Luxury Japan Private Tours

Visit Japan

Japan is a place of extreme contrasts. It is often associated with bright lights, bullet trains and state of the art technology. Yet many of its deep-rooted traditions and centuries-old temples remain largely undiscovered.

Travel the length of the country on one of our luxury Japan tours by efficient high-speed bullet trains. Explore the iconic cities of Tokyo and Osaka, then retreat to nature.
Get exclusive access to discover true Japanese culture as you travel Japan. Develop your skills in the ancient craft of Japanese sword making, get up close to sumo wrestler training, and discover the art of the tea ceremony.
Join a Michelin-trained chef in cooking the finest soba noodles in the land. Head to early-morning markets for the freshest sushi for a travel experience that engages all the senses.
Visit on a tour of Japan during spring for the iconic cherry blossoms, or the explosion of red hues during the calm days of Autumn.
Swap your shoes for clogs at a traditional Japanese guesthouse ryokan.

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What you need to know about Japan

Tokyo

Capital City

(GMT+9)

Local Time

Japanese Yen

Local Currency

Sushi, curry with rice

National Dish

Tokyo

Largest City

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Luxury Japan Itineraries

These example Japan tour itineraries are here to get you inspired, but no two True Travel holidays are the same. Our experts start planning each trip with a blank piece of paper, designing every Japan travel itinerary 100% personalised to you.

Japan

From £5,700 pp

From $8,500 PP

Outdoors & Authentic in Japan

Combine bright cities, onsen baths & peaceful parks

Japan

From £6,700 pp

From $8,600 PP

Ultimate Japan in 10 Nights

Tokyo & Kyoto city life, traditional villages, Mount Fuji & historic Hiroshima

Japan

From £5,700 pp

From $8,500 PP

Arts, Gardens & Cultures of Japan

Combine bright cities, quiet onsen towns, world-class gardens, temples & geisha culture

Japan

From £11,000 pp

From $14,000 PP

Japan for Families – Ski and Adventure

Ski powdery snow, explore lakes, Honshu's culture and bustling cities

Japan

From £8,400 pp

From $11,800 PP

Cherry Blossom Away From The Crowds

Experience the breathtaking pink hues of a Japanese spring off the beaten track

Japan

From £8,400 pp

From $11,800 PP

Heli-Skiing in Hokkaido

Heli-skiing Hokkaido’s powder snow and backcountry tours

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Where to go in Japan

Tokyo

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Why We Love Japan

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Culture: Old & New

Japan’s wealth of tradition provides a stark contrast to its more modern curiosities. Escape the animated city of Tokyo in exchange for peaceful island life on Miyajima, populated with sacred deer and serene shrines that appear to be floating in the water. Head to Naoshima Island to bike through a hub of awe-inspiring contemporary art galleries. Then swap your shoes and skyscraper hotel for traditional Japanese clogs at a ryokan – a traditional Japanese guesthouse that is the ideal place to stay during luxury tours of Japan.

Diverse Landscapes

Japan is famed for vibrant cities, but it’s also a wildly varied country with two-thirds of the land covered by mountains. Japan’s world-renowned high-tech train network connects the country and makes luxury travel transport a breeze. In a few short hours, travel from the hustle and bustle of the cities to scenic hiking trails and hot springs in the mystical hill regions. Continue further into these mountainous landscapes to find incredible ski resorts, such as Niseko and Furano.

Seasonal Delights

Many travel to Japan to catch glimpses of the Cherry Blossom (sakura) in early April and autumnal leaves in October. The baby pink blossoms or fire-hued leaves can be best experienced with a cup of steaming matcha tea in Nakajima Park, or with a picnic in Kenrokuen Garden. Alternatively, grab a bike and weave your way through the sea of pink blossoms on the Philosopher’s Path in Kyoto to enjoy one of the most iconic experiences in Japan.

Food Frenzy

Japan’s cuisine is one of the most popular in the world. Japanese chefs pay extraordinary attention to detail when preparing a meal, striving for perfection in both taste and aesthetics. Indulge in oysters the size of your hands in Hiroshima Bay for a true taste of luxury travel in Japan, or grab a bento box to go as you hike the Kumano Kodo (Japan’s ancient pilgrimage trail). Dinner becomes a spectacle with celebrated chefs flipping fresh fish the size of their waistbands as they slice through it midair – with knives as long as the table. Do as the locals do and pick up some sashimi from the Toyosu Market or head to Yurakucho in the heart of Tokyo to mix with salarymen (office workers) as you enjoy some yakitori chicken skewers in an izakaya bar-style setting.

Mike & Rose

We felt so relieved on arrival into Tokyo that everything had been prearranged. Japan can feel quite busy and mad, but we knew that Katie had taken care of everything. We had the best guides and easy transfers, and we loved every minute of the cherry blossom experience.