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Single Room
Single room types are rooms for
single room occupants.
One person will be occupying the
hotel room throughout the tour.
Twin Room
Twin room types are rooms set for two people who will occupy one room, but will have two separate beds.
Double Room
A double room is a room that has one bed for two people to share.
Triple Room
A triple room is one room where three people may share the same room. It has three separate beds.
Japanese Style Room
A Japanese-style room traditionally does not have a western-style bed, it is a tatami floor room with futon bedding. However, if you prefer a western-style bed, you may request one though we cannot guarantee it.
Please note: If you would like to request neighboring rooms next to your traveling companions, you and your traveling companions must have the same room types in order to be next to each other. For example, if you have requested a double room, but your traveling companions have requested a twin, or triple room, then neighboring rooms cannot be accommodated. However, if both you and your traveling companions match in room type, then neighboring rooms will likely be arranged for your convenience.
Discover the birds around Chiba, Tokyo, and
Ibaraki prefectures on our 7-day Japan Birding
Tour. Within the urban sprawl, there are some
excellent opportunities for bird-watchers to find
a feathered friend or three in quiet lakes and
parks in the region. What is more, your
adventure is in the company of a professional
birding guide help you find all the best birding
spots and answer any questions you might
have. Upon arrival in Narita, you enjoy a couple
of days a few of the local birding hotspots
around Chiba prefecture, including Inba-numa
Lake and Choshi Port, which have a variety of
birds and waterfowl. We pop over to Ibaraki for
a look around Go-no-Ike Pond, then head back
into Chiba and Tokyo before taking an overnight
ferry to Miyake Island. Miyake Island is a
gorgeous island off the coast of Tokyo, and one
of the top birding locations in the area. You can
see a broad variety of birds and waterfowl as
you travel with your guide around the island,
and after staying the night, search for various
seabirds on the ferry back to Tokyo. While this
tour is full of delights as a standalone itinerary,
you can also pair this tour with one of our small
group tours for an extended adventure through
Japan! Please browse our Japan Birding Tour
itinerary below for more details on the locations
and the birds you will find there.
This itinerary can be customized based on your
budget and interests. Please feel free to
CONTACT US to plan
your dream trip to Japan.
Please Note:
● The price is per person with minimum 2 people, based
on twin/double or triple room occupancy.
● The
itinerary can be customized based on your
interests and budget, please
contact us to plan your perfect
vacation to Japan.
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
All entry fees to sites, activities listed in the itinerary
Travel by private van between destinations, baggage handling free
This tour starts and finishes in Tokyo for arrivals and departures at Narita Airport (NRT) or Haneda Airport (HND).
Vegetarian or special meals can be arranged.
Meet and greet and private airport transfers on arrival and departure included
Click here for detailed itinerary
Tour schedule and prices subject to change without notice
Upon arrival, proceed through customs and meet your driver just outside the exit gate, they will be holding an “All Japan Tours” sign for easy visibility. Proceed to your hotel by private car. Upon arrival at the hotel, you will be free for leisure.
Hotel Mystays Premier Narita or similar class
Today we travel from the hotel in Narita to Chiba prefecture by private car for a full day of birdwatching together with a professional birding guide. This pristine lake is the perfect place to spot various waterfowl like ducks and swans in winter, as well as sparrows and warblers in summer. Next, it's off to the Inashiki area, where you may spot Japanese wagtails, kingfishers, many more kinds of birds. After, return to the hotel for a relaxing evening.
Hotel Mystays Premier Narita or similar class
Today, we return to Chiba to watch birds at Choshi - a port city at the very tip of Chiba prefecture, along with your friendly birding guide, where you can stroll the harbor and or rocky shore searching for various types of gulls, plus herons and other local birds. Then we travel up to Ibaraki to peaceful Go-no-ike pond to search for birds like the northern pintail, Eurasian Wigeon, Green-winged Teal, and even rarer sightings like the Oriental Turtle-Dove.
Hotel Mystays Premier Narita or similar class
After breakfast, we enjoy a full day of birdwatching in Chiba and Tokyo with your friendly birding guide. First, we return to Chiba prefecture, to Sanbanze, where the great cormorant, Eurasian coot, and sanderling may be seen in their seasons, along with other birds. Then it's off to Tokyo, to beautiful Mizumoto Park where numerous birds, including the little grebe, white-cheeked starling, and brown- eared bulbul may be seen, among other species. Then we make our way to Takeshiba Ferry Port for the overnight ferry ride to Miyake- jima Island.
Overnight Ferry
Miyake Island is a lush, beautiful little island that feels unspoiled and pristine. You and your knowledgeable birding guide will spend a day exploring this bird-watching paradise, where you can observe a large variety of birds, including the Warbling white-eye, Brown-eared Bulbul, Streaked shearwater, and the Pacific Swift. The bird everyone looks for when they go to Miyake-jima is the rare Akakokko, or "Izu Thrush". This bird can only be seen on Miyake- jima (and other islands in the Izu archipelago), so keep a careful eye out! Many other species await your discovery on this magical island! After you finish exploring for the day, you will check in for a relaxing evening at your hotel.
Puchi Hotel Island or similar class
In the morning, you'll take a taxi to other corners of Miyake Island with your professional birding guide, searching for other delightful birds for a few hours until its time for your return trip to Tokyo. Hop on the ferry back to the city, where you can spot various seabirds soaring over the ocean or hunting for food in the water. Upon arrival, check into your hotel for a pleasant evening.
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel or similar class
After breakfast, you are free for leisure to try and search for a few last-minute birds around your hotel before your departure. You can also connect this tour with one of our immersive small group tours for an extended adventure through Japan.
PLEASE NOTE: These are the hotels All Japan Tours generally uses on the touring styles and regions shown. There is no guarantee that you will stay in the lodgings listed on the website. We encourage you to check your travel documentation for confirmation of the exact accommodation you will be staying in.
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Learn to create your own Sushi, meet a geisha or maiko, and more
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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. |