Small Group Tours - Late Availability Offers!

Would you like to visit Japan this spring? There’s still time to book a last-minute spot on one of our Small Group Tours – some have just one or two spaces left, and they’re selling quickly. Find them listed below.

A special mention for the two departures of A Northern Soul – a tour that Alastair, one of our founders, first led back in 2004:

“Where 98% of tourists head west from Tokyo, this tour heads north-east to Tohoku, the region the famous poet, Matsuo Basho, wrote his iconic work The Narrow Road to the Deep North about. ‘Escaping the crowds’ is an over-used phrase in travel but, here, it’s true.

“A Northern Soul is about walking the narrow road that others don’t: tourists aren’t a common sight, which makes it wonderful for local interactions. It’s one of the most memorable tours I’ve ever led – and will leave a long-lasting impression on people."

Fewer than 2% of tourists make it up to Japan’s deep north – and we’re offering a last-minute 15% discount for those who decide to join us on this tour.

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A Northern Soul (Max 14 people � Classic grade)

7th – 21st May | ~~Was £6130~~ | Now £5210 | SAVE £920
14th – 28th May | ~~Was £6130~~ | Now £5210 | SAVE £920

Discover the beautiful yet little-visited region of Tohoku, home to rugged national parks, historic cities, and enchanting hot spring towns.

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.