$7990—12-day escorted Japan tour with all meals, was $11,490
Discover Japan without planning stress, guided from city highlights to cultural heartlands
Why We Love This Deal
Some Japan tours impress with indulgence. Others win on insider access or slow travel. This land-only tour stands out by taking the effort out of the journey. Beyond sightseeing, this 12-day tour is fully inclusive. Meals are included throughout and on bullet train days your luggage goes ahead so you travel light. When the day ends, there’s nothing left to organise or figure out. That ease changes how you experience Japan. With the details handled, attention shifts to what matters. Morning markets in alpine towns, craft traditions, tea ceremonies, temple rituals and everyday meals taken the local way. The route moves forward from futuristic cities to rural villages without doubling back. Long, tiring travel days are minimised, keeping the journey comfortable from start to finish. You'll arrive with the energy to observe, listen and absorb, not just tick things off. The journey also goes beyond the main icons. Takayama, Kanazawa and Koyasan are overnight stops, not drive-through highlights squeezed between long travel days. Experienced guides manage each day calmly, keeping the pace steady. This is not about ticking off Japan quickly. It’s about travelling well.
Starting at $7990, Travelzoo members enjoy an exclusive $3500 off Wendy Wu Tours' usual prices.
What's included
- 11 nights in comfortable 3+ star accommodation across Japan
- Breakfast daily, plus 10 lunches and 11 dinners included
- Expert English-speaking guides throughout
- Travel through Tokyo, Matsumoto, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Kyoto, Nara, Koyasan and Osaka
- Sightseeing and entrance fees included at all key attractions
- Visit historic castles, UNESCO-listed villages, temples, shrines and sacred mountain sites
- Scenic travel through Japan’s countryside, alpine regions and cultural heartlands
- All coach and rail transportation throughout Japan
When
Featured price of $7990 applies to the 9 June 2026 departure. The same $3500 saving is available on 22 additional dates from 3 April to 10 November 2026, starting from $300 more per person.
Book by 25 February 2026.
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Holiday snapshot
Tokyo - Matsumoto - Takayama - Shirakawa-Go Village - Kyoto - Nara - Koyasan - Osaka
Itinerary highlights
Your journey begins in Tokyo, a city of thrilling contrasts where ancient temples sit beneath soaring skyscrapers. Explore historic Asakusa and tranquil gardens, take in sweeping skyline views, and enjoy a memorable dinner cruise across Tokyo Bay as the city lights shimmer on the water.
Travel into Japan’s alpine heartland to Matsumoto, home to the striking black-walled Matsumoto Castle, one of the country’s best-preserved feudal fortresses, and learn about regional traditions during a visit to a local miso producer.
Continue to Takayama, a beautifully preserved mountain town where Edo-era merchant houses line narrow streets. Browse the lively Miyagawa Morning Market and gain insight into rural Japanese life through historic buildings and local museums.
Step back in time at Shirakawa-go Village, a UNESCO-listed settlement nestled in the mountains, famed for its steep-thatched gassho-zukuri farmhouses designed to withstand heavy winter snowfall.
Arriving in Kyoto, Japan’s former imperial capital, you’ll uncover centuries of refined culture while visiting the Golden Pavilion, contemplating the minimalist beauty of Ryoan-ji’s Zen rock garden, and discovering traditional crafts passed down through generations.
In Nara, wander through peaceful parklands where sacred deer roam freely and visit Todaiji Temple, housing the immense Great Buddha, a powerful symbol of Japan’s spiritual heritage.
Journey onward to Koyasan, the sacred heart of Shingon Buddhism, where forested mountain paths lead through the atmospheric Okunoin Cemetery and centuries-old temple complexes steeped in ritual and serenity.
The journey concludes in Osaka, Japan’s lively food capital, where you’ll explore the imposing Osaka Castle, cruise along the neon-lit canals of Dotonbori, and soak up the city’s vibrant street life and infectious energy.