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Japan autumn and winter tours

AUTUMN & WINTER TOURS

Essential Japan Essentials Tour Self Guided Holiday

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 Bonsai Tour

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.

5 - 16 February 2027 (GUIDED TOUR)

Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Kinashi & Okayama

From £4,195.00 per person

Japan Family Holiday Self-Guided Tour Japan with kids

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 Luxury Tour

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

Express Japan Short Japan Holiday Tour Self Guided

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

Solo Japan Holiday Temple Stay

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

Shimanami Kaido Cycling Cycle Japan Tour Holiday

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

Kumano Kodo Hiking Hike Tour Japan Walking

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 regional South Japan Tour Holiday

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 Ceramicist Pottery Guided Tour

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 Art Tour Holiday Ceramics Hokusai Crafts Architecture

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

West Japan Holiday Regional Tour

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

Japan Autumn Leaves Gardens Tour 2026

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

Hokkaido Tohoku North Japan Holiday Outdoors

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

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 Regional Japan Holiday Self Guided Tour

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

Hokkaido Japan Snow Holiday

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

Sustainable eco-friendly Japan Holiday

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

Samurai Ninja Japanese History Holiday Tour

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.

Luxury Tours
Manga, Anime and gaming tours
outdoor tours
special interest and cultural tours
family tours
solo tours
regional tours
Honeymoons
Spring & Summer Tours
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