13 Last minute vacations in Japan found
Japan group vacation, a food adventure
Dive into Tokyo city’s incredible food scene
From US $4,965US $4,220 to US $5,465US $4,645 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 19 Aug, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov
Up to US $820 off. Late availability on these dates: 19 Aug, 09 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep
Kyoto to Tokyo small group vacation in Japan
Journey into the heart of Japan - Kyoto to Tokyo
From US $4,895US $4,161 to US $5,550US $5,140 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 16 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov
2019: 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 2 Apr, 6 Apr, 9 Apr, 13 Apr, 15 Apr, 18 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 15 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov
2019: 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 2 Apr, 6 Apr, 9 Apr, 13 Apr, 15 Apr, 18 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 15 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov
Up to US $800 off. Late availability on these dates: 07 Jul, 14 Jul, 01 Sep, 08 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep
Japan culture tour, Shoguns & Samurai
Ultra-modern Tokyo to Imperial Kyoto
From US $4,500 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 15 Jul, 14 Oct, 3 Nov
2019: 3 Apr, 12 Apr, 8 May, 20 May, 17 Jul, 16 Oct, 6 Nov
2019: 3 Apr, 12 Apr, 8 May, 20 May, 17 Jul, 16 Oct, 6 Nov
Last minute availability to take a scenic journey through Japan's cultural highlights. Stay at a hot-spring ryokan, bathe in natural thermal waters, see the snow monkeys of Yudanaka Onsen and the exquisitely-preserved villages of Tsumago and Magome.
Hiking tours to Japan
Explore the backroads of Japan
From US $4,490 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov
2019: 10 Mar, 24 Mar, 7 Apr, 21 Apr, 19 May, 2 Jun, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov
2019: 10 Mar, 24 Mar, 7 Apr, 21 Apr, 19 May, 2 Jun, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 16 Sep, 30 Sep
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Southern Japan small group tour
Experience a different side to Japan on its southern islands
From £4,144 to £5,325 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 19 Jul, 9 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 1 Nov
2019: 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 16 May, 23 May, 13 Jun, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 31 Oct
2019: 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 16 May, 23 May, 13 Jun, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 31 Oct
Up to US $760 off. Late availability on these dates: 19 Jul, 09 Aug, 06 Sep, 13 Sep
Japan activity vacation, bike, hike and kayak
Multi activity holiday in Japan
From US $4,255US $3,617 to US $4,465 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 8 Jul, 23 Sep
2019: 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 12 May, 7 Jul, 22 Sep, 20 Oct
2019: 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 12 May, 7 Jul, 22 Sep, 20 Oct
Up to US $650 off. Late availability on these dates: 08 Jul, 23 Sep
Japan family vacation
Throw yourself into the whirl of Japan
From US $4,180US $3,553 to US $4,390 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 1 Jul, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 21 Oct
2019: 6 Apr, 7 Apr, 13 Apr, 14 Apr, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 22 Sep, 29 Sep
2019: 6 Apr, 7 Apr, 13 Apr, 14 Apr, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 22 Sep, 29 Sep
Up to US $620 off. Late availability on these dates: 01 Jul, 12 Aug, 19 Aug
Japan family tour, rural adventure
A family trip with amazing insights into Japan’s traditions
From US $2,685 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 22 Jul, 25 Sep
2019: 21 Jul, 24 Sep
2019: 21 Jul, 24 Sep
Last minute availability for guaranteed July departure to meet free-roaming Japanese deer and macaques, make pottery at one of the ancient kilns in the rural community, try a thrilling Taiko drumming lesson with a famous professional team
Japan walking vacation, Mt Fuji and the Japanese Alps
Kyoto, Tokyo and the Japanese Matterhorn
From US $4,495 to US $4,915 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug
2019: 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug
2019: 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug
Late availability on these dates: 22 Jul, 05 Aug, 19 Aug
Japan trekking vacation, North from Tokyo
A walking journey, rich in spirituality and tradition
From US $4,410 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 20 Jul, 31 Aug, 16 Sep
2019: 19 Jul, 30 Aug, 15 Sep
2019: 19 Jul, 30 Aug, 15 Sep
Spaces available on 20th July departure to explore dramatic peaks and soothing hot springs of northern Japan. Experience a walk through the beautiful Oze wetlands and stay in temple lodgings at the three sacred peaks of the Dewa Sanzan.
vacation in Japan
Take the bullet train Tokyo to Kyoto
From US $4,315US $3,668 to US $4,985 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs most Saturdays throughout the year.
