Small group holidays in Japan

By joining a group of like-minded travellers, a small group holiday in Japan takes the pressure off the organisation front. And being organised in Japan is part of the cultural makeup. Japan small group holidays are perfect if you want to meet other likeminded explorers for a very sociable experience. Plus, they’re led by amazing local guides, a short cut to the cultural and natural highlights that other visitors might miss.

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Japan holiday, ancient and modern

Japan holiday, ancient and modern

Explore the attractions of this vibrant nation
From £4,995£4,580 to £5,795 14 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov
2027: 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 11 Mar, 14 Mar, 15 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 29 Mar, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 8 Apr, 11 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 20 Jun, 30 Jun, 23 Aug, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 18 Oct, 24 Oct, 25 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov
2028: 27 Feb, 5 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 19 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar ...
Up to £610 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 01 Nov, 08 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov
Japan family 12 day tour

Japan family 12 day tour

12 Day Family Tour to experience Japan
From £2,799 to £3,099 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 25 Oct
2027: 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 23 May, 20 Jun, 18 Jul, 12 Sep, 17 Oct
Japan small group holiday, Japan unmasked

Japan small group holiday, Japan unmasked

Japan’s iconic sights, combined with local secrets
From £3,480 to £4,100 14 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct
2027: 15 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 16 Aug, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 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).
Southern Japan small group tour

Southern Japan small group tour

Experience a different side to Japan on its southern islands
From £3,930 to £5,060 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 17 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov
2027: 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 22 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 ...
Up to £230 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 17 Sep, 05 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 05 Nov, 12 Nov
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Walking tours to Japan

Walking tours to Japan

Explore the backroads of Japan
From £4,590 to £4,750 15 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 6 Sep, 27 Sep, 1 Nov, 15 Nov
2027: 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 9 May, 5 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 27 Sep, 01 Nov, 15 Nov
Kyushu and Shikoku island tour in Japan

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
Up to £370 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 26 Sep, 07 Nov
Japan activity holiday, bike, hike and kayak

Japan activity holiday, bike, hike and kayak

Multi activity holiday in Japan
From £4,675£4,128 to £5,560 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 8 Nov, 11 Nov
2027: 21 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 11 Apr, 6 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 13 Jun, 4 Jul, 1 Sep, 5 Sep, 28 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 12 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov
2028: 19 Mar, 24 Mar, 28 Mar, 31 Mar, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 4 May, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 11 Jun, 2 Jul, 30 Aug, 3 Sep, 26 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 10 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov
Up to £1030 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 08 Nov, 11 Nov
Japan small group tour, in the shadow of mountains

Japan small group tour, in the shadow of mountains

Western Honshu's coasts - Japan Sea and Inland Sea
From £4,375 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 23 Nov
2027: 24 Feb, 18 May, 27 Sep, 24 Nov
Nakasendo Trail walking tour, Japan

Nakasendo Trail walking tour, Japan

Village-to-village walking on the historic Nakasendo trail
From £3,580 to £3,960 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 16 Oct, 17 Nov
2027: 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 27 Sep, 6 Oct, 18 Oct, 23 Oct, 1 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov
Kumano Kodo walking holiday, Japan

Kumano Kodo walking holiday, Japan

Village to village walking in the sacred Kii Peninsula
From £3,060 9 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2027: 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 14 May, 3 Jun, 28 Sep, 13 Oct, 3 Nov
Japan guided luxury adventure holiday

Japan guided luxury adventure holiday

Bamboo groves, geishas & the chant of Buddhist monks
From £6,395£5,570 to £6,745 9 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 7 Sep
2027: 19 Apr, 17 May, 24 May, 18 Oct, 8 Nov
2028: 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov
Up to £970 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 07 Sep
Kumano Kodo Trail Japan walking holiday

Kumano Kodo Trail Japan walking holiday

Hike on a highway once travelled by samurai
From £4,260£3,860 to £4,669 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov
2027: 9 May, 16 May, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct
Up to £400 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 20 Sep, 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 01 Nov
Japan holiday, small group

Japan holiday, small group

Tokyo to Hiroshima small group tour
From £3,995£3,695 to £5,249£5,190 14 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 2 Sep, 6 Sep, 9 Sep, 10 Sep, 16 Sep, 20 Sep, 23 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Nov, 18 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov
2027: 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 3 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 14 Mar, 16 Mar, 17 Mar, 18 Mar, 19 Mar, 20 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 24 Mar, 25 Mar, 26 Mar, 27 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar, 1 Apr, 2 Apr, 3 Apr, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 10 Apr, 11 Apr, 12 Apr, 13 Apr, 14 Apr, 16 Apr, 17 Apr, 6 May, 7 May, 9 May, 14 May ...
Up to £500 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 02 Sep, 06 Sep, 09 Sep, 10 Sep, 16 Sep, 20 Sep, 23 Sep, 08 Oct, 15 Nov, 18 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov
Japan family holiday

Japan family holiday

Throw yourself into the whirl of Japan
From £4,505 to £5,095 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2027: 26 Mar, 27 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 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
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Japan tour with added comfort

