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The Kansai Region used to be the political center of Japan, but now it is a place where you can see many historical sites that were carefully preserved. You can see original castles like Himeji and Hikone, religious sites in Ise, Koyasan, and Kumano, historical structures in Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka, etc.

Kansai is the old political center of Japan, containing many of the oldest capitals in the country such as Nara and Kyoto. Kansai is also very diverse with many different locations known for a wide variety of sites. Nagashima Onsen has many indoor and outdoor baths. Iga Ueno and Koka are known for their ninja history. Ise Shrines are the most sacred Shinto shrines in Japan. Hikone Castle, an original castle, is designated a national treasure. Kyoto is an important cultural and traditional center in Japan. Uji is the birthplace of matcha, powdered green tea, which is used in tea ceremonies. Nara has over 1000 free roaming deer around Todaiji Temple. Mount Yoshino has over 30,000 cherry blossoms planted around its slopes. Osaka has hearty street food, modern architecture, and historical landmarks. Koyasan is the best place to experience the monk’s lifestyle. Kumano Sanzan pilgrimage route is designated a UNESCO world heritage site. Nanki Shirahama has various entertainment facilities. Kobe is mostly known for its beef and attractive city. Himeji Castle is the most beautiful original castle. Kinosaki Onsen is one of the top hot spring destinations.

You won’t be short on activities in Kansai. Whether you enjoy the natural sceneries of the mountains and countryside’s, the bright lights of Osaka, or the immersive history of Kyoto, there’s something for everyone in Kansai!

Please see below for tours that include Kansai:

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Japan Deluxe Tours

Visit the must see sites of Japan with group sizes ranging from 12 to 35 people.

These tours are great for first time visitors to Japan looking for comfortable accommodation with all entrance fees and most meals included. Our Japan Deluxe Tours are accomodated with professional tour guides, fluent in both Japanese and English, to ensure an educational and valuable visit. Air-conditoned, private coaches are also included, so you can enjoy a comfortable and hassle-free time in Japan. Our tours range from 7 to 21 days, to various regions of Japan.

Deluxe-Plus Small Group Tours

Experience the culture of Japan at a slower pace with groups of 10 to 18 people.
(Smaller group departure available)

These tours combine enrichment, enjoyment, and education with time to truly absorb and appreciate your surroundings. Our Deluxe-Plus small group tours are created to cater to those who are interested in having a deeper understanding of Japan's culture. You will have the opportunity to participate in culturally rich activities and visit destinations only locals may know. Experience luxurious hotels and travel at a leisurely pace when you book a Deluxe-Plus small group tour.

Budget Group Tours

Our Budget Tours are designed for our guests who are on a limited budget.

Explore the must-see sights and enjoy the hassle-free trip to Japan at an affordable price. Our most cost-effective way to see the highlights of Japan while staying in budget-friendly accommodations. If you would like to have a quick stop to sample the must-see sights of Japan, or plan to explore Japan on your own but would like to take a short trip to learn about Japan before your self-guided journeys. These are the tours for you.

Active Small Group Tours

Travel Japan more flexibly in groups of 6 to 13 people using public transportation.

Explore Japan off the beaten path via Japanese public transportation, walking, hiking, cycling and more. Take more time to enjoy local experiences and picturesque landscape. Our Active Small Group Tours combine the best of cultural destinations with off-the-beaten-path via Japanese public transportation, Discover the country of Japan the way the locals do and see Japan from a different angle. A focus on getting away from the crowds and into the real Japan, see the diversity of Japan’s countryside unfold before your eyes.

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Best of Hokkaido & Honshu: Lavenders & Summer 
Flowers

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Best of Hokkaido & Honshu: Lavenders & Summer Flowers
Best of Hokkaido & Honshu: Lavenders & Summer Flowers

15 Days 14 Nights | from US $6198.00

Hokkaido (Lake Toya / Nanae / Hakodate / Lake Onuma / Noboribetsu / Shiraoi / Furano / Biei / Yoichi / Otaru / Sapporo), Honshu (Osaka / Nara / Kyoto / Koka / Hakone / Mt Fuji / Tokyo)
Join this 15-day summer tour through the enchanting lavender flowers of Hokkaido plus the top sightseeing destinations of the Japan mainland.

