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Our Japan Vacations
Japan small group vacation, Japan unmasked
Whistlestop Japan highlights with an expert tour leader
Japan golden route vacation
9 night classic Japan trip: Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto
Japan self guided trekking vacation, Nakasendo Trail
Self-guided walking along Japan’s ancient Nakasendo trail
Japan classic tour by rail
A visually striking railway journey through Japan
Wheelchair accessible vacation to Japan
Wheelchair-friendly version of Japan's highlights
Japan honeymoon tour on a shoestring
Simple hotels, rustic ryokan, unforgettable honeymoon.
Japan tailor made tour on a shoestring
Japan's classic sights on a shoestring!
Honshu hiking vacation in Japan
A challenging walking and hiking vacation in Japan.
Nikko and Yumoto Onsen walking tour, Japan
Explore Nikko and hike in the beautiful Oku Nikko plains.
Nakasendo Trail walking tour, Japan
Village-to-village walking on the historic Nakasendo trail
Shikoku Pilgrimage self guided walking tour, Japan
Shikoku 88 Pilgimage route self-guided walking
Japan rural cultural tour
- The Culture of Rural Japan, including Osaka and Kyoto
Hidden Japan vacation
Get beneath the surface into the heart of Japan
Japan small group tour, in the shadow of mountains
Western Honshu's coasts - Japan Sea and Inland Sea
Japan activity vacation, bike, hike and kayak
Multi activity vacation in Japan
Nakasendo self guided walking tour
The Nakasendo Trail and Kamikochi -or extend to Nikko
Kumano Kodo trail self guided trekking vacation, Japan
Self guided trekking on the Kumano Kodo Trail
Japan multi activity vacation
Japan's Inland Sea - cycling, kayaking and hiking
Hokkaido vacation in Japan
Explore the mountains and tranquil lakes of Northern Japan.
Japan cultural small group vacation
A journey along the ancient Tokaido highway
Japan discovery tour, 14 days
Discover authentic Japan in one incredible itinerary
Nakasendo Trail winter tour, Japan
The tranquil magic of winter on the Nakasendo trail
Japan ancient capitals self guided walking tour
Ancient Capitals, historic trails and cultural treasures.
Luxury Japan vacation, tailor made
Beautiful country that offers beauty, tradition and history
Japan small group vacation by bullet train
Japan's must-see cities and beautiful, rural countryside
Kumano Kodo trekking vacation, Japan
Village to village walking in the sacred Kii Peninsula
Japan family vacation
Throw yourself into the whirl of Japan
Japan gastronomic vacation
A foodies' dream: a culinary journey across Japan.
Southern Japan small group vacation
Off the beaten track in Kyoto, Nara & Kyushu
Japan walking tour of Shikoku
Beautiful Shikoku Island and the 88 Pilgrimage trail
Japan, month by month
Our top Japan Vacation
Japan small group vacation, Japan unmasked
Whistlestop Japan highlights with an expert tour leader
2021: 1 Mar, 26 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 28 Jun, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 8 Nov, 22 Nov
2022: 28 Feb, 25 Apr, 23 May, 27 Jun
Responsible Travel recommends
“You can only climb Mount Fuji in July and August due to snow at other times of year. Plus everyone climbs it at night, because they want to catch the sunrise at the top. So every night, there are thousands of people on the slopes during these months. Don’t forget that 70% of the country is mountainous, so there are many more peaks to climb, such as the gorgeous Kamikochi National Park”
People think cherry blossom marks the end of spring, but I think it marks the end of winter. And most of Japan is still very dried out and brown when the cherry blossom is out at the end of March/April, which is the cherry blossom season. Whereas in May, new lush green growth is coming through. And so if, like me, you are interested in plants and flowers, the cherry blossom is a bit of a red herring.