JAPAN - ENDLESS DISCOVERY

When you think of Japan, your mind fills with all sorts of images of ancient traditions, beautiful landscapes and fascinating culture.

Although the Japanese past is rich in events and interesting history, today’s Japan is just as fascinating with cutting edge technology and wonderful architecture, whilst still maintaining the country’s traditions.

Whether you want to experience food like you’ve never tasted (or seen!) or you want to go shopping in some of the world’s best shopping areas, Japan is the place to visit!  Japan is famous for its temples and shrines - you could spend weeks in cities such as Kyoto or Nara feasting your eyes on architectural marvels and historic monuments.

If culture is more to your taste, you can’t get much better than Japan’s colourful and rich heritage including wonderful kabuki (Japanese performing arts) and traditional geisha. At Japan National Tourism Organisation, you will find all the information you need to plan your perfect holiday to Japan.

Latest Offers

  • Visit Japan with KLM from £496 Return

    KLM logoFly from Edinburgh or Glasgow via Amsterdam with KLM to Osaka from £496 return or Tokyo from £586 return. Other great return fares from KLM include:
    - London Heathrow via Amsterdam to Osaka from £513, Fukuoka from £553 or Tokyo from £603 return.  
    - Manchester via Amsterdam to Osaka from £499, Fukuoka from £538 or Tokyo from £589 return.
    Book by 18 June 2013.  To book, or more great KLM fares to Japan from Newcastle, Birmingham, Aberdeen, Bristol, Norwich, Durham, Southampton and Cardiff, visit www.klm.com. All fares include taxes and charges, and are subject to change and exchange rate variation. Travel dates vary. Prices are correct at 14/05/13.
  • Japan Journeys Flash Sale on 24 June 

    Japan Journeys logoJapan Journeys is having an exclusive one day Mid-Summer Madness Flash Sale on Monday, 24 June. They are offering £150.00 per person off any of their 2013 guided tours or for any of their independent tours taken in 2013. To book, visit www.japanjourneys.co.uk or call 020 7766 5267 between 09:30-17:30 and mention the Flash Sale at the time of booking.
  • Visit Japan with Air France from £527

    Air France logoFly from London Heathrow via Paris with Air France to Osaka from £541 return or Tokyo from £601. Great fares to Japan are also available from UK regional airports including Manchester, Edinburgh or Birmingham to Osaka from £527 return or Glasgow to Tokyo from £588 return or Southampton to Tokyo from £589 return. Travel dates vary. All fares include taxes and charges, and are subject to change and exchange rate variation. Prices are bookable until 18 June 2013. Prices are correct at 15 May 2013. Please check for exact fares at time of booking. Prices are subject to availability. To book visit www.airfrance.co.uk.
  • Japan For Less

    World Expeditions logoWorld Expeditions has reduced the prices across all its trips to Japan, making travelling to ‘the Land of the Rising Sun’ easier and more affordable than ever before. Save up to £300 per person on a wide range of Japan holidays. For full details, click here.
  • London to Japan from £559 with Finnair

    Finnair logoFly with from London Heathrow to Nagoya, Osaka or Tokyo from £559 return, including taxes and charges. Sales ends 27 June 2013 and is valid for travel from 21 October until 15 December 2013. Visit www.finnair.com to book.
  • RHS Garden Holidays: The Beauty of Japan- Save up to £200 per couple!*

    RHS Travel to Japan with RHS Garden Holidays and explore the nation internationally acclaimed for its gardens and appreciation of the art of horticulture. Was £5,099 per person,  now £4,999 per person.* Save up to £200 per couple! Tour Highlights include: Tokyo, Hakone, Mt. Fuji, Nagano, Oumicho Market, Kenroku-en and Koraku-en Gardens, Kanazawa, Kyoto & Okayama. For more details visit www.rhsgardenholidays.com or call 0800 04 8710. Download RHS Garden Holidays brochure from RHS Holidays Brochure.
    *Terms and conditions apply. Early booking Offers cannot be used in conjunction with Late Availability Offers. Regional airports are available and supplements may apply. Savings shown are based on 2 people sharing accommodation and are only applicable for bookings made by 30/06/13 for travel dates from 01/01/2014.
  • Ski Safari Hokkaido 9-night Ski Package

    Ski Safari_small Experience the lightest, most consistent powder snow in the world and visit Niseko in Hokkaido  – Japan’s most popular ski resort! Last winter saw almost 16 meters of snow in resort and we have a great feeling about the winter to come. 7 nights in Niseko & 2 nights in Tokyo From £1,695 per person includes accommodation, flights and transfers. 

