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.

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Quick Japan Explorer 5D/4N

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5 day cultural, religious and historic sites tour in Japan, visiting Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Adventure +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Resort
  • Transport Private Vehicle, Train, Bus & Bullet Train
  • Age Range 18-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Japan Discovery

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10 day city sightseeing tour through Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Kyoto and 3 other destinations in Japan. Read More
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  • Activities City sightseeing & Natural landmarks sightseeing +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Coach, Bus, Ferry & Bullet Train
  • Age Range 5-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days10 From US$ 3,550 US$ 3,195
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Rickshaw Tour in Tokyo

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30 minute rickshaw, cycle or local transport tour in Tokyo. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Rickshaw, cycle or local transport tours
  • Accommodation No Accommodation
  • Age Range 6-79 yrs
  • Operated in English, Japanese
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  • Apr 01
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Best of Japan - 8 days

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8 day city sightseeing trip in Japan, visiting Tokyo, Harajuku and Lake Kawaguchi. Read More
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  • Activities City sightseeing & Natural landmarks sightseeing +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Train, Bus & Bullet Train
  • Age Range 18-80 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 2,485 US$ 2,236
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Essential Japan

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10 day adventure trip in Japan, visiting Tokyo, Kanazawa and Kyoto. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Adventure
  • Accommodation Hotel, Guest House & Hostel
  • Transport Train, Bus, Ferry & Bullet Train
  • Age Range 18-35 yrs
  • Operated in English
days10 From US$ 1,830 View Tour
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  • Apr 07 Only 6 seats left
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8-Day Classic Japan Tour

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8 day sightseeing tour in Japan, visiting Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Sightseeing Tours & Food tours +3 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Bullet Train, Bus, Taxi & Train
  • Age Range 1-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 1,344 View Tour
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  • Apr 14
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Japan Explorer

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10 day cultural, religious and historic sites trip through Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama and 3 other destinations in Japan. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Adventure
  • Accommodation Hotel, Resort & Villa
  • Transport Bullet Train, Bus, Private Vehicle, Boat, Ferry & Train
  • Age Range 18-39 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Iconic Japan

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12 day cultural, religious and historic sites tour in Japan, visiting Tokyo, Tsumago and Kanazawa. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & City sightseeing +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Ferry, Train, Bus, Bullet Train & Taxi
  • Age Range 12-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days12 From US$ 7,299 US$ 6,204
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Hakone Discovery, Gateway to Mt. Fuji 3D/2N

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3 day cultural, religious and historic sites tour in Japan, visiting Hakone, Tokyo and Mt Fuji. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Explorer
  • Accommodation Resort
  • Transport Boat, Train & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 18-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days03 From US$ 368 View Tour
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Japan Adventure

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We booked this trip to celebrate a birthday and we were not disappointed! The trip was well organise ...
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  • Activities City sightseeing & Cultural, religious and historic sites +9 more
  • Accommodation Hostel & Hotel
  • Transport Private Vehicle & Bullet Train
  • Age Range 18-55 yrs
  • Operated in English
days13 From US$ 2,549 View Tour
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Cherry Blossom Festival - 13 days

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13 day cultural, religious and historic sites trip through Tokyo, Matsumoto, Takayama and 4 other destinations in Japan. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Art and architecture +3 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Guest House
  • Transport Boat, Train, Bullet Train, Private Vehicle & Coach
  • Age Range 18-80 yrs
  • Operated in English
days13 From US$ 6,045 View Tour
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Cycling in Japan

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Japan- an incredibly fascinating country with a culture like no other. The 2 week bike trip was a wo ...
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  • Activities Bicycle tours & Beach
  • Accommodation Hotel, Guest House & Resort
  • Age Range 16-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Premium Japan

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12 day luxury trip in Japan, visiting Tokyo, Hakone and Takayama. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Luxury & Cultural, religious and historic sites +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Bullet Train, Bus, Ferry, Private Vehicle & Train
  • Age Range 15-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Japan Highlights

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8 day city sightseeing tour in Japan, visiting Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Read More
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  • Activities City sightseeing & Natural landmarks sightseeing +1 more
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  • Transport Train, Bus & Bullet Train
  • Age Range 15-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 3,570 US$ 3,392
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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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