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Japan Summer Manga Tour 15-22 August 2013 Come and experience the real Japan – the subways, the nightlife, the neon & pop culture that makes Tokyo the world's busiest, wildest, craziest non-stop megalopolis. Includes Ghibli Museum, a private tour of a working anime studio, guided tours of Tokyo, Akihabara & Nakano Broadway Manga Tour details >>
Classic Japan Tour in Summer 13 -24 September 2013 An unforgettable tour. This trip takes in the glorious former capitals of Kyoto and Nara, a moving visit to Hiroshima, the lovely island of Miyajima and a stay near beautiful Mt Fuji before heading to the bright lights of Tokyo Classic Japan Summer Tour >>
Japan Gourmet Tour 12-22 October 2013 Holiday with us on this unique tour and discover the delicious world of Japanese cuisine. Learn how to make traditional dishes for yourself during our cookery class in Tokyo. Sample an amazing variety of Japanese food and visit some wonderful markets. Gourmet Tour details >>
Japan Ceramics Tour 30 August -10 September 2013 Highlights of the tour include visits to the Seto Pottery Fair, visits to Arita, Imari and Kyoto ceramic sites, kilns, museums and stores plus guided tours of Kyoto, the lovely canal town of Kurashiki and an afternoon in Tokyo - travel on the Bullet Train and more! Ceramics Tour now booking >>
The Tokyo Game Show Tour 15-23 September 2013 This great new tour includes entry to the fantastic Tokyo Game Show 2013, guided tours of Tokyo – the world’s busiest, wildest and wackiest city and visit Akihabara, Shinjuku & Odaiba – gamers paradise!. Game Show Tour now booking>>
Gardens of Japan Tour 15-26 November 2013 A wonderful tour taking in Japan’s stunning gardens and other autumn colours. Visit historic Kyoto, with a wealth of exquisite gardens; the idyllic island of Miyajima; Korakuen, one of Japan's top three gardens; and the vibrant city of Tokyo. Gardens of Japan Tour Details >>
Timeless Japan Cruise 2014 29th April-11th May 2014 Join us for an unforgettable cruise and explore the beautiful islands and coastline of Japan. Visit the lively South Korean city of Busan. Venture along the historic shores and off the well beaten tourist paths. Tokyo, Niigata, Kanazawa, Matsue, Hagi, Pusan, Kyongju, Nagasaki & Dejima, Yakushima, Uwajima, Hiroshima & Miyajima, Okayama & Kurashiki Timeless Japan Cruise Details >>
Quilters Tour to Japan Early 2014 - Date to be confirmed Highlights of the tour include visits to the wonderful Tokyo International Quilt Festival, fantastic opportunities for shopping for fabric and other goods, escorted tours of Tokyo, Kyoto & Nara (Japan’s former ancient capital), travel on the Bullet Train and much, much more! Quilters Tour to Japan details >>
Japan Bonsai Tour Early 2014 - Date to be confirmed Visit the wonderful Kokufu show – Japan’s most important Bonsai exhibition. A world-class Japanese tour offering exclusive access to some of the world’s greatest bonsai collections and includes visits to Kyoto, Nara and Tokyo, a mix of the ancient and the modern. Bonsai Tour details >>

Welcome to Japan Journeys, or Yokoso as they say in Japan.

We are dedicated Japan specialists and the number one provider of special interest holidays to Japan including manga, bonsai and handicraft tours.

Please take a look through our pages and discover more about the enigma that is Japan. From the exquisite countryside to the neon buzz of Tokyo, Japan has something to offer everyone. Both traditional and modern, the land of the rising sun continues to fascinate and excite visitors.

‘Fantastic tour, fantastic experience, fantastic tour leader who goes out of his way to ensure that everyone enjoys every aspect of the tour. No improvement needed, it couldn’t have been better! Thank you!’

Our Guided Tours to Japan: check out our Gardens of Japan tour which is ideal for those of you with green fingers. Our popular Quilters Tour of Japan is ideal for quilt and needlework enthusiasts and anybody with an interest in Japanese crafts. There's also our annual Bonsai Tour where you'll visit the wonderful Kokufu show - Japan's most important Bonsai exhibition. A world-class Japanese tour offering exclusive access to some of the world's greatest bonsai collections and includes visits to Kyoto, Nara and Tokyo, a mix of the ancient and the modern.

Independent Travel to Japan: In addition to our fantastic group tours we also offer a range of Japan holiday itineraries for those of you who prefer to venture out on your own. Whether you’re looking for a city vacation, extreme winter sports or a more relaxed holiday sampling onsen (hot springs) and ryokan (Japanese inns), Japan Journeys can arrange the trip to suit you. Whether your interest lies in kimono, kabuki or koi, even if you want to whale-watch in Hokkaido or hike in the Japan Alps, we can arrange anything and everything for your trip of a lifetime with our Tailor Made Japan service - just contact us with your ideas and requirements or ask us for suggestions.

• Total Japan (8 nights)
• Essential Japan (13 nights)
• Traditional Japan (12 nights)
• Japan Western Odyssey Tour (10 nights)
• The Great North Tour (9 nights)

If all you need is a great deal on your Japan Rail Pass you can buy it securely online from us atthe best possible price.

Japan Optional Tours & Experiences
Our optional tours and fantastic hands-on experiences are available for any traveller visiting Tokyo or Kyoto. Our Japan optional tours include day trips of Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara. Perhaps you would like to try on a Kimono or take part in a traditional Japanese Tea ceremony or even learn Ikebana or Origami.

Stopover in Japan?
Take advantage of our fantastic Japan stopover packages...
Why not go somewhere completely different on your way to, or on your way back from Australia or New Zealand? Our fantastic Japan stopover packages would also be great as a short stop on a round the world trip. Choose from either a stopover in bustling, high-rise Tokyo or our package that also takes in beautiful Kyoto. We take care of your airport transfers and hotels and let you choose which tours you would like to join.

Fancy a Gap Year in Japan...
Thinking about working for a while in the most foreign country in the world? Then a gap year in Japan could be for you. An encounter with Japan is an encounter with the ultra-modern and the traditional.

Japan Journeys provides you with the assistance and background cultural knowledge to help you find a job in this fascinating country. Learn more

School, Business and Group Travel to Japan: We handle all aspects of Japan corporate travel and group travel to Japan. We have particular experience in handling incentive groups to Japan. For these we can offer great programmes which combine Japanese culture as well as the more light-hearted side of the country. We are also experienced in arranging school trips to Japan and can provide full risk assessments for teachers and references from other schools previously handled. Our Japan Tour Itineraries for schools offer students a wonderful introduction to Japan and its culture, and we are able to tailor the educational side of our trips to suit any purpose.

Our Promise to You: Here at Japan Journeys we understand that your holiday means the world to you, because it means the same to us. The entire content of our tours is checked out and reviewed by Japan Journeys staff, tours are led by our own Tour Leaders, and we would not sell you anything that we are not perfectly satisfied with ourselves.

Latest: Japan Tour Dates and Itineraries

• Japan Gourmet Tour - 12-22 October 2013
• Japan Summer Manga Tour - 15-22 August 2013
• Japan Ceramics Tour 30 August -10 September 2013
• Classic Japan Tour in Summer - 13 -24 September 2013
• The Tokyo Game Show Tour - 15-23 September 2013
• Classic Gardens of Japan Tour 15-26 November 2013
• Timeless Japan Cruise - 29th April-11th May 2014
• Japan Manga Tour - 13-20 March 2014
• Classic Japan Tour in Spring - 28 March- 8 April 2014