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.
44 Small group vacations in Japan found
Japan small group holiday, Japan unmasked
Whistlestop Japan highlights with an expert tour leader
From £2,660 to £2,940 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 21 Nov
2023: 27 Feb, 17 Apr, 5 Jun, 26 Jun, 24 Jul, 4 Sep, 9 Oct, 6 Nov, 27 Nov
2023: 27 Feb, 17 Apr, 5 Jun, 26 Jun, 24 Jul, 4 Sep, 9 Oct, 6 Nov, 27 Nov
Japan cultural small group holiday
A journey along the ancient Tokaido highway
From £1,980 to £2,260 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 22 Oct, 5 Nov
2023: 11 Mar, 17 Jun, 14 Oct, 11 Nov
2023: 11 Mar, 17 Jun, 14 Oct, 11 Nov
Japan small group tour, in the shadow of mountains
Western Honshu's coasts - Japan Sea and Inland Sea
From US $4,560 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 23 Sep
2023: 22 May, 25 Sep
2023: 22 May, 25 Sep
Hidden Japan vacation
Get beneath the surface into the heart of Japan
From £3,990 to £4,410 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 22 Sep, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov
2023: 16 Mar, 1 Jun, 6 Jul, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 16 Nov
2023: 16 Mar, 1 Jun, 6 Jul, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 16 Nov
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Nakasendo Trail walking tour, Japan
Village-to-village walking on the historic Nakasendo trail
From US $4,420 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov
2023: 28 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 11 May, 16 May, 6 Jun, 12 Sep, 25 Sep, 3 Oct, 13 Oct, 29 Oct, 2 Nov, 5 Nov, 12 Nov
2023: 28 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 11 May, 16 May, 6 Jun, 12 Sep, 25 Sep, 3 Oct, 13 Oct, 29 Oct, 2 Nov, 5 Nov, 12 Nov
Special Opening Offer for autumn 2022 group tours - escorted airport transfers and all meals included at no additional cost - a $565 value
Japan group vacation, a food adventure
Dive into Tokyo city’s incredible food scene
From US $5,490 to US $6,715 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 2 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 25 Dec
2023: 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 24 Dec
2023: 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 24 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 02 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov
Hiking tours to Japan
Explore the backroads of Japan
From US $5,290US $4,590 to US $5,470 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct
2023: 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 16 Apr, 14 May, 28 May, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 29 Oct
2023: 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 16 Apr, 14 May, 28 May, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 29 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 02 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct
Kyoto to Tokyo small group vacation in Japan
Journey into the heart of Japan - Kyoto to Tokyo
From US $5,500 to US $6,900 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov
2023: 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 16 Apr, 19 Apr, 21 May, 24 May, 28 May, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 11 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 8 Nov, 12 Nov
2023: 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 16 Apr, 19 Apr, 21 May, 24 May, 28 May, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 11 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 8 Nov, 12 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 02 Oct, 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov
Japan activity vacation, bike, hike and kayak
Multi activity holiday in Japan
From US $5,190 to US $5,945 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 25 Sep, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
2023: 12 Mar, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 7 May, 2 Jul, 3 Sep, 24 Sep, 15 Oct, 22 Oct
2023: 12 Mar, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 7 May, 2 Jul, 3 Sep, 24 Sep, 15 Oct, 22 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 25 Sep, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
Biking vacation in Japan
Sociable cycling tour of Japan's culture and nature
From US $8,649 to US $9,149 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct
2023: 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 27 May, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 4 Nov
2023: 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 27 May, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 4 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 01 Oct, 08 Oct, 15 Oct
Nakasendo Trail winter tour, Japan
The tranquil magic of winter on the Nakasendo trail
From US $2,905 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 27 Jan, 14 Feb
Japan walking tour of Shikoku
Beautiful Shikoku Island and the 88 Pilgrimage trail
From US $5,070 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 14 May, 15 Oct
Japan small group vacation by bullet train
Japan's must-see cities and beautiful, rural countryside
From £4,350 to £4,620 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 24 Sep
2023: 27 May, 29 Jul, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct
2023: 27 May, 29 Jul, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct
Japan trekking vacation, North from Tokyo
A walking journey, rich in spirituality and tradition
From US $4,930 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 5 Jul, 1 Aug, 1 Sep
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Japan vacation, ancient and modern
Explore the attractions of this vibrant nation
From US $7,199 to US $8,799 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov
2023: 11 Mar, 12 Mar, 15 Mar, 18 Mar, 19 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 26 Mar, 29 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 15 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov
2024: 9 Mar, 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar, 24 Mar, 27 Mar, 31 Mar, 6 Apr, 7 Apr, 13 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov
2023: 11 Mar, 12 Mar, 15 Mar, 18 Mar, 19 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 26 Mar, 29 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 15 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov
