Best Japan Travel Agency Tour Packages & Itineraries That Are Value-for-Money
From Kyoto’s tranquil temples to Tokyo’s bustling streets, Japan has something for everyone, whether you’re into culture, food, or nature.
Planning a trip always gets my heart racing, and Japan can be especially challenging with its complex rail system and expensive tickets (read: our latest guide on Japan Rail Pass).
If it’s your first time in Japan, you probably have a long to-do list.
But fear not! If planning isn’t your thing, package tours have you covered, handling everything from accommodations to meals and flights.
So, if you’re getting ready for an adventure in Japan this summer, autumn, or winter, here’s what you need to know for your journey to the Land of the Rising Sun!
TL;DR: Affordable Japan Tour Packages From $2,700 Per Pax
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Tour packages in Central Japan – Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Niigata, Fukushima, Hayama, Kamakura, Kanazawa, Mt. Fuji, Hayama, Kyotango, Noto Island
Central Japan is the haven for theme park lovers. There’s Disneyland and DisneySea in Tokyo, Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, and the newly opened Ghibli Park which is located at Nagakute, a city located in Aichi Prefecture, which sits between Tokyo to the east, and Osaka to the west.
If you’re planning on a trip of your own, getting a Japan Rail Pass is no doubt the fastest way to travel across different locations.
But if you want a fuss-free trip, including not needing to purchase your own air tickets and booking hotels, check out these tour groups:
| Tour Package | Tour Details | Validity of Travel | Price |
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| 8D JAPAN GOLDEN ROUTE + THEME PARKS | OSAKA • Osaka Castle • Shinsaibashi • Dotonbori • Universal Studios (Option A) NARA (Option B) • Todaiji Temple • Nara Deer Park KOBE (Option B) • Kobe Chinatown • Harborland KYOTO • Kiyomizu Temple • Sannenzaka Shopping Slope • Arashiyama Bamboo Forest • Togetsukyo Bridge • Katsura River TOYOHASHI • Experience Bullet Train Ride (1 stop) MT FUJI AREA • Shiraito waterfall • Oshino Hakkai Village • Lake Kawaguchiko • Mount Fuji • Gotemba Premium Outlet • Enjoy Fruit Picking (Seasonal) • Shibazakura Viewing (Apr - May) • Lavender Viewing (Jun) TOKYO • Tokyo Disneyland (Option A) • Tsukiji Fish Market (Option B) • Asakusa Kannon Temple (Option B) • Nakamise Souvenir Street (Option B) • Ginza (Option B) • Odaiba Park (Option B) | Spring (Mar – May) Summer (Jun – Aug) Autumn (Sep – Nov) Winter (Dec – Feb) | From $2,838 + $450 tax |
| 9D4N TOKYO + 3N TAIPEI | HAKONE • Hakone Tozan Railway • Hakone Incline Tram • Owakudani • Hakone Shrine • Fuji Five Lakes hot spring area • Jindaiji Temple TOKYO • Odaiba DiverCity Tokyo Plaza Shopping Plaza • Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea • Koedo Kawagoe • Asakusa Kannon Temple, Kaminarimon, Nakamisetsu • Ueno Ameyoko • Shibuya Sky Observatory "SHIBUYA SKY" • Shibuya SCRAMBLE SQUARE TAIPEI • 3N (free and easy) | From $2,888 +$380 tax | |
| 8D WAKAYAMA, MIE & GIFU | WAKAYAMA • Wakayama Castle • Wakayama Marina City • Kuroshio Ichiba Market • Yuasa Soy Sauce Factory SHIRAHAMA • Engetsujima • Senjojiki • Sandanbeki Cave • Hashigui-iwa Rock KUSHIMOTO • Kushimoto Marine Park NACHI KATSUURA • Nachi-no-Taki KUMANO • Kumano Hayatama Taisha • Onigajou TOBA • Mikimoto Pearl Museum • Watch the performance by female pearl divers ISE • Ise Grand Shrine • Lunch at AMA Hut • Okage Yokocho Street TAKAYAMA • Takayama Morning Market • Takayama Old Town • Shin Hodaka Ropeway SHIRAKAWAGO • Shirakawa-go Village KYOTO • Kinkakuji • Yatsuhashi (traditional Kyoto sweets) making OSAKA • Shinsaibashi • Dotonbori | From $3,188 +$120 tax | |
