Japan Tours in November 2026

We had a great time, the itinerary was very good (very busy but we saw a lot and got a great overall impression) and the accommodation was great. As well as nice hotels the two traditional accommodations were fun/interesting. Our guide was very knowledgeable and very happy to help with anything and everything. He was also very happy to run optional tours on the free days.

Great itinerary with a very caring and dedicated guide (Santi) who really went above and beyond. This is a fantastic tour to introduce an amazing country. Loved the unconventional (non hotel) accommodation… It’s these things that make explore trips special and give you something that would be difficult to sort out yourself on the first visit to a country. I heard that Simply Japan may be dropping one of these for 2026 which would be a mistake in my opinion. There could also be a bit more thought to scheduling detail - for example in Hiroshima the hotel is really close to the Peace museum and would be easy to schedule a visit at a time that is less busy.

Just finished the Japan Tour which was brilliant. We packed in so much more than I could have done myself. The group leader Maisie was pure sound & good craic! I;m already booked in for another intro tour ˜

Great to use public transport. Got to learn about the people. Hotels close to rallway stations. Didn't need much private transport. Also, allowed time to explore by ourselves eg evening meals, free days

This was absolutely the trip of a lifetime. I had been wanting to visit Japan for nearly twenty years, but with my limited knowledge of Japanese language, we wanted to have a guided tour led by someone with more local experience. Our guide Giulia was an absolute rockstar, and gave us lots of interesting insight into Japanese life and culture. All of her recommendations for things to see/do and places to eat were absolutely spot on, and our trip would not have been the same without her. We loved each location we visited, from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo to the quieter mountain towns. We had some unforgettable experiences, and are already looking to plan another trip to Japan. This was my favorite trip I've ever taken, and we'll be sure to direct our friends and family to this tour.

Very much enjoyed the variation of the locations - which gave a glimpse of the great variety in Japan. All the destinations were different and travelling by train connected us with the Japanese way of life.