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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!

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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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Nakasendo Trail Walking & Hiking Tour: Autumn

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Nakasendo Trail Walking & Hiking Tour: Autumn
Nakasendo Trail Walking & Hiking Tour: Autumn

12 Days 11 Nights | from US $4420.00 (Limit to 13 guests)

Tokyo / Kiso-Hirasawa / Narai / Yabuhara / Kiso- Fukushima / Tsumago / Magome / Nara / Yoshino / Mt Koya / Kyoto
A small-group guided walking & hiking tour with four hikes of 1-4.5 hours of village-to-village walking on the Nakasendo Trail.

12 Days 11 Nights | from US $4420.00 (Limit to 13 guests)

Tokyo / Kiso-Hirasawa / Narai / Yabuhara / Kiso- Fukushima / Tsumago / Magome / Nara / Yoshino / Mt Koya / Kyoto
A small-group guided walking & hiking tour with four hikes of 1-4.5 hours of village-to-village walking on the Nakasendo Trail.
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Tue. Oct 3, 2023 Sat. Oct 14, 2023 US $4420.00

Small Group Limited to 13 passengers

Tokyo Kyoto Active Save this tour Sold Out
Fri. Oct 13, 2023 Tue. Oct 24, 2023 US $4420.00

Small Group Limited to 13 passengers

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Sun. Oct 29, 2023 Thu. Nov 9, 2023 US $4420.00

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Tue. Sep 10, 2024 Sat. Sep 21, 2024 US $4420.00

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Tue. Sep 24, 2024 Sat. Oct 5, 2024 US $4420.00

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Tue. Oct 1, 2024 Sat. Oct 12, 2024 US $4420.00

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Wed. Oct 9, 2024 Sun. Oct 20, 2024 US $4420.00

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Tue. Oct 15, 2024 Sat. Oct 26, 2024 US $4420.00

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Tue. Oct 22, 2024 Sat. Nov 2, 2024 US $4420.00

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Nakasendo Trail Walking & Hiking Tour: Autumn Leaves

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Nakasendo Trail Walking & Hiking Tour: Autumn Leaves
Nakasendo Trail Walking & Hiking Tour: Autumn Leaves

12 Days 11 Nights | from US $4420.00 (Limit to 13 guests)

Tokyo / Kiso-Hirasawa / Narai / Yabuhara / Kiso- Fukushima / Tsumago / Magome / Nara / Yoshino / Mt Koya / Kyoto
A small-group guided walking & hiking tour with four hikes of 1-4.5 hours of village-to-village walking on the Nakasendo Trail.

12 Days 11 Nights | from US $4420.00 (Limit to 13 guests)

Tokyo / Kiso-Hirasawa / Narai / Yabuhara / Kiso- Fukushima / Tsumago / Magome / Nara / Yoshino / Mt Koya / Kyoto
A small-group guided walking & hiking tour with four hikes of 1-4.5 hours of village-to-village walking on the Nakasendo Trail.
Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Compare Status
Sun. Nov 5, 2023 Thu. Nov 16, 2023 US $4420.00

Small Group Limited to 13 passengers

Tokyo Kyoto Active Save this tour Inquiry  
Sun. Nov 12, 2023 Thu. Nov 23, 2023 US $4420.00

Small Group Limited to 13 passengers

Tokyo Kyoto Active Save this tour Inquiry  
Fri. Nov 1, 2024 Tue. Nov 12, 2024 US $4420.00

Small Group Limited to 13 passengers

Tokyo Kyoto Active Save this tour Inquiry  
Thu. Nov 14, 2024 Mon. Nov 25, 2024 US $4420.00

Small Group Limited to 13 passengers

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Tue. Nov 19, 2024 Sat. Nov 30, 2024 US $4420.00

Small Group Limited to 13 passengers

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Anime Flavor: Tokyo & Kyoto with Hiroshima Summer 
Tour

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

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Anime Flavor: Tokyo & Kyoto with Hiroshima Summer Tour
Anime Flavor: Tokyo & Kyoto with Hiroshima Summer Tour
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22 reviews

11 Days 10 Nights | from US $4498.00

Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Koka / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka / Himeji / Kurashiki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Oobokekyo Gorge / Kotohira / Takamatsu / Kobe
Anime Flavor Tour is the best thing to fulfill your Otaku needs. We will go to some of the popular anime spots while learning about Japan’s culture.

