Japan Small Group Tours
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151 Japan small group tours with 2,078 reviews
Japan Express: Osaka to Tokyo
Japan Express: Osaka to TokyoThis was a great experience that exceeded my expectations thanks to our CEO Izumi Takikawa, who was always available for questions and always willing to go above and beyond to make the group have a clear understanding of the history and culture. Her passion and thoroughness to detail was much appreciated. She is a true Steward to Japan and made this trip easily the best I have ever been on and has made me want to not only want to go back but implore others to also experience this wonderful country. Thank you.
- Destinations
- Osaka, Koya-san, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Hakone, Fuji, Tokyo+5 more
- Age Range
- up to 90 year olds
- Regions
- Central Japan, Southern Japan, Honshu+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- G Adventures This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries
10% Off- Duration
- 9 days
- Price per day
- $370
- From $3,699
- US$3,329You save $369
Japan One Life Adventures - 10 Days
Japan One Life Adventures - 10 Days4.8 (1,525 reviews)award winnerI had a fabulous 10-day around Japan. Although it was a very packed tour this was exactly what was needed to see all the highlights of Japan in 10 days. A particular highlight was the sushi making class in Tokyo, this was a lot of fun. I also loved the temple stay, it was such a good opportunity to stay here, and one I couldn’t have organised myself. I owe a lot to Hayley our tour guide who made the whole experience very enjoyable, she was always very energetic and up for lots of fun. She was extremely organised with timings on travel days and so giving, she always put the group first whether that was meal times, travel days or in regard to accommodation. I had a wonderful time and I owe a lot to my tour group, the organisation of the tour and our amazing guide, Hayley.
- Destinations
- Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama, Kyoto, Osaka+3 more
- Age Range
- 18 to 45 year olds
- Regions
- Central Japan, Southern Japan, Honshu+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- One Life Adventures This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries
20% Off- Duration
- 10 days
- Price per day
- $165
- From $2,057
- US$1,646You save $411
Epic Japan: Speed Trains & Street Food
Epic Japan: Speed Trains & Street FoodOverall, I had a great time on this trip. Make sure you're prepared with a few ideas of what you want to eat and what to visit at each stop. The tour was good, but we occasionally spent too much or too little time in some areas. (I recommend spending a long time at Fushimi Inari and maybe like an hour at most for Kinkakuji.) Communication was a little lacking from our guide at times, but he did a good job of getting us from one location to the other. Would recommend to others.
- Destinations
- Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Osaka+4 more
- Age Range
- 18 to 39 year olds
- Regions
- Central Japan, Southern Japan, Honshu+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- G Adventures This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries
20% Off- Duration
- 11 days
- Price per day
- $160
- From $2,199
- US$1,759You save $439
Japan Real Food Adventure
Japan Real Food AdventureŌsaka hotel abysmal; ryokan bathes with privacy would be nice
- Destinations
- Tokyo, Takayama, Kanazawa, Osaka, Koya-san, Kyoto+4 more
- Age Range
- 15 to 99 year olds
- Regions
- Central Japan, Southern Japan, Honshu+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Intrepid Travel This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries
15% Off- Duration
- 11 days
- Price per day
- $401
- From $5,190
- US$4,412You save $778
Japan Highlights
Japan HighlightsLoved seeing Japan. Very busy itinerary - 55 miles walked in 8 days but really enjoyable.
