Top Japan Luxury Historic Sightseeing Tours &amp; Packages 2025/2026

preferred

4.6/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning

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$5,597

13 days From$4,550

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Splendours of Japan

preferred

4.6/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning

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$5,597

9 days From$4,550

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Splendours of Japan (Hiroshima)

preferred

4.6/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning

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$5,597

13 days From$4,550

Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:

You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics

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Splendours of Japan (Takayama Festival)

preferred

4.6/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning

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$5,597

9 days From$4,550

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Classic Japan

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Hiroshima, Imperial Palace, Kyoto, Matsumoto, Tokyo, Tsumago

Highlights

Discover Japan's most iconic city sights, from walking the Geisha district and seeing the cultural landmarks of Kyoto to touring the temple district and cruising past all the contemporary highlights of Tokyo.
Learn more about the sobering past of Hiroshima at the memorial park, the museums and the monuments dedicated to the memory of the victims – they now also advocate for world peace and serve as a reminder of the devastation of war.
Feast on okonomiyaki – Japan’s signature savoury pancake of egg, cabbage, soba noodles and meat or seafood – at an included dinner in Hiroshima at a special local restaurant.
Meet the locals over a home-cooked dinner during your stay in a ryokan (a traditional Japanese inn) in the mountain town of Tsumago – the historic medieval village preserved from the Edo period.
Spend a night in Koya-san’s Shukubo Temple and learn about the customs of traditional Japanese accommodation as you share vegetarian meals with the monks who run the lodgings.

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"I went on the Intrepid 15 day "Best of Morocco" tour in 2025 and had such an amazing time that I wasn't ready to leave by the time the trip finished! It exceeded my expectations in so many ways: value for money, itinerary, a lot of included activities balanced with lots of rest stops on longer travel days, very caring & attentive local guides, and lots of optional activities. As a company, Intrepid was very easy to communicate with before the trip started (I had sent a few questions about optional activities). The website is also easy to navigate and simple for updating travel & health information. If you are considering doing a tour with Intrepid - make sure you read the Essential Trip Information they have on each tour page. It describes everything in detail so you'll know what to expect. While I LOVED my tour, I can see some people signing up for this without reading the description and then being surprised at some of the 2 star hotels (in this case it was the "Original" tour style). Overall, I am impressed at how this tour managed to simultaneously get us closer to Moroccan culture AND feel like an adventure AND feel like a vacation from day-to-day life back home. I would travel with Intrepid again."

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$7,042

11 days From$5,725

Health Safety +

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Cultural Treasures of Japan - 2024

By Collette

premier

4.8/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

With a history that spans back to 1918, they have unparalleled expertise in the guided tour industry and can cater to all types of travelers.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Hakone, Hiroshima, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Matsumoto, Takayama, Tokyo

Highlights

Enjoy a sake tasting at a local sake brewery followed by a Hida beef dinner.
Participate in a sushi-making class.
Experience a traditional kaiseki dinner.
Try your hand at the centuries-old art of the Japanese tea ceremony, gold leaf decorating and stenciling.
Travel by the famous Shinkansen bullet train.

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"This was a tremendous trip. Nice mix of New Zealand s spectacular scenery and cultural highlights. In Australia Cairns was interesting for culture and great barrier reef, which is unfortunetely getting bleached due to rising ocean temps.The Sydney Opera house was amazing. Our Auastralian guide was knowledgeable and very organized. Only complaint was that at 37 folks the trip was too large in our opinion."

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$6,149

14 days From$5,599

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Japan: Past & Present A Cultural Journey from Tokyo to Osaka - 2024

By Collette

premier

4.8/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

With a history that spans back to 1918, they have unparalleled expertise in the guided tour industry and can cater to all types of travelers.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Hiroshima, Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo

Highlights

Dive deep into the culture and social norms of Japan over dinner with the Women’s Association of Kyoto.
Enjoy a traditional, multi-course kaiseki meal.
Make delicious okonomiyaki, savory pancakes that are a Japanese favorite.
Stay among Buddhist monks at a monastery on Mount Koya.
Meet Japan’s ama pearl divers and learn more about their elite profession.

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

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$7,871

14 days From$6,399

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10-Day Japan Cherry Blossom Spring 2025 Mini-Group Tour

By Asia Highlights

premier

4.9/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They're experts in creating personalized travel experiences and have a top-rated reputation.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Highlights

Enjoy a worry-free guided hanami('viewing flowers in bloom') during the cherry blossom season.
Lose yourself in the rich history and various temples.
Witness the Fuji Five Lakes during the cherry blossom season.
Learn sushi making from a local family in Tokyo.
Experience the fastest train on the world-famous Shinkansen lines.

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Photography

What travelers are saying

"4th and final part of our se Asia tour. Another wonderful experience, this time in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Again our guide was really knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. He gave us lots of information about the sites we visited, took photos of us (saving us from having to take selfies!) and allowed us time to take our own photos. He even took video of monkeys for our granddaughters whilst I climbed to the top of a temple. He also gave recommendations for a wonderful restaurant to visit in the evening. I would also commend our driver who provided plenty of cold water and cold towels when we arrived back at the car. These were especially welcome after walking around Angkor Wat in 36c temperature. The hotel on this part was a little disappointing but was adequate and didn't detract from the overall experience. Now sitting in the airport starting the long journey home but with a memorable holiday to look back on."