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Featuring Japanese art, food and culture. Our Deluxe-Plus tours are specifically developed for first time and repeat guests who looking for "The Real Japan" experiences.
Maximum 24 Guests (Smaller Group Size Departure Also Available)
Smaller group size enables our guests to access more of Japan's culture and traditions. Our Deluxe-Plus Tours are carefully balanced for you to discover the unique Japanese culture, history, arts, food and spectacular scenery Japan has. If you love Japan and can appreciate everything the best Japan can offer. These are the tours for you. | Read More
A step above our Deluxe Tours, our Deluxe-Plus escorted small group tours allow for a slower paced tour and higher-quality accommodations without the need for anything too luxurious. With a maximum of 24 guests (smaller group size departure also available) on our Deluxe-Plus Tours, travel with a close-knit group as you explore and learn about Japan. Air conditioned, private coach will be your main mode of transportation on these tours, allowing for simple transfers between destinations. At select locations we will use public transport to explore the city, giving you the opportunity to see Japan as the locals do. Throughout your stay, your English-speaking tour guide will accompany you from destination to destination, guiding you through each attraction and site, and even staying in the same accommodations. The accommodations selected will provide a clean and comfortable stay during your nights - a cut above the deluxe tour accommodations. Our Deluxe-Plus Tours are leisurely paced, as they allow you to spend more time at each location and truly soak in the tradition and culture of Japan. These tours are also an affordable option for those wanting to experience true Japanese culture, cuisine, art, and history. Deluxe-Plus styled tours are great for first time and repeat visitors who looking for "The Real Japan" experiences.
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Discover Japan - Snow Monkeys & Nakasendo
Tokyo - Mt Fuji - Yudanaka - Obuse - Narai - Magome - Nakasendo - Tsumago - Kyoto - Nara - Osaka - (Hiroshima - Miyajima Island)
Discover the ancient history, cultural wonders, delicious cuisine, natural splendor, and exciting festivals of Japan in Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Yudanaka, the Kiso Valley, Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka while on our Discover Japan Group Tours. We also have a two-day extension featuring the local delights of Hiroshima and Miyajima!
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Sapporo - Otaru - Asahikawa - Sounkyo - Abashiri - Shiretoko - Lake Mashu - Mt Io - Lake Kussharo - Lake Akan - Tsurui - Obihiro - Shikaoi - Furano
Discover the breathtaking nature and cultural delights of Hokkaido during a 12-day tour of the island, featuring three of Hokkaido's magical Snow Festivals in Sapporo, Otaru, and Sounkyo.
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Omiya - Ashikaga - Nikko - Ouchijuku - Aizuwakamatsu - Goshikinuma - Niigata - Sado Island - Niigata - Murakami - Shonai - Mt Haguro - Sakata - Mogami River Gorge - Yamadera - Sendai - Matsushima - Mito - Hitachinaka
Experience the rich natural splendor, historical landmarks, and cultural delights of the Tohoku Region during our 14-day itinerary, including two days enjoying the Sendai Aoba Festival!
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Fukuoka - Karatsu - Ureshino Onsen - Kashima - Nagasaki - Kumamoto - Kagoshima - Chiran - Ibusuki - Yakushima - Takachiho - Beppu - Usa - Fukuoka
Book a Discover Kyushu group tour with AJT for a 12-day journey experiencing the history, nature, and culture of Kyushu, including the exciting Karatsu Kunchi Festival.
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Himeji - Matsue - Takamatsu - Naoshima - Osaka - Nara - Kyoto - Mt Fuji - Hakone - Tokyo
Visit the best gardens in Japan during enchanting seasonal itineraries that include stunning artworks, exquisite pottery, and architectural marvels.
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Toho Village - Sasebo - Hasami - Arita - Karatsu - Bizen - Kurashiki - Yasugi - Naoshima - Takamatsu - Kobe - Osaka - Nara - Kyoto - (Mt. Fuji - Tokyo)
Our Pottery and Art Tours celebrate the creative genius of Japan on tours including pottery villages in Kyushu, Naoshima Art Island, Architecture Walking Tours, enchanting Landscape Gardens, and more.
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Maximum 24 guests, smaller group size departures also available
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No Local Payment, No Options Sold
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All transport between destinations included
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Airport meet and greet and return airport transfers included
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Sightseeing by private coach and public transportation with an escorted guide
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Transfer between cities by private coach and bullet train (on select tours) with your escorted guide
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Carefully-selected deluxe/boutique hotels and ryokans. Temple lodging (shukubo) at selected destinations
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En suite rooms in all accommodations
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More leisurely pace to fully appreciate the destinations
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Sampling of all Japan has to offer, from unique locales to must see tourist attractions
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Breakfast every morning, plus meals as indicated (vegetarian or special meals can be arranged)
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Includes all entry fees to sites listed in the itinerary
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Comprehensively escorted by AJT professional English-speaking tour guides
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Planned by experts, based on seasonal favorites and must-see sites.
Choose your style and split cost with other passengers
Chosen by our experienced staff
Guide is available to you 24/7 and sleeps in the same hotel
Learn to create your own Sushi, meet a geisha or maiko, and more
Meet locals and visit rural areas of Japan you might miss on other tours
4.9 stars based on 581 REVIEWS
My husband and I just got back from our tour of Japan and would like to give you some feedback. We had an incredible time! It was a trip of a lifetime. I liked it even better than Paris and that is saying something!