- Destinations
- Tokyo, Kamakura, Shizuoka, Shimizu Ward, Kyoto, Osaka+4 more
- Age Range
- 15 to 99 year olds
- Regions
- Central Japan, Southern Japan, Honshu, Mount Fuji+3 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Intrepid Travel This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries
10% Off- Duration
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $386
- From $3,435
- US$3,091You save $344
Hidden Tokyo Experience
Hidden Tokyo ExperienceThank you for the experience
- Destinations
- Tokyo, Kamakura
- Age Range
- 18 to 35 year olds
- Regions
- Central Japan, Southern Japan, Kanto, Honshu, Mount Fuji+4 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Discovi Travel
10% Off- Duration
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $200
- From
- US$1,599
Premium Japan
Premium JapanWe had an amazing holiday. Japan was all we had hoped for. The group worked so well, we all got on and became good friends. Shingo, our guide was totally great. He was so pleasant and helpful. His English not brilliant but he did a great job. We felt maybe a little more information on places and sights might have been good. He was constantly helping us all and looking after us. He made great suggestions for meals and always checked up on us all, even when we split into smaller groups for the evening. He went way beyond what he could have done and made everyone feel safe and well looked after. He even helped booking all our onward travel and ensured we were all ok on the day. Wonderful man!! The hotels were nice, if a little small with almost no storage in most of them! Breakfasts were generally very good. We saw and did so much. In fact, we felt sometimes it was a little too much to fit into each day, and either missed some things out or were too rushed, missing stopping and looking at leisure at things and shops etc. Shingo was so patient, even when we caused him to run a little late! Due to distances covered we spent a lot of time travelling which was an interesting experience. Just meant time at destinations was a little short. As Most of us were older we all felt very tired at the end of each day and struggled especially when we had to carry back packs whilst waiting to be reunited with luggage. Dont know what the answer is, if extra days added, then expense goes up. If itinerary cut back, then Interesting sights missed out! Overall, a truly great trip. We enjoyed it all!
- Destinations
- Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama, Hiroshima, Kyoto+3 more
- Age Range
- 15 to 99 year olds
- Regions
- Central Japan, Southern Japan, Honshu+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Intrepid Premium This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries
10% Off- Duration
- 12 days
- Price per day
- $620
- From $8,260
- US$7,434You save $826
Premium Highlights of Japan
Premium Highlights of Japan- Destinations
- Tokyo, Yudanaka, Kanazawa, Kyoto+2 more
- Age Range
- 15 to 99 year olds
- Regions
- Central Japan, Southern Japan, Honshu+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Intrepid Premium This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries
20% Off- Duration
- 9 days
- Price per day
- $500
- From $5,630
- US$4,504You save $1,126
Iconic Japan National Geographic Journeys
Iconic Japan National Geographic JourneysThis tour is a fabulous introduction to Japan. It is fast paced with lots of walking and use of Japan’s massive transportation system- from the bullet train to the subway with someone to guide you through the complexities. Our guide, Mika, was exceptional making sure each individual’s needs were met and sharing her vast knowledge of the country and culture. The itinerary was varied from big city to country side and we found the Japanese people to always be polite and helpful. The group is limited to 15 or less so you get to know everyone. We were fortunate to have a great group.
- Destinations
- Tokyo, Tsumago, Kanazawa, Hiroshima, Kyoto+3 more
- Age Range
- up to 99 year olds
- Regions
- Central Japan, Southern Japan, Honshu+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries
10% Off- Duration
- 12 days
- Price per day
- $517
- From $6,899
- US$6,209You save $689
5 Days Tailor-Made Mt. Fuji & Autumn Leaves Tour, Daily Start
5 Days Tailor-Made Mt. Fuji & Autumn Leaves Tour, Daily Start- Destinations
- Tokyo, Mount Fuji
- Age Range
- 1 to 99 year olds
- Regions
- Central Japan, Southern Japan, Kanto, Honshu, Mount Fuji+4 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Agate Travel This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries
10% Off- Duration
- 5 days
- Price per day
- $452
- From
- US$2,259
Japan Discovered (No. 1 Best Selling Tour)
Japan Discovered (No. 1 Best Selling Tour)Our trip to Japan was long awaited and researched. Tourradar did not disappoint. There were numerous different tours of Japan to choose from, and after much debate we chose the Japan discovered 14 day cultural tour. Booking was easy and efficient and the tour company which ran our individual tour, Unique Japan Limited were amazing. Lots of pre trip information, an app to download with a summary, full itinerary, travel documents, destination documents, weather, maps and a messaging portal plus extra information on each day of the itinerary about our accommodation and things to do during free time. We had a great group of 11 plus our lovely tour guide Mika who navigated us around the jam packed itinerary effortlessly. We then had specialist guides at each destination who had in depth local knowledge. The places we went to and activities we undertook were great, highlights being the tea ceremony at Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa, Maiko meet and greet in Kyoto, washi paper and soba noodle making and the snow monkeys in Nagano. We were lucky enough to have clear skies on our approach to Tokyo so got stunning photos of Mt Fuji from the air. Luck smiled on us again with clear skies on the day we visited Hakone, so more stunning photos of the mountain then too! Would thoroughly recommend both companies and definitely encourage anyone to visit Japan. Far from being a country ticking off exercise, we are now planning to return and explore further.
