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Private tours of Japan offer bespoke travel to make your trip to Japan unique. Custom made for you to focus on sites, culture, nature, art, or cuisine.
Tour Type
Signature
Our Signature tours offer the most comprehensive cultural exposure.
Discovery
Our Discovery tours provide up-and-close encounters with traditional life and natural landscapes into the more remote regions of Japan.
Comfort
With a focus on comfort and ease, our Comfort tours deliver an authentic experience with a few extra creature comforts to make for a more relaxed and supported trip.
Seasons
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14 day tour
14-Day Private Tour of Japan
This model itinerary is a perfect all-rounder. It works at any time of the year, and covers all the must-see locations for visitors to Japan.
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10 day tour
10-Day Private Tour of Japan
A model itinerary for a private tour to cover iconic sights and authentic experiences. Ideal introductory trip of Japan for people who would like to cover must-see locations at relaxed pace.
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15 day tour
Art and Japanese Garden Private Tour
Japanese gardens are well-known for their style and sophistication, and have a great number of fans around the world. If you are one of them, try this grand 15-day tour of Japanese Garden and Art!
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17 day tour
Autumn Private Tour of Japan
A most comprehensive autumn tour itinerary of Japan, covering all the must-see locations under the gorgeous autumn colours. It can be further modified to suit your tastes and needs.
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14 day tour
Autumn Rural Japan Private Tour
An ultimate off-the-beaten path tour! If you want to immerse yourself into authentic Japanese culture and travel far and beyond tourist spots, this tour is for you. To top it off, you will experience the magic of nature – autumn colours in rural settings. Lots of guided time and gorgeous accommodation, too.
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12 day tour
Autumn Private Tour of Japan Alps
If you and your private group love light walking through beautiful nature and autumn colours, this itinerary is for you! Packed full of rewarding experiences and rustic cultural encounters. Fully customisable too!
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14 day tour
14-Day Private Cherry Blossom Tour, Japan
A model itinerary for a private tour to visit iconic destinations of Japan, mean while admiring gorgeous cherry blossoms. Ideal trip for those who would like to cover must-see locations at relaxed pace.
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12 day tour
Western Japan Cherry Blossom Private Tour
Been to Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto? Want to visit less visited destinations during popular cherry blossom time? Consider this fantastic itinerary. Spring in Japan is a very special time as people come out of the cold and grey winter. Be there and join the celebration of spring with locals!
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13 day tour
Cherry Blossom Private Tour of Northern Japan
Want to experience Japan’s spectacular cherry blossoms in less crowded locations? This cherry blossom private tour is for you! Northern Japan is historic, cultural and scenic. Create unforgettable memories with your partner, families and friends in Japan!
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Why travel with us
At Journey to the East we are committed to providing authentic and most memorable experiences in Japan – for both Small Group Tours and custom-built Private Tours. Whether it is your first visit or you have been several times to Japan, you will always find something new and have special experiences with Journey to the East. Our travel style is chosen to immerse you in the culture and landscape of the country and expose you to a rich variety of unique experiences.
We do this by taking you beyond the tourist hotspots to explore the lesser-known parts of Japan. Our tours are designed to strike the right balance between the classic highlights and local secrets, the urban and the rural, the historic and the contemporary, and in doing so, reveal the true heart of Japan.
With Journey to the East, you will have fun and be safe on your deeply rewarding journey through this endlessly fascinating country!
We are specialists that just handle tours within one country, Japan. Whether you are from the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand or beyond we meet you at the airport upon arrival into Japan and ensure a smooth and stress-free time in a foreign land.
Accommodation styles
Ryokans
Ryokans is a Japanese style accommodation, mostly consists of Japanese style rooms with tatami matt floor and futon bedding, and private ensuite. Some ryokans have a western style room with beds. A Japanese style room always has a low table and flat cushions to sit on, but the room may or may not have chairs. Most ryokans have an additional large public bath for guests and includes kaiseki style dinner. Breakfast can be Japanese style (rice, miso soup, fish etc.) or western style buffet.
Western Style Hotels
Size and standard vary from 5-star large international chains to regional small business hotels. Generally, in Japan twin rooms (two single beds) are more common than double rooms (one double bed), and some hotels in regional cities only have twin rooms. Room sizes are generally smaller in cities. Also beds and pillows tend to be firmer than those in western countries.
Minshuku
Size and standard vary from 5-star large international chains to regional small business hotels. Generally, in Japan twin rooms (two single beds) are more common than double rooms (one double bed), and some hotels in regional cities only have twin rooms. Room sizes are generally smaller in cities. Also beds and pillows tend to be firmer than those in western countries.
Shukubo (temple lodging)
The vast majority have Japanese style rooms and shared bathroom although there are limited number of temples with a western bedroom with ensuite. The stay at shukubo includes Buddhist vegetarian dinner and breakfast. Dinners are served early, around 5pm. They are run by monks, and facility and services are basic. Guests can attend morning service in the main hall.
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