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.
Amazing guides; great food; and delightful, small-group tour. Wonderful introduction to Japan and an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend to all.
Pamela Thomure
USA
Would highly recommend going to Japan with Journey to the East. Well organised tour with thoughtful inclusions, beautiful accommodation and great meals (the comfort level tour). Lovely guides added the extra care factor. Really loved having everything arranged and not having to think about anything other than what to wear. We’ll definitely travel with JTTE again!
Joanna Garrity
NSW, Australia
Thank you so much for this unforgettable experience. Every day of this trip was so good, itinerary, transport, hotels, and tour guides, all great. Hiroko San is magnificent and her care, knowledge and guidance made our days with her even more special. Thank you to the whole team.
Julia
Julia Snip
VIC, Australia
We would highly recommend Journey to the East to many of our friends. In fact they asked us when we posted pictures of the different places and the meals, who planned this for us and we mentioned Journey to the East. We will 100% recommend Journey to the East.
Dhanesh Teckchand
UK
Journey to the east takes care of their customers. They choose accommodation carefully and I couldn’t fault their excellent coordination and planning. Thank you. I want to go back to Japan and it will be with them.
Valerie Thompson
NSW, Australia
We did the Cherry Blossom Comfort Tour on our first visit to Japan. We enjoyed quality accommodation, excellent food, professional guidance and a varied itinerary with a small group. We would love to travel with Journey to the East again.