- Destinations
- Tokyo, Nagano, Matsumoto, Takayama, Gokayama, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Hakone+8 more
- Age Range
- 18 to 75 year olds
- Regions
- Central Japan, Southern Japan, Honshu+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Unique Japan Tours
10% Off- Duration
- 14 days
- Price per day
- $419
- From
- US$5,865
Best of Japan - 8 days
Best of Japan - 8 daysA good tour. I understand that using public transport is part of the experience but on occasion I think it would have been more efficient to use a coach
- Destinations
- Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Fuji, Kyoto+3 more
- Age Range
- 16 to 99 year olds
- Regions
- Central Japan, Southern Japan, Kanto, Honshu, Mount Fuji+4 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- On The Go Tours This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries
10% Off- Duration
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $274
- From $2,435
- US$2,192You save $243
7 Days Customized Best Japan Tour, Private & Daily Departure
7 Days Customized Best Japan Tour, Private & Daily DepartureThe first day did not involve any touring. I was met at the airport, directed to a private car and taken to hotel. Probably about 40 minutes total time. Day 2,3,4,5 and 6 were good with the guides doing a very good job. Competent and friendly ladies. There did seem to be a heavy focus on Temples, Shrines and castles but that’s ok because I was a first timer to Japan and the experience was positive. The hotels selected for us were excellent. Day 7 did not have any involvement at all by the tour company. So, really this is only a 5 day tour with a ride to your hotel on the first day. I consider this to be false advertising. IT WAS NOT A SEVEN day tour.
- Destinations
- Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka+3 more
- Age Range
- 1 to 99 year olds
- Regions
- Central Japan, Southern Japan, Kansai, Honshu+3 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Agate Travel This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries
20% Off- Duration
- 7 days
- Price per day
- $480
- From $4,199
- US$3,359You save $839
A Classic 11 Day Japan Holiday
A Classic 11 Day Japan Holiday- Destinations
- Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama, Kyoto, Osaka+3 more
- Age Range
- 2 to 90 year olds
- Regions
- Central Japan, Southern Japan, Honshu+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Wonderful Holidays UK
20% Off- Duration
- 11 days
- Price per day
- $266
- From
- US$2,929
12-Day Japan Family Adventure through Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Beyond
12-Day Japan Family Adventure through Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and BeyondGreat trip Our guide, Juno was amazing. The weather was super hot but he managed to keep us comfortable as we moved very quickly on public transport from site to site. Juno always had good well-priced meal suggestions and was super organized and cheerful. The hotels were very good or better. The hotel in Tokyo was noisy because it was near a hospital. A lightweight suitcase, with excellent wheels would be my suggestion for luggage versus a duffle bag Hiroshima was the most moving part of the trip Hakone was the most fun and I wish we could have stayed a bit longer. We stayed a few extra days to go to Disneyland, and I would recommend staying near Disney property versus downtown Tokyo. We could’ve used a midday break and then return to the park for the evening fireworks but it was super hot and we pooped out before closing.
- Destinations
- Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Osaka+2 more
- Age Range
- 1 to 80 year olds
- Regions
- Central Japan, Southern Japan, Honshu+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- The Dragon Trip This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries
20% Off- Duration
- 12 days
- Price per day
- $244
- From
- US$2,924
Reviews of Small Group tours to Japan
- Japan Express: Osaka to Tokyo
The guide was the best
- Japan One Life Adventures - 10 Days
The tour was a blast! Group was fun, the tour guide was fun and knowledgeable, and the itenerary is fantastic. I would highly recommend this tour to someone that wants to experience Japan and it's culture. I'd also recommend water resistant shoes, a small water proof bag for daily travel, and packing for both hot and cold climates. An umbrella while helpful isn't necessary as you can buy one at basically every convenience store in Japan.
- Epic Japan: Speed Trains & Street Food
Japan was so fun! A looooooot of free time so do you researches about what to do and visit in every city. Would have love more ''organised'' activities (like a dinner every night with the group,...). Compared to other G Adventures tour I did in the past, I felt that this group was less stick together since there was only a few group activities.