Maximum 35 People
7-22 days
Starting at US$2398.00
Maximum 12 or 18 People
11-14 days
Starting at US$6298.00
Maximum 45 People
6-10 days
Starting at US$1898.00
Maximum 13 People
8-15 days
Starting at US$2920.00
Forgo the private coach and explore Japan the way the locals do – visit Japan off the beaten path via Japanese public transportation network, walking, hiking, cycling and more. We will send your luggage ahead so you can travel light. |
Our Active Small Group Tours allow you to enjoy Japanese culture firsthand in the intimacy of a small group. The maximum group size is 13 guests, which enables you to travel between destinations by public transportation, such as by train, subway, ferry, or local bus. These tours feature off-the-beaten-path destinations and more opportunity for local interaction, to truly experience what life in Japan is like. Each city will feature an expert local guide who will be able to share in-depth information on the featured attractions and sites, and provide assistance or recommendations if needed prior to your free time. These tour itineraries are tailored to the energetic passenger; guests should feel comfortable walking from 4 to 10 miles a day, depending on the tour and destination, as you explore Japan's marvelous natural landscape. Select tours include multisport activities to engage interest of the sporty traveler. These multisport activities might include cycling, hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing, rafting, climbing, and more. The group is kept small to just 13 guests – meaning more attention from your guide. On an Active Small Group Tour, you will discover the country of Japan at a local level, and explore the rich culture the land is known for. Read Less
Kyoto - Takijiri - Takahara - Chikatsuyu - Yunomine Onsen - Katsuura - Kyoto
Kushiro - Lake Akan - Mt Meakan - Mt Iou - Kawayu Onsen - Lake Mashu - Mt Nishibetsu - Abashiri - Shiretoko - Rausu - Memanbetsu
Tokyo - Kiso-Hirasawa - Narai - Yabuhara - Kiso-Fukushima - Tsumago - Magome - Nara - Yoshino - Mt Koya - Kyoto
Mt Koya - Tokushima - Iya Valley - Kochi - Matsuyama - Kagawa
Tokyo - Obuse - Yudanaka Onsen - Matsumoto - Narai - Tsumago - Magome - Takayama - Shirakawa-go - Kyoto - Nara - Mt Koya
Tokyo - Kanazawa - Gokayama - Shirakawa-go - Takayama - Hida Furukawa - Awaji Island - Kyoto - Uji
Tokyo - Nikko - Oze - Dewa Sanzan - Kakunodate - Nyuto Onsen - Tono - Tokyo
Kyoto - Asuka - Beppu - Kurokawa Onsen - Mount Aso - Takachiho - Kumamoto - Kagoshima - Ibusuki - Yakushima - Nagasaki - Osaka
Kyoto - Nakatsugawa - Magome - Tsumago - Kiso Fukushima - Narai - Kiso Hirasawa - Asama Onsen - Tokyo
Maximum 13 guests
No Local Payment, No Options Sold
All transport between destinations included
Private airport transfers included
Transfer between cities by Shinkansen (bullet train) or express train (Japan rail pass included on select tours)
Sightseeing by public transport with your local guide, including local train, subway, taxi, ferry, and bus
Select itineraries include luggage forwarding, so you don't need to drag your luggage from hotel to hotel
Centrally located 3-4 star accommodations near stations
En suite rooms in all accommodations
More leisurely pace to fully appreciate the destinations
Breakfast every morning, plus meals as indicated (Vegetarian or special meals can be arranged)
Includes all entry fees to sites listed on the itinerary
Free time to explore on your own