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Get an in-depth culture experience on this Japanese adventure which takes you through Tokyo, Nikko and Kyoto. The perfect trip; each and every day you can choose to explore the sights with your experienced guide or -armed with information- explore by yourself!

Beginning in the capital city, Tokyo, you'll spend your first few days exploring this metropolis and familiarising yourself with the cultures and traditions of Japan through Tokyo's exciting, unique and quirky attractions.

Moving on to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nikko, you'll visit some of the finest bridges, shrines and temples this historic area has to offer. Finishing your trip in one of Japan's most-loved destinations, Kyoto, you'll experience a traditional tea ceremony a Maiko, a Geisha apprentice, and explore this wonderfully spiritual area.

This shoestring trip lets you enjoy Tokyo on your budget, in your time. There are some quirky optional tours available and everything is at your discretion, this trip is about how you want to experience Tokyo.

A great way to start your shoestring experience is with Local Bar-Hopping in Backstreets of Tokyo where you can explore food and drink with locals - doing as locals do!

The next few days are all about what you want to do! There are some quaint and quirky tours suggested that give you a true insight into the great variety of things to do while in the city. Why not pet a hedgehog in a cafe? Or dine with robots? There's even an opportunity to get up close to sumos during their training - a sport that is only practised professionally in Japan!

One of Japan's most famous ski resorts, for over 70 years Habuka has been provided ideal conditions for all things snow! Skiers, snowboarders and outdoor enthusiasts flock here to get a piece of some of the best winter sports action in the world.

Host to the 1998 Winter Olympics, Habuka boasts ten ski resorts all perfect for varying abilities and activities. During this skiing holiday, you can try out an assortment of over 200 different trails, including exceptional powder and some of the longest vertical skiing runs in Japan. If you'd like to try a different activity, there are plenty of options for telemark skiing, Nordic skiing, snow rafting, snowmobiling, heliskiing and snowshoeing.

Your days will be full of snowy adventures and in the evenings, you can check out Hakuba’s diverse nightlife including quiet pubs, live music performances and high-energy dance clubs - there's something for everyone. For a more soothing way to end the day, you can treat yourself to a massage or gaze at the stars as you enjoy a soak in one of the many outdoor hot spring baths surrounded by dazzling white snow.

Did you know that Tokyo is one of a few megacities in the world that has its very own active volcanos and Japan’s only desert?

The Tokyo Prefecture features a total of 11 islands that stretch up to 1000 kilometres away from Tokyo’s centre and this tour takes you to one of the islands where you can immerse yourself in a Japanese island culture!

You'll begin the trip in Tokyo's Shinjuku city, exploring the famed street full of little bars and eateries. You'll then head to Oshima Island where you'll hike Mount Mihara, the mighty volcano which sits at the island's centre. Then you'll enjoy a soak in a hot sprint at sunset whilst overlooking the mountain. You'll indulge in the island's sushi and explore Japan's only desert.

Highlights
- Foodie tour in Shinjuku -Volcano hiking -Sunset Onsen along the coast
- Island Sushi - Japan's only desert - Mystic forest walk

Osaka, known as the 'Kitchen of Japan', was once Japan's merchant town, with a large and bustling port that, to this day, welcomes in boats full of fresh goods, ready to go to local restaurants. Explore the nightlife of Dotonbori, Osaka's liveliest district, with a friendly guide who will take you around to eat the soul foods of Osaka.

You'll embark on a day of sightseeing around Osaka and to the ancient capital of Nara during which you'll visit the largest and most formidable castle in Japan during the golden age of the samurai, the sacred deer park, a once-powerful Buddhist temple complex and Nara's most important Shinto shrine.

You'll then spend the day exploring the nearby city of Kyoto where you'll visit the residence of the first shogun of the Edo Period, a famous rock garden, one of the most widely-recognised images of Kyoto, one of the signature UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kyoto and a magical path of over 5,000 vibrant orange torii gates.

Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort is one of Japan's original and largest ski resorts. Based near the village of Nagano, Nozawa encompasses 13 public hot springs and enough ski runs to keep you busy for weeks. It is a true snow paradise which allows you to enjoy skiing up until early May!

This ski resort serves all levels from the beginners to advanced skiers as well as families. You can ski, snowboard or do whatever else delights you in the snow. There is an unlimited variety of slopes and courses extending from the top to the foot of Mount Kenashi which stands at 1,650 metres.

During the afternoon, you can enjoy the 'apres-ski' in one of the village's bars and restaurants or you can venture to one of the surrounding sites including the famous Snow Monkey Park and the bubbling Ogama Hot Spring.

During this wonderful 13-day adventure through Japan, you'll experience the best of its cities, beaches and temples.

Beginning with a visit to the bustling city of Tokyo, you'll slow it down with island life in Okinawa before heading to Japan's old capital, Kyoto.

During this trip, you'll see a side of Japan that many people miss out on. Okinawa is known for its relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches and diving spots. Throughout the trip, you'll be accompanied by a wide range of local multilingual guides.

Take the classic route through Japan over eight days during which you'll explore Tokyo, the Mount Fuji area and Kyoto.

Beginning in Tokyo, you'll explore both the west and the east of the city through its various shrines, famous districts, art galleries and of course, its food! Moving on, you'll travel by bullet train to Hakone where you'll enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Ashinoko and witness the beauty of Mount Fuji.

Your final days will be spent in Kyoto where you'll explore the downtown area, getting to know the local restaurants and the proud locals running them. You'll visit traditional sake breweries and the famous Geisha district before enjoying a free day to see anything you didn't get a chance to yet.

See the very best of Japan over 15 days travelling along the Golden Route. During this adventure, you'll discover the fascinating cities of Tokyo and Kyoto, visit the incredible countryside of Hakone and lay eyes on Mount Fuji.

Beginning in Tokyo, you'll explore this dazzling metropolis and intriguing city culture. Despite its skyscrapers and sky trains, you'll delve into the ancient culture and traditions of this city as it sets the tone for your Japanese adventure.

Travelling by bullet train, you'll move on to Hakone, the famous hot spring town near Mount Fuji. You'll learn all about making Sake in Takayama and visit the Miyagawa Morning Market, the biggest of its kind in Japan. Moving on from Takayama, you'll visit the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go, a Japanese mountain settlement, en route to Kanazawa.

Kanazawa will deliver treasured attractions and former Samurai homes. Next, you'll arrive in Kyoto, a modern city that offers a tantalising window to the past. You'll continue on, discovering the stunning castle at Himeji, the deer park in ancient Nara and the World Heritage Sites in Uji are just some of the many possibilities.

After Hiroshima and Miyajima, Osaka will be your final stopping point where you'll explore street lively streets of Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori.

Take a wonderful trip through Japan! This trip contrasts Japan's bustling cities with historic and peaceful rural areas of this country. Visiting Osaka, Koyasan, Kyoto, Kanazawa, Takayama and Tokyo, you will get an in-depth look at the diversity Japan has to offer.

You'll experience the best of Japan's culture, shopping, sumo wrestling, cuisine and nightlife on this wonderful 13-day trip. You'll have access to amazing multilingual local guides the entire time who can tailor every day and tour to exactly what you want to see and experience.

Japan's third-largest island, Kyushu is full of historic treasure, fun modern cities and areas of staggering natural beauty. Over six days, you will explore the beauty of Kyushu.

Beginning in Fukuoka, you'll kick off the tour with a visit to the Yatai Night Market which will delight your senses. Come nightfall, Yatai will pop up all over Fukuoka with their bright lights and colourful curtains and you'll dine on a variety of speciality dishes served in each Yatai.

Over the next few days, you'll visit the Nabeshima porcelain village, enjoy traditional dishes in each city and town you visit and enjoy the breathtaking view of tea farms from the mountain from an open-air hot spring.