11 Days 10 Nights | from US $4498.00

Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Koka / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka / Himeji / Kurashiki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Oobokekyo Gorge / Kotohira / Takamatsu / Kobe
Anime Flavor Tour is the best thing to fulfill your Otaku needs. We will go to some of the popular anime spots while learning about Japan’s culture.
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Sat. Jun 1, 2024 Tue. Jun 11, 2024 US $4498.00 Tokyo Osaka Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Sat. Jun 15, 2024 Tue. Jun 25, 2024 US $4498.00 Tokyo Osaka Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Sat. Jun 29, 2024 Tue. Jul 9, 2024 US $4498.00 Tokyo Osaka Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
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Highlights of Korea and Japan: Cherry Blossom Tour

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Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Highlights of Korea and Japan: Cherry Blossom Tour
Highlights of Korea and Japan: Cherry Blossom Tour

12 Days 11 Nights | from US $4498.00

Korea (Andong / Gyeongju /Seoul), Japan (Nara / Kyoto / Koka / Hikone / Hakone / Mt Fuji / Tokyo)
Explore Korea & Japan during the most beautiful time of the year - the cherry blossom season.

12 Days 11 Nights | from US $4498.00

Korea (Andong / Gyeongju /Seoul), Japan (Nara / Kyoto / Koka / Hikone / Hakone / Mt Fuji / Tokyo)
Explore Korea & Japan during the most beautiful time of the year - the cherry blossom season.
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Thu. Mar 21, 2024 Mon. Apr 1, 2024 US $4498.00 Seoul Tokyo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Wed. Apr 10, 2024 Sun. Apr 21, 2024 US $4498.00 Seoul Tokyo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Fri. Mar 21, 2025 Tue. Apr 1, 2025 US $4498.00 Seoul Tokyo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Wed. Apr 2, 2025 Sun. Apr 13, 2025 US $4498.00 Seoul Tokyo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Best of Japan Tour Spring with Japanese Alps

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Best of Japan Tour Spring with Japanese Alps
Best of Japan Tour Spring with Japanese Alps
96 reviews
96 reviews

11 Days 10 Nights | from US $4498.00

Tokyo / Hakone / Mt Fuji / Matsumoto / Takayama / Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka / Himeji / Kurashiki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Obokekyo Gorge / Kotohira / Takamatsu / Kobe
Visit top attractions in Tokyo & Kyoto as well as the country's hidden, mountainous regions during one of the most pleasant times of the year.

11 Days 10 Nights | from US $4498.00

Tokyo / Hakone / Mt Fuji / Matsumoto / Takayama / Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka / Himeji / Kurashiki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Obokekyo Gorge / Kotohira / Takamatsu / Kobe
Visit top attractions in Tokyo & Kyoto as well as the country's hidden, mountainous regions during one of the most pleasant times of the year.
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Sat. May 18, 2024 Tue. May 28, 2024 US $4498.00 Tokyo Osaka Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Sat. May 17, 2025 Tue. May 27, 2025 US $4498.00 Tokyo Osaka Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Best of Japan Tour Autumn with Japanese Alps 
(Reverse)

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Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Best of Japan Tour Autumn with Japanese Alps (Reverse)
Best of Japan Tour Autumn with Japanese Alps (Reverse)
96 reviews
96 reviews

11 Days 10 Nights | from US $4498.00

Himeji / Kurashiki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Oobokekyo Gorge / Kotohira / Takamatsu / Kobe / Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa-go / Takayama / Matsumoto / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo
Perfect for those who want to visit the well known regions of Japan.

11 Days 10 Nights | from US $4498.00

Himeji / Kurashiki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Oobokekyo Gorge / Kotohira / Takamatsu / Kobe / Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa-go / Takayama / Matsumoto / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo
Perfect for those who want to visit the well known regions of Japan.
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Fri. Sep 6, 2024 Mon. Sep 16, 2024 US $4498.00 Osaka Tokyo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Anime Flavor: Tokyo & Kyoto with Hiroshima Autumn 
Tour

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Anime Flavor: Tokyo & Kyoto with Hiroshima Autumn Tour
Anime Flavor: Tokyo & Kyoto with Hiroshima Autumn Tour
22 reviews
22 reviews

11 Days 10 Nights | from US $4498.00

Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Koka / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka / Himeji / Kurashiki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Oobokekyo Gorge / Kotohira / Takamatsu / Kobe
Anime Flavor Tour is the best thing to fulfill your Otaku needs. We will go to some of the popular anime spots while learning about Japan’s culture.

