Japan Holiday Tours
From the shrines of Kyoto to the streets of Tokyo, discover timeless tradition and modern marvels with our expert-guided small group tours.
Uncover the Wonders of Japan on a Guided Tour
Our Japan holiday tours introduce you to a fascinating country where ancient traditions, rich cultural heritage, and modern innovation come together. From vibrant cities and historic neighbourhoods to spectacular natural scenery, Japan offers an extraordinary variety of experiences.
Japan’s distinctive culture, centuries-old traditions, and warm hospitality make it a truly captivating destination. Experience the energy of its modern cities, discover the customs and way of life that have shaped the country over generations, and admire the landscapes that make the journey between destinations just as memorable as the places themselves. Whether you are seeking cultural discovery, adventure, or relaxation, Japan offers an unforgettable holiday experience.
Explore Japan’s Iconic Cities, Cultural Sites, and Natural Wonders
Emperor Tours takes you beyond the familiar, combining Japan’s must-see destinations with authentic experiences. Discover the vibrant energy of Tokyo, the historic charm of Kyoto, the natural beauty of Hakone, and the cultural significance of Hiroshima. Venture further north to experience the distinctive landscapes and character of Hokkaido, or uncover the traditions and heritage found in Japan’s historic towns and villages.
Our carefully planned itineraries balance Japan’s best-known highlights with lesser-known discoveries, allowing you to experience the country’s diverse landscapes, fascinating heritage, and distinctive way of life while enjoying the comfort and expertise of a guided holiday.
Private Tour
World Heritage & Pilgrimage Trail Private Tour
Tokyo - Hakone - Takayama - Kyoto - Osaka
Includes: All international flights, domestic flights, accommodation, food & water, escorted tour, airport tax charges.
14 days from £7,450 pp
Group Tour
Explore Japan
Hiroshima - Kyoto - Tokyo
Includes: All international & domestic flights, accommodation, meals & water, escorted tour, airport tax charges
9 days from £3,790 pp
Private Tour
World Heritage Private Tour
Tokyo - Hakone - Takayama - Kyoto - Hiroshima - Osaka
Includes: All international flights, domestic flights, accommodation, food & water, escorted tour, airport tax charges.
14 days from £7,290 pp
Private Tour
Highlights of Japan Private Tour
Tokyo - Hakone - Kyoto - Nara - Hiroshima - Miyajima - Osaka
Includes: All international flights, domestic flights, accommodation, food & water, escorted tour, airport tax charges.
10 days from £5,720 pp
Group Tour
Ultimate Japan Guided Tour
Tokyo - Yudanaka - Takayama - Kanazawa - Kyoto - Hiroshima - Osaka
Includes: All international flights, domestic flights, accommodation, food & water, escorted tour, airport tax charges.
17 days from £5,070 pp
Group Tour
Best of Japan Guided Tour
Tokyo - Hakone - Takayama - Shirakawago - Kanazawa - Kyoto - Hiroshima - Osaka
Includes: All international flights, domestic flights, accommodation, food & water, escorted tour, airport tax charges.
14 days from £5,060 pp
Group Tour
From China to Japan
Beijing - Xi'an - Shanghai - Kyoto - Tokyo
Includes: All international flights, domestic flights, accommodation, food & water, escorted tour, airport tax charges
16 days from £5,850 pp
Group Tour
A Tale of Four Cities
Tokyo - Nikko - Hakone - Kyoto - Nara - Hiroshima - Osaka
Includes: All international & domestic flights, accommodation, meals & water, escorted tour, airport tax charges
14 days from £5,050 pp
Private Tour
Hokkaido Romance of the Northern Sea Private Tour
Sapporo - Noboribetsu - Toyako - Hakodate
Includes: All international flights, domestic flights, accommodation, food & water, escorted tour, airport tax charges.
7 days from £3,860 pp
Private Tour
Nostalgic Japan Private Tour
Tokyo - Takayama - Shirakawago - Kanazawa - Kyoto
Includes: All international flights, domestic flights, accommodation, food & water, escorted tour, airport tax charges.
9 days from £4,220 pp
Group Tour
From Tokyo to Seoul
Tokyo - Hakone - Hiroshima - Kyoto - Seoul - Busan - Gyeongju
Includes: All international & domestic flights, accommodation, meals & water, escorted tour, airport tax charges
16 days from £6,490 pp
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Why Choose Emperor Tours for Japan Holiday Tours?
When you travel with Emperor Tours, you’ll benefit from:
- Over 20 years of first-hand experience travelling throughout Asia and planning holidays across the region.
- Carefully curated Japan tours designed to provide an enjoyable and memorable travel experience.
- Expert knowledge and thoughtfully planned itineraries created by specialists with genuine experience of the destination.
- High standards of accommodation and dining, without compromising on quality.
- Competitive pricing without sacrificing the quality of your Japan holiday.
- A personalised approach, with a team that takes the time to understand every traveller’s individual interests and requirements.
We believe every traveller is unique, which is why we take the time to understand what you want from your holiday and help you find a Japan holiday tour that suits your interests, travel style, and plans.
Find Your Perfect Guided Japan Holiday Tour
Whether you’re looking for a classic cultural adventure, a private journey, a family holiday, or a specialist itinerary, Emperor Tours offers a carefully curated collection of tours to suit every traveller.
Explore our Japan holiday tours or speak to our knowledgeable travel specialists at Emperor Tours about your ideas. We’ll be happy to help you choose the right itinerary and plan an unforgettable journey through Japan.
