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.

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Japan vacation, ancient and modern

Japan vacation, ancient and modern

Explore the attractions of this vibrant nation
From US $7,495US $6,870 to US $8,695 14 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 26 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov
2027: 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 11 Mar, 14 Mar, 15 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, 30 Jun, 23 Aug, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 18 Oct, 24 Oct, 25 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov
2028: 27 Feb, 5 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 19 Mar, 20 Mar ...
Up to US $920 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 26 Oct, 01 Nov, 08 Nov, 15 Nov
Japan family 12 day tour

Japan family 12 day tour

12 Day Family Tour to experience Japan
From £2,799 to £3,099 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 25 Oct
2027: 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 23 May, 20 Jun, 18 Jul, 12 Sep, 17 Oct
Plan ahead and save with our exclusive 2027 Early Bird Sale. 5% to 15% off selected departures
Japan small group holiday, Japan unmasked

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: 2026: 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct
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
Book by 30 September and travel before 31 December 2026 to get £1,000 off when you travel as two (partner, sister, best friend).
Japan small group vacation by bullet train

Japan small group vacation by bullet train

Explore Japan’s golden route and the Japan Alps
From US $6,286 to US $8,302 14 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep
2027: 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 19 Jun
Book by 30 September and travel before 31 December 2026 to get £1,000 off when you travel as two (partner, sister, best friend).
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Hiking tours to Japan

Hiking tours to Japan

Explore the backroads of Japan
From US $6,990 15 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 6 Sep, 27 Sep, 1 Nov, 15 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: 06 Sep, 27 Sep, 01 Nov, 15 Nov
Southern Japan small group tour

Southern Japan small group tour

Experience a different side to Japan on its southern islands
From US $6,395 to US $7,695 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 17 Sep, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov
2027: 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 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, 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, 8 May, 15 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 8 Jul, 24 Jul, 3 Aug, 26 Aug, 31 Aug ...
Late availability on these dates: 17 Sep, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 05 Nov, 12 Nov
Japan small group tour, in the shadow of mountains

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
Nakasendo Trail walking tour, Japan

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: 16 Oct, 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
Kumano Kodo trekking vacation, Japan

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

Japan group vacation, a food adventure

Dive into Tokyo city’s incredible food scene
From US $4,995US $4,374 to US $6,190US $6,105 11 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 6 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 22 Nov, 13 Dec
2027: 21 Mar, 28 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, 12 Dec
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, 10 Dec
Up to US $890 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 27 Sep, 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 01 Nov
vacation in Japan

vacation in Japan

Take the bullet train Tokyo to Kyoto
From US $5,050US $4,040 to US $7,150 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: Departs most Saturdays throughout the year.
Up to US $1010 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 01 Sep, 03 Sep, 08 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 29 Sep, 08 Oct, 11 Oct, 15 Oct, 20 Oct, 22 Oct, 25 Oct, 29 Oct, 01 Nov, 08 Nov, 12 Nov, 15 Nov
Kyoto to Tokyo small group vacation in Japan

Kyoto to Tokyo small group vacation in Japan

Journey into the heart of Japan - Kyoto to Tokyo
From US $6,610US $6,116 to US $8,245 11 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 23 Aug, 2 Sep, 6 Sep, 30 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov
2027: 17 Jan, 14 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 28 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 8 Apr, 9 Apr, 11 Apr, 12 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 ...
Up to US $670 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 23 Aug, 02 Sep, 06 Sep, 30 Sep, 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 01 Nov, 08 Nov, 15 Nov
Japan guided luxury adventure vacation

Japan guided luxury adventure vacation

Bamboo groves, geishas & the chant of Buddhist monks
From US $9,595US $8,850 to US $10,120 9 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 7 Sep
2027: 19 Apr, 17 May, 24 May, 6 Sep, 18 Oct, 8 Nov
2028: 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov
Up to US $960 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 07 Sep
Kyushu and Shikoku island tour in Japan

Kyushu and Shikoku island tour in Japan

Deep cultural immersion in lesser visited Japan
From US $7,033US $6,480 to US $7,635 13 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 26 Sep, 7 Nov
2027: 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov
Up to US $550 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 26 Sep, 07 Nov
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Japan holiday, small group

Japan holiday, small group

Tokyo to Hiroshima small group tour
From US $5,530US $4,940 to US $7,190 14 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 2 Sep, 6 Sep, 9 Sep, 10 Sep, 16 Sep, 20 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 15 Nov, 18 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov
2027: 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 3 Mar, 7 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, 11 Apr, 12 Apr, 13 Apr, 14 Apr, 16 Apr, 17 Apr, 6 May ...
Up to US $700 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 02 Sep, 06 Sep, 09 Sep, 10 Sep, 16 Sep, 20 Sep, 08 Oct, 22 Oct, 15 Nov, 18 Nov
Japan activity vacation, bike, hike and kayak

