Let us help you. Please tell us more about your interests. We will send some suggestions based on your needs.
Sample all Japan has to offer, from unique locales to must see tourist attractions. Our Deluxe Tours are fully guided, and use our luxury coaches for your convenience and comfort.
Maximum 35 Guests
Our most popular tours for everyone. Fully escorted - the best value and hassle-free way to visit Japan. From Hokkaido to Kyushu, the duration of our Deluxe Tours range from 5 to 27 days. Whether you want to see the best of Japan in a shorter time, or take your time in each city, you will find a tour package that suits your preferences. | Read More
On our Deluxe escorted group tours, you will have a professional tour guide from beginning to end. Everything is arranged in advance, making your stay truly hassle free. All of our Deluxe Series group tours are fully escorted with trained, professional guides who speak Japanese and English fluently. Travel by air conditioned, private coach on these tours, ensuring ultimate comfort and relaxation. You do not need to worry about dragging your baggage from one station to another. Throughout your stay, your tour guide will accompany you from destination to destination, guiding you to all the attractions and sights, and even staying in the same accommodations. Their knowledge and passion for Japanese culture ensures that you'll get the most out of your vacation. Our Deluxe Series group tours is limited to 35 people per group. These tours are great for first time and repeat visitors to Japan looking for comfortable accommodation and great value for their money, with all entrance fees and most meals included. You also have the option to select catered specific regions in a cost effective package if that's in your best interest. See the best of Japan in as short as a week, or stay up to 3 weeks for an extensive visit to Japan on one of our Deluxe group tours.
Read Less
Tokyo - Mt Fuji - Hakone - Kyoto - Nara - Osaka
Visit the famous attractions of Tokyo & Kyoto. Designed for first-time visitors or travelers seeking a brief introduction to Japan's top sites.
JAN  FEB  MAR  APR  MAY  JUN  JUL  AUG  SEP  OCT  NOV  DEC  
Tokyo - Hakone - Mt Fuji - Takayama - Shirakawa-go - Kanazawa - Kyoto - Nara - Osaka
Join an in-depth exploration of the Honshu island, featuring remote attractions, ancient architecture, and famous landmarks of Tokyo & Kyoto.
JAN  FEB  MAR  APR  MAY  JUN  JUL  AUG  SEP  OCT  NOV  DEC  
Tokyo - Mt Fuji - Hakone - (Takayama - Shirakawa-go - Kanazawa) - Kyoto - Nara - Osaka - Himeji - Kurashiki - Hiroshima - Shimanami Kaido - Obokekyo Gorge - Takamatsu - Kobe - (Kashihara - Koyasan)
Spend more time exploring Japan’s most well-known regions, learning about the history and culture while enjoying seasonal attractions.
JAN  FEB  MAR  APR  MAY  JUN  JUL  AUG  SEP  OCT  NOV  DEC  
Anime Flavor: Japan Anime Tours 
Tokyo - Mt Fuji - Hakone - Kyoto - Nara - Osaka - (Himeji - Kurashiki - Hiroshima - Takamatsu - Kobe)
Journey to Japan, home of anime and manga culture, and explore popular sites and events that any anime enthusiast would enjoy.
JAN  FEB  MAR  APR  MAY  JUN  JUL  AUG  SEP  OCT  NOV  DEC  
Anime Flavor Plus: Deeper Japan Anime Tours 
Tokyo - Mt Fuji - Hakone - Kyoto - Nara - Osaka - (Himeji - Kurashiki - Hiroshima - Takamatsu - Kobe)
Immerse in Tokyo's anime scene for an extra day during an Anime Flavor Plus Tour, exploring anime and gaming hotspots in Akihabara, Shibuya, and Ikebukuro.
JAN  FEB  MAR  APR  MAY  JUN  JUL  AUG  SEP  OCT  NOV  DEC  
Tokyo - Mt Fuji - Hakone - Kyoto - Nara - Osaka - (Himeji - Kurashiki - Hiroshima - Takamatsu - Kobe)
Our Japan Family Tours travel to the top destinations in Japan, with special planned experiences related to Anime, Samurai, Ninja and Japan's traditional culture in Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, and Hiroshima.
