Late Small Group Tour availability offers

Looking for a last-minute new year getaway? Have you dreamed of seeing the ice-sculptures of the Sapporo Snow Festival?

Perhaps it’s time to stop putting off that dream trip to Japan because we’ve got some sensational late availability offers on our Japan Small Group Tours departing in the next 12 weeks. But you’ll need to move fast! With bookings closing soon and a maximum of 14-16 passengers on each tour, these offers won’t be around for long.

What’s the deal?

SAVE up to AU$2,518 per person
Get up to two extra nights FREE*
A FREE bonus discovery tour with a Tokyo Insider guide.

*Not available on Majestic Japan

We rarely offer such big discounts or complimentary extras. But we think early in the year, before the cherry blossom rush, is a great time to visit Japan – and off-peak travel means off-peak deals!

Better than peak spring? There are certainly significant benefits to travelling early.

It's MUCH quieter than later spring. Far fewer tourists mean more space at the bigger sights to take it all in.
Catch the plum blossoms. These bloom early in the year, and you’ll avoid the cherry blossom crowds and costs. 
It's cheaper! More money to spend on steaming bowls of ramen noodles and gifts (for others, or yourself!)

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Japan Unmasked (Max 14 people � Essential grade)

February 3rd - 16th Closing Jan 8th
February 10th - 23rd Closing Jan 12th
SAVE AU$1,273! ~~Was AU$7,087pp~~ | now AU$5,814pp

A fast-paced tour that picks out famous highlights and historic sights, all with maximum flexibility. See Matsumoto's 'Black Crow' castle, stay in a Buddhist temple and cycle along the Kibi Plains

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Must-See Japan (Max 16 people � Essential grade)

26th February – 8th March Closing 24th Jan
SAVE AU$950! ~~Was AU$5,662pp~~ | now AU$4,712pp

This tour mixes vibrant city life with a quieter stop in the Hakone National Park and there’s flexibility to do your own thing, too. Stroll through Kyoto’s Gion geisha district, join a local neighbourhood cycling tour in Osaka, take a boat ride across Lake Ashi and enjoy okonomiyaki pancakes in Hiroshima.

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All-in Japan (Max 16 people � Classic grade)

1st - 13th March Closing 31st Jan
SAVE AU$1,900! ~~Was AU$12,730pp~~ | now AU$10,830pp

The classic sights and some lesser-known stops, with EVERYTHING included... well, nearly everything. Learn the art of taiko drumming, take a hot spring bath at your ryokan traditional inn, and have tea with a maiko (trainee geisha).

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Majestic Japan (Max 14 people � Superior grade)

12th - 26th March Closing 11th Feb
SAVE AU$2,518! ~~Was AU$16,815pp~~ | now AU$14,298pp

Visit craftspeople in Kyotango, relax in a traditional onsen hot-springs town and meet the friendly deer on Miyajima Island. With our favourite 4-star hotels, a fabulous traditional inn, great meals, expert guides and even laundry service included, this is our flagship, high-end tour – as the name suggests, we think it’s majestic.

Why Small Group Tours are great

Led by an expert
Each tour is led by an Insider – a Japan expert who loves the country so much, they chose to call it their home. Each Insider will bring their unique personal experience to the tour – taking you to their own favourite haunts and explaining everyday culture in a way that helps you make sense of it all. You’re getting a slice of local life, from someone who is fluent in all things Japan!

Fun and sociable tours
You'll meet interesting people who love travel, are excited to discover Japan and love a natter over dinner.

People meeting for the first time on one of our tours have been known to keep the WhatsApp chat going for years. Some end up making firm friends for life.

Smooth travels
From buying train tickets to tracking down gluten free soy sauce and getting you from A to B (without getting lost on the way!), your Insider takes care of everything. Spend more time enjoying your trip and less time worrying about where your next hotel is, or how to change trains.