Moving in the direction of Kumamoto, you'll cruise down the canals of Yanagawa. You'll then spend your final days hiking Mount Aso, an active volcano in the centre of Kyushu, visiting Takachiho to see the Kagura performance in the Takachiho Shrine, visiting the seven hells hot spring in Beppu, and finally visiting Rakanji Temple before returning to Hakata at the end of your six wonderful days.

Kamakura, sometimes called the Kyoto of Eastern Japan, is a small city less than an hour south of Tokyo. It became the political centre of Japan in the late 12th century when Minamoto Yoritomo chose it as the seat for his new military government. After the decline of the Kamakura government in the 14th century, Kamakura lost its position to other cities.

First, you'll visit the Tsuruoka Hachimangu shrine, the first shogunate of the Kamakura period, then you'll stop by the Hasedera Temple, one of the Pure Land Buddhism Temples in Kamakura where one of the largest statues of Kannon in Japan is situated. You'll enjoy a traditional Japanese lunch and some shopping at Komachi Street before heading to the final site of the day, the 800-year-old original Great Buddha of Kamakura.

Over four days, you'll get to know Kyoto and all of the wonderful things it offers.

The second day of the trip will see you taking in the main sights of Kyoto by public transport. Among many other sites, you'll visit a castle, a famous rock garden, the most widely-recognised image of Kyoto, one of the signature UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kyoto and a magical path of over 5,000 vibrant orange torii gates.

The following day, you'll visit the ancient capital of Japan, Nara, by public transport with an expert local guide. You'll explore a once-powerful Buddhist temple complex and a spiritual mountain where a god is thought to dwell as well as visit the park home to over 1,000 sacred deer and another UNESCO World Heritage-listed site. You'll finish the day at the former merchant district of Nara known for its charming, winding streets and contemporary Nara crafts.

The Nakasendo Kiso Trail is a compact and popular trail that begins in Nagoya, the intermediate point between Kyoto and Tokyo. Nakasendo is one of five major routes that led to Edo, the feudal name for Tokyo.

In all, the Nakasendo Trail is 540 kilometres long and consists of 69 post towns, 11 of which are on the Kiso Trail. The Nakasendo is a route steeped deep in history, going as far back as the 6th century. Pivotal to the growth of Japan, Nakasendo, unfortunately, fell out of favour leaving the post towns as a window to Japan’s past, largely untouched and a remarkable place to take in the history of Japan.

During this six-day trip, you'll travel walk major parts of the Nakasendo Trail from Magome-juku to Tsumago-juku and Yabuhara to Narau-juku and Matsumoto. You'll spend time in each of these historic post towns as well as the towns of Oiwake-juku and Karuizawa. You'll visit national treasures, experience Japanese arts and crafts, visit a sake brewery and witness a riveting performance of jikabuki, a traditional form of kabuki.

Spend seven days exploring the lesser known areas of Japan, the Aomori prefecture and Hakodate City.

Over the course of the trip, you'll explore the ancient wonders of Aomori city which date back 5500 to 4000 years and you'll take a trip out to Hirosaki City where you'll explore the famous castle town which was built in 1611. The adventures are just beginning as you take on one of the most exciting drives in the world to the top of Mount Iwaki.

A day exploring Towada City will see you taking the Hakkoda Ropeway to the top of the mountain and heading into the Oirase Gorge for an exploratory hike. In Hachinohe City, you'll visit the morning market, the local shrine and taste sake at a local Japanese Sake Brewery.

Travelling by bullet train to Hakodate, you'll explore the harbour that was once a thriving shipping industry, the first of its kind in Japan. You'll enjoy the expansive vista of the harbour as you take a ropeway to the summit of Mount Hakodate. Your trip will come to an end in Hakodate with a day of tasting freshly caught seafood at the morning market, visiting star-shaped castle ruins of Goryokaku Park and embarking on an outdoor adventure in Onuma Quasi-National Park.