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Cost | Starting at US$2500 per person for a 7-day trip (based on 2 people) | Starting at US$3500 per person for a 7-day trip (based on 2 people) | Starting at US$6000 per person for a 7-day trip (based on 2 people) | Starting at US$12000 per person for a 7-day trip (based on 2 people) | Starting at US$5000 per person for a 7-day trip (based on 2 people) |
Fully-escorted* | Transfer between cities via Shinkansen (bullet train) or express train on your own with instructions provided in advance | Comprehensively escorted by AJT's professional English speaking tour guide | Transfer between cities via Shinkansen (bullet train) or express train on your own with instructions provided in advance | ||
Airport Transfers | Airport transfers are NOT included unless requested | Private airport transfers are included on select tours | Airport meet and greet as well as luxury private transfers are included | Airport transfers are NOT included unless requested | |
Transfers between cities | Transfer between cities via Shinkansen (bullet train) or express train on your own with train tickets (Japan rail pass included on select tours) and instructions provided in advance. Ordinary class seats on bullet trains, first-class bullet train seats can be arranged upon request | Transfer between cities via private vehicles and Shinkansen (bullet train) in first class seating, fully-escorted by guide | Transfer between cities via luxury private vehicles and Shinkansen (bullet train) in first class seating, fully-escorted by guide | Transfer between cities via Shinkansen (bullet train) or express train on your own with train tickets (Japan rail pass included on select tours) and instructions provided in advance. Ordinary class seats on bullet trains, first-class bullet train seats can be arranged upon request | |
Sightseeing | Sightseeing via public transportation (local bus, subway, and train) with local guides, with all transportation fees included. (Transportation fees and guides are NOT included on self-guided days) | SSightseeing via private vehicles with guide, with all transportation fees included. (Transportation fees and guides are NOT included on self-guided days) | Sightseeing via private luxury vehicles with guide, with all transportation fees included. (Transportation fees and guides are NOT included on self-guided days) | Sightseeing via public transportation (local bus, subway, and train) with local guides, with all transportation fees included. (Transportation fees and guides are NOT included on self-guided days) | |
Admission fees and activities | All entry fees to sites and activities listed in the itinerary are included. (NOT included on self-guided days) | ||||
Luggage Transfers | Bring your luggage from hotel to hotel on your own, separate luggage transfers can be arranged upon request | Separate luggage transfers are included on select tours | Luggage transfers by private vehicle from hotel to hotel, plus separate luggage transfers are included on select tours | Luggage transfers by private luxury vehicles from hotel to hotel, plus separate luggage transfers are included on select tours | Separate luggage transfers are included on select tours |
Meals | Breakfast is included every day. Lunches and dinners are NOT included, tour guides will give suggestions and recommendations for restaurants or we can make restaurant reservations for you in advance. | ||||
Accommodation | Carefully-selected budget hotels and ryokans close to the station | Carefully-selected superior/deluxe hotels and ryokans close to the station | Carefully-selected superior/deluxe hotels and ryokans | Hand-picked hotels and rooms at the best luxury hotels and ryokans | Accommodations include local Japanese inn (minshuku) to superior/deluxe hotels depending on the destination |
Health & Activity | Japan has the world's most convenient public transportation systems; depending on the cities and area, trains cover all transportation needs. However, there is a lot of walking involved if you travel by train since some attractions are far from the station. You will need to be able to walk 2-5 miles per day | These tours utilize private vehicles, giving you the freedom to travel from place to place at your own pace. However, please note that the distance between the parking lot and the sites may still be far. Please inform AJT of your walking ability so that we may plan a tour that best suits your needs. AJT is happy to provide wheelchairs and other assistance for our clients if necessary. | These tour itineraries are tailored to the energetic passenger; guests should feel comfortable walking from 4 to 10 miles a day depending on the itinerary and destination. |
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Experience the freedom to follow your unique interests and travel Japan at your own pace. You can also enjoy an affordable price while using public transportation.
