two ancient cultures
From £2,720 to £3,459 18 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 17 Oct, 21 Oct, 11 Nov, 18 Nov
2019: 11 Jan, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 17 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 4 Sep, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov
2019: 11 Jan, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 17 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 4 Sep, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov
Kumano Kodo walking holiday, Japan
Village to village walking in the sacred Kii Peninsula
From £2,455 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 8 Oct, 5 Nov, 10 Nov
2019: 23 Apr, 7 May, 24 May, 7 Oct, 22 Nov
2019: 23 Apr, 7 May, 24 May, 7 Oct, 22 Nov
Grand Trans-Siberian railway tour
Japan to Russia overland on the Trans-Siberian Railway
From £7,400 to £7,625 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 8 Oct
2019: 10 Jun, 8 Jul, 2 Sep, 30 Sep
2019: 10 Jun, 8 Jul, 2 Sep, 30 Sep
Japan small group holiday North to South
North to South 20 Day Epic Journey of the truly unique Japan
From £9,495 to £9,795 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 21 Oct
2019: 12 May, 20 Oct
2019: 12 May, 20 Oct
Southern Japan small group tour
Experience a different side to Japan on its southern islands
From £2,907 to £3,625 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 1 Nov
2019: 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 17 May, 9 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 1 Nov
2019: 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 17 May, 9 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 1 Nov
Up to £510 off. Late availability on these dates: 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 01 Nov
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:
2018: 23 Sep
2019: 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 12 May, 7 Jul, 22 Sep, 20 Oct, 27 Oct
2019: 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 12 May, 7 Jul, 22 Sep, 20 Oct, 27 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 23 Sep
Japan cycling holiday, small group
Get off the beaten track and experience old Japan
From £4,740 to £5,125 14 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 29 Sep
2019: 11 May, 25 May, 28 Sep, 12 Oct
2019: 11 May, 25 May, 28 Sep, 12 Oct
Central Japan holiday, small group
Explore Japan- the land of the Samurai
From £6,495 to £6,795 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 14 Nov
2019: 10 Apr, 13 Nov
2019: 10 Apr, 13 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, 16 Nov
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, 16 Nov
Japan holiday, The Shogun trail
Small group tour of Japan highlights
From £4,320 to £4,779 13 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 6 Oct, 13 Oct
2019: 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct
2019: 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct
Japan culinary heritage tour
Regional cuisine, the heart and soul of Japanese culture.
From £3,490 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 28 Sep
2019: 10 May, 27 Sep
2019: 10 May, 27 Sep
Japan tours
Explore the past and the present of Japan
From £3,950 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 19 May
Japan family tour, rural adventure
A family trip with amazing insights into Japan’s traditions
From £2,080 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 25 Sep
2019: 21 Jul, 24 Sep
2019: 21 Jul, 24 Sep
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
Japan tour, winter festivals
An adventure of natural, cultural and artistic delights.
From £2,405 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 5 Feb, 8 Feb, 10 Feb
From
£2,475
excluding flights
The beautiful Himeji Castle floating above you on the horizon when walking towards it from the station. Hiroshima was very moving. (more)Yasmin Dastur
There were many `most memorable´things such as the autumn colours, the gardens, the Japanese people, the food, the variety you offered on this tour, the numerous surprises Japan has in store by being so different, the group, the tour leader. (more)Inge Kerber
The highlight was meeting the Japanese people - they were so friendly and provided a fabulous service, all of them doing there best to help out the 'non Japanese' speaking tourists. Also, the country was virtually 'spotlessly' clean with no litter, graffiti or the usual grime one associates with Europe. (more)Roger Bayliss
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£1,795
excluding flights
We saw various places all of which were very interesting. There is not one particular place or experience that stands out over and above everything else. It was great to cover so much ground and there was a lot to do every day. Our tour leader was helpful and very knowledgeable. (more)Catherine Cassidy
The entire trip was so awesome. Lots of exciting things to taste, see and experience. Great way to meet people who enjoy travelling as much as I do.
Fantastic trip. (more)Anuschka Veckranges
Really enjoyed the variety of visiting different regions of Japan e.g. busy Tokyo,
tranquil Hakone, beautiful Kyoto and Nara and Kamakura. (more)Eva Jolly
From
£3,495
excluding flights
The most exciting elements were the cultural differences and beauty of Japan. The most memorable was the stunning 'Japanese Alps' at Kamicochi. (more)John Harlow
Autumn colours were wonderful and the temples were most interesting. Excellent, with attention to detail, which made the tour very easy for the group. Hotels very good. (more)Ann Caroe
Very good itinerary that included cities and countryside and a variety of types of
accommodation. There was plenty of optional free time to explore one your own if you wanted. Brian, the tour leader was conscientious and helpful, we were particularly impressed that he met us at our hotel on arrival in Japan in spite of the very late hour. (more)Andy Goodenough
From
£3,205
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
It was outstanding and hard to pinpoint a single thing. 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. Walking though beautiful valleys and mountains..... I could go on and on.
Tips?
Carry as little as possible - all the ryokans and hotels do provide sleepwear and toiletries... (more)Ruth Patterson
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
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£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
£3,350
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
£3,950
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Firstly - Sumo wrestling was an incredible spectacle. This won't be offered on all. Hands on Japan trips, but if you have the opportunity seize it with both hands. Secondly - Shrines and Temples are endlessly amazing.
Tips?
Take a book that you can collect stamp impressions in (not postage stamps, but rubber stamps). Make sure it is fairly large as many of the temples, gardens,
train stations, etc.... offer some really exciting rubber stamps you can collect that... (more)Monte Gates
From
£2,150
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The beautiful little post towns and the amazing food at the places we stayed at.
Tips?
Wear lots of layers as it can get cold but you also need to be able to cool down by stripping back when you're hiking and the sun comes out.
Local benefits?
I hope it helped the local communoities by enabling them to keep these beautiful old buildings functioning as they were meant to.
Overall rating?
It exceeded expectations. We were all very well looked after by... (more)Richard Gordon
From
£3,675
excluding flights
It was an amazing experience; everything we hoped for and more...each day was different and a new fascinating experience.
(more)Jean Burgess
We had a fantastic time. The guide, Yuri, was great and the tour was varied and constantly enlightening. (more)Lynda McCall
Absolutely wonderful. Great to get away from the very big cities and engage with the people. Visiting Shikoku Island for over five days was brilliant. Our guide was excellent and the entire trip was hassle free. (more)Susan White
From
£4,349
including UK flights
From
£2,750
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
From
£2,507
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
A painting exhibition in Hiroshima.
Tips?
It actually isn't that difficult getting around Japan but a few simple Japanese phrases help break the ice.
Local benefits?
We had very little interaction with local people and employed no local guides which was really a pity. We impacted on the environment just as much as any other tourists.
Overall rating?
Reasonable. (more)Margaret Good
