Japan

Hyper-modern but with a tangible sense of history, there’s no place in the world quite like Japan.

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Japan Holidays

Japan entrances with a culture that is by turns beautiful, unique and unfathomable. This is a land of delightful contrasts, where futuristic skyscrapers share space with ancient Shinto shrines, and dazzling fashions coexist alongside age-old customs.

Kyoto and Tokyo

Our guide in Kyoto was excellent and we had a great day with her she was very informative and well organised.

Elizabeth and Neil

Our Japan Itineraries

Honshu Highlights

Discover Japan’s cultural heartlands on this 8-day overview of central Honshu. Your tour starts amid the neon cityscapes of Tokyo, where you’ll spend three days exploring the city and its surrounds, before being whisked away by bullet train to historic Kyoto.

Destination

  • Japan

Experience

  • Family Travel
  • Cultural Holidays

Prices from £1890 pp

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Ancient Capitals of Japan

Delve into Japan’s rich and engaging history on this 9-day traversal of the country’s ancient and modern capitals, taking in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Kamakura.

Destination

  • Japan

Experience

  • Cultural Holidays
  • Honeymoons and Weddings

Prices from £2670 pp

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Classic Japan

Explore highland villages, ancient walking trails and spectacular Shinto shrines on this comprehensive two-week overview of central Honshu and Shikoku Island.

Destination

  • Japan

Experience

  • Cultural Holidays
  • Honeymoons and Weddings

Prices from £3345 pp

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Hokkaido Hotspots

Discover Japan's wild north, famed for its stunning national parks, dramatic coastline and endless mountains, on this 12-day overview of Hokkaido Island.

Destination

  • Japan

Experience

  • Walking and Climbing
  • Cultural Holidays
  • Family Travel

Prices from £2995 pp

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The Japanese Alps

Discover the samurai culture of Matsumoto, the rural folk traditions of Takayama, and the Edo-era heritage of Tsumago on this ten-day journey into the Japanese Alps. This itinerary can be extended to include mountain trekking in Kamikochi.

Destination

  • Japan

Experience

  • Cultural Holidays
  • Honeymoons and Weddings
  • Walking and Climbing

Prices from £2740 pp

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Kansai Walking Trails

Explore the history of Classical Japan on this mixed walking and sightseeing tour taking in Koyasan, Yoshino, Kyoto, Nara, and the Kumano Pilgrimage Trails.

Destination

  • Japan

Experience

  • Walking and Climbing
  • Cultural Holidays

Price on application

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Japan By Activity

Additional Information

Visa Requirements

British, EU and US nationals can visit Japan for up to three months without a visa. It is not necessary to apply for a visa waiver in advance. Note that you will be asked to provide evidence of a return or onward ticket on arrival in Japan. Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay.

Cleaning the Shores - Special Arctic Cruise

It was a fantastic experience! The pure natural beauty of this region is breath-taking.

Inger