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Discover cosmopolitan Tokyo, explore the cultural heart of Kyoto, and enjoy local insider experiences in Japan's rural villages. Appreciate the natural beauty of Mt Fuji and Oirase Gorge, enjoy a traditional tea ceremony, and see skyscrapers and zen gardens coexisting in chaotic serenity. Experience the bullet trains on a rail journey or explore this country of contrasts on a small group or escorted coach tour of Japan.

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13 Days Tokyo to Osaka

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9 Days Tokyo to Kyoto

Operator: Trafalgar

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12 Days Tokyo to Kyoto

Operator: Cosmos

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13 Days Tokyo to Kyoto

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Scenic
Scenic is proudly an Australian founded company setting the global standard for all inclusive luxury travel. We have delighted guests for more than 36...more years with memorable journeys to fascinating locations across the world, delivering unsurpassed excellence in service, product quality and exclusive experiences. The guest is at the heart of everything we do, as we strive to provide continual innovation to enhance the guest experience in luxury river cruising, land tours and our state of the art expedition ocean cruising with Scenic Eclipse. The Scenic difference is the details, the unwavering commitment to anticipate our guests every need, from butler services, quality dining, wellness, Scenic Enrich and Scenic FreeChoice experiences. That is why so many of our past guests choose to travel with Scenic many times, to destinations around the globe with family and friends, trusting Scenic to create memories that will last a lifetime. We welcome you to enjoy the portfolio of Scenic luxury products and feel the difference of Scenic’s dedicated staff, who will look after you to the nth degree.
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Budget:Premium & Luxury
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Emerald Tours
Emerald Tours have more than 45 years' experience creating unforgettable journeys for our guests. Our custom-designed tours have set the benchmark in unforgettable...more land journeys. Enjoy scenically or conveniently-located accommodation to take advantage of the destination, and comfortable transport, complemented by inclusive sightseeing and the services of a dedicated Tour Director and knowledgeable local guides.
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Explore
Explore has been taking small groups on adventure holidays all over the world for almost 40 years. The expert team, at home and overseas, works together...more to create itineraries that leave you feeling that you’ve really explored a destination rather than just visited. You’ll see the highlights, the must-sees, of course. But you’ll also get away from the beaten track, and get a different perspective on your destination. You’ll get closer to a place, its people and cultures. Our small groups are typically 12 people – small enough to get right into the heart of your destination, but big enough to find like-minded people to share your experiences with. And the glue that holds these groups together is our local tour leaders, who are uniquely placed to add individual and spontaneous moments to each trips – moments that stay with you long after you return home. All sorts of people travel with Explore – our groups are usually a mix of solos, couples and friends. What unites them is their adventurous spirit and thirst for real travel experiences. We provide authentic small-group travel, designed by experts and led by experts, with sustainability at its heart and a common desire for unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re on a cultural tour of Lebanon, cycling in Vietnam, walking in Italy or exploring Costa Rica with your family, when you’re travelling with Explore you know that you’re in good hands.
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Budget:Affordable & Premium
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Discover Must do experiences and highlights when you tour Japan

Be Moved in Hiroshima
Be Moved in Hiroshima

Visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum to gain insight into the city’s dark times. Meet a survivor whose narrative will bring that era to life.

Fushimi Inari-Taisha
Fushimi Inari-Taisha

One of the many monuments that make Kyoto so special, this shrine is embellished by over 5000 vermilion torii gates decorating the forest trails.

Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya Crossing

Explore the bustling cityscape of Tokyo, including busy Shibuya crossing which sees roughly 2,500 people cross in unison at the change of lights.

A Traditional Ryokan Stay
A Traditional Ryokan Stay

Immerse yourself in Japanese culture, don a robe, sip green tea on tatami mats, soak in an onsen, and rest your head on traditional bedding laid out for you as your ryokan transforms in the evening.

Cherry Blossom Season
Cherry Blossom Season

If you want to see Japan dusted with delicate blooms, then plan to visit in springtime. The cherry blossom season usually peaks between late March and mid-April depending on the weather.

Recent Reviews What our clients are saying about their journeys to Japan

Active Japan   , VIC, Australia, Jul 2025
Was a good taste of some of Japan for our first visit. Was not as active as I was expecting but was a nice trip. The tour could do with some adjustments as there was some disappointments in the activities planned. Our tour guide was great, so friendly, social & helped us really experience some of Japan's cuisine & went above & beyond to provide advice ...read more when asked.
Japan 25   , NSW, Australia, May 2025
When j booked this tour it was advertised as a small group (up to 24) so it was quite surprising on arrival to find out it was 36. Clearly our tour guide was out of her depth coordinating that many people & for the first few days we were left wandering. I feel there was a lot of wasted time as we were returned to our hotels by 4pm even after asking ...read more if we could be taken to other close locations. The sites were great otherwise.
Japan Botanica Cruise     , QLD, Australia, Apr 2025
This was a great experience and provided a comprehensive tour of major Japanese gardens with genial and knowledgeable guides and tour leaders. The ship was excellently appointed and meals were consistently good, and more than adequate in quantity. Hotel accommodation was good in Kyoto but the property in Tokyo was due for a refresh. The itinerary was ...read more quite full and some activities may have challenged people of less than moderate fitness. There were several traditional Japanese meals, which provided an interesting introduction to the cuisine, despite not being to everyone’s taste.
Great Japan tour   , NSW, Australia, Mar 2025
Thank you Georgie for arranging such a great trip. On my first visit to Japan and it will certainly not be my last. Travelmarvel as usual organised a great itinerary with good hotels, good food and and amazing tour directors. The cruise was also great.

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Save on Small Group Tours to Japan with Bunnik!

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