11 Days 10 Nights | from US $4498.00

Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Koka / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka / Himeji / Kurashiki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Oobokekyo Gorge / Kotohira / Takamatsu / Kobe
Anime Flavor Tour is the best thing to fulfill your Otaku needs. We will go to some of the popular anime spots while learning about Japan’s culture.
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Sat. Oct 14, 2023 Tue. Oct 24, 2023 US $4498.00 Tokyo Osaka Deluxe Save this tour Sold Out
Sat. Sep 14, 2024 Tue. Sep 24, 2024 US $4498.00 Tokyo Osaka Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Sat. Oct 12, 2024 Tue. Oct 22, 2024 US $4498.00 Tokyo Osaka Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Sat. Sep 6, 2025 Tue. Sep 16, 2025 US $4498.00 Tokyo Osaka Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Sat. Sep 20, 2025 Tue. Sep 30, 2025 US $4498.00 Tokyo Osaka Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Sat. Oct 4, 2025 Tue. Oct 14, 2025 US $4498.00 Tokyo Osaka Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Sat. Oct 18, 2025 Tue. Oct 28, 2025 US $4498.00 Tokyo Osaka Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Highlights of Taiwan and Japan Tour Spring

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Highlights of Taiwan and Japan Tour Spring
Highlights of Taiwan and Japan Tour Spring

13 Days 12 Nights | from US $4498.00

Taiwan (Taroko National Park / Sun Moon Lake / Fenqihu / Alishan National Forest / Taichung / Taipei), Japan (Nara / Kyoto / Koka / Hikone / Hakone / Mt Fuji / Tokyo)
Enjoy an unforgettable spring tour to gorgeous Taiwan and Japan in a professionally crafted itinerary with a balance of incredible must-sees, local culture, and magnificent natural beauty.

13 Days 12 Nights | from US $4498.00

Taiwan (Taroko National Park / Sun Moon Lake / Fenqihu / Alishan National Forest / Taichung / Taipei), Japan (Nara / Kyoto / Koka / Hikone / Hakone / Mt Fuji / Tokyo)
Enjoy an unforgettable spring tour to gorgeous Taiwan and Japan in a professionally crafted itinerary with a balance of incredible must-sees, local culture, and magnificent natural beauty.
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Tue. May 14, 2024 Sun. May 26, 2024 US $4498.00 Taipei Tokyo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Highlights of Taiwan and Japan Tour Summer

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Highlights of Taiwan and Japan Tour Summer
Highlights of Taiwan and Japan Tour Summer

13 Days 12 Nights | from US $4498.00

Taiwan (Taroko National Park / Sun Moon Lake / Fenqihu / Alishan National Forest / Taichung / Taipei), Japan (Osaka / Nara / Kyoto / Koka / Hakone / Mt Fuji / Tokyo)
Enjoy the wonderful Asian islands of Taiwan and Japan in a special tour itinerary of summer fun, including breathtaking natural wonders, local immersion, and top historic landmarks of these incredible cultures.

13 Days 12 Nights | from US $4498.00

Taiwan (Taroko National Park / Sun Moon Lake / Fenqihu / Alishan National Forest / Taichung / Taipei), Japan (Osaka / Nara / Kyoto / Koka / Hakone / Mt Fuji / Tokyo)
Enjoy the wonderful Asian islands of Taiwan and Japan in a special tour itinerary of summer fun, including breathtaking natural wonders, local immersion, and top historic landmarks of these incredible cultures.
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Tue. Jun 18, 2024 Sun. Jun 30, 2024 US $4498.00 Taipei Tokyo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Highlights of Taiwan and Japan Tour Autumn

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Highlights of Taiwan and Japan Tour Autumn
Highlights of Taiwan and Japan Tour Autumn

13 Days 12 Nights | from US $4498.00

Taiwan (Taroko National Park / Sun Moon Lake / Fenqihu / Alishan National Forest / Taichung / Taipei), Japan (Nara / Kyoto / Koka / Hakone / Mt Fuji / Tokyo)
Autumn is an excellent time to visit Taiwan and Japan on a multi-country tour. The natural splendor, fascinating cultures, delicious local cuisine and impressive historic marvels of these two islands await on this once-in-a-lifetime itinerary.

13 Days 12 Nights | from US $4498.00

Taiwan (Taroko National Park / Sun Moon Lake / Fenqihu / Alishan National Forest / Taichung / Taipei), Japan (Nara / Kyoto / Koka / Hakone / Mt Fuji / Tokyo)
Autumn is an excellent time to visit Taiwan and Japan on a multi-country tour. The natural splendor, fascinating cultures, delicious local cuisine and impressive historic marvels of these two islands await on this once-in-a-lifetime itinerary.
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Tue. Oct 17, 2023 Sun. Oct 29, 2023 US $4498.00 Taipei Tokyo Deluxe Save this tour Sold Out
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Tue. Oct 21, 2025 Sun. Nov 2, 2025 US $4498.00 Taipei Tokyo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
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