AJT Logo
SHARE
View
Saved
Tours
View
Saved
Tours
Reserve
Tours
Search
Tours

Browse Group Tour by Interest

CHERRY BLOSSOM TOURS
AUTUMN LEAVES TOURS
FESTIVAL TOURS
SPECIAL INTEREST TOURS

Japanese Festival - Matsuri (祭)

Thousands of Japanese festivals (matsuri) can be found all over Japan. Japan holds various matsuri that annually celebrate seasonal occurrences, historical events, or to honor a shrine's deity.

Japanese festivals (matsuri) are an integral part of Japanese culture. Some matsuri even date back to over a thousand years ago. One of the most significant characteristics in a Japanese festival is when a local shrine's kami (Shinto god) is carried out on mikoshi (palanquins) to parade the town. Many Japanese festivals highlight decorative floats, accompanied with musicians who play traditional instruments and performers in special costumes. There are also matsuri that revolve around a particular season, such as a cherry blossom festival or snow festival, some lasting for several days.


Matsuri Festival Tour Packages and Travel Planning

photo of festival in japan

Japan Festival Tours

Land Tour Trips to Japan for The Festivals 2021, 2022 & 2023

Experience an intergral part of Japanese culture by visiting Japan's most renowned festivals on one of our tour packages. Some significant festivals include the Takayama Spring Festival, the Kyoto Aoi Festival, and the Fuji Shibazakura Festival. Whether it's a time of celebration for a season, or to show respect for a momentous event in history, a tour to Japan should include exposure to the magnificent matsuri the country has to offer. Select a Japan Festival Tour from one of our itineraries for a festive, enlightened trip to Japan.

At All Japan Tours, we offer a variety of tour packages that include experiencing Japanese festivals. Our Festival Tours feature the best matsuri, as well as the major highlights of Japan.

Select a Japan Festival Tour that Suits Your Schedule

47 festival tours
Filter by :
Season

Departure Month

Travel Styles  

Interest

Duration

Regions

Must-See & Do

47 festival tours
×

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.

1 2 3 4 5 > All
1 2 3 4 5 > All
Signature: Classic Japan Tour - Wisteria & Fuji 
Shibazakura Festival

Group Tour | Deluxe-Plus          Book Now & Save $200

Group Tour | Deluxe-Plus    Book Now & Save $200

Signature: Classic Japan Tour - Wisteria & Fuji Shibazakura Festival
Signature: Classic Japan Tour - Wisteria & Fuji Shibazakura Festival

14 Days 13 Nights | from US $8798.00 (Limit to 16 guests)

Tokyo / Ashikaga / Mt Fuji / Matsumoto / Takayama / Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa / Osaka / Nara / Kyoto / Hiroshima / Naoshima / Kurashiki / Himeji / Kobe
The finest Japan group travel experience with a maximum group size 16 guests.

14 Days 13 Nights | from US $8798.00 (Limit to 16 guests)

Tokyo / Ashikaga / Mt Fuji / Matsumoto / Takayama / Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa / Osaka / Nara / Kyoto / Hiroshima / Naoshima / Kurashiki / Himeji / Kobe
The finest Japan group travel experience with a maximum group size 16 guests.
Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Compare Status
Sun. May 7, 2023 Sat. May 20, 2023 US $8798.00

Small Group Limited to 14 passengers

Tokyo Osaka Deluxe-Plus Save this tour Book Now  
Mon. May 6, 2024 Sun. May 19, 2024 US $8798.00

Small Group Limited to 16 passengers

Tokyo Osaka Deluxe-Plus Save this tour Book Now  
Mon. May 5, 2025 Sun. May 18, 2025 US $8798.00

Small Group Limited to 16 passengers

Tokyo Osaka Deluxe-Plus Save this tour Book Now  
Grand Tour of Japan (Reverse): Takayama Autumn 
Festival & Autumn Leaves

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Grand Tour of Japan (Reverse): Takayama Autumn Festival & Autumn Leaves
Grand Tour of Japan (Reverse): Takayama Autumn Festival & Autumn Leaves
11 reviews
11 reviews

22 Days 21 Nights | from US $8898.00

Nagasaki / Takachiho / Beppu / Kitsuki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Takamatsu / Kurashiki / Himeji / Kobe / Osaka / Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa-go / Takayama / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo / Nikko / Matsushima / Hiraizumi / Morioka / Towada / Aomori / Seikan Tunnel / Hakodate / Shikabecho / Lake Toya / Noboribetsu / Shiraoi / Otaru / Sapporo
Exploring Japan's all four main islands: Kyushu, Shikoku, Honshu, & Hokkaido, as well as the Takayama Hachiman Autumn Festival.

