Ancient temples, neon cities, snow-capped Fuji and a food culture like no other.
Japan is two journeys in one: the quiet gardens, wooden temples and tea houses of Kyoto, and the electric streets, design and nightlife of Tokyo, connected by bullet trains that run to the second.
Spring brings cherry blossom to every park, autumn turns the mountains red and gold, and winter means powder snow in Hokkaido. Wherever you go, you'll eat extraordinarily well, from street-stall ramen to a twelve-course kaiseki dinner in a ryokan.
The places our guides insist you shouldn't miss, many of them included in our Japan tours.
Lantern-lit lanes, wooden tea houses and the Yasaka pagoda.
The classic view of Mount Fuji framed by a five-storey pagoda.
Japan's sacred peak, climbable in summer and stunning all year.
The world's busiest crossing, best seen from above at night.
Tiny bars, yakitori alleys and neon in every direction.
Merchant houses, sake breweries and a famous morning market.
Spring and autumn are Japan's classic seasons: mild days, clear skies, blossom or autumn colours. Summer is hot and humid with a rainy June, and winter is cold but bright.
Cherry blossom or autumn leaves, mild days and festivals.
Crisp, sunny days, snow in the mountains and fewer crowds.
The June rains, then hot, humid days and summer festivals.
From culture trips to private honeymoon villas, every Japan tour is led by our own local team.
Practical advice from our local team to help you travel respectfully and make the most of every day.
For a classic Tokyo–Kyoto–Osaka trip with day trips, usually yes. Our tours include the rail travel, so you never need to work it out.
No. Tipping can even cause confusion; excellent service is simply expected. A sincere thank-you is enough.
In cities, almost everywhere. Carry some cash for temples, small restaurants and rural areas, and get an IC card for trains.
Take shoes off where you see slippers, keep phone calls quiet on trains, and don't eat while walking in busy streets.
Yes. Every Travel26 tour requires insurance that covers medical treatment and cancellation. We can arrange a comprehensive policy when you book.
Visit Fushimi Inari before 7am: the torii gate tunnels are empty and the light through them is magical.
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