2024: 9 Mar, 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar, 24 Mar, 27 Mar, 31 Mar, 6 Apr, 7 Apr, 13 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 08 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 05 Nov, 12 Nov
Japan culture tour, Shoguns & Samurai
Ultra-modern Tokyo to Imperial Kyoto
From US $4,930 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 28 Mar, 15 Apr, 12 May, 8 Sep, 17 Oct, 31 Oct
Southern Japan small group vacation
Off the beaten track in Kyoto, Nara & Kyushu
From US $5,160 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 22 Oct
2023: 5 Apr, 8 May, 18 Sep, 21 Oct
2023: 5 Apr, 8 May, 18 Sep, 21 Oct
Special Opening Offer for autumn 2022 group tours - escorted airport transfers and all meals included at no additional cost - a $565 value
Kumano Kodo trekking vacation, Japan
Village to village walking in the sacred Kii Peninsula
From US $3,395 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 9 Nov
2023: 10 Apr, 24 Apr, 10 May, 8 Jun, 27 Sep, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov
2023: 10 Apr, 24 Apr, 10 May, 8 Jun, 27 Sep, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov
Special Opening Offer for autumn 2022 group tours - escorted airport transfers and all meals included at no additional cost - a $565 value
Japan premium wildlife tour with Mark Brazil
Snow monkeys, cranes and extraordinary wildlife await
From US $20,770 18 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 10 Jan
Japan family small group tour
Visit the heart of Japan with your family
From £2,095 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 16 Oct
2023: 2 Apr, 23 Jul, 15 Oct
2023: 2 Apr, 23 Jul, 15 Oct
South Korea and Japan small group tour
Explore South Korea & Japan in 24 days
From £2,950 to £3,150 24 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct
2023: 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
2023: 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
Japan luxury small group tour
Boutique small group tour of Japan
From £3,999 to £4,299 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 10 Oct
2023: 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 4 Apr, 10 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 12 Jun, 3 Jul, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 6 Nov
2023: 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 4 Apr, 10 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 12 Jun, 3 Jul, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 6 Nov
Japan hiking tour, Samurai trails & pilgrimage paths
Hike the Kumano Kodo and Nakasendo, visit Kyoto and Tokyo.
From US $6,090 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 5 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov
2023: 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 12 May, 24 May, 31 May, 12 Jul, 6 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov
2023: 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 12 May, 24 May, 31 May, 12 Jul, 6 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov
Special Opening Offer for autumn 2022 group tours - escorted airport transfers and all meals included at no additional cost - a $565 value
Japan guided walking tour, tradition & history
Guided walking holiday on secluded Japanese Alpine trails
From US $4,830 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 10 Sep
2023: 20 May, 9 Sep
2023: 20 May, 9 Sep
Japan photo tour in autumn foliage season
Fully Guided Photography Tour Japan Autumn Foliage
From £5,600 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 11 Oct
China and Japan vacation, Beijing to Tokyo
Combine the highlights of China and Japan
From £3,299 to £3,569 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 26 Aug, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 23 Dec
Japan small group tours
Ready to say Kon’nichiwa to Japan? Let us show you how.
From £1,999 to £2,099 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 18 Aug, 24 Aug, 3 Sep, 14 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 9 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 9 Nov, 21 Nov, 1 Dec, 7 Dec
2023: 4 Jan, 15 Jan, 23 Jan, 2 Feb, 12 Feb, 21 Feb, 1 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 24 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 11 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 3 May, 11 May, 17 May, 22 May, 28 May, 3 Jun, 9 Jun, 15 Jun, 20 Jun, 26 Jun, 2 Jul, 8 Jul, 14 Jul, 20 Jul, 1 Aug, 7 Aug, 18 Aug, 24 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 7 Oct, 15 Oct, 25 Oct ...
2023: 4 Jan, 15 Jan, 23 Jan, 2 Feb, 12 Feb, 21 Feb, 1 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 24 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 11 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 3 May, 11 May, 17 May, 22 May, 28 May, 3 Jun, 9 Jun, 15 Jun, 20 Jun, 26 Jun, 2 Jul, 8 Jul, 14 Jul, 20 Jul, 1 Aug, 7 Aug, 18 Aug, 24 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 7 Oct, 15 Oct, 25 Oct ...
Budget Japan tour
See the essentials of Japan in 13 Days!
From £1,699 to £1,899 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov
2023: 16 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 6 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 20 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 18 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 3 Aug, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov
2023: 16 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 6 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 20 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 18 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 3 Aug, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov
Kumano Kodo Trail Japan walking vacation
Hike on a highway once travelled by samurai
From US $5,900 to US $6,380 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 15 Oct, 5 Nov
2023: 20 May, 14 Oct, 4 Nov
2023: 20 May, 14 Oct, 4 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 15 Oct, 05 Nov
Japan family 12 day tour
12 Day Family Tour to experience Japan
From US $2,954 to US $3,236 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 16 Oct
2023: 2 Apr, 23 Jul, 15 Oct
2023: 2 Apr, 23 Jul, 15 Oct