JAN  FEB  MAR  APR  MAY  JUN  JUL  AUG  SEP  OCT  NOV  DEC  
Tokyo - Mt Fuji - Hakone - Kyoto - Nara - Osaka - (Himeji - Kurashiki - Hiroshima - Takamatsu - Kobe)
Join one of our Best Ever Japan Food Tours for a delightful trip for foodie travelers to enjoy popular Japanese foods and partake in unique dining experiences.
JAN  FEB  MAR  APR  MAY  JUN  JUL  AUG  SEP  OCT  NOV  DEC  
Shiraoi - Lake Shikotsu - Sapporo - Otaru - Asahikawa - Sounkyo - Kitami - Abashiri - Lake Tofutsu - Lake Akan - Kushiro - Yokohama - Kawazu - Mt Fuji - Matsumoto - Yudanaka - Obuse - Nagano
Join one of our Hokkaido and Beyond Group Tours, which pairs the wonders of Hokkaido on our Charms of Hokkaido series of tours with the history and culture of our Beyond Tokyo tour series, with itineraries to fit every season.
JAN  FEB  MAR  APR  MAY  JUN  JUL  AUG  SEP  OCT  NOV  DEC  
1
Maximum 35 guests
2
No Local Payment, No Options Sold
3
All transport between destinations included
4
Airport meet and greet and return airport transfers included
5
Sightseeing by private coach
6
Transfer between cities by private coach and bullet train (on select tours) with your escorted guide
7
Hassle free baggage handling
8
Carefully-selected superior/deluxe hotels and ryokans. Temple lodging (shukubo) at selected destinations
9
En suite rooms in all accommodations
10
Perfect pace to see highlights of Japan
11
Sampling of all Japan has to offer, from unique locales to must see tourist attractions
12
Breakfast every morning, plus meals as indicated (vegetarian or special meals can be arranged)
13
Includes all entry fees to sites listed in the itinerary
14
Comprehensively escorted by AJT professional English-speaking tour guides
Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book.
Planned by experts, based on seasonal favorites and must-see sites.
Choose your style and split cost with other passengers
Chosen by our experienced staff
Guide is available to you 24/7 and sleeps in the same hotel
Learn to create your own Sushi, meet a geisha or maiko, and more
Meet locals and visit rural areas of Japan you might miss on other tours
4.9 stars based on 785 REVIEWS
We had a wonderful time! From the moment we left the plane, it was easy and effortless. It was such a big help to have the guide meet us at the airport. Our guide Billy was knowledgeable and helpful with everything. The hotel rooms were great. The variety of activiities was unmatched. I loved every moment in Japan. Thank you for making it possible!
Read MoreOur tour guide was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. If we go on another trip, we would like to get Mr. Billy again. The tour itself was great. We loved all the festivals. We just wished that there was more time to shop. The
Read MoreShu was fabulous. Very entertaining, knowledgeable.
Shu was amazing and made the tour 5 stars.
Everything was great! Our tour guide Billy gave us a lot of useful information and he was able to rearranged the itinerary a bit due to weather. Our driver was also very accommodating. The itinerary was very efficient and we are able to see a lot of sights and major highlights during the tour.