    For further information, or to book, contact Ski Safari on 01273 224 060 or visit www.skisafari.com

  • Special offer from Travel Indochina

    Travel Indochina

    Travel Indochina offers up to £335pp towards your international flights and a free night in Tokyo. Book a place on our 15-day Secrets of Japan or 10-day Highlights of Japan small group tours and receive £335pp towards your international flight. Plus, book a place on either journey and enjoy a free pre or post-tour night in Tokyo. 

    For details of this offer visit www.travelindochina.co.uk or call our team in Oxford on 01865 268 940.

  • Ski Safari Nagano 9-night Ski Package

    Ski Safari_small A visit to the famed Nozawa Onsen in Nagano allows for a richly cultural experience in Japan’s oldest ski resort. Take a dip in one of the 13 public onsen (hot springs) or stroll through the village and say hello to the friendly locals. Taking half a day off skiing to visit the nearby Snow Monkey Park is highly recommended. 7 nights in Nozawa Onsen & 2 nights in Tokyo. From £1,740 per person includes accommodation, flights and rail transfers

    For further information, or to book, contact Ski Safari on 01273 224 060 or visit www.skisafari.com

  • Discover central Japan - 9 days from £1,495 pp

    ViaJapan Holidays logo

    Discover central Japan with ViaJapan Holidays! Besides staying in Nagoya, Takayama, Kanazawa and Kyoto, on this trip you can use the Japan Rail pass to visit Nara, Inuyama and Ise Jingu: situated in a solemn sacred forest, this is the largest and most revered shrine in Japan and the spiritual center of the Shinto faith. Don't miss this chance to touch the heart of Japan's culture and history, taking in beautiful landscapes and stunning architecture. And at the end of the day, relax in a hot sping and treat yourself to local specialitites including the freshest seafood, miso, handpicked mountain vegetables, and much more...

    To book please call 020 7484 3328 or email  and ask for "Discover central Japan" tour. Special offer of one extra night free in Nagoya if you quote "JNTO". 
    Subject to availability; for details visit www.viajapan.co.uk 

  • Magical Japan: Japan Highlights Tour - Guided Tour from £1200 per person

    Japan Highlights - Guided tour includes staying at quality hotels. Tokyo: (2 nights), Nikko / Kamakura option, Hakone, Mt Fuki, Lake Ashi, Bullet trains, Kyoto: (3 nights), Nara (option), Osaka (1 night) *Optional tours available including: sumo tournament & geisha performance

     For further details please call 0161 440 7332, visit www.magicaljapan.co.uk or email enquiry@magicaljapan.co.uk

  • Japan Journeys Essential Japan from £1,555

    Japan Journeys logo Japan Journeys' ‘Essential Japan’ itinerary is a classic 13 night itinerary which includes visits to Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Takayama and Matsumoto.   It’s quite straight forward to travel independently in Japan as so much of the signage is in English. Our independent itineraries are available for any departure date (with a few exclusions which coincide with Japanese National Holidays and some weekends). We’ll do all the work for you and provide you with an information pack to make your trip run as smoothly as possible. You can also add guided tours as indicated and if you do want your own personal guide we can arrange this too. TOUR INCLUDES : Travel on Japan’s famous Bullet Train, 14 day Japan Rail Pass, Breakfast daily, Dinner for two nights and Meet and Greet service upon arrival at the airport. For further information or to book contact on 020 7766 5267 or visit www.japanjourneys.co.uk


