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Welcome to Inside Japan Tours!

Founded in the year 2000, Inside Japan Tours offer a comprehensive range of holidays in Japan.

We have a wide range of Small Group Tours to choose from covering the length and breadth of the country with a style to suit any budget.

For those who prefer to travel independently our expert consultants can tailor-make a Japan holiday just for you. Whether you like to travel self-guided or prefer to be fully escorted, are looking for the best of Japanese luxury or simple family-run accommodation, we can help craft your perfect Japan trip.

 
Award Winning Quality

All of our arrangements come with the peace of mind that you are travelling with an established and fully bonded travel company. We are proud members of AITO, hold an ATOL license and have been awarded a gold medal at the 2011 British Travel Awards and voted Guardian / Observer small Tour Operator of the Year 2010.

2013 / 2014 Group Tour Calendar

Summer in Japan

Summer is a great time to be in Japan with a range of festivals taking place including the Sado Earth Festival, Fuji Rock and the more traditional summer time 'bon' festivals throughout the country.

With the yen cheaper than it has been for a long time, Japan is becoming more and more affordable. How about a family trip this year?

Summer is also the season to explore Japan's national parks. From gentle hikes to an optional climb of Mt. Fuji, our Essential Honshu showcases the best of outdoors Japan.

Alternatively, follow up the cultural highlights on any of our Small Group Tours or Tailored Trips with a relaxing stay on the beaches of Okinawa.

Make 2013 the year you visit Japan!

Free lunch on us


We would love to discuss your Japan plans with you in person. Visit us at our Bristol, UK or Boulder, Colorado offices to discuss your plans to visit Japan and lunch is on us! E-mail us now to arrange a date and time.

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Featured Holidays

Small Group Tour

Kyoto, Tokyo & More

Essential Honshu

Tokyo - Hakone - Osaka - Kyoto - Takayama - Kamikochi - Tokyo*

The very best of Japan including historic Kyoto, the bright lights of Kyoto and Osaka and national parks in the Mt. Fuji and Japanese Alps areas.

13 nights: £1800
Essential Honshu


Tour Style
IJT Essential IJT Essential
Small Group Tour

Superior tour of Japan

Japan Enchantment

Tokyo - Nikko - Karuizawa - Nagano - Kanazawa - Kyoto - Hakone - Tokyo*

Great quality accommodation including a lovely ryokan experience. Transfers by private minibus and shinkansen bullet train. Catch the spring cherry blossom, autumn leaves or verdant greens of May.

14 nights: £3800
Japan Enchantment


Tour Style
IJT Superior IJT Superior
Small Group Tour

In-depth cultural tour

Hidden Japan

Kyoto - Mt Koya - Tokushima - Takamatsu - Naoshima - Kotohira - Iya Valley - Matsuyama - Hiroshima - Kyoto*

In-depth group tour of Japan including a temple stay at Mt. Koya, a visit to Naoshima 'art island', the best of rural Shikoku, lots of time in Kyoto and visits to Hiroshima and Miyajima island.

12 nights: £2600
Hidden Japan


Tour Style
IJT Classic IJT Classic
Self Guided Adventure

Beautiful islands of Okinawa

Japan Island Hopping

Tokyo - Ishigaki - Taketomi - Iriomote - Naha - Zamami - Tokyo*

Discover the beautiful sub-tropical islands of Okinawa with their stunning white beaches and great snorkelling and diving.

12 nights: £1780
Inside Japan Tours - Independent British Travel Awards 2011 - Best Tour Operator To East and Central Asia
The Guardian, The Observer - Travel Awards 2010 Winner - Best tour operator (small)
Inside Japan Tours - Silver at the British Travel Awards 2009