Japan tour with added comfort

Explore Japan on this premium tour
From £5,435 to £8,830 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 8 Sep, 10 Sep, 15 Sep, 17 Sep, 18 Sep, 24 Sep, 26 Sep, 1 Oct, 2 Oct, 8 Oct, 11 Oct, 16 Oct, 18 Oct, 19 Oct, 20 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Oct, 27 Oct, 29 Oct, 1 Nov, 5 Nov, 6 Nov, 10 Nov, 12 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 10 Dec, 15 Dec
2027: 7 Jan, 4 Feb, 4 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 14 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar, 1 Apr, 2 Apr, 3 Apr, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 6 Apr, 7 Apr, 8 Apr, 12 Apr ...
Up to £650 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 08 Sep, 10 Sep, 15 Sep, 17 Sep, 18 Sep, 24 Sep, 26 Sep, 01 Oct, 02 Oct, 08 Oct, 11 Oct, 16 Oct, 18 Oct, 19 Oct, 20 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Oct, 27 Oct, 29 Oct, 01 Nov, 05 Nov, 06 Nov, 10 Nov, 12 Nov, 15 Nov,...
Japan group holiday, a food adventure

Japan group holiday, a food adventure

Dive into Tokyo city’s incredible food scene
From £3,420£3,366 to £4,130£4,030 11 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 22 Nov, 13 Dec
2027: 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 21 Jul, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 5 Sep, 29 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 12 Dec
2028: 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 4 Jun, 18 Jun, 19 Jul, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 3 Sep, 27 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 10 Dec
Up to £590 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 27 Sep, 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 01 Nov, 22 Nov
Hidden Japan holiday

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
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  small group holiday with added comfort

Japan small group holiday with added comfort

Staying in premium hotels travel from Tokyo to Kyoto
From £4,745 to £6,320£5,920 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 13 Sep
2027: 14 Mar, 11 Apr, 30 May, 12 Sep, 24 Oct, 7 Nov
Up to £400 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 13 Sep
Holiday in Japan

Holiday in Japan

Take the bullet train Tokyo to Kyoto
From £3,565£3,294 to £4,890 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: Departs most Saturdays throughout the year.
Up to £580 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 08 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 08 Oct, 11 Oct, 20 Oct, 22 Oct, 25 Oct, 29 Oct, 01 Nov, 12 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 06 Dec
Kyoto to Tokyo small group holiday in Japan

Kyoto to Tokyo small group holiday in Japan

Journey into the heart of Japan - Kyoto to Tokyo
From £4,090£3,488 to £5,195 11 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 30 Sep, 4 Oct, 14 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov
2027: 17 Jan, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 11 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, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec
2028: 16 Jan, 13 Feb ...
Up to £870 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 30 Sep, 04 Oct, 14 Oct, 01 Nov, 08 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov
South Korea and Japan small group tour

South Korea and Japan small group tour

Explore Japan & South Korea in 25 days
From £4,499 to £5,399 25 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct
2027: 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 12 Jul, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov
Japan luxury small group tour, 15 days

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
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 ebike tour

Japan ebike tour

Cycling adventure in scenic southern Japan
From NZ $8,900 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2027: 19 Mar
Sapporo snow festival holiday in Japan

Sapporo snow festival holiday in Japan

Japan's must-see Sapporo Snow Festival
From £4,345£4,195 11 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2027: 1 Feb
Up to £150 off selected dates.
Late availability on upcoming trips
Japan hiking tour, Samurai trails & pilgrimage paths

Japan hiking tour, Samurai trails & pilgrimage paths

Hike the Kumano Kodo and Nakasendo, visit Kyoto and Tokyo.
From £4,861 to £4,865 11 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 2 Nov
2027: 26 Mar, 27 May, 27 Sep, 30 Oct, 8 Nov
Japanese Alps walking tour

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
Budget Japan tour

Budget Japan tour

See the essentials of Japan in 13 Days!
From £1,999 to £2,399 13 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 9 Nov
2027: 11 Jan, 15 Feb, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 16 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov
Japan walking and culture tour, Nakasendo & Kiso Valley

Japan walking and culture tour, Nakasendo & Kiso Valley

Guided tour of the highlights along the old Edo road
From £2,435 to £2,710 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 1 Oct, 25 Oct, 11 Nov
2027: 13 Mar, 24 Mar, 3 Apr, 19 Apr, 7 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 11 Sep, 20 Sep, 30 Sep, 15 Oct, 25 Oct, 4 Nov, 14 Nov
Japan cycling holiday, small group

Japan cycling holiday, small group

Get off the beaten track and experience old Japan
From £4,890£4,740 to £5,095 13 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 11 Oct
2027: 16 May, 17 Oct, 7 Nov
Up to £150 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 11 Oct
Cycling holiday in Japan

Cycling holiday in Japan

Sociable cycling tour of Japan's culture and nature
From £5,739£5,539 to £6,499 14 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 18 Oct, 1 Nov
2027: 14 Mar, 11 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov
2028: 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 21 May, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct
Up to £410 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 18 Oct, 01 Nov
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