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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Highlights of Japan & Beach

12 days 11 nights

from USD $20198.00

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Tokyo - Hakone - Mt Fuji - Kyoto - Okinawa

For those wanting to explore the highlights of Japan while still having time to relax and enjoy your vacation, this tour is for you. All Japan Tours has carefully selected popular cities and attractions on Japan's main island of Honshu, where guests can follow their expert guide through Tokyo, Kyoto, and more. After exploring Honshu, travel to Okinawa, where guests will spend a few days on Ishigaki Island, enjoying various activities at their own pace. Enjoy Japanese cuisine, learn about Japanese culture, and relax on the beaches of Ishigaki Island during your journey.

Follow your guide through Tokyo's cultural landmarks, fashionable neighborhoods, and diverse shopping districts. Visit the Tsukiji Outer Market, where guests can find Tokyo's freshest seafood, as well as several shops and restaurants. Guests will also learn how to prepare their own sushi before visiting Meiji Shrine and Harajuku's Omotesando District. Shop the fashionable boutiques and upscale cafes or visit Takeshita Street, a haven of fashionable and quirky shops. Visit Asakusa Sensoji Temple, Tokyo's oldest temple, and watch a sumo practice match. Travel to Akihabara, known for its electronic stores and anime goods, before enjoying dinner at the lively Robot Restaurant. After departing from Tokyo, make the journey to Hakone to enjoy a cruise around Lake Ashi and take a ride on the Hakone Ropeway. Check-in at your Japanese Inn (Ryokan) for the night, enjoying a traditional kaiseki dinner and unwinding in the therapeutic bath waters of the inn's hot spring baths. If the weather allows, visit the 5th Station of Mt. Fuji and the nearby Kubota Itchiku Art Museum. Marvel at the beautiful kimono that were decorated using the Tsujigahana silk dyeing technique. In the afternoon, take a high-speed bullet train to the ancient city of Kyoto.

In Kyoto, first visit Nijo Castle's scenic grounds before traveling to the Golden Pavillion, known as Kinkakuji. This Zen Temple's top two floors have been covered in gold leaf which reflect on the surrounding pond. In Arashiyama, visit the Tenryuji Temple and the Zen Garden and make your way through the bamboo forest. Experience trying on a kimono and visit a machiya to learn about origami, try your hand at calligraphy and ikebana, the art of flower arrangement. Your final day in Kyoto will be spent exploring the city, stopping by Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, and Kodaiji Temple, where guests will participate in a green tea ceremony. Explore the Gion Geisha District's many shops and savor the flavors of Kyoto Cuisine while watching a geisha performance. You will then leave behind Honshu and travel to Okinawa, where you will spend the next two days on Ishigaki Island, snorkeling, diving, or just relaxing on the beach.

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Luxury Japan Private Journeys

Deposit

We require US$200 deposit per person to hold the space at time of booking and the final payment is due 2 month prior to departure.

What's included

10 nights Western style and 1 night Japanese style accommodation
Meet and greet upon arrival at Tokyo Narita Airport or Haneda Airport
Private airport transfers on arrival and departure
Private transfers between destinations in Japan
First class Shinkansen (bullet train) ride from Mishima to Kyoto
Domestic flight from Osaka to Ishigaki Island
Comprehensive escorted with AJT professional English speaking tour guide
Luggage forwarding from Hakone to Kyoto

Meals

Breakfast everyday
1 sushi lunch
1 kaiseki dinner at the ryokan
1 special dinner with geisha performance

Admission fees and activities

All entry fees to sites, activities listed in the itinerary

What's NOT included

International Airfares
Meals that are not included in the itinerary
Travel Insurance
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills

Additional Information

Transport

Travel by private van between destinations, baggage handling free.

Arrival Departure Airports

For arrivals at Narita Airport (NRT) or Haneda Airport (HND), this tour starts in Tokyo and ends in Ishigaki Island, with departures at Ishigaki Airport (ISG).

