Small group vacations in Japan
By joining a group of like-minded travelers, a small group vacation in Japan takes the pressure off the organisation front. And being organised in Japan is part of the cultural makeup. Japan small group vacations are perfect if you want to meet other likeminded explorers for a very sociable experience. Plus, they’re led by amazing local guides, a short cut to the cultural and natural highlights that other visitors might miss.
47 Small group vacations in Japan found
Japan small group holiday, Japan unmasked
Whistlestop Japan highlights with an expert tour leader
From £3,310 to £3,650 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 8 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 22 Jul, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov
Japan vacation, ancient and modern
Explore the attractions of this vibrant nation
From US $8,242US $5,975 to US $8,245 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 24 Mar, 27 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 4 May, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov
2025: 8 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 15 Mar, 16 Mar, 19 Mar, 22 Mar, 26 Mar, 30 Mar, 5 Apr, 6 Apr, 12 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov
2025: 8 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 15 Mar, 16 Mar, 19 Mar, 22 Mar, 26 Mar, 30 Mar, 5 Apr, 6 Apr, 12 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov
Up to US $820 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 24 Mar, 27 Mar, 31 Mar, 07 Apr, 04 May
Late availability on these dates: 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 24 Mar, 27 Mar, 31 Mar, 07 Apr, 04 May
Hiking tours to Japan
Explore the backroads of Japan
From US $4,960 to US $5,390 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 3 Mar, 31 Mar, 12 May, 26 May, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov
2025: 25 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 7 Sep, 5 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov
2025: 25 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 7 Sep, 5 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 03 Mar, 31 Mar, 12 May
Japan small group tour, in the shadow of mountains
Western Honshu's coasts - Japan Sea and Inland Sea
From US $4,560 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 24 Feb, 20 May, 23 Sep
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Hidden Japan vacation
Get beneath the surface into the heart of Japan
From £4,610 to £5,080 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 7 Mar, 9 May, 23 May, 25 Jul, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov
Nakasendo Trail walking tour, Japan
Village-to-village walking on the historic Nakasendo trail
From US $4,420 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 14 May, 22 May, 4 Jun, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 9 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 1 Nov, 14 Nov, 19 Nov
Kumano Kodo trekking vacation, Japan
Village to village walking in the sacred Kii Peninsula
From US $3,395 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 8 Apr, 8 May, 6 Jun, 25 Sep, 16 Oct, 9 Nov
Japan culture tour, Shoguns & Samurai
Ultra-modern Tokyo to Imperial Kyoto
From US $4,930 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 13 Feb, 26 Mar, 13 Apr, 17 May, 6 Sep, 15 Oct, 5 Nov
Japan group vacation, a food adventure
Dive into Tokyo city’s incredible food scene
From US $5,040US $5,006 to US $5,950 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 10 Mar, 3 Apr, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 8 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 21 Jul, 21 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 3 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 15 Dec
2025: 2 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 2 Apr, 6 Apr, 9 Apr, 13 Apr, 7 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 20 Jul, 17 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 14 Dec
2025: 2 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 2 Apr, 6 Apr, 9 Apr, 13 Apr, 7 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 20 Jul, 17 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 14 Dec
Up to US $880 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 10 Mar, 03 Apr, 07 Apr, 10 Apr, 08 May, 12 May
Late availability on these dates: 10 Mar, 03 Apr, 07 Apr, 10 Apr, 08 May, 12 May
Kyoto to Tokyo small group vacation in Japan
Journey into the heart of Japan - Kyoto to Tokyo
From US $5,775US $5,486 to US $7,320 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 29 Mar, 31 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 8 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 15 Apr, 10 May, 22 May, 26 May, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 10 Jul, 14 Jul, 24 Jul, 19 Aug, 22 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 25 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 9 Oct, 13 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 10 Nov, 20 Nov
2025: 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 3 Apr, 4 Apr, 6 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 10 Apr ...
2025: 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 3 Apr, 4 Apr, 6 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 10 Apr ...
Up to US $700 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 03 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 29 Mar, 31 Mar, 01 Apr, 03 Apr, 05 Apr, 07 Apr, 08 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 15 Apr, 10 May
Late availability on these dates: 03 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 29 Mar, 31 Mar, 01 Apr, 03 Apr, 05 Apr, 07 Apr, 08 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 15 Apr, 10 May
Japan activity vacation, bike, hike and kayak
Multi activity holiday in Japan
From US $6,110 to US $7,450 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 24 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 7 Apr, 5 May, 8 May, 26 May, 21 Jul, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 10 Nov, 17 Nov
2025: 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 2 Apr, 6 Apr, 9 Apr, 13 Apr, 7 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 15 Jun, 6 Jul, 27 Jul, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov
2025: 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 2 Apr, 6 Apr, 9 Apr, 13 Apr, 7 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 15 Jun, 6 Jul, 27 Jul, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 24 Mar, 27 Mar, 03 Apr, 07 Apr, 05 May, 08 May
Japan family vacation
Throw yourself into the whirl of Japan
From US $6,080US $4,618 to US $7,445 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 28 Mar, 30 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 4 Apr, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 19 Jun, 27 Jun, 28 Jun, 2 Jul, 10 Jul, 27 Jul, 29 Jul, 19 Aug, 19 Sep, 21 Sep, 23 Sep, 26 Sep, 28 Sep, 30 Sep, 2 Oct, 19 Oct
2025: 29 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 11 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 28 Jun, 2 Jul, 3 Jul, 18 Jul, 21 Jul, 22 Jul, 24 Jul, 26 Jul, 28 Jul, 30 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 18 Sep, 20 Sep, 22 Sep, 25 Sep, 27 Sep, 29 Sep, 1 Oct, 4 Oct, 25 Oct
2026: 28 Mar ...
