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A once-in-a-lifetime journey to experience the best of Japan’s traditional and contemporary architecture. Travel through spectacular landscapes ablaze in autumn colours and stay in designer-styled accommodation in charming historic towns.
Next Departure 8th Nov, 2023
An unforgettable 15-day journey to Japan’s most iconic destinations to see the nation’s top gardens and experience a stunning selection of Japanese art
Next Departure 13th May, 2023
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Japan Tour Specialists
Journey to the East is a pioneer of extra small Japan Group Tours and fully customized Private Tours of Japan. Our unparalleled knowledge and network in Japan enable us to offer truly unique Japan holidays, itineraries and exclusive experiences.
Each of the 2023 Japan Tours offers the discerning traveller much more than just traveling through Japan as a tourist. The small group sizes extend to you a more personal in-depth understanding of Japan’s history, regional cultures and lifestyle – both old and contemporary – while having an enjoyable holiday.
The Japanese group tours focuses mainly on ‘off-the-beaten-path’ locations and authentic experiences. Imagine walking through hidden gardens, cooking with fishermen’s wives, having conversation with highly skilled artisans at work in their studios, and more

Enjoy a more intimate and personalized journey through Japan
Small Group Tours
Our Small Group Tours of Japan are mostly limited to 8 guests per tour. Each of the 2023 Small Group Tours is unique and specialists who have intimate knowledge of Japan craft each tour. All tours are escorted by some of japans best qualified local guides. Joined by people from all over the world, it is a great way to travel to Japan sharing your experiences with like-minded fellow travelers.
For details of Tour Types of our Small Group Tours, please read Tour Types.
Want something tailor-made for you?
Private Tours
Our Private Tours of Japan are completely customisable and extremely popular. They are suitable for just 2 people up to large groups from clubs, associations, or corporate members. Everything, from the length of your stay in Japan, to accommodation type and activities, is your choice. By working closely with you, we will create your personal holiday to Japan to suit your budget.
We also offer sample Japan travel itineraries as a starting point if you prefer.
Whatever ideas you have for your trip to Japan, contact us and make your dream holiday to Japan come true.
What a wonderful Autumn Leaves tour we had. Great places, guides, hot tubs and food. Journey to the East thought of everything. It took the pressure off travelling to Japan.
5/5
Trip date: 2017
Sue & Peter Wood
Australia
This is my second tour to Japan with Journey to the East. It really is a specialist tour company, taking the ‘stress out’ of a foreign country travel – Delightful holiday.
5/5
Trip date: 2018
Jenee Moffa
Australia
We loved our trip with JttE. we were cared for and travelled in a country where the language and culture was completely foreign to us – Jtte made it very enjoyable and very easy. The planning, choice of hotels, itinerary, travel arrangements, guides and meals were all excellent and we will be only too happy to recommend JttE to anyone wishing to visit Japan.
5/5
Trip date: 2018
Linda & John Todd
Australia
The Wild West tour of Japan best holiday we have ever had. Excellent guided, itinerary , accommodation and food
5/5
Trip date: 2018
Graham Titamarsh
Australia
Wild west tour was wonderful. a lot of thoughts put into seeing so much diversity – from busy Tokyo to Walking in Snow, cooking fish in open fire in centre of the room to magnificent gardens. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
5/5
Trip date: 2018
Jeff & Di Inglis
Australia
This has been a fabulous and well designed and delivered tour. We were offered such a range of interesting and very unique experiences. One tour managed to immerse us in Japanese culture, food, gardens, innovation and daily life. The organisation was perfect and the guides friendly and warm. We would highly recommend Journey to the East.
5/5
Trip date: 2018