15 Days 14 Nights | from US $6198.00

Hokkaido (Lake Toya / Nanae / Hakodate / Lake Onuma / Noboribetsu / Shiraoi / Furano / Biei / Yoichi / Otaru / Sapporo), Honshu (Osaka / Nara / Kyoto / Koka / Hakone / Mt Fuji / Tokyo)
Join this 15-day summer tour through the enchanting lavender flowers of Hokkaido plus the top sightseeing destinations of the Japan mainland.
Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Compare Status
Sun. Jul 14, 2024 Sun. Jul 28, 2024 US $6198.00 Sapporo Tokyo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Best of Hokkaido & Honshu: Summer Flowers & Nature

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Best of Hokkaido & Honshu: Summer Flowers & Nature
Best of Hokkaido & Honshu: Summer Flowers & Nature

15 Days 14 Nights | from US $6198.00

Hokkaido (Sapporo / Otaru / Furano / Biei / Asahikawa / Hokuryu / Sounkyo / Kitami / Abashiri / Shiretoko / Lake Mashu / Lake Akan / Kushiro), Honshu (Osaka / Nara / Kyoto / Koka / Hakone / Mt Fuji / Tokyo)
Join this 15-day summer tour through the enchanting summer flowers of Hokkaido plus the top sightseeing destinations of the Japan mainland.

15 Days 14 Nights | from US $6198.00

Hokkaido (Sapporo / Otaru / Furano / Biei / Asahikawa / Hokuryu / Sounkyo / Kitami / Abashiri / Shiretoko / Lake Mashu / Lake Akan / Kushiro), Honshu (Osaka / Nara / Kyoto / Koka / Hakone / Mt Fuji / Tokyo)
Join this 15-day summer tour through the enchanting summer flowers of Hokkaido plus the top sightseeing destinations of the Japan mainland.
Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Compare Status
Sun. Aug 18, 2024 Sun. Sep 1, 2024 US $6198.00 Sapporo Tokyo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Highlights of Taiwan and Japan with Hiroshima: Cherry 
Blossom Tour

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Highlights of Taiwan and Japan with Hiroshima: Cherry Blossom Tour
Highlights of Taiwan and Japan with Hiroshima: Cherry Blossom Tour

17 Days 16 Nights | from US $6198.00

Taiwan (Taroko National Park / Sun Moon Lake / Fenqihu / Alishan National Forest / Taichung / Taipei), Japan (Osaka / Himeji / Kurashiki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Obokekyo Gorge / Kotohira / Takamatsu / Kobe / Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa-go / Takayama / Matsumoto / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo)
Take a special journey into the wonderful islands of Taiwan and Japan, covered with magnificent cherry blossoms, featuring the beauties of Hiroshima and Japan's less- traveled southern regions.

17 Days 16 Nights | from US $6198.00

Taiwan (Taroko National Park / Sun Moon Lake / Fenqihu / Alishan National Forest / Taichung / Taipei), Japan (Osaka / Himeji / Kurashiki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Obokekyo Gorge / Kotohira / Takamatsu / Kobe / Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa-go / Takayama / Matsumoto / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo)
Take a special journey into the wonderful islands of Taiwan and Japan, covered with magnificent cherry blossoms, featuring the beauties of Hiroshima and Japan's less- traveled southern regions.
Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Compare Status
Sun. Mar 24, 2024 Tue. Apr 9, 2024 US $6198.00 Taipei Tokyo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Sun. Mar 23, 2025 Tue. Apr 8, 2025 US $6198.00 Taipei Tokyo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Japan In Depth: Kyoto Aoi Festival Tour with 
Expo 2025 Osaka

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Japan In Depth: Kyoto Aoi Festival Tour with Expo 2025 Osaka
Japan In Depth: Kyoto Aoi Festival Tour with Expo 2025 Osaka
26 reviews
26 reviews

15 Days 14 Nights | from US $6198.00

Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Hikone / Koka / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka / Himeji / Kurashiki / Takamatsu / Shimanami Kaido / Hiroshima / Kitsuki / Beppu / Takachiho / Nagasaki
Observe the graceful Kyoto Aoi Festival and travel deeper into Japan by exploring the country's three main islands, plus the Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai!

