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Japan Tours

Over the past 10 years we have organised numerious group tours of Japan with a particular focus on Japanese culture, food, and Bonsai.

 

10 days in Japan - Tokyo and Kyoto - November 2026

We will arrange your accommodation and itinerary (see below) for the trip and guide you through some of the amazing sights, fantastic bonsai nurseries and exhibitions and introduce you to the wonderful and curious Japanese cuisine. All you will need to arrange are your flights and travel documents/insurance.

Maximum number of guests is 10 people.

Itinerary below to be confirmed

  • ARRIVE - Tokyo; arrive at Narita airport (see note below)

  • Day 1 - Tokyo; Omiya Bonsai Village and Omiya Bonsai Museum
  • Day 2 - Tokyo to Kyoto; Travel by Shinkansen to Kyoto
  • Day 4 - Kyoto; Kyoto 44th Nihon Bonsai Taikanten (Japan Bonsai Grand Exhibition) at the Kyoto International Exhibition Hall
  • Day 5 - Kyoto; Arashiyama, Sogenchi Teien, Okochi Sanso Garden, and the famous bamboo forest
  • Day 6 - Kyoto; Visit the famous Ginkakakuji Silver Temple, and other closely located gardens
  • Day 7 - Kyoto; Day trip to Nara, Isuien
  • Day 8 - Kyoto/Tokyo; Travel by Shinkansen to Tokyo
  • Day 9 - Tokyo; Mount Takao is a mountain in the city of Hachiōj
  • Day 10 - Tokyo; Tokyo Shops, Ueno Park local bars / restaurants
  • DEPART - Tokyo; Imperial Palace Gardens and famous black pine trees against the backdrop of Modern high rise Japan before heading to Narita airport for flights home (see note below)

Note: If you are flying to a different location other than Narita airport, we will endeavour to support your journey to Tokyo Station by bus or train. Meeting location is either Narita airport or Tokyo Station. Arrival in Tokyo is most likely in the evening. If arriving at Narita we will meet you at the airport and arrange bus transfer to Tokyo Station, approx. 1 hour drive.

Cost of Trip is likely to be around £3,500.00.
Prices exclude flights and travel insurance which you will need to arrange. Food, drink and spending money is also NOT included in the price
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Many flight alternatives are available but flying by Emirates to Dubai and connecting to Tokyo Narita is our own preferred route. If arriving at Narita from Dubai on the Saturday night, we will meet you at Narita airport, if flying by alternative airline or to a different airport, we will arrange to meet you at Tokyo Train Station.

Accommodation: We will be staying in 'Business Hotels' in Tokyo and Kyoto. These are hotels that we have used on numerous occasions on prevous trips and are ideal for our purposes. They generally do not include breakfast but local cafes offer a more authentic Japanese experrience and

At present the exchange rate is very good and food and drink in Japan is relatively cheap, most days meals are not included unless we state otherwise. We will guide on suitable restaurants where a good meal can be very cheap, while meals in some restaurants can be very expensive.

To book onto this trip please click the contact us button below and we will get back to you ASAP. Minimum deposit payment of £200.00 to secure your place. Minimum of 50% of total is due 60 days before arrival date. Final payment due no later than 28 days before arrival date.

Interested?

If you are interested in joining us in Japan in November 2026, please contact us. or pay your deposit now to reserve your place.

Future Japan Tour Dates

  • November 2026
    including the Taikan-ten in Kyoto.*

* dates/trips to be confirmed.

If you are interested in joining us on one of our future tours to Japan, please contact us for more information and to register your interest.