Our Japan by Rail Private Journeys are designed for those who want to travel Japan at their own pace and interests at an affordable price. A private journey to Japan can be expensive. For a small group of 2 people (or a group smaller than 8 people), public transportation is the most cost efficient way to travel Japan. Japan has the world's most convenient public transportation system. Depending on the cities and area, trains cover all transportation needs. Japan's trains are spotless, quiet, and always on time. However, there is a lot of walking involved if you travel by train since some attractions are far from the station. Luggage handling can also be a potential problem, however, as Japan specialists, we know how to make your travels as smooth as possible.
Our Japan by Rail Private Journeys feature carefully chosen, centrally located hotel accommodations near stations and sights. This is convenient for exploring the city without hassle as you travel with our private guides by public transportation.
7 Days 6 Nights | from US $3598.00
10 Days 9 Nights | from US $4698.00
12 Days 11 Nights | from US $6540.00
14 Days 13 Nights | from US $8290.00
14 Days 13 Nights | from US $8360.00
15 Days 14 Nights | from US $9210.00
14 Days 13 Nights | from US $8090.00
14 Days 13 Nights | from US $8540.00
Advice from specialists who expertise in Japan, all of whom are tour guides with years of background working in Japan
Flexible and personalized itinerary planning
An intinerary listing all included entry fees for each site
Airport meet and greet as well as return airport transfers are NOT included unless requested.
Travel services provided by public transport, including taxi, bus, subway, and bullet train
Ordinary class seats on bullet trains and separate luggage transfers are included on select tours (first class bullet train seats can be arranged upon request.)
A local guide to shepherd you during your tour
Accomodations centrally located near stations and sights
Lunches and dinners are NOT included, tour guides will give suggestions and recommendations for restaurants.
When you contact us through e-mail or phone, we will discuss the type of trip and services you're interested in. There are many things to consider when planning your trip to Japan, such as your travel date, length of stay, destination cities, points of interest, and budget. Based on this information, we will create an initial “sketch” itinerary that includes an outline of recommended travel routes, destinations, accommodations, transportation type, and services we can provide.
If you're not sure which Japan tour is for you, many of our clients select one of our existing Omakase Private Journeys, Japan by Rail Private Journey & Luxury Private Journey itineraries and modify it according to their interests and budget. Other clients have their own ideas about what to see and do, or even a specific itinerary in mind. Please have a look through some of the itineraries for inspiration. Our itineraries are create by Japan specialists, all of whom have years of background working as a tour guide in Japan.
Our Japan Private Journeys Inquiry Form is designed to give us a clear picture of your interests and preferences, so that we can create the ideal vacation for you. If one of our itinerary is the ideal base plan for you, please mention so in your inquiry. We will customize the plan so that it will meet your specific needs and desires.
4.9 stars based on 42 REVIEWS
5/9/2023 - 5/29/2023 / 2023-05-09
Our tour was phenomenal. Everything was well planned, with even small details taken care of…like including maps and reserved train seats.
Mrs. Bury
5/6/2023 - 5/21/2023 / 2023-05-06
Where do I start? In short, this tour was perfect. Everything, from the itinerary to the choice of hotels, to the travel arrangements, to the quality of tour guides, was flawless. We were blown away by how seamless everything was and how easy it was to get around. The attention to detail paid by the AJT staff was world-class and exceeded anything that we have ever experienced. My wife and I are both seasoned luxury tourists (having visited 42 countries together) and this was maybe our best travel experience, ever.
Mr. Franklin
4/2/2023 - 4/15/2023 / 2023-04-22
Our honeymoon was everything we could have dreamed of and so much more. The itinerary was fantastic as were our guides and every location we stayed.
Mrs. Tracey-Stone
3/25/2023 - 4/8/2023 / 2023-4-10
The tour was fantastic! We saw peak cherry blossoms and saw amazing sites in 5 different cities. Everything went smoothly - all of the transportation was seamless and we were able to see a huge portion of the island in 14 days due to how efficient the tour was organized. I highly recommend the tour for anyone who is nervous about traveling to Japan because they aren't personally familiar with the country/culture - AJT makes it so easy to just enjoy the trip! We especially enjoyed our guides Marta (Takayma/Shirwakaga-Go), TK (our second Tokyo and Hakone guide) as well as our Hiroshima and Kyoto guides
Mr. Lewis
12/25/2022 - 1/3/2023 / 2023-2-13
I Luved everything Our organizer Kiyoshi was amazing and Joyce is simply the best guide anybody could ever dream of!!! She is a gem! Luvvvvvvv her! Consider her family at this point !!! 1000%% would recommend
Ms. Bertolani