Read MoreThis was a outstanding tour with a lot of of sights packed into a short timeframe. Be prepared to walk, but the effort you put in pays off. Our guide and driver were fabulous getting us to places before huge crowds descended and our guide was tremendously knowledgable with both historical and current information regarding culture and lifestyles. The people everywhere we went were friendly and helpful and the food was fantastic. Accommodations were great and provided easy access to other local sights and resources. Couldn't be happier with our choice to use AJT.
Read MoreTour - Enjoyable life experience, with opportunities to learn Japanese culture and lifestyle. Visited a lot of important cultural and historical places within a short period of time. And foliage season makes this tour magical. The tour was great, and many thanks to tour guides, both Barbara and Miharu had a passion and high aspirations for their country and job!
Read MoreOur 15 day Autumn Leaves Tour exceeded our expectations beautiful hotels and locations with very knowledgeable guides. We really find it hard to pick our favorite stop we we're extremely happy with everything on Shikoku Pilgrimage and Kii peninsula. This tour is a walking paradise the cuisine and hot onsens our rewards. Thank you soo much a top cultural experience and adventure all the best from the Zukow
Read MoreWell Organized, Timely and Truly Memorable for me. Tour Director was Excellent! Had a wonderful time. Thank You.
Group Tour Style | Budget | Deluxe | Deluxe-Plus | Signature | Active |
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Feature | Our Budget Tours are designed for our guests who are on a limited budget. Explore the must-see sights and enjoy a hassle-free trip to Japan at an affordable price. | Sample all Japan has to offer, from unique locales to must see tourist attractions. Our Deluxe Tours are fully guided, and use our luxury coaches for your convenience and comfort. | Experience Japanese culture at a slower pace, and with a smaller group size than our deluxe tours. Stay in each city longer so you can soak in the culture and fully appreciate the destinations. | Enjoy upgraded hotels, a slower pace, and a smaller group size for a more intimate experience. Access to a wide range of unique activities that immerse you in authentic Japanese culture. | 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. |
Advantage | Our most cost-effective way to see the highlights of Japan while staying in budget-friendly accommodations. If you would like to have a set of quick stops to sample the must-see sights of Japan, or if you 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. | Our most popular tours for everyone. Fully-escorted - the most hassle-free way to visit Japan for the best value. From Hokkaido to Kyushu, the duration of our Deluxe Tours range from 5 to 27 days. Whether you want to see the best of Japan in a shorter time, or take your time in each city, you will find a tour package that suits your preferences. | Smaller group sizes enable our guests to access more of Japanese culture and traditions. Our Deluxe-Plus Tours are carefully balanced for you to discover the unique Japanese culture, history, arts, food and spectacular scenery Japan has. If you love Japan and want to appreciate the best of everything Japan can offer, these are the tours for you. | Dive into the cultural aspects of Japan at a more leisurely pace. Enjoy more than just sightseeing. All of our Signature Small Group Tours feature a wide range of cultural experiences through interaction with the people and places that represent all that is authentic about the destination. Get an alternative, more in-depth understanding of Japanese culture and art. | Our Active Small Group Tours combine the best cultural locations with off-the-beaten-path destinations 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. |
Group Size | 20 to 45 people | 10 to 35 people | 6 to 24 people | 4 to 16 people | 4 to 13 people |
Fully-escorted | Comprehensively escorted by AJT's professional English speaking tour guide | Your guides are local experts and residents of the city you are visiting, they do not always escort the group when traveling between cities | |||
Pace | Fast pace to see as much as possible while in Japan | Perfect pace to see as much as possible while in Japan | More leisurely pace to soak in and fully appreciate the destinations, plus free time to explore on your own | ||
Airport Transfers | Airport transfers are NOT included unless otherwise specified | Airport transfers are included* (If no options are taken: hotels are not requested to be changed and passengers use the correct airports) | Airport transfers are included if arriving on the first day of the tour and returning on the last day of the tour | Private airport transfers are included if arriving on the first day of the tour and returning on the last day of the tour | Airport transfers are NOT included unless otherwise specified |
Transfer between cities | Transfer between cities via private coach and Shinkansen (bullet train), depending on the itinerary | Transfer between cities via private coach and first class Shinkansen (bullet train), depending on the itinerary | Transfer between cities via Shinkansen (bullet train) or express train. Private minivans are also used occasionally where public transport is not available or practical | ||
Sightseeing | Sightseeing by private coach with an escorted guide | Sightseeing by private coach and public transportation with an escorted guide | Sightseeing via public transportation (local train, subway & local bus) with local guides | ||
Admission fees and activities | All entry fees to sites and activities listed in the itinerary are included | ||||
Luggage Transfers | Luggage transfers by private coach from hotel to hotel, plus separate luggage transfers are included on select tours | Separate luggage transfers are included | |||
Meals | Breakfast every morning, plus meals as indicated (vegetarian or special meals can be arranged) | ||||
Accommodation | Carefully-selected budget hotels and ryokans | Carefully-selected superior/deluxe hotels and ryokans | Carefully-selected deluxe/boutique hotels and ryokans | Carefully-selected deluxe/luxury hotels and ryokans | Accommodations range from local Japanese inns (minshuku) to budget hotels, to superior/deluxe hotels depending on the tour and destination |
Ages | 4 years old and above | 6 years old and above | |||
Health & Activity | In order to enjoy our tour, you should be able to walk reasonable distances, often over unpaved and uneven surfaces. Some of the most memorable sightseeing activities can only be accomplished on foot. Wheelchairs can be arranged upon request. However, we regret that we’re unable to provide individual assistance to guests with walking difficulties or other personal needs. Guests requiring such individualized assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion who can provide it. | These tours are tailored to the energetic traveler; guests should feel comfortable walking from 4 to 10 miles a day depending on the tour and destination. |