Historical Tours & Trips in Central Japan
4.5 stars on(7,069 reviews)- Choose from 200+ Central Japan tours
- 5,800+ verified reviews from TourRadar travelers
- 24/7 customer support
10 best historical Central Japan tours
Compiled by
MelissaCentral Japan travel expert at TourRadar
- Japan Highlights (6 destinations)
- 9D Splendid Japan with Nagoya (private 3 star hotel rooms)
- Japan Classic 10 Day - One Life Adventures
- Stunning Japan with Shirakawa-go (private 3 star hotel rooms)
- Japan Discovery - 15 Days
- Japan by Train: the Grand Tour
- Japan Golden Route with Hiroshima
- 9 Day Independent Japan
- Japan Classic 14 Day - One Life Adventures
- Japan Essentials 9 Day - One Life Adventures
Japan Highlights (6 destinations)
10 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Loved seeing Japan. Very busy itinerary - 55 miles walked in 8 days but really enjoyable.”
Linda, traveled in March 2019
- Explore Tokyo's vibrant Shinjuku district
- Visit Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple
- Ride the Shinkansen to scenic Kawane
Duration 8 days Destinations Tokyo, Kamakura, Shizuoka, Shimizu Ward, Kyoto, Osaka Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel - From $3,525
- US$3,349You save $176
- Price per day
- $419
9D Splendid Japan with Nagoya (private 3 star hotel rooms)
203 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The hotels were all great. Tour bus driver gave us a smooth ride through the country!”
Maria, traveled in October 2024
- Explore Todaiji Temple and meet Nara's deer
- Ride the Shinkansen to Hiroshima and Miyajima
- Stroll through Kyoto's Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Duration 9 days Destinations Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Nagoya, Nagano, Fuji, Mount Fuji, Tokyo Age Range 2 to 89 year olds Operated in English Operator Stunning Tours - From $3,698
- US$1,849You save $1,849
- Price per day
- $205
Japan Classic 10 Day - One Life Adventures
1,921 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The Japan trip was amazing if I could do a longer. Kendo was definitely a big highlight.”
Brandon, traveled in October 2024
- 2019 TourRadar Tour of the Year - Overall Winner
- Soak up the unique atmosphere of Japan
- Grasp simple Japanese phrases and learn to make sushi
Duration 10 days Destinations Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama, Kyoto, Osaka Age Range 18 to 45 year olds Operated in English Operator One Life Adventures - From $2,202
- US$1,762You save $440
- Price per day
- $176
Stunning Japan with Shirakawa-go (private 3 star hotel rooms)
75 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“An overall great trip with lots of the famous sites in japan.”
Brandon, traveled in April 2024
- Bask in the natural wonder of the towering Mount Fuji
- Uncover unique treasures on Tokyo’s futuristic streets
- Experience a ride on Japan's world-renowned Bullet Train
Duration 9 days Destinations Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Gifu, Takayama, Fuji, Hakone, Yokohama, Tokyo Age Range 2 to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Stunning Tours - From $3,698
- US$1,849You save $1,849
- Price per day
- $205
Japan Discovery - 15 Days
17 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great hotels which were clean and roomy, and even better company in a country with an amazing and rich culture.”
Matthew, traveled in November 2022
- 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 $2,807
- US$2,527+$200 upfront costsYou save $280
- Price per day
- $168
Japan by Train: the Grand Tour
12 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We highly recommend Culture Trip. Our teens had a blast on the trip and already asking when we can go back to visit Japan.”
Qui, traveled in December 2022
- 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 $4,969
- US$3,727You save $1,242
- Price per day
- $311
Japan Golden Route with Hiroshima
20 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour was exellent, one of my best hollidays ever.”
Håkan, traveled in April 2024
- Explore Himeji Castle and its gardens
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine's floating torii gate
- Wander through Nara Park's free-roaming deer
Duration 10 days Destinations Osaka, Himeji, Hiroshima, Nara, Kyoto, Mount Fuji, Tokyo Age Range 2 to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Tomato Travel - From $2,071
- US$1,865You save $207
- Price per day
- $186
9 Day Independent Japan
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“I really appreciated the inter-city travel and accommodation being sorted.”
Shane, traveled in July 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
- US$1,499
- Price per day
- $167
Japan Classic 14 Day - One Life Adventures
668 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour was so much fun and very well laid out and organised. I would definitely recommend one life tours after this.”
Gina, traveled in October 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 45 year olds Operated in English Operator One Life Adventures - From $3,005
- US$2,404You save $601
- Price per day
- $172
Japan Essentials 9 Day - One Life Adventures
199 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The itinerary has been curated ideally giving us ample free time to explore things we want to.”
harrsita, traveled in October 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 45 year olds Operated in English Operator One Life Adventures - From $1,333
- US$1,067You save $266
- Price per day
- $119