  • 12 night 'Hidden Japan' tour from £2450!*

    The Hidden Japan small group tour begins and ends in ancient Kyoto via a journey to the lesser known regions of Japan. The tour gets ‘beneath the surface’ staying in a Buddhist temple lodging on the sacred Mt Koya and experiences one of the Japanese cultural pleasures of hot spring bathing in a luxury Ryokan in the small pilgrimage town of Kotohira. HiddenJapan takes in the art of traditional Bunraku puppetry in the Shikoku town of Tokushima, strolls through the stunning Ritsurin gardens in Takamatsu and visits the outstanding art island of Naoshima in the Seto Inland Sea. With a stay in the old castle town of Matsuyama, a trip into the picturesque Iya Valley, a stay in Hiroshima and a trip to the beautiful Miyajima island, this tour is an odyssey through lost Japan discovering the culture and traditions of this truly unique country. For more detailed information on the tour, please visit Inside Japan Tours website To book or enquire about this tour and claim your £150 discount on the normal price of £2600, please contact us from the website or call 0117 370 9761.


    *Based on twin occupancy, subject to availability. This price does NOT include international flights.

  • Tokyo & Mount Fuji 7 days from £1610

    ViaJapan Holidays logo

    Explore Tokyo at leisure then head towards Mount Fuji. Most travellers only whiz past this iconic sight on the Bullet Train, but it is worth exploring this region to discover beautiful landscapes, hot springs, open air museums and more: it is especially scenic when lavender blooms from the middle of June to the middle of July.Be a little adventurous and join the locals on lake cruises, cable car rides, buses and trains: it's convenient and easy with the 3-day Fuji Hakone Pass that covers this area and also gives you discounts on local attractions. The offer includes return direct flights from London so book now to secure the best prices over the summer months.

    For more information please see www.viajapan.co.uk 

    To book please call 020 7484 3328 and ask for the " Mount Fuji special" or email sales@viajapan.co.uk

  • Magical Japan: 14 Day Grandeur of Japan Tour

    14 day Grandeur of Japan- fully-escorted small group tour includes staying at quality hotels & ryokans with onsen from £3130 per person. Tokyo, Hakone (Ryokan with Onsen 'hot spring spa'), Mt Fuki, Lake Ashi, Kyoto, Nara, Japanese Tea Ceremony, Takayama (Ryokan), Shirakawago, Kiso (Ryokan), Magome, Tsumago, Matsumoto, Tokyo *Optional: sumo tournament & geisha performance.

     For further details please call 0161 440 7332, visit www.magicaljapan.co.uk or email enquiry@magicaljapan.co.uk

  • ViaJapan's Seoul, Okinawa and Tokyo special from £1,595 !

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    ViaJapan Holidays is pleased to offer this exclusive 9 nights tour to Seoul, Okinawa and Tokyo at a special price from £1,595 per person flights included. Start your trip with two nights in Seoul and from there fly to Okinawa for five nights at a beach resort: a welcome dinner is also included free of charge. Finally, fly to Tokyo to spend two nights in the centre of Tokyo’s busiest shopping and entertainment district - Shinjuku. 

     Departures: 19th of September-3rd of November 2013. The price is based on 2 people sharing twin/double rooms with breakfast daily and one welcome dinner (drinks not included). All flights are included in the tour price. Please contact us for different departures, single supplements and extra nights. 

     Limited availability! For details visit www.viajapan.co.uk To book please call 020 7484 3328 and ask for the "Okinawa special" or email us

  • 7 Days in Tokyo & Kyoto from £1,280

    This great deal from ViaJapan Holidays includes:ViaJapan Holidays logo
    - Return flights (into Tokyo, out of Osaka) + Tokyo airport assistance & airport-hotel transfer by limousine bus;
    - Morning tour of Tokyo;
    - Bullet train (shinkansen) transfer from Tokyo to Kyoto;
    - Kyoto afternoon walking tour;
    - 5 nights in 2-star and 3-star hotels, including breakfast;
    - Airport transfer by shared taxi.
    Extra nights from £68.
    For full terms and conditions, or to book, visit www.viajapan.co.uk.
  • Hayes and Jarvis' Treasures of Japan from £1,095

