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Japan Discovery - 15 Days
22 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“There is no way you can see all the sites we saw by yourself in 2 weeks. A great tour and 15 days flew by.”
Sarah, traveled in November 2024
- Visit bustling Osaka with its bright streets and fantastic food culture
- Take a step back in time and explore Kyoto's old temples and shrines
- Step inside one of Japan's last remaining original castles in Matsumoto
Duration 15 days Destinations Osaka, Kobe, Kurashiki, Hiroshima, Okayama, Nara, Kyoto, Kanazawa, Shirakawago, TakayamaSee all destinations Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Tomato Travel From
- US$2,623+$187 upfront costs
Japan by Train: the Grand Tour
13 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Beautiful places, views, citys. I love Japan.”
Tom, traveled in April 2023
- Uncover Hiroshima’s past at the Peace Park and Museum
- See the floating Torii Gate and deer on Miyajima Island
- Hike through bamboo forests and the endless gates of Fushimi Inari
Duration 12 days Destinations Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Takayama, Hakone, Tokyo Age Range 25 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Culture Trip From $5,179
12% Off- US$4,558You save $621
9 Day Independent Japan
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Wonderful trip to Japan lots of things to know. The overall tour schedule was good.”
Brian, traveled in September 2024
- Explore Tokyo's iconic landmarks by bus
- Visit Meiji Shrine and Imperial Palace
- Enjoy views from Tokyo Sky Tree's observatory
Duration 9 days Destinations Tokyo, Odawara, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Vio Travel From
12% Off- US$1,649
Japan Classic 14 Day - One Life Adventures
751 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The trip was a wonderful experience thanks to carefully organised itinerary and the right mix between the planned activities and free time.”
Monika, traveled in November 2024
- Soak up the unique atmosphere of Japan
- Grasp simple Japanese phrases and learn to make sushi
- Travel by bullet train and spend a night in a temple
Duration 14 days Destinations Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Koya-san, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English Operator One Life Adventures From $3,057
5% Off- US$2,905You save $152
Japan Essentials 9 Day - One Life Adventures
256 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour had something for everyone and was very customisable. Already planning our next trip :)”
Genevieve, traveled in December 2024
- Take a walk down the famous Bamboo Forest
- Delve into the buzzing city of Tokyo
- Visit the never-ending gates of the Fushimi-Inari Shrine
Duration 9 days Destinations Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English Operator One Life Adventures From $1,371
10% Off- US$1,234You save $137
What people love about Honshu Tours
- Japan Discovery - 15 Days
The hotels were better than I expected: the guides and driver were superb. The itinerary was good but some days we spent many hours in the bus. I arrived 2 days before the tour started and was disappointed they could not extend my hotel stay, which should have been easy for them, nor give me a transfer the day I arrived, for which I could have paid extra.
- Japan by Train: the Grand Tour
Very enjoyable, well curated and excellently guided by our lead Kaori Noda. Great experience selection, flexible options when needed or requested, and expert, gentle supervision from our guide.
- 9 Day Independent Japan
Wonderful trip to Japan lots of things to know. The overall tour schedule was good.
Travel Honshu your way
Choose from over 280 cultural tours and explore historical sites, local traditions and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Honshu. Our cultural tours vary from 3 days to 31 days.
See all In-depth Cultural toursFind the perfect tour for your family, catering to all ages with over 279 family tours lasting from 3 days up to 20 days available in Honshu.
See all Family toursExplore a wide diversity of train & rail tours through Honshu. We have 22 adventures that vary from 9 days to 21 days. With the greatest number of departures in March, this is also the most popular time of the year.
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- 4.5 (11,906 reviews)
"Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Just needed more hill climbing training. Being on the older side of things I would have been better off using an e bike but find they are too bulky. I preferred the lighter non electric bikes for maneuvering.
- Tours
- 11 tours
- Age range
- 5 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- In-depth Cultural
- Response time
- 7h
- Response rate
- 96%
- Average price
- $454
- 4.5 (60 reviews)
"There were a lot of wonderful sites, temples, castles and gardens to view. Bus ride between places can be a bit long (2-4 hours). Would love to have spent more time in Kyoto, especially on our own. Could have done without seeing the festival floats. They were nice for the first 10 minutes, but didn't warrant the 1 hour to view all of the floats' mechanical movements. Description says there is a lot of walking, but didn't say that that would include steep embankments and lots of stairs. Overall a wonderful overview of Japan and Japanese culture. Would recommend to anyone even remotely interested in going to Japan.
- Tours
- 7 tours
- Age range
- 18 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- In-depth Cultural
- Response time
- 16h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $319
- 5.0 (9,981 reviews)
"The 14 days Japan tour with our tourguide Evie was just amazing. Evie was a excellent guide. She always smiles even though it is early in the morning, she sends the itinarery with all times and places in advance and also gives many tips for restaurants etc. Her Evie-isms also made us often laugh and every day again and again. She always was a sunshine in our tour and a excellent tourguide who made this tour very special. What I really appreciated was a really good balance between different activities, exploring the cities and free time to do whatever you like. I would definitely recommend this tour, especially with Evie!
- Tours
- 7 tours
- Age range
- 18 to 39 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 17h
- Response rate
- 80%
- Average price
- $237
Discover Honshu tours for every budget
Browse the best budget and luxury tours in Honshu that will take you through unmissable places like Tokyo and Kyoto.
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295 tours in HonshuExplore a wide diversity of group tours through Honshu. We have 295 adventures that vary from 3 days to 31 days. With the greatest number of departures in October, this is also the most popular time of the year.Small Group
158 tours in HonshuVisit Honshu with fewer travelers, ensuring more immersive activities.Personalized
168 tours in HonshuCompletely define your ideal trip to Honshu with our dedicated tour operators. Choose from over 167 different tours to start your personalization.Private
117 tours in HonshuEnjoy the exclusivity of our Private Honshu tours, tailored to your own group, preferences and pace with over 116 itineraries to choose from.
Top Honshu travel itineraries to fit your plans
TourRadar recommends visiting:
Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama, Kyoto, Osaka
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Tokyo, Nagano, Matsumoto, Takayama, Gokayama, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Hakone
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Discover unforgettable adventures designed for all ages! Whether you're young or young at heart, our adventures offer excitement and wonder for everyone.
- Solo Travelers344 tours All tours for Solo Travelers
- Couples127 tours All tours for Couples
- Young Adults (18 - 39)25 tours All tours for Young Adults
- Seniors (50+)111 tours All tours for Seniors
Best time to visit Honshu
- Winter 2024 / 2025
- December 2024 113 tours
- January 2025 161 tours
- February 2025 popular 221 tours
- Spring 2025
- March 2025 281 tours
- April 2025 280 tours
- May 2025 popular 282 tours
- Summer 2025
- June 2025 popular 260 tours
- July 2025 256 tours
- August 2025 250 tours
- Fall / Autumn 2025
- September 2025 289 tours
- October 2025 popular 301 tours
- November 2025 260 tours
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