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Posted on Arthur MooreTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is our second holiday with Emperor Tours. 2 years ago we toured some popular and some lesser known places in China. This time (Jan26) we have just completed a 2 week tour in Cambodia – visiting Phnom Penhm, Battembang and Siem Reap. We are both late 70s so needed a tour which would match our fitness. All our guides and drivers were excellent. One took us to Phnom Penh and Battembang and then we had a local specialist guide to continue the holiday in Siem Reap. Both the guides were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable and our drivers were also helpful and we felt entirely safe, given the somewhat chaotic roads in Cambodia (although crossing the street in Cambodia, drivers were much more relaxed and much less aggressive than in Thailand). The tour itinerary included a nice mix of temples and lots of other activities and was fully customised to our wishes. Battembang Bamboo Railway was great fun. We saw lots of highly skilled craftsmen on our travels and did some fun things like an ox cart ride. We particularly enjoyed the Phare circus and the Kanell dinner show with its fantastic dancers – both folk and traditional dance, its very funny monkey dancers and great displays of martial arts both unarmed, and with lethal swords and scythes. Emperor Tours booked us excellent seats at the circus and got us a centre front row table at Kanell. Emperor gave us excellent support. Before we travelled they worked with us to customise the holiday to exactly suit our wishes and also advise for things like visas. Then advised us how to cope with the boarder dispute (now thankfully settled) which affected where it would be safe to travel in Cambodia. We would certainly use Emperor again and would recommend them to anyone else wanting personal service from an independent travel agent.Posted on Amanda JackTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My partner and I personalised the 9 day “Explore Japan” tour and visited this beautiful country earlier this month. We fell in love with the people, the culture & history, the food and the stunning scenery. We booked our own international flights separately; otherwise all of our travel arrangements were expertly arranged by Ling. We started in Hiroshima, went onto Kyoto and ended our holiday in Tokyo. We devised our own itinerary in Hiroshima as we stayed for longer than the advertised programme. All three hotels were excellent choices, but we especially enjoyed the Sheraton Grand in Hiroshima as its location was perfect for travelling around the city via tram from the mainline station next door. The taxi transfers that Ling also organised made our trip seamless and stress-free. We enjoyed most of the arranged day tours where we joined other tourists, as part of the overall tour programme with JTB Sunrise being a good tour company partner. If you want an easy way to visit Japan, then I can highly recommend using Ling’s services at Emperor Tours.Posted on Donald RobertsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have used Emperor tours for holidays to China and Japan and found them very informative, professional and friendly. They helped to make both tours personal to us, including all the places we wanted to visit along with other suggestions. The guides were all helpful, informative and very friendly. We have recommended this company to many friends and wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.Posted on Kevin LopezTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We booked a holiday to China just before the pandemic, after long delays, we finally went in May / Jun this year. We were not disappointed. Every aspect of the tour was taken care of with great attention to details. The hotels and restaurants were all very nice. We had different guides, all spoke good English. There were so many highlights and great memories, Great Wall, Terracotta Solders, Li River, … Great company, will definitely use again.Posted on BrandonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in Japan with Emperor Tours. The tour was very well organised. Hotels were centrally located and good quality, we particularly enjoyed staying in the traditional ryokan. Guides were informative, polite and helpful. We would have no hesitation to recommend Emperor Tours to anyone who's considering travelling to Japan!Posted on William NolanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My wife and I have recently returned from a wonderful holiday (Ultimate Japan 7-23 May) and I was saddened to read the negative comments regarding this trip. We are seasoned travellers, are respectful of people from all walks of life, don’t concern ourselves with trivia and appreciate that, on occasion, things don’t always go to plan. It is fair to say that there were some hiccups during our trip, all of which were resolved immediately, and we thought, to everyone’s satisfaction. In short, we enjoyed one of the best holidays of our lives, thanks to an amazing itinerary, and indeed a fascinating country and its people. On returning home, we gave our brilliant contact at Emperor Tours, Ling Todd, some constructive feedback about some minor improvements that we felt could be made for future travellers. Ling advised she will ensure that these will be put in place to further enhance the experience. I would have no hesitation in recommending Emperor Tours.Posted on Linda HansonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We’ve just returned from the ‘Ultimate Japan’ Tour (7-23 May) arranged by Emporer Tours. Japan is an amazing country and its people are wonderfully kind, friendly and respectful! This tour is a ‘full-on’ mostly-guided itinerary (with some free time along the way). It takes in so many fantastic places*, travelling by mini-bus, shinkansen (bullet train), local trains and buses and there were a number of fabulous walks too! *Tokyo-Mount Fuji-Hakone-Nagano-Yudanaka-Matsumoto-Takayama-Kanawaza-Kyoto-Nara-Mount Koya-Hiroshima-Osaka. (Contact them for full details now!) The hotels were, without exception, excellent and all were centrally located, close to restaurants, shops and other local amenities. A highlight was an overnight stay in temple lodgings at Mount Koya – a mountain resort reached by scenic railway and funicular tram. From the moment we enquired about the tour, Ling Todd, our contact, was so very helpful; she came back to us immediately with answers to any questions we had, and was a huge support, when there were queries from our group when we were on tour. We would highly recommend Emperor Tours and, no doubt, we will be travelling with them again in the future! Finally, a big thank you to you, Ling!Posted on Carolyn McKayTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The most helpful company I've ever come across. Ling Todd is amazing!