Top Japan Budget History Tours & Packages 2025/2026

Our 25 most popular Japan Budget History Tours & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 14 tour companies. 71 reviews.

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Ancient & Modern Japan
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Hakone, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Matsumoto, Nara, Takayama, Tokyo

Highlights

  • Journey from old world to new on a cultural adventure through Japan
  • Explore a lantern-lit Gion in the early evening, the most famous geisha district in Kyoto
  • Experience an icon of modern travel: the incredible high-speed bullet train
  • Take a poignant moment to reflect at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"The booking process for my forthcoming trip to Peru on the Salkantay trek in November went very smoothly"

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Best of Japan with Cherry Blossom(Mini Group Tour)
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By Odynovo
premier
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They create handcrafted custom trip plans 70+ countries worldwide, giving you a personalized and unique travel experience.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Take a boat trip on the Sumida River to enjoy the cherry blossoms along the coast
  • Take a cruise on Lake Kawaguchi to enjoy the majestic Mount Fuji
  • Wear a kimono to experience the tea ceremony and kaiseki cuisine
  • Experience a food walking tour in the bustling Dotonbori
  • Interact with the cute deer in Nara Park

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Found company on the internet and we were a bit nervous. Alick Peng put a 12 day tour together for us, our dates didn't fit in with a full guided tour, and it was magnificent. We enjoyed every day, hotels, food and especially the guides, Ayumi especially. The itinerary was first class and we even managed to travel between towns on our own. Tickets, routes, and guidelines were clear and easy to follow. The only time we got lost was trying to get out of Tokyo station. Once again, thanks."

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Japan's Highlight with Cherry Blossom(Mini Group Tour)
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By Odynovo
premier
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They create handcrafted custom trip plans 70+ countries worldwide, giving you a personalized and unique travel experience.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Visit iconic attractions such as Meiji Jingu Shrine and Sensoji Temple.
  • Take a boat tour of Lake Kawaguchi and enjoy the magnificent view of Mount Fuji.
  • Cruise on the Sumida River and watch the cherry blossoms along the coast.
  • Wear a kimono to experience the Japanese tea ceremony and cooking class
  • Encounter the cute deer in Nara Park

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Found company on the internet and we were a bit nervous. Alick Peng put a 12 day tour together for us, our dates didn't fit in with a full guided tour, and it was magnificent. We enjoyed every day, hotels, food and especially the guides, Ayumi especially. The itinerary was first class and we even managed to travel between towns on our own. Tickets, routes, and guidelines were clear and easy to follow. The only time we got lost was trying to get out of Tokyo station. Once again, thanks."

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Beijing to Tokyo: The Great Wall & Mt Fuji
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Meet the ancient terracotta warriors
  • Visit the great wall of china
  • Sleep in a temple atop mt kōya
  • Get a bird's-eye view of mt fuji from a cable car
  • Stay in a traditional ryokan

Themes

Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"I booked a trip using travelstride with G Adventure, 2 days before my planned travel date, I got an email from Travelstride that there was an error in the price and I have to pay an extra 370$, otherwise I can get a refund. Because it was only 2 days from my planned travel date, I couldn't argue or change my plan and I had to pay the extra money. When I met the group I was surprised to know that what I originaly paid without the extra 370$ was already 400$ more that what others had paid for the same trip. In addition to that my room mate didn't maintain any hygiene standards in the room and didn't even respond to greeting. When I told G Adventure about it, they said that I need to communicate with him and open my heart and they can't do anything about it!!!! So please don't book with them and if you happen to book with them, then please ensure that you are paying half the advertised price."

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Discover Japan
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Experience the past in takayama's folk village and kyoto's historic centre
  • Explore nijo castle
  • Lose yourself in the picturesque kenroku-en garden
  • Marvel at iconic mt fuji and miyajima's floating torii gate

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I booked a trip using travelstride with G Adventure, 2 days before my planned travel date, I got an email from Travelstride that there was an error in the price and I have to pay an extra 370$, otherwise I can get a refund. Because it was only 2 days from my planned travel date, I couldn't argue or change my plan and I had to pay the extra money. When I met the group I was surprised to know that what I originaly paid without the extra 370$ was already 400$ more that what others had paid for the same trip. In addition to that my room mate didn't maintain any hygiene standards in the room and didn't even respond to greeting. When I told G Adventure about it, they said that I need to communicate with him and open my heart and they can't do anything about it!!!! So please don't book with them and if you happen to book with them, then please ensure that you are paying half the advertised price."

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Japan Express: Osaka to Tokyo
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Take in views of mt fuji
  • Stay in temple lodging and learn about buddhism
  • Gaze at the famous floating torii gate in miyajima
  • Explore kyoto's nijo castle

Themes

Cultural, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I booked a trip using travelstride with G Adventure, 2 days before my planned travel date, I got an email from Travelstride that there was an error in the price and I have to pay an extra 370$, otherwise I can get a refund. Because it was only 2 days from my planned travel date, I couldn't argue or change my plan and I had to pay the extra money. When I met the group I was surprised to know that what I originaly paid without the extra 370$ was already 400$ more that what others had paid for the same trip. In addition to that my room mate didn't maintain any hygiene standards in the room and didn't even respond to greeting. When I told G Adventure about it, they said that I need to communicate with him and open my heart and they can't do anything about it!!!! So please don't book with them and if you happen to book with them, then please ensure that you are paying half the advertised price."

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Japan: Tip to Toe
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By GeoEx
preferred
5/5 Excellent
19 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Visit sacred shrines along UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route
  • Dine with priests in a Mount Koya temple and meet wasabi farmers
  • Linger in soothing hot springs, and spend nights in traditional ryokan and luxurious retreats

Themes

Cultural, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I have had a couple great travel experiences through GeoEx. My first trip, she helped book my travels to Ireland for my brothers wedding. She did a great job coordinating hotels with other family members and planning my entire trip including events, dinners, transportation, etc."

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Japan in 15 days - Land of the Rising Sun - Charm
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By Exoticca
preferred
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Hakone, Hiroshima, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Mount Fuji, Nara, Osaka, Tokyo

Highlights

  • Hiroshima
  • Kanazawa
  • Kyoto
  • Mount Fuji
  • Osaka
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Very well organised, excellent guide and information. Superb coach driver."

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Japan Budget History Tours & Packages Reviews

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

JOYOUS Japan

i have been fortunate in doing many trips around the world and i would say that Japan is one of the top 3 countries - why the trip covers the old and extensive pas...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

A great experience, a wonderful country and an amazing tour leader.

A fantastic tour with so much to see in such a short time. Our group leader (Ayaka Tsukamoto) kept us informed of historical and cultural details throughout the t...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

The serene and the frantic

A good balance of the ancient and modern, as the trip title suggests. Travelling by public transport helps to convey the flavour of "normal" life in the country r...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Fascinating culture, country, food & people

What we loved about the trip: travelling by excellent, clean & efficient public transport rather than buses. Good mix of tempkes, activities and scenery. Noku ...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Great Trip

We had booked this trip to mark our 40th wedding anniversary and it did not disappoint. The travel arrangements all worked very well and our accommodation was of a...

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