Our 5 Best Luxury Tours of Japan

Length: 18 days

Places visited: Himeji, Kobi, Hakone, Yudanaka Onsen, Tokyo, Kanazawa, Shirakawa-go, Takayama, Matsumoto, Kyoto, Nara Osaka

Why we recommend this sample itinerary:

Our handcrafted Japan Journey of Your Dreams: City, Countryside, & Culture Tour will open your eyes to modernity and tradition as you stand in awe of neon-lit skyscrapers and charming historic neighborhoods.

Delight in Japan’s bustling cities, stroll through stunning green spaces like the world-renowned Kenroku-en Garden in Kanazawa, enjoy thrills and spills in Tokyo Disneyland, or sink into the warm embrace of hot springs at Yudanaka Onsen.

Enjoy wagyu beef in exceptional restaurants in Kobe or simple pleasures like a bowl of steaming noodles in a local eatery.

Length: 15 days

Places visited: Tokyo, Sapporo, Kushiro, Abashiri, Yudanaka Onsen, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa, Kyoto

Why we recommend this sample itinerary:

VIP Japan Winter Tour: A Journey Into Beauty & Indulgence offers you an exploration of the country’s enchanting winter landscape, as cities and villages are magically transformed into a wonderland of glistening snow.

Luxuriate in hot springs, follow in the footsteps of geishas, encounter majestic wildlife, and savor delectable cuisine in surroundings that will have you stepping back in time.

From an ice-breaker cruise and warming ryokans to a kaiseki feast fit for royalty and UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go, with its unique gassho-zukuri homes, your VIP tour will immerse you in history, culture, cuisine, and wildlife.

Length: 10 days

Places visited: Kanazawa, Takayama, Yudanaka, Tokyo, Kyoto

Why we recommend this custom itinerary:

Journey through Japan’s rich history and modern allure on A Custom Japan Tour for Solo Travelers.

Discover Kyoto, the birthplace of Japanese culture, immerse yourself in tradition with a geisha-led tea ceremony, partake in artisan classes to learn skills like caligraphy, and uncover all things tech in Akihabara.

Explore preserved samurai homes and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the glistening Japanese Alps, and exceptional cuisine, your solo journey unveiling ancient traditions, fine dining, and an immersion into nature.

Length: 13 days

Places visited: Tokyo, Kakunodate, Matsushima, Obuse, Matsumoto, Tsumago

Why we recommend this sample itinerary:

Japan’s Magnificent North Central: A Sublime Tour of Art, History & Beauty is an exploration of the country’s lesser-known treasures that blends relaxation and excitement.

Immerse yourself in Tokyo’s mix of modern and ancient, walk in the footsteps of samurai in Kakunodate, discover Matsushima and its 260 tiny islands, and indulge in the artistic legacy of Obuse, where famous Japanese artist Hokusai once lived and worked.

Visit Matsumoto Castle with its impressive gardens and lakes, rent a paddle boat to view Mount Fuji, or slurp your way through noodles in Tsumago, all of which make north central Japan a feast for the senses.

Length: 14 days

Places visited: Tokyo, Kyoto, Takachiho, Aya, Obi, Ebino Kogen, Kagoshima

Why we recommend this sample itinerary:

On your 14-day Japan Tour of a Lifetime: Tradition, Landscape, & People adventure, you can marvel at Tokyo's skyscrapers, embark on a bullet-train ride through Kyoto's historic streets, or traverse volcanic landscapes in the Kuju Highlands and Mount Aso.

From soothing onsens, experiencing the kagura dance, cycling through feudal lands, or exploring Kagoshima Bay, this trip will immerse you in bustling cities and beautiful nature.

From bustling metropolises to snow-covered landscapes, onsens, and art, our five best tours of Japan will see you enjoying all this magnificent country has to offer. So when you are ready to start planning your luxury vacation, see our Japan travel guide.

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