We have divided our range of Small Group Tours into five categories to help you select the most suitable tour for you.
IJT Essential
Flexible, fast-paced tours. Just the basics included, keeping the cost down so you can choose how much you spend
Style Facts
- 3-star accommodation
- En suite rooms in Western-style hotels, shared bathroom facilities in Japanese-style inns
- Shared shuttle bus transfer from airport to hotel on arrival and airport limousine bus transfer on departure
- Breakfast every day plus one or two evening meals
- Entrance fees not included
- Carry your own luggage
- Solo travellers: a single room is available for no extra charge at Western-style hotels, but you will need to share with a member of the same sex in the Japanese-style inns
IJT Classic
Mid-range tours that cover Japan’s classic sights or interest-specific itineraries (e.g. hiking, cultural activities, specific regions)
Style Facts
- 3.5-star accommodation
- En suite rooms in all locations (except at some unique traditional accommodation)
- Airport meet-and-greet and transfers
- Breakfast every day plus some lunches & dinners
- Selected entrance fees included
- Selected luggage forwarding included
- Solo travellers: a single room is available throughout on payment of a mandatory supplement
IJT All-Inclusive
Explore Japan’s classic sights and lesser-known spots secure in the knowledge that every cost is included – from your lunch to your luggage handling.
Style Facts
- Local professional guides & experts in key destinations (in addition to your tour leader)
- 4-star accommodation
- En-suite rooms in all locations
- Airport meet-and-greet and transfers
- All transport between destinations (mainly by private coach but with at least one bullet train journey)
- All meals and some drinks included
- A mix of sightseeing and hands-on activities
- Evening entertainment at several destinations
- All entrance fees included
- Luggage handling between all destinations
- Guaranteed maximum of 16 travellers
- Solo travellers: a single room is available throughout on payment of a mandatory supplement
IJT Superior
High-quality accommodation, several meals & entrance fees included, in-depth cultural immersion
Style Facts
- Local professional guides in key destinations (in addition to your tour leader)
- Some private minibus transfers where beneficial
- 4 to 5-star accommodation
- En suite rooms in all locations
- Private airport transfers
- Breakfast every day plus several lunches and dinners
- Most entrance fees included
- Selected luggage forwarding included
- Solo travellers: a single room is available throughout on payment of a mandatory supplement
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