Small group vacations in Japan
By joining a group of like-minded travelers, a small group vacation in Japan takes the pressure off the organisation front. And being organised in Japan is part of the cultural makeup. Japan small group vacations are perfect if you want to meet other likeminded explorers for a very sociable experience. Plus, they’re led by amazing local guides, a short cut to the cultural and natural highlights that other visitors might miss.
61 Small group vacations in Japan found
Japan vacation, ancient and modern
Explore the attractions of this vibrant nation
From US $8,535US $7,940 to US $9,525 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Nov, 29 Nov
2027: 7 Mar, 11 Mar, 14 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 29 Mar, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 8 Apr, 11 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 20 Jun, 23 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 18 Oct, 24 Oct, 25 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov
2028: 27 Feb, 5 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 19 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar, 27 Mar, 2 Apr, 3 Apr, 6 Apr, 9 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 18 Jun, 28 Jun, 21 Aug, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct ...
2027: 7 Mar, 11 Mar, 14 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 29 Mar, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 8 Apr, 11 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 20 Jun, 23 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 18 Oct, 24 Oct, 25 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov
2028: 27 Feb, 5 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 19 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar, 27 Mar, 2 Apr, 3 Apr, 6 Apr, 9 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 18 Jun, 28 Jun, 21 Aug, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct ...
Up to US $590 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Nov, 29 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 15 Nov, 29 Nov
Japan small group holiday, Japan unmasked
Japan’s iconic sights, combined with local secrets
From US $4,872 to US $5,740 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 15 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 16 Aug, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov
Hiking tours to Japan
Explore the backroads of Japan
From US $6,990 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Nov
2027: 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 9 May, 5 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov
2027: 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 9 May, 5 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 15 Nov
Southern Japan small group tour
Experience a different side to Japan on its southern islands
From US $6,160 to US $7,190 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Nov
2027: 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 10 May, 17 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 10 Jul, 26 Jul, 5 Aug, 28 Aug, 2 Sep, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 18 Oct, 23 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 25 Nov
2028: 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 27 Mar, 30 Mar, 1 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 12 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 8 Jul, 27 Jul, 26 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 14 Sep ...
2027: 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 10 May, 17 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 10 Jul, 26 Jul, 5 Aug, 28 Aug, 2 Sep, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 18 Oct, 23 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 25 Nov
2028: 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 27 Mar, 30 Mar, 1 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 12 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 8 Jul, 27 Jul, 26 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 14 Sep ...
Late availability on these dates: 26 Nov
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Japan small group tour, in the shadow of mountains
Western Honshu's coasts - Japan Sea and Inland Sea
From US $5,435 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 23 Nov
2027: 24 Feb, 18 May, 27 Sep, 24 Nov
2027: 24 Feb, 18 May, 27 Sep, 24 Nov
Nakasendo Trail walking tour, Japan
Village-to-village walking on the historic Nakasendo trail
From US $4,440 to US $4,915 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 17 Nov
2027: 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 27 Sep, 6 Oct, 18 Oct, 23 Oct, 1 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov
2027: 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 27 Sep, 6 Oct, 18 Oct, 23 Oct, 1 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov
Kumano Kodo trekking vacation, Japan
Village to village walking in the sacred Kii Peninsula
From US $3,795 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 14 May, 3 Jun, 28 Sep, 13 Oct, 3 Nov
Japan group vacation, a food adventure
Dive into Tokyo city’s incredible food scene
From US $4,995US $4,941 to US $6,165 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Nov
2027: 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 21 Jul, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 5 Sep, 29 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov
2028: 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 4 Jun, 18 Jun, 19 Jul, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 3 Sep, 27 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov
2027: 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 21 Jul, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 5 Sep, 29 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov
2028: 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 4 Jun, 18 Jun, 19 Jul, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 3 Sep, 27 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov
Up to US $540 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 22 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 22 Nov
Kyoto to Tokyo small group vacation in Japan
Journey into the heart of Japan - Kyoto to Tokyo
From US $6,195 to US $7,475 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Nov
2027: 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 11 Apr, 6 May, 12 May, 16 May, 19 May, 23 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 25 Jul, 28 Jul, 16 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 1 Sep, 3 Sep, 5 Sep, 27 Sep, 29 Sep, 3 Oct, 6 Oct, 10 Oct, 13 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec
2028: 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 22 Mar, 26 Mar, 29 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr ...