Read More| Group Tour Style | Budget | Deluxe | Deluxe-Plus | Signature | Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| < View Tours | < View Tours | < View Tours | < View Tours | < View Tours | |
| Feature | Our Budget Tours are designed for our guests who are on a limited budget. Explore the must-see sights and enjoy a hassle-free trip to Japan at an affordable price. | Sample all Japan has to offer, from unique locales to must see tourist attractions. Our Deluxe Tours are fully guided, and use our luxury coaches for your convenience and comfort. | Experience Japanese culture at a slower pace, and with a smaller group size than our deluxe tours. Stay in each city longer so you can soak in the culture and fully appreciate the destinations. | Enjoy upgraded hotels, a slower pace, and a smaller group size for a more intimate experience. Access to a wide range of unique activities that immerse you in authentic Japanese culture. | Explore Japan off the beaten path via Japanese public transportation, walking, hiking, cycling and more. Take more time to enjoy local experiences and picturesque landscape. |
| Advantage | Our most cost-effective way to see the highlights of Japan while staying in budget-friendly accommodations. If you would like to have a set of quick stops to sample the must-see sights of Japan, or if you plan to explore Japan on your own but would like to take a short trip to learn about Japan before your self-guided journeys, these are the tours for you. | Our most popular tours for everyone. Fully-escorted - the most hassle-free way to visit Japan for the best value. From Hokkaido to Kyushu, the duration of our Deluxe Tours range from 5 to 27 days. Whether you want to see the best of Japan in a shorter time, or take your time in each city, you will find a tour package that suits your preferences. | Smaller group sizes enable our guests to access more of Japanese culture and traditions. Our Deluxe-Plus Tours are carefully balanced for you to discover the unique Japanese culture, history, arts, food and spectacular scenery Japan has. If you love Japan and want to appreciate the best of everything Japan can offer, these are the tours for you. | Dive into the cultural aspects of Japan at a more leisurely pace. Enjoy more than just sightseeing. All of our Signature Small Group Tours feature a wide range of cultural experiences through interaction with the people and places that represent all that is authentic about the destination. Get an alternative, more in-depth understanding of Japanese culture and art. | Our Active Small Group Tours combine the best cultural locations with off-the-beaten-path destinations via Japanese public transportation. Discover the country of Japan the way the locals do and see Japan from a different angle. A focus on getting away from the crowds and into the real Japan, see the diversity of Japan’s countryside unfold before your eyes. |
| Group Size | 20 to 45 people | 10 to 35 people | 6 to 24 people | 4 to 16 people | 4 to 13 people |
| Fully-escorted | Comprehensively escorted by AJT's professional English speaking tour guide | Your guides are local experts and residents of the city you are visiting, they do not always escort the group when traveling between cities | |||
| Pace | Fast pace to see as much as possible while in Japan | Perfect pace to see as much as possible while in Japan | More leisurely pace to soak in and fully appreciate the destinations, plus free time to explore on your own | ||
| Airport Transfers | Airport transfers are NOT included unless otherwise specified | Airport transfers are included* (If no options are taken: hotels are not requested to be changed and passengers use the correct airports) | Airport transfers are included if arriving on the first day of the tour and returning on the last day of the tour | Private airport transfers are included if arriving on the first day of the tour and returning on the last day of the tour | Airport transfers are NOT included unless otherwise specified |
| Transfer between cities | Transfer between cities via private coach and Shinkansen (bullet train), depending on the itinerary | Transfer between cities via private coach and first class Shinkansen (bullet train), depending on the itinerary | Transfer between cities via Shinkansen (bullet train) or express train. Private minivans are also used occasionally where public transport is not available or practical | ||
| Sightseeing | Sightseeing by private coach with an escorted guide | Sightseeing by private coach and public transportation with an escorted guide | Sightseeing via public transportation (local train, subway & local bus) with local guides | ||
| Admission fees and activities | All entry fees to sites and activities listed in the itinerary are included | ||||
| Luggage Transfers | Luggage transfers by private coach from hotel to hotel, plus separate luggage transfers are included on select tours | Separate luggage transfers are included | |||
| Meals | Breakfast every morning, plus meals as indicated (vegetarian or special meals can be arranged) | ||||
| Accommodation | Carefully-selected budget hotels and ryokans | Carefully-selected superior/deluxe hotels and ryokans | Carefully-selected deluxe/boutique hotels and ryokans | Carefully-selected deluxe/luxury hotels and ryokans | Accommodations range from local Japanese inns (minshuku) to budget hotels, to superior/deluxe hotels depending on the tour and destination |
| Ages | 4 years old and above | 6 years old and above | |||
| Health & Activity | In order to enjoy our tour, you should be able to walk reasonable distances, often over unpaved and uneven surfaces. Some of the most memorable sightseeing activities can only be accomplished on foot. Wheelchairs can be arranged upon request. However, we regret that we’re unable to provide individual assistance to guests with walking difficulties or other personal needs. Guests requiring such individualized assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion who can provide it. | These tours are tailored to the energetic traveler; guests should feel comfortable walking from 4 to 10 miles a day depending on the tour and destination. | |||