Meal Requests

Vegetarian or special meals can be arranged. We can also make reservations at Michelin star rated restaurants upon request.

Meet and Greet

Meet and greet and private airport transfers on arrival and departure included

Itinerary In Brief

Day1 Arrive in Tokyo
Day2 Tokyo
Day3 Tokyo
Day4 Hakone
Day5 Mt Fuji
Day6 Kyoto
Day7 Kyoto
Day8 Kyoto
Day9 Ishigaki Island
Day10 Ishigaki Island
Day11 Ishigaki Island
Day12 Tour ends

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Tour schedule and prices subject to change without notice

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Tokyo

Welcome to Tokyo! We will arrange your private transportation from the airport. Please look for the guide with the All Japan Tours sign.

Hotel Mandarin Oriental Tokyo or similar class

Day 2

Tokyo (Tsukiji Outer Fish Market Tour / Sushi Making & Lunch / Meiji Shrine / Harajuku - Takeshita District & Omotesando)

Begin your tour by exploring Tokyo starting at the Tsukiji Outer Market, where we can find Tokyo's freshest seafood, as well as several shops and restaurants. For lunch, learn from a professional chef how to prepare your own sushi and savor your delicious creations. We then visit Meiji Shrine, dedicated to Emporer Meiji, the first Emperor of Modern Japan, in 1920. After exploring the shrine, you can visit Harajuku's Omotesando District, where guests can find fashionable boutiques and upscale cafes. Nearby, guests can also find Takeshita Street, a haven of fashionable and quirky shops. While there, you can try tasty crepes or explore the fun, fashionable shops.

Breakfast / Lunch

Hotel Mandarin Oriental Tokyo or similar class

Day 3

Tokyo (Asakusa Sensoji Temple & Nakamise Street / Sumo Lesson and Practice Match / Akihabara)

Start the day at Asakusa Sensoji Temple, Tokyo's oldest temple. Marvel at the architecture around the ancient Buddhist Temple and see one of the largest paper lanterns in Japan. You can also visit Nakamise Street, a historical shopping street lined with souvenir and snack shops near the temple. Next, we will watch a sumo lesson and a practice match, learning more about what it takes to become a professional sumo wrestler. After, travel to Akihabara, known for its electronic stores and anime goods. Search the shops for deals on electronics or try your hand at Japanese arcade games.

Breakfast

Hotel Mandarin Oriental Tokyo or similar class

Day 4

Hakone (Lake Ashi Cruise / Hakone Ropeway / Owakudani / Open Air Museum)

This morning, enjoy a scenic cruise around Lake Ashi, which was formed after Mount Hakone's last eruption 3000 years ago. After the cruise, take a ride on the Hakone Ropeway, which offers splendid views as you ride to Owakudani. Today, much of Owakudani is an active volcanic zone, but offers wonderful hiking trails and beautiful views. Before leaving Hakone, we will stop by the Hakone Open Air Museum, where the surrounding valley and mountains are used to compliment the sculptures and various exhibits. Once you finish exploring the museum, transfer to your Japanese Inn (Ryokan) for the night, where we enjoy a traditional kaiseki dinner, which consists of multiple courses. After dinner, you can unwind in the therapeutic bath waters of the inn's hot spring baths.

Breakfast / Dinner

Gora Kadan or similar class

Day 5

Mt Fuji (5th Station - depending on the weather condition / Itchiku Kubota Art Museum), First Class Bullet Train to Kyoto

After breakfast, we will travel together to Mt. Fuji where, if the weather allows, we may be able to visit the 5th Station of Mt. Fuji. The 5th Station is as far as cars or buses can take guests up the mountain. Enjoy the cool climate and vegetation as you explore Mt. Fuji's souvenir shops. We will then visit the nearby Kubota Itchiku Art Museum, named after the famous artist who had revived the forgotten art of Tsujigahana silk dyeing. Enjoy strolling through the gardens and marvel at Itchiku's unfinished masterpiece, which is comprised of 80 elaborate kimono decorated by the Tsujigahana silk dyeing technique. Transfer to Mishima Station and with your included train tickets, transfer by bullet train to Kyoto.