15 Days 14 Nights | from US $6198.00

Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Hikone / Koka / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka / Himeji / Kurashiki / Takamatsu / Shimanami Kaido / Hiroshima / Kitsuki / Beppu / Takachiho / Nagasaki
Observe the graceful Kyoto Aoi Festival and travel deeper into Japan by exploring the country's three main islands, plus the Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai!
Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Compare Status
Sun. May 11, 2025 Sun. May 25, 2025 US $6198.00 Tokyo Fukuoka Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Spirit of Japan (Reverse): Takayama Spring Festival & 
Cherry Blossoms

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Spirit of Japan (Reverse): Takayama Spring Festival & Cherry Blossoms
Spirit of Japan (Reverse): Takayama Spring Festival & Cherry Blossoms

15 Days 14 Nights | from US $6298.00

Himeji / Kurashiki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Takamatsu / Naruto / Koyasan / Kumano / Ise Shima / Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa- go / Takayama / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo
Journey through the spiritual side of Japan by visiting centuries-old sites and scenic trails during the cherry blossom season.

15 Days 14 Nights | from US $6298.00

Himeji / Kurashiki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Takamatsu / Naruto / Koyasan / Kumano / Ise Shima / Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa- go / Takayama / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo
Journey through the spiritual side of Japan by visiting centuries-old sites and scenic trails during the cherry blossom season.
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Thu. Apr 4, 2024 Thu. Apr 18, 2024 US $6298.00 Osaka Tokyo Deluxe Save this tour Sold Out
Fri. Apr 4, 2025 Fri. Apr 18, 2025 US $6298.00 Osaka Tokyo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Highlights of China and Japan with Hiroshima: Cherry 
Blossom Tour

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Highlights of China and Japan with Hiroshima: Cherry Blossom Tour
Highlights of China and Japan with Hiroshima: Cherry Blossom Tour

18 Days 17 Nights | from US $6298.00

China (Beijing / Xian / Shanghai), Japan (Osaka / Himeji / Kurashiki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Obokekyo Gorge / Kotohira / Takamatsu / Kobe / Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa-go / Takayama / Matsumoto / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo)
Discover China and Japan in the gorgeous cherry blossom season, including Hiroshima and Shikoku Island, in an itinerary that includes top historic must-sees, breathtaking natural wonders, and delicious native cuisine.

18 Days 17 Nights | from US $6298.00

China (Beijing / Xian / Shanghai), Japan (Osaka / Himeji / Kurashiki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Obokekyo Gorge / Kotohira / Takamatsu / Kobe / Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa-go / Takayama / Matsumoto / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo)
Discover China and Japan in the gorgeous cherry blossom season, including Hiroshima and Shikoku Island, in an itinerary that includes top historic must-sees, breathtaking natural wonders, and delicious native cuisine.
Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Compare Status
Sat. Mar 23, 2024 Tue. Apr 9, 2024 US $6298.00 Beijing Tokyo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Sat. Mar 22, 2025 Tue. Apr 8, 2025 US $6298.00 Beijing Tokyo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Japan In Depth with Japanese Alps (Reverse): 
Takayama Autumn Festival Tour with Expo 2025 
Osaka

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Japan In Depth with Japanese Alps (Reverse): Takayama Autumn Festival Tour with Expo 2025 Osaka
Japan In Depth with Japanese Alps (Reverse): Takayama Autumn Festival Tour with Expo 2025 Osaka
26 reviews
26 reviews

15 Days 14 Nights | from US $6298.00

Nagasaki / Takachiho / Beppu / Kitsuki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Takamatsu / Kurashiki / Himeji / Kobe / Osaka / Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa-go / Takayama / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo
Explore Japan's three main islands and experience one of Japan's most beautiful festivals: the Takayama Hachiman Autumn Festival and Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai.