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| 8 DAYS CENTRAL JAPAN ALLURE | Kyoto, Tokyo, Takayama, Osaka, Nagano, Nara, Kanazawa, Fuji | Oct 2023 - Jan 2025 | From $3,588 |
| 8 DAYS CENTRAL JAPAN WINTER WONDERLAND | Wakayama, Osaka, Tokyo, Kobe, Shirahama, Kyoto, Fuji, Nagoya | Dec 2023 - Mar 2024 | From $3,288 |
| 8 DAYS CENTRAL JAPAN AUTUMN BEAUTY | Wakayama, Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, Fuji, Tokyo, Shirahama | Nov 2023 - Dec 2023 | From $3,288 |
| 7 DAY CENTRAL JAPAN ON A BUDGET | Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, Fuji | Sep 2023 - Oct 2023 | From $3,388 |
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| 9D7N Explore Kanto + Niigata | 4N Onsen stay Shinkansen Experience (Karuizawa – Tokyo) Visits to Nikko Toshogu, Kegon Falls, Kiyotsu Gorge, Takada Castle Site Park, Yubatake Lake Chuzenji Sightseeing Cruise | 14 May 2024 | From $4,999 |
| 9D7N Explore Tokai & Kansai | 20 meals: 8 Breakfasts / 7 Lunches / 5 Dinners 1N Onsen Ryokan stay, Washi (Japanese paper) experience, Tea Soba Making Fun, Fruit Picking Fun, Enakyo Cruise, Biwako Terrace Ropeway Experience, Magome-Juku, Ise Grand Shrine Naiku | 17 Apr 2024 | From $4,999 |
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| 9D7N SAKURA SPLENDOR IN CENTRAL JAPAN SUMMER | SAKURA SPECIALS • Ueno Park Cherry Blossom Tunnel • Nagano City Cherry Blossom Spots • Meguro river • Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden OSAKA • Osaka Caste Park • Umeda sky observatory • Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori walking street KAOTO • Kiyomizudera Temple- World Heritage • Arashiyama park for bamboo trail TAKAYAMA • Sample Village • Wada House • Miyagawa morning market NAGANO • Daio Wasabi Farm • Matsumoto Castle • Ishii Miso factory TOKYO • Oishi park • Lake Kawaguichi • Meguro river • Sensoji Asakusa Kannon Temple • Nakamise Shopping Street • Closeup photo with Tokyo Skytree • Ueno Park Cherry Blossom Tunnel • Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden • Ginza luxury shopping district 7 Breakfasts 6 Lunches 6 Dinners | Mar - Apr 2024 | From $2,988 |
| 9D7N CENTRAL JAPAN FAMILY FUN + THEME PARK | TOKYO • Disneyland KANAGAWA • Yokohama Chinatown • Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse • Lake Ashinoko • Owakudani Ropeway SHIZUOKA • Nihondaira Yume Terrace • Yaizu Fish Market • Unagi Pai Factory Shunkado • Hamamatsu City Museum of Musical Instruments KYOTO • Kiyomizu-dera Temple • Arashiyama Sagano Bamboo Grove • Nishiki Market • Gion Hanamikoji Street NARA • Todaiji Temple • Nara Park OSAKA • Osaka Castle (photo stop) • Universal Studios Japan • Abenos Harukas | Nov - Mar 2024 | From $2,788 |
| 8D6N SCENIC KYUSHU + 2N FREE IN TOKYO | FUKUOKA • Yanagawa Boat Ride • Ichiran no Mori • Mitsui Shopping Park Lalaport OITA • Beppuwan Ropeway • Beppu Sea Hell Valley • Hot Sand Bath MIYAZAKI• Aoshima Shrine• Takachiho Gorge KAGOSHIMA• Kakuida Black Vinegar Museum • Sakurajima Onsen Foot Bath • Senganen Garden KUMAMOTO • Kusasenri • Aso Daikanbo • Kumamoto Castle • Johsaien SAGA • Seasonal Fruit Picking • Yutoku Inari Shrine • Mount Mifuneyama • Yobuko Morning Market 9 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners | Nov 2023 - Mar 2024 | From $2,888 |
| Nam Ho Travel Service | |||
| 8D6N SEASONAL CENTRAL JAPAN | TOKYO • Asakusa Temple & Nakamise Shopping Arcade • Shibuya Crossing • Tokyo Tower (Incl. Mid Platform Elevator) MT FUJI • Fuji 5th Station • Gotemba Premium Outlet • Oshino Hakkai MATSUMOTO • Kamikochi • Shinhotaka Ropeway • Sanno Machi • Shirakawa-go KANSAI • Kimono Experience • Fushimi Inari • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove • Nara Deer Park • Todaiji Temple • Osaka Castle Park (outview) • Shinsaibashi Shopping | 21 Oct 2023 | From $2,888 + $110 tax |