    A classical journey for the more independent traveller. Experience the contrast between the modern, cosmopolitan Tokyo and the temples and gardens of traditional Kyoto. A comprehensive and fascinating tour, the Treasures of Japan should not to be missed! Tour highlights: Tokyo - Tokyo Tower, Meiji Shrine, Asakusa Kannot Temple, Kyoto - Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kiyomizu Temple. Services of a qualified English-speaking local driver/guide included. International flights from the UK are not included. For more information call 0844 855 4488 or visit www.hayesandjarvis.co.uk
  • Gap Year Travel in Japan with Japan Journeys

    Japan Journeys logo Japan Journeys is the only UK provider of gap year packages to Japan, which include an introduction to Japanese culture and etiquette as well as a guided tour of Tokyo and seven nights’ accommodation, plus assistance with finding long-term accommodation, a language school and a job. This exclusive Gap Year in Japan package not only helps young people to find their feet in Tokyo, but will also help put parents’ minds at ease. Just 1,000 Japan Working Holiday Visas are issued in the UK every year to people aged 18-30 and these are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Most gap-year participants choose to teach English as a foreign language. Other popular roles include interpreting, translating, hospitality, research and seasonal jobs such as ski and snowboarding instructing.The Gap Year in Japan package costs from £555 per person exclusive of international flights. Departures are scheduled for the first Tuesday of every month. For further information or to book contact Japan Journeys on 0207 766 5267 or visit www.japanjourneys.co.uk
  • Steps of the Samurai

    E-Tours Special Offer to Japan from London - Manchester - Newcastle - Glasgow
    11-Day Package from £1,650 per person in twin share
    The price includes:
    - Economy class return flights
    - 7-Day Japan Rail Pass
    - 1 night in Osaka - Granvia Hotel or similar
    - 2 nights in Takayama – Hida Plaza Hotel or similar
    - 1 night in Hiroshima – New Hiroden Hotel or similar
    - 2 nights in Nagasaki – Monterey Hotel or similar
    - 3 nights in Kyoto – New Miyako Hotel or similar
    - Kyoto Morning Tour – Transfer Kyoto Osaka Airport

    Other combinations are available on request. For more information or to book call etours Japan on tel 020 7725 6760 or visit their website www.etours-japan.co.uk.
  • Archers Holidays Summer Sale - Save £75 on Japan tours

    Summer is finally here, although no one seems to have told the weather yet, but don't worry if you haven't booked your summer holiday, we have a great savings on 'Jorney through Japan' September and October departures, 13 Days from £2,834, save £75 per person. For more details visit www.archersdirect.co.uk or call 0808 115 2738. Hurry though, this offer ends 1 July 2013.

Japan Endless Discovery

LATEST NEWS

  • Transport News from Japan

    Ever striving to make air travel more fun, Japan’s two international carriers, Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have both recently introduced new additions to their in-flight dining options. Other carriers have recently launched new routes to Japan: KLM now fly to Fukuoka and Emirates to Tokyo’s central Haneda Airport. Once in Japan, visitors will find it increasingly easy to get around thanks for new route launches by Japan’s low-cost carriers and new rail transport developments.

    June 13, 2013

  • Japanese Events in London

    Come along to Spitalfields in London on 22 June for a celebration of Japan's island paradise, Okinawa. In July, there will be a three-day celebration of Japnese tradtional and modern culture at Hyper Japan at Earls Court and “bonsai extension” art exhibition is now on at the ICN Gallery until 29 June.

    June 12, 2013

  • Find Out More about Japan

    Here are a few ways to research trips to Japan that you might not have heard of. We have free mini Time Out guides to Japan to give away; Information about a new video website showing the beauty and wonder of all facets of Japan; and information about three great magazines that feature Japan in their latest issues.

    June 12, 2013

Tips & Articles

Facts about Japan
  • World's tallest free-standing tower at a height of 634 metres is Tokyo Skytree
  • Emperor & Empress - Japan has the longest reigning monarchy in the world
  • Kyoto has an astonishing 1,600 Buddhist temples, plus 400 Shinto shrines

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