
Japan Explorer Trips
A land of remarkable ancient history and picturesque landscapes, Japan is a paradise for all travelers. And the best way to savor the country’s highlights is on our Japan Explorer tours. Outdoorsy adventurers can embark on a cycling tour that takes you across ever-changing landscapes of Japan—from the wild beaches of the Noto Peninsula to the picturesque farmlands and remote mountainous regions of Takayama and Unesco-listed Shirakawa-go. Keen on exploring the flora and fauna? The Koya-san and Kumano Kodo treks take you deep through the wilderness and into the mountainous sceneries of Honshu. Urban explorers will love Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan’s cultural hubs where neon-lit streets illuminate against the backdrop of ancient shrines and offer some of the most mouth-watering specialties like ramen, wagashi and taiyaki. Scroll down to view our best explorer tours to Japan below.
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Honest insights from past guests on our Explorer Japan tours
Europamundo Europamundo delivered an outstanding travel experience from start to finish. Their services were well-organized, reliable, and exceeded expectations. The staff were well-educated, knowledgeable, and consistently professional. What stood out most was their flexibility — they adjusted to our needs with ease and always made sure we were comfortable and informed. Overall, Europamundo provided exceptional quality and made our trip truly memorable. --- Feedback for the Trip Guides David David was truly exceptional. His kindness, the valuable information he shared, and his genuinely funny and uplifting spirit made the experience unforgettable. He created a comfortable atmosphere and added a special touch to every moment of the trip. Jesus Jesus went above and beyond. His support continued all the way until the end of my trip — even on his day off. This level of dedication and care shows how committed he is to ensuring guests feel supported at every step. I am genuinely grateful for his help. Martin Martin showed a remarkable act of kindness when he gave me and my wife his umbrella on a cold winter day. This simple gesture meant a lot to us and reflects his thoughtful character. We truly appreciated his care and consideration.
This trip was a great introduction to Japan for first time traveler. It has a good balance of included activities and free time to explore each location. Our trip leader Katherine is very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and detail oriented.
It was my first solo travel and let me tell you this tour was amazing!! Katherine our tour guide was so kind & made us all feel so comfortable and always had the best options for us to do on free time. Our time in Takayama was incredible! One of my favourite spots! All the hotels were in amazing locations and so close to public transport or shops. And can’t forgot I Made the most amazing friends!
Some of the accommodation was old and dated and not up to normal standards, for people taking on this trip you need to be fit and mobile as all of the trip is on public transport, bus, train and metro system
I had a fantastic time in Japan with Topdeck. We had a great group (18 total) and a fantastic Tour Leader named Marion who guided us expertly and gave great recommendations for things to do and food to eat. Japan is a culturally rich country with abundant shrines and delicious food and I would highly recommend anyone considering Japan to do it! Just be prepared to walk a lot everyday too
The Highlights of Japan tour was fantastic. In a short time, the itinerary gave us an opportunity to see the fascinating modern city of Tokyo, the gardens and samurai district of Kanazawa, the shrines and temples of Miyajima and Kyoto, the forests of the Japanese alps and the food district of Osaka. The organisation was superb and our guide, Zilola Kozimova, was amazing - knowledgeable, friendly and so helpful. The hotels were very well-chosen, comfortable, convenient and in great locations.
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