Small Group Tours of Japan
Our very popular extra small group tours will deliver a truly immersive experience of Japan
Join our small group tours of Japan and enjoy the best of both worlds: detailed planning, expert guidance, charming hotels, and the fun of accessing off-the-beaten-path adventures.
These trips are enjoyed by anyone who speaks English. You will meet like-minded travellers on these small group tours of Japan from Australia, USA, Canada, UK, NZ and many more places.
Each Small Group Tour of Japan is individually crafted around a specific theme. Pick a theme below and see our list of Japanese small group tours matched to the appropriate time of the year.
The benefits of our Japan Small Group Tours
Extra small group size of 6-10 people
All transport and activities are included
Lead by qualified expert local guides
Stay at locally owned boutique accommodation
Connect with the people of Japan in their local settings
Enjoy exclusive access to small top-notch local eateries, craftspeople’s studios & history
Carefully crafted itineraries to get you closer to Japan's people and culture
Visit regional cities and village well off the common tourist trails
Autumn Tours
Departs from mid October to late November
Cherry Blossom Tours
Departs from late February to April
Winter Tours
Departs from late December to February
Garden & Art Tours
Departs all year round
Food Tours
Departs all year round
Walking Tours
Departs in February and October
Remote Tours
Departs all year round
Looking for something custom fit to you?
Do you have a specific time for travel, a group you want to travel with, or special needs and wishes for your trip to Japan? We can create a unique Private Tour for you.
Or you can take one of our Model Itineraries as is, or combine or modify it to suit your needs. There are some great Extension Itineraries available too, and they can also be added before or after joining our Japan Small Group Tours.
The best guided tour we have experienced. The guides, sites visited, accommodation, transport and organisation were outstanding. In our opinion, if you are interested in gardens, art and Japanese culture this tour would be difficult to beat.
Alan Thornton
UK
I look forward to travelling with JttE again and would not hesitate to recommend it to others.
Margaret Grisdale
Toronto, Canada
This was an exceptional tour. Varied experiences to lesser travelled parts. Exceeded my expectations.
As a solo traveller I always felt part of the group and really appreciated the quality of the accommodation.
Maria Bertuna
VIC, Australia
We have enjoyed two Journey to the East trips both pre and post COVID. If you want and in-depth experience of the real Japan and its history and culture we strongly recommend Journey to the East.
Michael Betts
VIC, Australia
Tour with Journey to the East is a definite way to get to know authentic Japan.
Linna Ernst-Cheng
Switzerland
Great theme tours – perfect size and outstanding tour guides made Japan unforgettable. -Thank you