Our Classic Private Journeys are designed for those who want to travel Japan at their own pace, following their own interests, at an affordable price. A private journey to Japan can be expensive – for a group smaller than 8 people, public transportation is the most cost-efficient way to travel Japan. Thankfully, Japan has the world's most convenient public transportation system. Depending on the cities and area, trains cover almost 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. As Japan specialists, we know how to make your travels as smooth as possible.
Our Classic 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 via public transportation.
View Our Classic Private Journeys FeatureNagano - Yamanouchi - Matsumoto - Takayama - Shirakawago - Kanazawa
Tokyo - Hakone - Kyoto - Nara
Tokyo - Oku Shiga Kogen - Kyoto - Nara
Himeji - Okayama - Kurashiki - Yasugi - Matsue - Izumo - Hiroshima
1. Cost
Starting at US$3500 per person for a 7-day trip (based on 2 people)
2. Expertise
Advice from experts who specialize in Japan, all of whom are tour guides with years of experience.
3. Itinerary
Enjoy freedom during itinerary planning as well as flexibility of activities while on tour.
4. Airport Transfers
Private airport transfers are included on select tours.
5. Transfers
Transfer between cities by Shinkansen (bullet train) or express train on your own with train tickets and instructions provided in advance. Ordinary class seats on bullet trains, first-class bullet train seats can be arranged upon request.
6. Transportation
Sightseeing services provided via public transportation including local bus, subway, and train accompanied by a private local guide.
7. Admission fees and activities
All entry fees to sites and activities listed in the itinerary are included.
8. Luggage Transfers
Separate luggage transfers are included on select tours.
9. Accommodation
Carefully-selected superior/deluxe hotels and ryokans close to the station.
10. Meals
Breakfast is included every day. Lunches and dinners are NOT included, tour guide will give suggestions and recommendations for restaurants.
If you're looking for inspiration, try browsing our available experiences below. AJT can coordinate green tea ceremonies with a Maiko, a hands-on pottery class, and even snowboarding lessons. Add more flair to your tour with these unique activities.
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 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 created by Japan specialists, all of whom have years of background working as a tour guide in Japan.
Help Me Plan My TripOur 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 itineraries 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.
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We design your entire vacation based on your needs, interests, and budget.
Explore your interests at your own pace.
Hand-picked, professional, English speaking guides to help you along your journey.
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4.9 stars based on 71 REVIEWS
Enjoyed Japan very much. Beautiful country. Will definitely return in the near future to see more. The tours were well planned and I enjoyed all the accommodations.
Read MoreGreat tour from start to finish! Kiyoshi helped us put together an excellent itinerary for our private 2 week tour for 3 couples that included seats at the Kyoto Jidai Festival, a highlight of our trip. We had spoken to several other tour companies and none new about the festival or that it would be taking place when we were in Japan. This was one of many reasons we went with AJT. Justin was great at helping us finalize all of our trip details. All of the logistics of the trip went off without a hitch, from airport pickup, to luggage transfers, drivers and guides, everything went smoothly. The tour was a very nice mix of sight seeing and fun activities. Our guides, Mr. Fukui in Kyoto and Mr. Ken in Tokyo, , were terrific. They were both extremely knowledgeable, interesting, friendly and enthusiastic and took excellent care of us. Thank you AJT for a wonderful trip.
Read MoreThe guides that All Jan provided us were amazing and knowledgeable!! The hotels were spectacular! I will highly recommend them to friends and family traveling to Japan, they were great!
Read MoreWhat a fantastic trip. We will have memories for years, and now feel empowered to explore more on our own. Guides were all very attentive and made the experience so much more meaningful. As two travelers in Japan with zero Japanese, we felt as though we were in good hands with Ken (Tokyo/Hakone), Hajime (Kyoto/Osaka), and Taka (Hiroshima)
Read MoreHotels and guides were great. We enjoyed all of the sites and the free time during the days to do a few things by ourselves.
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Okinawa, a tropical paradise in the southernmost part of Japan, stands apart from mainland Japan due to its unique blend of history, culture, and tradition. Once known as the Ryukyu Kingdom, Okinawa is where travelers can experience a world......
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. |