2027: 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 11 Apr, 6 May, 12 May, 16 May, 19 May, 23 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 25 Jul, 28 Jul, 16 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 1 Sep, 3 Sep, 5 Sep, 27 Sep, 29 Sep, 3 Oct, 6 Oct, 10 Oct, 13 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec
2028: 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 22 Mar, 26 Mar, 29 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr ...
Late availability on these dates: 22 Nov
Japan guided luxury adventure vacation
Bamboo groves, geishas & the chant of Buddhist monks
From US $10,510 to US $11,085 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 19 Apr, 17 May, 24 May, 18 Oct, 8 Nov
2028: 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov
2028: 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov
Kyushu and Shikoku island tour in Japan
Deep cultural immersion in lesser visited Japan
From US $8,545 to US $9,365 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 7 Nov
2028: 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov
2028: 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov
Kumano Kodo Trail Japan walking vacation
Hike on a highway once travelled by samurai
From US $6,160 to US $6,470 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 9 May, 16 May, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct
Japan holiday, small group
Tokyo to Hiroshima small group tour
From US $5,530US $4,810 to US $7,270US $6,950 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Nov, 18 Nov, 29 Nov
2027: 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 3 Mar, 9 Mar, 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 14 Mar, 16 Mar, 17 Mar, 18 Mar, 19 Mar, 20 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 24 Mar, 25 Mar, 26 Mar, 27 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar, 1 Apr, 2 Apr, 3 Apr, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 13 Apr, 14 Apr, 16 Apr, 17 Apr, 6 May, 7 May, 14 May, 16 May, 23 May, 26 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 15 Aug, 29 Aug ...
2027: 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 3 Mar, 9 Mar, 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 14 Mar, 16 Mar, 17 Mar, 18 Mar, 19 Mar, 20 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 24 Mar, 25 Mar, 26 Mar, 27 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar, 1 Apr, 2 Apr, 3 Apr, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 13 Apr, 14 Apr, 16 Apr, 17 Apr, 6 May, 7 May, 14 May, 16 May, 23 May, 26 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 15 Aug, 29 Aug ...
Up to US $830 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Nov, 18 Nov, 29 Nov, 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 15 Nov, 18 Nov, 29 Nov, 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb
Japan activity vacation, bike, hike and kayak
Multi activity holiday in Japan
From US $5,995 to US $6,495 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 21 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 6 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 4 Jul, 1 Sep, 5 Sep, 28 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 12 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov
2028: 19 Mar, 24 Mar, 28 Mar, 31 Mar, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 4 May, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 11 Jun, 2 Jul, 30 Aug, 3 Sep, 26 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 10 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov
2028: 19 Mar, 24 Mar, 28 Mar, 31 Mar, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 4 May, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 11 Jun, 2 Jul, 30 Aug, 3 Sep, 26 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 10 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov
Late availability on upcoming trips
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Japan tour with added comfort
Explore Japan on this premium tour
From US $7,515 to US $10,890US $9,550 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Nov, 15 Dec
2027: 7 Jan, 4 Feb, 4 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 14 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 25 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 12 Apr, 13 Apr, 15 Apr, 6 May, 8 May, 11 May, 13 May, 15 May, 16 May, 18 May, 20 May, 22 May, 23 May, 25 May, 27 May, 29 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 13 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 30 Jun, 18 Jul, 20 Jul, 22 Jul, 25 Jul, 17 Aug, 21 Aug, 24 Aug, 29 Aug ...
2027: 7 Jan, 4 Feb, 4 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 14 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 25 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 12 Apr, 13 Apr, 15 Apr, 6 May, 8 May, 11 May, 13 May, 15 May, 16 May, 18 May, 20 May, 22 May, 23 May, 25 May, 27 May, 29 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 13 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 30 Jun, 18 Jul, 20 Jul, 22 Jul, 25 Jul, 17 Aug, 21 Aug, 24 Aug, 29 Aug ...
Up to US $2170 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 22 Nov, 15 Dec, 07 Jan, 04 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 22 Nov, 15 Dec, 07 Jan, 04 Feb
Hidden Japan vacation
Journey into Japan’s spiritual, artistic & rural heartlands
From US $5,440 to US $8,190 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 4 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 27 May, 29 Jul, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 23 Sep, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 18 Nov
Japan small group vacation with added comfort
Staying in premium hotels travel from Tokyo to Kyoto
From US $6,090 to US $6,230 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 11 Apr, 30 May, 12 Sep, 24 Oct, 7 Nov
Japan small group tours
Ready to say Kon’nichiwa to Japan? Let us show you how.
