AUTUMN & WINTER TOURS
ESSENTIAL JAPAN
A 13-night 'Golden Itinerary' which takes in the beautiful Japan Alps, the castle town of Matsumoto as well as Mt Fuji (and the nearby resort of Hakone), Kyoto and Tokyo.
13 nights (SELF-GUIDED)
Tokyo, Kyoto, Takayama, Hakone & Matsumoto
From £2,095.00 per person
JAPAN KOKUFU BONSAI TOUR 2027
Our Japan Bonsai Tour is our signature tour which has been running annually since 2005. Visit the Kokufu Bonsai Ten, Japan's most important bonsai convention, with us.
TBC February 2027 (GUIDED TOUR)
Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Kinashi & Okayama
TBC
JAPAN FAMILY HOLIDAY
Our Japan Family Holidays package consists of a superb 12 night itinerary which includes visits to Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and the nearby lovely Island of Miyajima.
12 nights (SELF-GUIDED)
Tokyo, Kyoto, Miyajima & Hiroshima
From £7,295.00 per family (2 adults & 2 children*)
JAPAN IN LUXURY
Our 'Japan in Luxury' itinerary is a truly special, independent 11 night experience which includes visits to Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto and Hakone.
11 nights (SELF-GUIDED)
Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto & Hakone
From £6,795.00 per person
JAPAN EXPRESS
Our Japan Express itinerary is a classic 8 night self-guided itinerary which includes visits to Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Miyajima Island.
8 nights (SELF-GUIDED)
Tokyo, Kyoto, Miyajima & Hiroshima
From £1,725.00 per person
MY OWN JAPAN
Discover the highlights of Japan with this superb itinerary for single travellers who want to explore the beauty of Japan on their own.
12 nights (SELF-GUIDED)
Tokyo, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Osaka, Koya-San, Nara & Kyoto
From £2,495.00 per person
CYCLING THE INLAND SEA
The Shimanami Kaido is a 70-kilometre-long road connecting Japan's main island to Shikoku island, passing the beautiful islands of the Seto Inland Sea.
8 nights (SELF-GUIDED)
Osaka, Onomichi, Shimanami Kaido & Takamatsu
From £1,695.00 per person
HIKE THE SACRED TRAIL
Our hiking itinerary allows you to venture off the beaten track and explore the beauty of Japan. Follow in the footsteps of ancient pilgrims on this incredible hike.
12 nights (SELF-GUIDED)
Kyoto, Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail, Hiroshima, Iwakuni, Okunoshima & Osaka
From £2,695.00 per person
KYUSHU: ISLANDS & ONSEN
Our 'Islands & Onsen' tour is a 13 night self-guided trip which visits the southern island of Kyushu. Luxuriate in wonderful onsen and explore the islands of Kyushu!
13 nights (SELF-GUIDED)
Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Yakushima, Kumamoto, Kurokawa Onsen & Beppu
From £1,795.00 per person
JAPAN CERAMICS TOUR 2026
Our Japan Ceramics Tour is a once in a lifetime holiday for ceramics and crafts enthusiasts. Visit an unseen side of Japan with us!
3 - 14 September 2026 (GUIDED TOUR)
Fukuoka, Imari, Kurashiki, Kyoto, Mashiko & Tokyo
£3,495.00 per person
JAPAN ARTS REVEALED
Designed for lovers of arts and crafts, our 'Japan Arts Revealed' tour is a 10-night self-guided itinerary that includes a visit to wonderful Naoshima Island.
10 nights (SELF-GUIDED)
Tokyo, Kyoto, Kurashiki, Naoshima Island, Fukuoka & Arita
From £1,775.00 per person
THE BEST OF THE WEST
For our Best of the West Tour you can fly in and out of Kansai International Airport (Osaka) and visit the best that western Honshu has to offer.
10 nights (SELF-GUIDED)
Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Nara, Yonago, Kurashiki & Tsuwano
From £1,345.00 per person
GARDENS OF JAPAN TOUR 2026
An exquisite guided tour of Japan in the autumn which coincides with Japan's spectacular maple leaf season - the best time of year to see intricately designed Japanese gardens.
7 - 18 November 2026 (GUIDED TOUR)
Kyoto, Tokyo, Okayama, Nara & Hiroshima
From £4.995.00 per person
THE GREAT NORTH
The Great North Tour is a self-guided trip through Hokkaido & Tohoku in Northern Japan and offers some of the country's most breathtaking scenery.
9 nights (SELF-GUIDED)
Tokyo, Matsushima, Nyuto Onsen & Sapporo
From £1,695.00 per person
JAPAN QUILT TOUR 2026
Our Japan Quilt Tour offers the holiday of a lifetime for quilt, patchwork and embroidery enthusiasts. Visit the fantastic World Quilt Festival, the Itchiku Kubota Museum, and more!
2 - 14 November 2026 (GUIDED TOUR)
Kyoto, Kawaguchiko, Yokohama & Tokyo
From £5,595.00 per person
SHIKOKU REVEALED
Experience the rich culture, history and nature on offer in Shikoku with this itinerary, designed for those who want to delve deeper into this fascinating country.
12 nights (SELF-GUIDED)
Osaka, Tokushima, Kamikatsu, Iya Valley, Matsuyama, Kotohira, Takamatsu
From £1,625.00 per person
HIGHLIGHTS OF HOKKAIDO
Once the frontier of Japan, the spirit of pioneering still remains in Hokkaido and its people. The island offers a more rustic journey than the bustling metropolises.
13 nights (SELF-GUIDED)
Tokyo, Hakodate, Lake Toya, Muroran, Sapporo, Otaru, Furano & Biei
From £2,125.00 per person
JAPAN GREEN TOUR
Our Japan Green Tour encourages sustainable green tourism, taking you off the beaten track to experience the remote countryside where you can interact with locals.
11 nights (SELF-GUIDED)
Osaka, Tokushima, Kamikatsu, Ayabe farm, Ine Fishing Village
From £2,325.00 per person
THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI
Bushido is a deep philosophy that dictated the life of the samurai. This itinerary is perfect for those with an interest in samurai, ninja and Japanese history.
14 nights (SELF-GUIDED)
Tokyo, Aizu, Nikko, Kamakura, Kyoto & Iga Ninja Village
From £2,595.00 per person
EXPLORE MORE JAPAN TOURS
At Japan Journeys, we offer a range of tours to suit every style of travel. Explore the options below to find your perfect Japan experience.