Japan activity vacation, bike, hike and kayak

Multi activity holiday in Japan
From US $7,285US $6,622 to US $8,490 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 11 Nov
2027: 21 Mar, 26 Mar, 30 Mar, 2 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 11 Apr, 6 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 13 Jun, 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 ...
Up to US $1160 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 11 Nov
Japan family vacation

Japan family vacation

Throw yourself into the whirl of Japan
From US $6,505 to US $7,595 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 24 Sep
2027: 26 Mar, 27 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 28 Jun, 1 Jul, 24 Jul, 26 Jul, 28 Jul, 2 Aug, 5 Aug, 18 Sep, 20 Sep, 25 Sep, 27 Sep, 1 Oct, 2 Oct
2028: 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 15 Apr, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 26 Jun, 29 Jun, 22 Jul, 24 Jul, 26 Jul, 31 Jul, 3 Aug, 16 Sep, 18 Sep, 23 Sep, 25 Sep, 29 Sep, 30 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 24 Sep
Japan tour with added comfort

Japan tour with added comfort

Explore Japan on this premium tour
From US $7,295 to US $13,160 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 30 Aug, 1 Sep, 6 Sep, 8 Sep, 10 Sep, 15 Sep, 17 Sep, 18 Sep, 24 Sep, 26 Sep, 1 Oct, 2 Oct, 11 Oct, 16 Oct, 18 Oct, 19 Oct, 20 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Oct, 27 Oct, 29 Oct, 30 Oct, 1 Nov, 5 Nov, 6 Nov, 10 Nov, 12 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 10 Dec, 15 Dec
2027: 7 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Feb, 4 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 14 Mar, 16 Mar, 18 Mar, 19 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar ...
Up to US $1120 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 30 Aug, 01 Sep, 06 Sep, 08 Sep, 10 Sep, 15 Sep, 17 Sep, 18 Sep, 24 Sep, 26 Sep, 01 Oct, 02 Oct, 11 Oct, 16 Oct, 18 Oct, 19 Oct, 20 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Oct, 27 Oct, 29 Oct, 30 Oct, 01 Nov,...
Highlights of Japan small group tour

Highlights of Japan small group tour

Discover highlights of Japan from Tokyo to Osaka
From US $4,875US $4,650 to US $5,220 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov
2027: 20 Mar, 10 Apr, 8 May, 25 Sep, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov
Up to US $340 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 24 Oct, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
Japan  small group vacation with added comfort

Japan small group vacation with added comfort

Staying in premium hotels travel from Tokyo to Kyoto
From US $6,570 to US $9,030 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 13 Sep, 25 Oct
2027: 14 Mar, 11 Apr, 30 May, 12 Sep, 24 Oct, 7 Nov
Up to US $550 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 13 Sep, 25 Oct
South Korea and Japan small group tour

South Korea and Japan small group tour

Explore Japan & South Korea in 25 days
From £4,499 to £5,399 25 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct
2027: 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 12 Jul, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov
Japan cycling vacation, small group

Japan cycling vacation, small group

Get off the beaten track and experience old Japan
From US $6,770US $6,560 to US $7,060 13 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 11 Oct
2027: 16 May, 17 Oct, 7 Nov
Up to US $210 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 11 Oct
Japan culture tour, Shoguns & Samurai

Japan culture tour, Shoguns & Samurai

Ultra-modern Tokyo to Imperial Kyoto
From US $6,555 14 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 14 Oct, 5 Nov
2027: 27 Mar, 12 Apr, 20 May, 6 Sep, 18 Oct, 8 Nov
Japan luxury small group tour, 15 days

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: 2026: 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 5 Oct, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 26 Oct, 29 Oct, 2 Nov, 5 Nov, 9 Nov, 12 Nov, 16 Nov
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
Book by 30 September and travel before 31 December 2026 to get £1,000 off when you travel as two (partner, sister, best friend).
Japan hiking tour, Samurai trails & pilgrimage paths

Japan hiking tour, Samurai trails & pilgrimage paths

Hike the Kumano Kodo and Nakasendo, visit Kyoto and Tokyo.
From US $6,034 to US $6,035 11 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 2 Nov
2027: 26 Mar, 27 May, 27 Sep, 30 Oct, 8 Nov
Budget Japan tour

Budget Japan tour

See the essentials of Japan in 13 Days!
From £1,999 to £2,399 13 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 9 Nov
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
Plan ahead and save with our exclusive 2027 Early Bird Sale. 5% to 15% off selected departures
Japan walking and culture tour, Nakasendo & Kiso Valley

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: 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 1 Oct, 25 Oct, 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
Nakasendo Trail winter tour, Japan

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

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
Northern Japan tour

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: 2026: 7 Oct, 21 Oct
2027: 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 20 May, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 19 Aug, 16 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct
Book by 30 September and travel before 31 December 2026 to get £1,000 off when you travel as two (partner, sister, best friend).
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