15 Days 14 Nights | from US $6298.00

Nagasaki / Takachiho / Beppu / Kitsuki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Takamatsu / Kurashiki / Himeji / Kobe / Osaka / Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa-go / Takayama / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo
Explore Japan's three main islands and experience one of Japan's most beautiful festivals: the Takayama Hachiman Autumn Festival and Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai.
Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Compare Status
Mon. Sep 29, 2025 Mon. Oct 13, 2025 US $6298.00 Fukuoka Tokyo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Discover Japan - Sanja Festival with Hiroshima

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Discover Japan - Sanja Festival with Hiroshima
Discover Japan - Sanja Festival with Hiroshima

13 Days 12 Nights | from US $6298.00 (Limit to 24 guests)

Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Ise Shima / Koka / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka / Hiroshima / Miyajima Island
Book a Discover Japan Sanja Festival with Hiroshima Tour for a version of our Discover Japan Sanja Festival itinerary that includes a couple more days to experience Hiroshima.

13 Days 12 Nights | from US $6298.00 (Limit to 24 guests)

Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Ise Shima / Koka / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka / Hiroshima / Miyajima Island
Book a Discover Japan Sanja Festival with Hiroshima Tour for a version of our Discover Japan Sanja Festival itinerary that includes a couple more days to experience Hiroshima.
Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Compare Status
Thu. May 16, 2024 Tue. May 28, 2024 US $6298.00

Small Group Limited to 24 passengers

Tokyo Hiroshima Deluxe Save this tour Sold Out
Thu. May 15, 2025 Tue. May 27, 2025 US $6298.00

Small Group Limited to 24 passengers

Tokyo Hiroshima Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Discover Japan - Tenjin Festival with Hiroshima

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Discover Japan - Tenjin Festival with Hiroshima
Discover Japan - Tenjin Festival with Hiroshima

13 Days 12 Nights | from US $6298.00 (Limit to 24 guests)

Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Ise Shima / Koka / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka / Hiroshima / Miyajima Island
Enjoy two extra days to explore Hiroshima and Miyajima on our Discover Japan Tenjin Festival with Hiroshima Tour, which features a day at Osaka's heart-pounding Tenjin Festival.

13 Days 12 Nights | from US $6298.00 (Limit to 24 guests)

Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Ise Shima / Koka / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka / Hiroshima / Miyajima Island
Enjoy two extra days to explore Hiroshima and Miyajima on our Discover Japan Tenjin Festival with Hiroshima Tour, which features a day at Osaka's heart-pounding Tenjin Festival.
Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Compare Status
Tue. Jul 16, 2024 Sun. Jul 28, 2024 US $6298.00

Small Group Limited to 24 passengers

Tokyo Hiroshima Deluxe Save this tour Sold Out
Wed. Jul 16, 2025 Mon. Jul 28, 2025 US $6298.00

Small Group Limited to 24 passengers

Tokyo Hiroshima Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Discover Japan - Jidai Festival with Hiroshima

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Discover Japan - Jidai Festival with Hiroshima
Discover Japan - Jidai Festival with Hiroshima

13 Days 12 Nights | from US $6298.00 (Limit to 24 guests)

Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Ise Shima / Koka / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka / Hiroshima / Miyajima Island
Add a two day extension to Hiroshima on this special 13-day Discover Japan Jidai Festival Tour, that features sights and experiences in Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Ise Shima, Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka.

13 Days 12 Nights | from US $6298.00 (Limit to 24 guests)

Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Ise Shima / Koka / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka / Hiroshima / Miyajima Island
Add a two day extension to Hiroshima on this special 13-day Discover Japan Jidai Festival Tour, that features sights and experiences in Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Ise Shima, Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka.
Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Compare Status
Tue. Oct 15, 2024 Sun. Oct 27, 2024 US $6298.00

Small Group Limited to 24 passengers

Tokyo Hiroshima Deluxe Save this tour Sold Out
Wed. Oct 15, 2025 Mon. Oct 27, 2025 US $6298.00

Small Group Limited to 24 passengers

Tokyo Hiroshima Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
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