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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Highlights of Japan with Shirakawa-go V

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9 day sightseeing, attractions, culture and history trip in Japan, visiting Osaka, Kyoto and Takayama. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Sightseeing, attractions, culture and history
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Bus, Private Vehicle & Train
  • Age Range 1-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days09 From US$ 1,744 View Tour
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  • Apr 14
  • Apr 15
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Japan Family Vacation: 12 Days

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12 day city sightseeing tour in Japan, visiting Tokyo, Hiroshima and Kyoto. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities City sightseeing & Cultural, religious and historic sites +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Resort
  • Transport Boat, Bullet Train, Bus, Private Vehicle, Rickshaw & Train
  • Age Range 1-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days12 From US$ 1,784 View Tour
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  • Apr 14
  • Apr 15
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Cycle Japan

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13 day bicycle trip through Kyoto, Kanazawa, Wajima and 5 other destinations in Japan. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Bicycle tours & Cultural, religious and historic sites +3 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Guest House & Resort
  • Transport Train, Bus & Bullet Train
  • Age Range 16-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days13 From US$ 6,720 View Tour
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  • Apr 06 10+ seats left
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Japan Explorer

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11 day explorer tour through Tokyo, Osaka, Okayama and 10 other destinations in Japan. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Explorer
  • Accommodation Hotel & Guest House
  • Transport Bus, Ferry, Private Vehicle, Train & Bullet Train
  • Age Range 8-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days11 From US$ 3,779 View Tour
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  • Apr 15 10+ seats left
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Japan Unrivalled

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13 day cultural, religious and historic sites tour through Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama and 4 other destinations in Japan. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & City sightseeing +3 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Guest House
  • Transport Train & Coach
  • Age Range 18-35 yrs
  • Operated in English
days13 From US$ 3,860 US$ 3,474
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  • Apr 20 Only 7 seats left
  • May 25 10+ seats left
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Central Japan End Kyoto

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6 day explorer tour in Japan, visiting Tokyo, Kawaguchiko and Kyoto. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Explorer
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Bus & Coach
  • Age Range 15-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days06 From US$ 1,702 View Tour
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  • Apr 13 10+ seats left
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Beijing to Tokyo: The Great Wall & Mt Fuji

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16 day cultural, religious and historic sites tour to Beijing, Xi'an and 7 other destinations traveling through China and Japan. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Art and architecture +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Resort
  • Transport Boat, Flight, Train, Ferry, Bus, Private Vehicle & Bullet Train
  • Age Range 12-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days16 From US$ 5,349 US$ 4,707
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Land of the Samurai - 12 days

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12 day cultural, religious and historic sites trip through Tokyo, Kamakura, Lake Kawaguchi and 3 other destinations in Japan. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Museum and gallery visits +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Train, Bus, Ferry, Private Vehicle & Bullet Train
  • Age Range 18-80 yrs
  • Operated in English
days12 From US$ 3,495 View Tour
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  • Apr 06 10+ seats left
  • Jul 06 10+ seats left
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Best of Japan

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9 day explorer trip through Tokyo, Kawaguchiko, Kyoto and 7 other destinations in Japan. Read More
  • Tour Type Independent Tour
  • Activities Explorer
  • Accommodation Hotel & Guest House
  • Transport Boat, Bullet Train, Ferry, Private Vehicle, Coach & Bus
  • Age Range 8-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days09 From US$ 3,989 View Tour
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  • Apr 13 10+ seats left
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Central Japan

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8 day explorer trip through Tokyo, Kawaguchiko, Kyoto and 6 other destinations in Japan. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Explorer
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Bus & Coach
  • Age Range 15-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 2,518 View Tour
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  • Apr 13 10+ seats left
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Asakusa, Tokyo’s #1 Family Food Tour

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3 hour food trip in Tokyo. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Food tours
  • Accommodation No Accommodation
  • Age Range 1-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
hours03 From US$ 160 View Tour
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  • Apr 02
  • Apr 03
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Tokyo Welcome Package 4D/3N (with Narita Airport Transfer)

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4 day cultural, religious and historic sites trip through Tokyo, Asakusa Kannon Temple, Sumida River and 4 other destinations in Japan. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Age Range 18-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days04 From US$ 865 View Tour
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Shinjuku Golden Gai Food Tour

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3 hour food trip through Tokyo and Abashiri. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Food tours & Walking tours +2 more
  • Accommodation No Accommodation
  • Age Range 21-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
hours03 From US$ 157 View Tour
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  • Apr 01
  • Apr 02
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Contrasts of Japan end Tokyo

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9 day explorer tour through Tokyo, Kawaguchiko, Kyoto and 5 other destinations in Japan. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Explorer
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Bus, Ferry, Train, Bullet Train & Coach
  • Age Range 15-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days09 From US$ 3,133 View Tour
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  • Apr 13 10+ seats left
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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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