22 Days 21 Nights | from US $8898.00

Nagasaki / Takachiho / Beppu / Kitsuki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Takamatsu / Kurashiki / Himeji / Kobe / Osaka / Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa-go / Takayama / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo / Nikko / Matsushima / Hiraizumi / Morioka / Towada / Aomori / Seikan Tunnel / Hakodate / Shikabecho / Lake Toya / Noboribetsu / Shiraoi / Otaru / Sapporo
Exploring Japan's all four main islands: Kyushu, Shikoku, Honshu, & Hokkaido, as well as the Takayama Hachiman Autumn Festival.
Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Compare Status
Sat. Sep 30, 2023 Sat. Oct 21, 2023 US $8898.00 Fukuoka Sapporo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Mon. Sep 30, 2024 Mon. Oct 21, 2024 US $8898.00 Fukuoka Sapporo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Tue. Sep 30, 2025 Tue. Oct 21, 2025 US $8898.00 Fukuoka Sapporo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Grand Tour of Japan: Autumn Leaves & Cherry Blossoms

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Grand Tour of Japan: Autumn Leaves & Cherry Blossoms
Grand Tour of Japan: Autumn Leaves & Cherry Blossoms

22 Days 21 Nights | from US $8898.00

Sapporo / Otaru / Shiraoi / Noboribetsu / Lake Toya / Shikabecho / Hakodate / Seikan Tunnel / Aomori / Towada / Morioka / Hiraizumi / Matsushima / Nikko / Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Obara / Takayama / Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka / Himeji / Kurashiki / Takamatsu / Shimanami Kaido / Hiroshima / Kitsuki / Beppu / Takachiho / Nagasaki / Fukuoka
Explore Japan's all four main islands: Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, & Kyushu...plus enjoy the Obara Shikizakura Festival, where fall foliage and cherry blossoms appear at the same time.

22 Days 21 Nights | from US $8898.00

Sapporo / Otaru / Shiraoi / Noboribetsu / Lake Toya / Shikabecho / Hakodate / Seikan Tunnel / Aomori / Towada / Morioka / Hiraizumi / Matsushima / Nikko / Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Obara / Takayama / Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka / Himeji / Kurashiki / Takamatsu / Shimanami Kaido / Hiroshima / Kitsuki / Beppu / Takachiho / Nagasaki / Fukuoka
Explore Japan's all four main islands: Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, & Kyushu...plus enjoy the Obara Shikizakura Festival, where fall foliage and cherry blossoms appear at the same time.
Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Compare Status
Sat. Nov 4, 2023 Sat. Nov 25, 2023 US $8898.00 Sapporo Fukuoka Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Sat. Nov 2, 2024 Sat. Nov 23, 2024 US $8898.00 Sapporo Fukuoka Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Sat. Nov 1, 2025 Sat. Nov 22, 2025 US $8898.00 Sapporo Fukuoka Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Grand Tour of Japan: Cherry Blossoms, Baby Blue Eyes & 
Aoi Festival

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Grand Tour of Japan: Cherry Blossoms, Baby Blue Eyes & Aoi Festival
Grand Tour of Japan: Cherry Blossoms, Baby Blue Eyes & Aoi Festival
11 reviews
11 reviews

22 Days 21 Nights | from US $8998.00

Sapporo / Otaru / Shiraoi / Noboribetsu / Lake Toya / Hakodate / Seikan Tunnel / Morioka / Hiraizumi / Matsushima / Nikko / Hitachi Seaside Park / Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Hikone / Koka / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka / Himeji / Kurashiki / Takamatsu / Shimanami Kaido / Hiroshima / Kitsuki / Beppu / Takachiho / Nagasaki
Take the ultimate journey to Japan during cherry blossom season, see the baby blue eye flowers, and view the elegant Aoi Festival.

22 Days 21 Nights | from US $8998.00

Sapporo / Otaru / Shiraoi / Noboribetsu / Lake Toya / Hakodate / Seikan Tunnel / Morioka / Hiraizumi / Matsushima / Nikko / Hitachi Seaside Park / Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Hikone / Koka / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka / Himeji / Kurashiki / Takamatsu / Shimanami Kaido / Hiroshima / Kitsuki / Beppu / Takachiho / Nagasaki
Take the ultimate journey to Japan during cherry blossom season, see the baby blue eye flowers, and view the elegant Aoi Festival.
Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Compare Status
Wed. May 3, 2023 Wed. May 24, 2023 US $8998.00 Sapporo Fukuoka Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Fri. May 3, 2024 Fri. May 24, 2024 US $8998.00 Sapporo Fukuoka Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Sat. May 3, 2025 Sat. May 24, 2025 US $8998.00 Sapporo Fukuoka Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Grand Tour of Japan (Reverse): Takayama Spring 
Festival & Cherry Blossom Tour

Group Tour | Deluxe          Book Now & Save $100

Group Tour | Deluxe    Book Now & Save $100

Grand Tour of Japan (Reverse): Takayama Spring Festival & Cherry Blossom Tour
Grand Tour of Japan (Reverse): Takayama Spring Festival & Cherry Blossom Tour
11 reviews
11 reviews

22 Days 21 Nights | from US $8998.00

Saga / Nagasaki / Takachiho / Beppu / Kitsuki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Takamatsu / Kurashiki / Himeji / Kobe / Osaka / Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa- go / Takayama / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo / Omiya / Nikko / Matsushima / Hiraizumi / Kitakami / Morioka / Seikan Tunnel / Hakodate / Shikabecho / Lake Toya / Noboribetsu / Shiraoi / Otaru / Sapporo
Celebrate the cherry blossom season by traveling to all four of Japan's main islands plus the Takayama Spring Festival.