2025: 29 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 11 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 28 Jun, 2 Jul, 3 Jul, 18 Jul, 21 Jul, 22 Jul, 24 Jul, 26 Jul, 28 Jul, 30 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 18 Sep, 20 Sep, 22 Sep, 25 Sep, 27 Sep, 29 Sep, 1 Oct, 4 Oct, 25 Oct
2026: 28 Mar ...
Up to US $2480 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 28 Mar, 30 Mar, 01 Apr, 03 Apr, 04 Apr, 06 Apr, 13 Apr
Late availability on these dates: 28 Mar, 30 Mar, 01 Apr, 03 Apr, 04 Apr, 06 Apr, 13 Apr
South Korea and Japan small group tour
Explore South Korea & Japan in 24 days
From US $4,356 to US $4,622 24 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 9 May, 16 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 19 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct
2025: 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct
2025: 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct
Japan hiking tour, Samurai trails & pilgrimage paths
Hike the Kumano Kodo and Nakasendo, visit Kyoto and Tokyo.
From US $6,090 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 15 May, 1 Jun, 10 Jul, 4 Sep, 20 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 10 Nov
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Japan small group tours
Ready to say Kon’nichiwa to Japan? Let us show you how.
From £2,299 to £2,649 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 18 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 19 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 28 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Apr, 6 Apr, 9 Apr, 12 Apr, 15 Apr, 18 Apr, 21 Apr, 24 Apr, 27 Apr, 1 May, 5 May, 13 May, 16 May, 19 May, 24 May, 27 May, 30 May, 5 Jun, 10 Jun, 14 Jun, 18 Jun, 22 Jun, 27 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 14 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 1 Aug, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 19 Aug, 25 Aug, 29 Aug, 1 Sep, 6 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 24 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 13 Oct ...
Japan walking and culture tour, Nakasendo & Kiso Valley
Guided tour of the highlights along the old Edo road
From US $2,940 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 6 Apr, 17 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 22 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 13 Nov
Nakasendo Trail winter tour, Japan
The tranquil magic of winter on the Nakasendo trail
From US $2,950 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 13 Feb, 1 Mar
Japan walking tour of Shikoku
Beautiful Shikoku Island and the 88 Pilgrimage trail
From US $5,070 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 12 May, 13 Oct
Northern Japan tour
Off the beaten path in magical northern Japan
From £5,640 to £6,210 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 10 Apr, 15 May, 19 Jun, 28 Aug, 25 Sep, 23 Oct
Japan small group vacation by bullet train
Japan's must-see cities and beautiful, rural countryside
From £4,840 to £5,330 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov
Japan trekking vacation, North from Tokyo
A walking journey, rich in spirituality and tradition
From US $4,930 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 1 Jul, 16 Aug
Japan cycling holiday, cherry blossoms of Kyushu
Beautiful cycling on the lesser known island of Kyushu
From Yen950,000 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 13 Mar
2025: 19 Mar
2026: 18 Mar
2025: 19 Mar
2026: 18 Mar
Last minute availability on March 2024 departures - enquire now!
Japan cycling vacation, off the beaten track
Cycle the beautiful & lesser known island of Kyushu
From Yen950,000 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 13 Apr, 11 May, 1 Jun
Last minute availability on March 2024 departures - enquire now!
Budget Japan tour
See the essentials of Japan in 13 Days!
From US $2,340 to US $2,952 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov
2025: 13 Jan, 17 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 24 Mar, 27 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Apr, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 14 Apr, 17 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun ...
2025: 13 Jan, 17 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 24 Mar, 27 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Apr, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 14 Apr, 17 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun ...
Japan family 12 day tour
12 Day Family Tour to experience Japan
From US $3,052 to US $3,318 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 5 Apr, 26 May, 23 Jun, 21 Jul, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 27 Oct
Southern Japan small group tour
Experience a different side to Japan on its southern islands
From US $5,545 to US $7,465 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 2 Apr, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 10 May, 17 May, 28 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 26 Nov
2025: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 25 Mar, 28 Mar, 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 11 Apr, 19 May, 23 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 13 Jul, 29 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov ...
2025: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 25 Mar, 28 Mar, 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 11 Apr, 19 May, 23 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 13 Jul, 29 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov ...
Up to US $660 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 02 Apr, 05 Apr, 12 Apr, 10 May
Late availability on these dates: 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 02 Apr, 05 Apr, 12 Apr, 10 May
Southern Japan small group vacation
Off the beaten track in Kyoto, Nara & Kyushu
From US $5,160 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 11 Mar, 3 Apr, 25 Sep, 19 Oct
Japan luxury small ship cruise
A Voyage from Osaka to Niigata-Tokyo, Including South Korea
From US $7,650 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 8 May
Sapporo snow festival vacation in Japan
Japan's must-see Sapporo Snow Festival
From US $5,310US $4,250 11 days ex flights
Small group travel
Japan backpacking vacation, 2 weeks
Discover the rich culture of Japan's vibrant cities
From US $3,834 to US $4,172 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 28 Mar, 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov
