45 Small group holidays in Japan found
Japan small group holiday, Japan unmasked
Whistlestop Japan highlights with an expert tour leader
From £2,595 to £2,795 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Sep, 25 Nov
2020: 17 Feb, 2 Mar, 27 Apr, 11 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 29 Jun, 20 Jul, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 18 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov
2020: 17 Feb, 2 Mar, 27 Apr, 11 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 29 Jun, 20 Jul, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 18 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov
Hidden Japan holiday
Get beneath the surface into the heart of Japan
From £3,850 to £3,990 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 12 Mar, 7 May, 21 May, 11 Jun, 23 Jul, 24 Sep, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov
Japan small group holiday by bullet train
Japan's must-see cities and beautiful, rural countryside
From £3,895 to £4,150 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 30 May, 6 Jun, 11 Jul, 22 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct
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:
2019: 25 Sep
2020: 20 May, 23 Sep
2020: 20 May, 23 Sep
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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!
Walking tours to Japan
Explore the backroads of Japan
From £3,220 to £3,480 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 5 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 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, 03 Nov, 10 Nov
Japan cultural small group holiday
A journey along the ancient Tokaido highway
From £1,875 to £1,995 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 28 Sep, 26 Oct
Kumano Kodo walking holiday, Japan
Village to village walking in the sacred Kii Peninsula
From £2,455 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 7 Oct, 22 Nov
2020: 12 Apr, 6 May, 18 May, 5 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov
2020: 12 Apr, 6 May, 18 May, 5 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov
Last minute availability on 7 Oct departure walking the Kumano Kodo.
Japan walking tour of Shikoku
Beautiful Shikoku Island and the 88 Pilgrimage trail
From £3,420 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Oct
2020: 10 May, 18 Oct
2020: 10 May, 18 Oct
Late availability on 20 Oct departure walking the Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage. Departure guaranteed with your booking!
Japan group holiday, a food adventure
Dive into Tokyo city’s incredible food scene
From £3,570£3,162 to £4,090 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 8 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 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 £550 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 08 Sep, 06 Oct, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 03 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 08 Sep, 06 Oct, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 03 Nov
Japan cultural immersion holiday
Cultural activites and traditional experiences galore
From £3,950 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 8 Sep
Japan walking holiday, North from Tokyo
A walking journey, rich in spirituality and tradition
From £3,420 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 15 Sep
2020: 21 Aug, 11 Sep
2020: 21 Aug, 11 Sep
Kyoto to Tokyo small group holiday in Japan
Journey into the heart of Japan - Kyoto to Tokyo
From £3,350£3,308 to £4,005 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 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, 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, 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 £380 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 01 Sep, 08 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 06 Oct, 13 Oct, 16 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 03 Nov, 10 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 01 Sep, 08 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 06 Oct, 13 Oct, 16 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 03 Nov, 10 Nov
Japan holiday, ancient and modern
Explore the attractions of this vibrant nation
From £4,749 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, 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 11 Apr, 12 Apr, 18 Apr, 19 Apr, 9 May, 10 May, 16 May, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 18 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov
2020: 14 Mar, 15 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 11 Apr, 12 Apr, 18 Apr, 19 Apr, 9 May, 10 May, 16 May, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 18 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 05 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 20 Oct, 26 Oct
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Southern Japan small group holiday
Off the beaten track in Kyoto, Nara & Kyushu
From £3,595 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Oct, 4 Nov
2020: 8 Apr, 4 May, 21 Sep, 24 Oct
2020: 8 Apr, 4 May, 21 Sep, 24 Oct
Japan culture tour, Shoguns & Samurai
Ultra-modern Tokyo to Imperial Kyoto
From £3,490 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 11 Oct, 6 Nov
2020: 1 Apr, 17 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 15 Jul, 21 Oct, 4 Nov
2020: 1 Apr, 17 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 15 Jul, 21 Oct, 4 Nov
Late availability on 11 Oct departure. This departure is guaranteed to go ahead!
Japan family holiday
Throw yourself into the whirl of Japan
From £2,935£2,691 to £3,370 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 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 £300 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 22 Sep, 27 Sep, 29 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 22 Sep, 27 Sep, 29 Sep
Japan unmasked tour, 14 days
All the top sights in an action-packed 2-week group tour.
From AU $4,892 14 days ex flights
Small group travel
Nakasendo Trail winter tour, Japan
The tranquil magic of winter on the Nakasendo trail
From £2,150 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 25 Jan, 15 Feb
China and Japan holiday, Beijing to Tokyo
Sixteen days of high-speed cities, terracotta giants and a spiritual stay in the life of a monk
From £3,199 to £3,459 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 25 Oct
2020: 10 Jan, 21 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 29 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 24 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 2 Sep, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 14 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec
2020: 10 Jan, 21 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 29 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 24 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 2 Sep, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 14 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec
Tokyo to St Petersburg rail tour
Japan to Russia overland on the Trans-Siberian Railway
From £7,465 to £8,010 30 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 30 Sep
2020: 4 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 10 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep
2021: 10 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 16 Aug, 6 Sep, 27 Sep
2020: 4 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 10 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep
2021: 10 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 16 Aug, 6 Sep, 27 Sep
Japan Guided Tour, Eastern Hokkaido
Explore the untamed wilderness of Hokkaido
From £2,890 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 1 Aug, 4 Sep, 7 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 £3,299 13 days ex flights
Small group travel
Kyushu rural Japan tour
Explore a little-visited rural part of Japan on this tour
From £3,995 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 15 Nov
Japan holiday, small group
Tokyo to Hiroshima small group tour
From £3,785 to £4,299 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 23 Nov
2020: 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 7 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 4 Jul, 15 Aug, 5 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov
2020: 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 7 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 4 Jul, 15 Aug, 5 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 23 Nov
Rugby World cup tour following Scotland
Follow all of Scotland's rugby pool matches in Japan
From £5,440 26 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Sep
Japan backpacking tour
Explore Japan on this unmissable and affordable 13-day tour!
From £1,599 to £1,799 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Oct, 28 Oct
2020: 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 16 Mar, 19 Mar, 23 Mar, 26 Mar, 30 Mar, 2 Apr, 6 Apr, 9 Apr, 13 Apr, 16 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 14 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 11 Jun, 15 Jun, 18 Jun, 22 Jun, 25 Jun, 29 Jun, 2 Jul, 6 Jul, 9 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 3 Sep, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 17 Sep, 21 Sep, 24 Sep, 28 Sep, 1 Oct, 5 Oct, 8 Oct, 12 Oct, 15 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov
2020: 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 16 Mar, 19 Mar, 23 Mar, 26 Mar, 30 Mar, 2 Apr, 6 Apr, 9 Apr, 13 Apr, 16 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 14 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 11 Jun, 15 Jun, 18 Jun, 22 Jun, 25 Jun, 29 Jun, 2 Jul, 6 Jul, 9 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 3 Sep, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 17 Sep, 21 Sep, 24 Sep, 28 Sep, 1 Oct, 5 Oct, 8 Oct, 12 Oct, 15 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov
Japan small group holiday North to South
North to South 20 Day Epic Journey of the truly unique Japan
From £10,195 to £10,695 19 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Oct
2020: 10 May, 18 Oct
2020: 10 May, 18 Oct
Southern Japan small group tour
Experience a different side to Japan on its southern islands
From £3,350£3,164 to £3,970 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 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 £350 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 13 Sep, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 01 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 13 Sep, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 01 Nov
From
£2,595
excluding flights
The most exciting part for me was trying all the many different foods under the expert suggestions from our tour leader. (more)Anna Avery
Visiting Tokyo was special. Just walking around experiencing the sights, sounds and buzzing energy of the largest city on the planet will stay with me forever. (more)Patrick Condon
The beautiful Himeji Castle floating above you on the horizon when walking towards it from the station. Hiroshima was very moving. (more)Yasmin Dastur
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£3,205
excluding flights
There were many great parts but if forced to pick we’d say our stay at the Tsuruya Ryokan and our walk from Karuizawa to Yokokawa (more)Louis Tassinary
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
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£3,850
excluding flights
Absolutely wonderful; probably the best we've ever had. (more)Jane Dunphy
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
From
£1,875
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
£3,895
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
£2,455
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Day 6,Walk from Koguchi to Nachi Grand Shrine and waterfall. The hiking was really challenging and site sceneries at the end were amazing.
Tips?
Have the lightest possible backpack during the hikes.
Local benefits?
Yes.
Overall rating?
Very Good (more)Ahmed El Hawary
From
£4,749
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
£3,220
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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£3,950
excluding flights
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£3,490
excluding flights
Travelling on local trains and buses and the opportunity to do lots of walking in beautiful places were the most memorable parts of our holiday. (more)Margaret Watts
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
From
£3,308
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
£3,595
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
AU $4,892
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The temples, the onsen in Nagano, travelling by bullet train, Matsumoto castle. The woodblock museum Matsumoto, the Hida village outside Katayama, the bike ride, the samurai house and garden. Kenrokuen gardens. The food experience. Our excellent guide.
Tips?
Give everything a try.
Local benefits?
Yes, however the Japanese people can teach us a thing or two about manners. Infrastructure and transport and managing litter.
Overall rating?
It was a fabulous... (more)Kate York
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
£1,599
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Watching Sumo training
Tips?
Comfortable shoes because we walked a lot and luggage you can manage yourself because there are lots of stairs at stations
Local benefits?
No. Japan is very clean but they are using sooo much plastic
Overall rating?
Excellent value for money (more)Janice Eastman
From
£1,450
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
£2,804
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
£2,771
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
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