Top Japan Budget Trips & Packages In 2025/2026

Our 148 most popular Japan Budget Trips & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 43 tour companies. 212 reviews.

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Japan's Culinary Heritage
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5/5 Excellent
3 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Visit Kanazawa's local food market which has attracted residents and visitors for almost 300 years
  • Hunt for wild vegetables (Sansai) with a Sansai expert and learn traditional cooking methods with the Gokayama community
  • Learn the art of earth-oven cooking with a 70-year old grandmother in Hida-Furukawa and visit a locally-run sake brewery in Takayama
  • Visit a family-run organic farm and join family members at an outdoor cookery experience amongst their rice fields in Asuka
  • Visit Awaji island to learn about its seafood culture and enjoy a beach lunch with a local food-designer chef
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Themes

Cultural, Culinary & Wine

What travelers are saying

"We walked the self-guided Nakasendo Trail in October coordinated through Oku Japan. Everything was perfect, maps were easy to follow, accommodation was amazing and the scenery and walk was beautiful. The customer service from Oku Japan was above and beyond. We are already thinking about our next trip and will definitely be booking through them again. Well done Oku Japan we had a great time and apologies for not doing a review sooner."

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Japan: Tip to Toe
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By GeoEx
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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 - Winter Birding 2021
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4.8/5 Excellent
19 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • Blakiston’s Fish Owl
  • Ural Owl
  • Steller’s and White-tailed Sea Eagles
  • Red-crowned Crane
  • thousands of Hooded & White-naped Cranes
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Birding, National Parks, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

What travelers are saying

"I have traveled on 20 different Rockjumper tours to all parts of the world. Every tour I have been on has ensured that cultural sites are included whenever possible. Their guides are fantastic. They are extremely knowledgeable about the birds of the habitat including their many calls. The guides are friendly with great personalities. Most are young and brimming with enthusiasm. Booking a tour with Rockjumper is easy and they offer many discount opportunities. The office staff quickly answer your questions and work extremely hard to make each tour run smoothly. They also offer Tailormade tours which will arrange a tour for you to anyplace your heart desires."

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Rural Family Adventure: Treasures of Japan's Heartland
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5/5 Excellent
3 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Visit some of the best rural regions and old capitals of JapanMeet free-roaming animals - Japanese deer and macaques
  • Cycling through peaceful countrysideOutdoor kitchen experience in the peaceful terraced rice fields with local farmers
  • Pottery making experience at one of the ancient kilns in the rural communityScenic boat ride along the Hozu River down to Arashiyama in Kyoto
  • Make your own paper lantern at the oldest studio in KyotoA thrilling Taiko drumming lesson with a famous professional team

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We walked the self-guided Nakasendo Trail in October coordinated through Oku Japan. Everything was perfect, maps were easy to follow, accommodation was amazing and the scenery and walk was beautiful. The customer service from Oku Japan was above and beyond. We are already thinking about our next trip and will definitely be booking through them again. Well done Oku Japan we had a great time and apologies for not doing a review sooner."

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Japan - Southern Islands Extension 2021
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4.8/5 Excellent
19 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • Okinawa Rail
  • Amami Woodcock
  • Black-faced Spoonbill
  • Ryukyu Scops Owl
  • Japanese Wood Pigeon
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Birding, National Parks, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

What travelers are saying

"I have traveled on 20 different Rockjumper tours to all parts of the world. Every tour I have been on has ensured that cultural sites are included whenever possible. Their guides are fantastic. They are extremely knowledgeable about the birds of the habitat including their many calls. The guides are friendly with great personalities. Most are young and brimming with enthusiasm. Booking a tour with Rockjumper is easy and they offer many discount opportunities. The office staff quickly answer your questions and work extremely hard to make each tour run smoothly. They also offer Tailormade tours which will arrange a tour for you to anyplace your heart desires."

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Japan Family Holiday
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3.9/5 Great
15 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Travel on high speed trains
  • Cooking tasty Japanese food
  • Views of Mt Fuji
  • Cable car ride

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"The company provided an excellent pre tour service and the information sent was accurate and useful. I would definitely look at using them again and recommend them to any family."

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8 Days Yoga Tour and Zen Meditation Retreat in Japan
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Experience daily yoga and/or meditation
  • Instruction at our studio yoggy studios
  • Two-day Zen meditation and yoga retreat at Takao-san Temple
  • Sightseeing in Tokyo to include sky views in Shinjuku
  • Visit to Meiji Jingu-mae (the Emperor’s shrine)
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Themes

Cultural, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness, Relaxing Retreats, Transformative

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Discovering The Art And Culture Of Japan
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Kanazawa: Travel by Bullet Train from Tokyo’s neon lights and sky-piercing architecture to the more traditional and much-less visited Kanazawa.
  • Visit Kyoto away from the beaten path
  • Experience Kyoto’s real treasures are its leafy parks with their tranquil temples and Zen gardens
  • Visit some of the city’s best museums and lesser-known gardens
  • Enjoy a charming private tea ceremony at a traditional home

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative

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Japan Budget Trips & Packages Reviews

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Robyn

Oct 2015

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Our guide, Akemi provided thoughtful and efficient

Our guide, Akemi provided thoughtful and efficient care, all details covered to ensure the smoothest transitions and attention to the individual interests of each me...

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Carole

Oct 2015

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The locations were lovely and our guide

The locations were lovely and our guide Akemi Nozawa was excellent. We enj...

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Nicola

Sep 2015

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The variety itinerary combined the hustle and

The variety itinerary combined the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and Osaka with tranquil stays in Koyasan and Nikko. Good number of included activities. Great insight i...

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Benedicte

Sep 2015

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The tour was well organised and our

The tour was well organised and our guide did an excellent job showing us around.

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Alan

Sep 2015

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Our tour guide was exceptionally good.

Our tour guide was exceptionally good.

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