From £2,499 to £2,799 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Nov, 18 Nov, 24 Nov, 27 Nov, 3 Dec, 6 Dec
2027: 14 Jan, 22 Jan, 15 Feb, 21 Feb, 3 Mar, 7 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 21 Mar, 25 Mar, 29 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 4 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 16 Apr, 20 Apr, 22 Apr, 24 Apr, 28 Apr, 30 Apr, 2 May, 4 May, 6 May, 10 May, 14 May, 18 May, 22 May, 26 May, 30 May, 5 Jun, 9 Jun, 13 Jun, 19 Jun, 23 Jun, 29 Jun, 3 Jul, 7 Jul, 13 Jul, 17 Jul, 21 Jul, 29 Jul, 2 Aug ...
2027: 14 Jan, 22 Jan, 15 Feb, 21 Feb, 3 Mar, 7 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 21 Mar, 25 Mar, 29 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 4 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 16 Apr, 20 Apr, 22 Apr, 24 Apr, 28 Apr, 30 Apr, 2 May, 4 May, 6 May, 10 May, 14 May, 18 May, 22 May, 26 May, 30 May, 5 Jun, 9 Jun, 13 Jun, 19 Jun, 23 Jun, 29 Jun, 3 Jul, 7 Jul, 13 Jul, 17 Jul, 21 Jul, 29 Jul, 2 Aug ...
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Japan family 12 day tour
12 Day Family Tour to experience Japan
From £2,950 to £3,350 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 23 May, 20 Jun, 18 Jul, 12 Sep, 17 Oct
2028: 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 May, 18 Jun, 23 Jul, 20 Aug, 22 Oct
2028: 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 May, 18 Jun, 23 Jul, 20 Aug, 22 Oct
Japan cycling vacation, small group
Get off the beaten track and experience old Japan
From US $6,500 to US $6,640 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 16 May, 17 Oct, 7 Nov
Japan culture tour, Shoguns & Samurai
Ultra-modern Tokyo to Imperial Kyoto
From US $6,555 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 27 Mar, 12 Apr, 20 May, 6 Sep, 18 Oct, 8 Nov
Japan luxury small group tour, 15 days
Elegant stays, excellent meals & exclusive cultural access
From US $9,900 to US $13,860 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 15 Apr, 10 May, 20 May, 24 May, 27 May, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 30 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 18 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 8 Nov, 11 Nov, 22 Nov, 25 Nov
Japan hiking tour, Samurai trails & pilgrimage paths
Hike the Kumano Kodo and Nakasendo, visit Kyoto and Tokyo.
From US $6,035 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 26 Mar, 27 May, 27 Sep, 30 Oct, 8 Nov
Budget Japan tour
See the essentials of Japan in 13 Days!
From £2,399 to £2,809 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 11 Jan, 15 Feb, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 16 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov
2028: 10 Jan, 14 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 14 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov
2028: 10 Jan, 14 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 14 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov
Japan walking and culture tour, Nakasendo & Kiso Valley
Guided tour of the highlights along the old Edo road
From US $3,020 to US $3,365 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 11 Nov
2027: 13 Mar, 24 Mar, 3 Apr, 19 Apr, 7 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 11 Sep, 20 Sep, 30 Sep, 15 Oct, 25 Oct, 4 Nov, 14 Nov
2027: 13 Mar, 24 Mar, 3 Apr, 19 Apr, 7 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 11 Sep, 20 Sep, 30 Sep, 15 Oct, 25 Oct, 4 Nov, 14 Nov
Nakasendo Trail winter tour, Japan
The tranquil magic of winter on the Nakasendo trail
From US $3,190 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 5 Jan, 22 Jan, 12 Feb, 25 Feb
Japan walking tour of Shikoku
Beautiful Shikoku Island and the 88 Pilgrimage trail
From US $7,070 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 9 May, 3 Oct
Japan small group vacation by bullet train
Explore Japan’s golden route and the Japan Alps
From US $6,286 to US $7,406 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 19 Jun
Northern Japan tour
Discover Japan’s northern landscapes and communities
From US $7,294 to US $8,582 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 20 May, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 19 Aug, 16 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct
Japan trekking vacation, North from Tokyo
A walking journey, rich in spirituality and tradition
From US $4,440 11 days ex flights
Small group travel
