Central Japan Tours and Trips 2024/2025

A central Japan tour offers so much diversity and the opportunity to experience different sides of Japanese culture. From charming villages to towering temples and delicious local treats to taste, you’ll have an excellent time in Japan’s heartland. Forget Tokyo and head to the Kansai region for friendly locals and reasonable prices.

137 Trips in Central Japan

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Backroads of Japan

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This is a great itinerary-you get to walk in a variety of landscapes-all of them breath taking, expe ...
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Trekking and Hiking & Adventure
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Train, Bus, Bullet Train & Taxi
  • Age Range 18-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
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  • May 26 10+ seats left
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Ancient & Modern Japan

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I really enjoyed the trip. Japan was everything I expected and more. So much so that I want to retur ...
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Food tours & Cultural, religious and historic sites
  • Accommodation Hotel & Villa
  • Transport Ferry, Train, Boat & Bullet Train
  • Age Range 16-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days14 From US$ 7,195 View Tour
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  • Apr 01 Only 1 seat left
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Japan Express

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9 day city sightseeing tour in Japan, visiting Tokyo, Nikko and Kyoto. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities City sightseeing & Local culture +3 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Hostel
  • Transport Train, Bus, Private Vehicle & Bullet Train
  • Age Range 15-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days09 From US$ 2,375 US$ 1,781
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Japan: Tokyo Nights & Kyoto Temples

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6 day city sightseeing trip in Japan, visiting Tokyo, Takayama and Kyoto. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities City sightseeing & Cultural, religious and historic sites
  • Accommodation Hostel
  • Transport Train, Bus & Bullet Train
  • Age Range 18-39 yrs
  • Operated in English
days06 From US$ 1,449 US$ 1,275
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Japan 14 Day Adventure Tour

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I chose the tour because of its comprehensive and diverse destinations and was quite satisfied.
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Adventure & Local culture +4 more
  • Accommodation Guest House & Hostel
  • Transport Bullet Train, Bus, Ferry, Private Vehicle & Train
  • Age Range 18-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days14 From US$ 2,804 View Tour
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  • Apr 25
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13-day Budget Japan Tour

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The price was reasonable. Great deals on foods and activities.
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities City sightseeing & Cultural, religious and historic sites +1 more
  • Accommodation Eco Lodge, Hostel, Hotel, Lodge & Resort
  • Transport Bullet Train, Ferry, Private Vehicle & Train
  • Age Range 18-55 yrs
  • Operated in English
days13 From US$ 2,396 View Tour
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  • May 27
  • Jun 03
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Japan Express: Osaka to Tokyo

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The most magical experience! The guide, Kyoko, was generous, knowledgeable and FUN! We absolutely ha ...
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Natural landmarks sightseeing +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Resort
  • Transport Boat, Ferry, Train, Bus & Bullet Train
  • Age Range 12-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days09 From US$ 3,699 US$ 3,255
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  • Apr 13 Only 1 seat left
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Japan: Land of the Rising Sun

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13 day city sightseeing trip through Tokyo, Nikko, Hakone and 3 other destinations in Japan. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities City sightseeing & Local culture +3 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Resort
  • Transport Boat, Ferry, Train, Bus, Private Vehicle & Bullet Train
  • Age Range 15-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days13 From US$ 5,345 US$ 5,078
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Japan 10 Day Adventure Tour

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10 day adventure trip in Japan, visiting Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Adventure & Local culture +5 more
  • Accommodation Guest House & Hostel
  • Transport Boat, Bullet Train & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 18-70 yrs
  • Operated in English
days10 From US$ 2,022 View Tour
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  • Apr 29
  • May 06
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Ultimate Japan

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2 weeks in Japan during cherry blossom season was just right... onsen in luxury hotels twice made it ...
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Explorer & Cultural, religious and historic sites +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge, Resort & Villa
  • Transport Bullet Train, Bus, Private Vehicle, Train, Boat & Ferry
  • Age Range 18-39 yrs
  • Operated in English
days14 From US$ 7,545 US$ 4,150
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Epic Japan: Speed Trains & Street Food

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11 day city sightseeing tour in Japan, visiting Tokyo, Takayama and Kyoto. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities City sightseeing & Cultural, religious and historic sites +2 more
  • Accommodation Hostel
  • Transport Train, Bus, Ferry & Bullet Train
  • Age Range 18-39 yrs
  • Operated in English
days11 From US$ 2,199 US$ 1,935
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Japan: Hike, Bike & Kayak

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12 day active and outdoor tour through Tokyo, Narai, Magome and 5 other destinations in Japan. Read More
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  • Activities Active and outdoor & Trekking and Hiking +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Guest House
  • Transport Boat, Train, Bus, Ferry, Bullet Train & Taxi
  • Age Range 15-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days12 From US$ 6,110 View Tour
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  • Apr 07 Only 3 seats left
  • May 05 Only 6 seats left
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Discover Japan

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14 day cultural, religious and historic sites tour through Tokyo, Kanazawa, Takayama and 3 other destinations in Japan. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Art and architecture +3 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Ferry, Train, Bus & Bullet Train
  • Age Range 12-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days14 From US$ 5,999 US$ 4,799
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Highlights of Japan

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8 day sightseeing trip through Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama and 4 other destinations in Japan. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Sightseeing Tours & Adventure
  • Accommodation Hotel, Resort & Villa
  • Transport Bullet Train, Bus, Private Vehicle, Boat, Ferry & Train
  • Age Range 18-39 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 4,913 US$ 2,702
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Central Japan — Tour Highlights and Travel Tips

Central Japan Tour Highlights

  • Any central Japan tour should include Osaka. Here you can visit the magnificent Osaka castle, shop in the hedonistic Dotonbori area, eat Takoyaki (ball shaped fried octopus dumplings) from a street stall and party till the sun comes up in the hundreds of bars and restaurants Osaka is famous for.
  • Sleep up in the mountains of the sacred monastery town, Koya-San. There are a variety of monasteries to stay at, each with their own unique style and all serving amazing vegan kaiseki cuisine. Stroll around the peaceful town but be back before dark, there are bears in the local woods!
  • Visit the ancient city of Nara and see the Todai-Ji temple complex and the giant bronze Buddha statue. This temple park has sacred deer roaming free; buy some rice crackers and they will happily follow you around while you feed them.
  • No central Japan trip would be complete without a visit to the old Imperial capital of Kyoto. Visit the magnificent Imperial Palace, walk the geisha-lined streets of the historic Gion, eat fire ramen and visit some temples. Impressive temples can be found everywhere in Kyoto, including the vermillion gates of Fushimi Inari shrine, the Golden Pavilion, and the five Blood Ceiling Temples.
  • Head to Kobe for a traditional Japanese port town and eat some world-famous Kobe Wagyu beef and one of Japan’s most famous hot spring resorts, Arima Onsen. 

Central Japan Travel Highlights

  • Base yourself in Osaka. The excellent public transport system means you are never more than an hour or two from the main cities.
  • The touristy city sites can get crowded and hot in summer and so can the public transport. Keep water with you to stay hydrated..
  • Japanese people are very restrained; try not to raise your voice in public and if you shake hands, do it gently.
  • Weather can be unpredictable, so bring an umbrella to keep the sun off your back the heat and fend off sudden rains.
  • Try to learn a few words of Japanese. English is common in central Japan but the locals will appreciate it. This little effort will make your central Japan tour all the more memorable.
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