Up to US $710 off. Late availability on these dates: 07 Jul, 14 Jul, 28 Jul, 04 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 22 Aug, 25 Aug, 01 Sep, 15 Sep, 18 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep
Tokyo to Kyoto vacation in Japan
See the best of Japan without busting your budget.
From US $1,920US $1,632 to US $2,180 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov
2019: 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 3 Apr, 6 Apr, 10 Apr, 13 Apr, 17 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 15 May, 18 May, 22 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov
2019: 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 3 Apr, 6 Apr, 10 Apr, 13 Apr, 17 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 15 May, 18 May, 22 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov
Up to US $310 off. Late availability on these dates: 07 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 04 Aug, 01 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep
Japan vacation, ancient and modern
Explore the attractions of this vibrant nation
From US $5,735 to US $5,965 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 21 Sep, 28 Sep
2019: 15 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 10 May, 17 May
2019: 15 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 10 May, 17 May
Late availability on these dates: 21 Sep, 28 Sep
From
US $4,490
excluding flights
We particularly enjoyed Kyoto which gave a mix of city living with the cultural experiences. We visited Sanjusangendo temple which holds 1001 life sized statues... (more)Lisa Thompson
This was an excellent trip. ...Walking in the countryside - seeing parts of Japan that I would never have discovered on my own and being guided by a reliable expert. Asuka, Dorogawa and the Mitarai Gorge were particularly memorable. Also - wonderful exotic food, charming ryokans and soothing onsens. (more)Una Dinning
From
US $4,500
excluding flights
Experiencing such a different culture and all things Japanese was the best. Excellent. Fumiko was a very helpful, informative and patient guide. We saw amazing temples, landscape etc. (more)Janet Barwell
The whole thing was tremendous - felt we got a real insight into Japan today and in the past....One of the best vacations we have been on - very well planned to give a varied taste of the Japanese culture. (more)Anne Cooper
The most memorable part of the vacation was getting a bit of an insight into the people and culture of everyday Japan by traveling on local trains and buses and staying in local inns in rural areas rather than faceless hotels. (more)Nicola Lindsey
From
US $4,161
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The cherry blossom in Japan.
Tips?
Take an umbrella, be ready to walk a lot and have fun.
Local benefits?
Yes, especially the local hotels amd ryokan.
Overall rating?
Excellent. Very good guide (Kimi) who went beyond the vacation description, taking us on tours, and explaining the local customs. We explored other tours before booking with this company and this was best value for money. (more)Mary-Anne Rose
From
US $1,632
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
It was all fabulous! There was an ideal mix of pace and sightseeing between frenetic Tokyo, to gentle Nikko and beautiful Kyoto. Our guide Koi was so
organised and helpful, her assistance in getting around really made traveling, navigating public transport or busy sightseeing spots enjoyable rather than
stressful.
Tips?
Double check your itinerary, as it was not clear from the notes that we would have a guide on hand throughout the trip and that our travel between... (more)Lisa Watson
From
US $3,668
excluding flights
Miyajima-beautiful garden and Shinkansen was fab. (more)Rachel Melton
Superb. Would recommend it wholeheartedly. Thanks very much.
(more)Simon Toller
A lot of good experiences - elephant ride on Christmas day - meeting a monk for meditation - Thai massage (ouch ouch ouch) and some great pampering. Food was often an adventure too. (more)Joanna Hughes
From
US $5,735
excluding flights