Breakfast

The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto or similar class

Day 6

Kyoto (Nijo Castle / Golden Pavilion / Arashiyama - Tenryuji Temple & Garden - Bamboo Grove - Togetsukyo Bridge)

This morning, we will head to Nijo Castle, where we can visit the scenic castle grounds that have been around since 1603. We then make our way to visit the Golden Pavillion, known as Kinkakuji. This Zen Temple's top two floors have been covered in gold leaf which reflect on the surrounding pond. Before heading back to our hotel, visit Arashiyama to visit the Tenryuji Temple and the Zen Garden. The garden paints a lovely picture, as it is surrounded by the mountains and pine trees. Make your way through the bamboo forest and across the Togetsukyo Bridge, which was built over the Katsura River.

Breakfast

The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto or similar class

Day 7

Kyoto (Wear Kimono and take pictures / Visit to a Traditional Wooden Townhouse to learn about Origami, Calligraphy and the art of Ikebana)

We will try on kimono and have the opportunity for a souvenir photo this morning. While kimono are typically worn for special occasions, such as official holidays, travelers from around the world flock to Kyoto, where several kimono rental shops can be found. After our kimono photoshoot, we will visit a traditional wooden townhouse, known as machiya, where we will enjoy a lesson of Japanese crafts. Learn about origami, try your hand at calligraphy, and enjoy ikebana, the art of flower arrangement.

Breakfast

The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto or similar class

Day 8

Kyoto (Fushimi Inari Shrine / Kiyomizu Temple / Kodaiji Temple - Zen Meditation & Green Tea Ceremony / Gion Geisha District - Kyoto Kaiseki Dinner with Geisha Performance)

Spend today exploring Kyoto, starting with a visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of vermilion Torii Gates. The gates weave through the mountains, making for a lovely walk. Pay a visit to Kiyomizu Temple, one of the most celebrated temples in all of Japan. The temple was built near the Otowa Waterfall, which lies at the base of the temple's main hall. Next, head to Kodaiji Temple, where guests will experience the relaxing effects of zen meditation and participate in a green tea ceremony. In the evening, head to the Gion Geisha District to explore the many shops located in the district. For dinner, savor the flavors of Kyoto Cuisine and watch a geisha performance.

Breakfast / Dinner

The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto or similar class

Day 9

Transfer to Osaka Itami Airport for your domestic flight to Ishigaki Island

After breakfast, your day is free for leisure until your transfer to Osaka Itami Airport for your domestic flight to Ishigaki Island in Okinawa.

Breakfast

InterContinental-ANA Ishigaki Resort or similar class

Day 10

Ishigaki Island (Enjoy snorkeling, diving, fishing, kayaking, hiking, beaches & etc)

Enjoy your day on the island, which contains wonderful coral reefs for snorkeling and diving, a great activity for all skill levels. Guests can also visit Ishigaki's rivers which can be explored by kayak or hiking on various trails. Another option for guests is to spend the day relaxing on the beach and enjoy the cool sea breeze or cast a line and try your hand at fishing.

Breakfast

InterContinental-ANA Ishigaki Resort or similar class

Day 11

Ishigaki Island (Enjoy snorkeling, diving, fishing, kayaking, hiking, beaches & etc)

For your second day on the island, experience snorkeling and diving, a great activity for all skill levels. Guests can also visit Ishigaki's rivers which can be explored by kayak or hiking on various trails. Another option for guests is to spend the day relaxing on the beach and enjoy the cool sea breeze or cast a line and try your hand at fishing.

Breakfast

InterContinental-ANA Ishigaki Resort or similar class

Day 12

Tour Ends

After check-out, private transfer to Ishigaki Airport for your departure flight.

Breakfast

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