22 Days 21 Nights | from US $8998.00

Saga / Nagasaki / Takachiho / Beppu / Kitsuki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Takamatsu / Kurashiki / Himeji / Kobe / Osaka / Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa- go / Takayama / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo / Omiya / Nikko / Matsushima / Hiraizumi / Kitakami / Morioka / Seikan Tunnel / Hakodate / Shikabecho / Lake Toya / Noboribetsu / Shiraoi / Otaru / Sapporo
Celebrate the cherry blossom season by traveling to all four of Japan's main islands plus the Takayama Spring Festival.
Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Compare Status
Wed. Apr 5, 2023 Wed. Apr 26, 2023 US $8998.00 Fukuoka Sapporo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Fri. Apr 5, 2024 Fri. Apr 26, 2024 US $8998.00 Fukuoka Sapporo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Sat. Apr 5, 2025 Sat. Apr 26, 2025 US $8998.00 Fukuoka Sapporo Deluxe Save this tour Book Now  
Signature: Classic Japan - Takayama Autumn Festival 
Tour

Group Tour | Deluxe-Plus          Book Now & Save $200

Group Tour | Deluxe-Plus    Book Now & Save $200

Signature: Classic Japan - Takayama Autumn Festival Tour
Signature: Classic Japan - Takayama Autumn Festival Tour

14 Days 13 Nights | from US $8998.00 (Limit to 16 guests)

Tokyo / Hakone / Mt Fuji / Matsumoto / Takayama / Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa / Osaka / Nara / Kyoto / Hiroshima / Naoshima / Kurashiki / Himeji / Kobe
The finest Japan group travel experience with a maximum group size 16 guests.

14 Days 13 Nights | from US $8998.00 (Limit to 16 guests)

Tokyo / Hakone / Mt Fuji / Matsumoto / Takayama / Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa / Osaka / Nara / Kyoto / Hiroshima / Naoshima / Kurashiki / Himeji / Kobe
The finest Japan group travel experience with a maximum group size 16 guests.
Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Compare Status
Fri. Oct 6, 2023 Thu. Oct 19, 2023 US $8998.00

Small Group Limited to 14 passengers

Tokyo Osaka Deluxe-Plus Save this tour Book Now  
Sun. Oct 6, 2024 Sat. Oct 19, 2024 US $8998.00

Small Group Limited to 16 passengers

Tokyo Osaka Deluxe-Plus Save this tour Book Now  
Mon. Oct 6, 2025 Sun. Oct 19, 2025 US $8998.00

Small Group Limited to 16 passengers

Tokyo Osaka Deluxe-Plus Save this tour Book Now  
Signature: Classic Japan - Takayama Spring Festival & 
Cherry Blossom Tour

Group Tour | Deluxe-Plus          Book Now & Save $200

Group Tour | Deluxe-Plus    Book Now & Save $200

Signature: Classic Japan - Takayama Spring Festival & Cherry Blossom Tour
Signature: Classic Japan - Takayama Spring Festival & Cherry Blossom Tour

14 Days 13 Nights | from US $8998.00 (Limit to 16 guests)

Tokyo / Hakone / Mt Fuji / Matsumoto / Takayama / Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa / Osaka / Nara / Kyoto / Hiroshima / Naoshima / Kurashiki / Himeji / Kobe
The finest Japan group travel experience with a maximum group size 16 guests.

14 Days 13 Nights | from US $8998.00 (Limit to 16 guests)

Tokyo / Hakone / Mt Fuji / Matsumoto / Takayama / Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa / Osaka / Nara / Kyoto / Hiroshima / Naoshima / Kurashiki / Himeji / Kobe
The finest Japan group travel experience with a maximum group size 16 guests.
Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Compare Status
Mon. Apr 10, 2023 Sun. Apr 23, 2023 US $8998.00

Small Group Limited to 14 passengers

Tokyo Osaka Deluxe-Plus Save this tour Book Now  
Thu. Apr 11, 2024 Wed. Apr 24, 2024 US $8998.00

Small Group Limited to 16 passengers

Tokyo Osaka Deluxe-Plus Save this tour Book Now  
Fri. Apr 11, 2025 Thu. Apr 24, 2025 US $8998.00

Small Group Limited to 16 passengers

Tokyo Osaka Deluxe-Plus Save this tour Book Now  
1 2 3 4 5 > All
1 2 3 4 5 > All

Tour type