| 9D 7/8N FASCINATING CENTRAL JAPAN | TOKYO • Asakusa Temple & Nakamise Shopping Arcade • Shibuya Crossing • Tokyo Tower (Incl. Mid Platform Elevator) • Starbucks Reserve Roastery Nakemeguro (1 Drinks Included) MT FUJI • Fuji 5th Station • Gotemba Premium Outlet • Oshino Hakkai • Mishima Skywalk(Ent Included) • Hokone(Ropeway Included) MATSUMOTO • Kamikochi • Shinhotaka Ropeway • Sanno Machi • Shirakawa-go KANSAI • Kimono Experience • Fushimi Inari • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove • Nara Deer Park • Todaiji Temple • Osaka Castle Park (outview) • Shinsaibashi Shopping • Dotonbori • DIY Cup noodles | Oct 2023 - Apr 2024 | From $3,088 + $450 tax |
| New Shan Travel | |||
| 8D6N Central Japan Golden Route Tour | Day 1 | Check-in at Singapore Changi Airport (Meals on Board) Day 2 | Arrival at Kansai – Osaka – Kobe: Osaka Castle, Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Meriken Park, Kobe Harborland, Kobe China Town, Shinsaibashi (L) Day 3 | Nara: Nara Deer Park, Todaiji Temple, Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Ara Shuyama Bamboo Grove, Togetsukyo Bridge (B, L, D) Day 4 | Nagoya: Shirakawa-Go, Gassho Village, Takayama, Nakabashi Bridge, Kami Sanno-Machi Street (B, L, D) Day 5 | Nagano: Matsumoto Castle, Daio Wasabi Farm, Mt. Fuji, 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai (B, L, D) Day 6 | Mt Fuji: Hananomiyako Flower Field, Gotemba Premium Outlets, Asakusa Kannon Temple, Nakamise Street, Tokyo Sky Tree, Shinjuku (B, L) Day 7 | Tokyo: Free and easy (B) Day 8 | Tokyo: Free and easy, Back to Singapore (B) | 29 Nov - 6 Dec 2023 | From $2,988 |
| 8D6N Dragon Route - Shouryudo | Day 1 | Check-in at Singapore Changi Airport (Meals on Board) Day 2 | Arrival at Nagoya: Nagoya Castle, Nabana no Sato, Sakae Shopping Street, Oasis 21, Sample Village Gujo-shi (L, D) Day 3 | Nagoya: Inuyama, Meiji Mura Museum, Inuyama Street, Gero: Sample Village Gujo-shi, Onsen Museum (B, L, D) Day 4 | Gero: Shirakawa-Go, Kenrokuen Garden, Higashi Chayamachi (B, L, D) Day 5 | Kanazawa: Daio Wasabi Farm, Zenkoji Temple, Matsumoto Castle, Gifu (B, L, D) Day 6 | Gifu: Mt. Fuji, 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai (B, L, D) Day 7 | Tokyo: Asakusa Kannon Temple, Nakamise Street, Tokyo Imperial Palace, Aqua City, Rainbow Bridge, Statue of Liberty (B, L) Day 8 | Tokyo: Free and easy, Back to Singapore (B) | 17 Nov 2023 8 Dec 2023 14 Dec 2023 15 Dec 2023 | From $2,988 |
| 8D6N Central Japan Golden Route Sakura Trail | Day 1 | Singapore , Departure to Tokyo (Meals on Board) Day 2 | Tokyo – Asakusa Kannon Temple, Nakamise Street, Odaiba, Aqua City, Rainbow Bridge, Statue of Liberty (L) Day 3 | Tokyo – Mt Fuji, Mt Fuji 5 station, cruise around Lake Ashi, Fuji Motosuko Lake (view cherry blossom), Hot Spring Hotel (B, L, D) Day 4 | Oishi Park (view cherry blossom) – Lake Kawaguchi, Oshino Hakkai, Gotemba Premium Outlets, Nagano (B, L, D) Day 5 | Nagano – Matsumoto Castle, Daio Wasabi Farm, Shirakawa-Go, Gassho Village (B, L, D) Day 6 | Gero – Nagoya Castle (view cherry blossoms), Tokugawaen, Oasis 21 (B, L) Day 7 | Nagoya: Kiyomizu Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Ara Shuyama Bamboo Grove, Togetsukyo Bridge, Sinsaibashi shopping street (B, L) Day 8 | Osaka – Singapore (B) | 23 Mar 2024 2 Apr 2024 | From $3,288 |
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| 8/9D YOKOSO CENTRAL JAPAN + DISNEYLAND + UNIVERSAL STUDIO | Apr - Oct 2023 • 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Shirakawa-go, Kyoto & Mt Fuji • Cup Noodles Museum – DIY Cup Noodles • Snow Corridor - Tateyama Cable Car, Tateyama Highland Bus , Tateyama Tunnel Trolley Bus, Tateyama Ropeway, Kurobe Cable Car, Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus, Kurobe Dam • Free Gold Leaf Ice Cream（Except 12Apri to 26 May ) • Japan Cherry Blossom season ( Mid Mar – Mid April) • Fuji Shibazakura Festival – Pink Moss (Mid April – Mid May) • Hitachi Seaside Park – Nemophila/Tulip/Rose etc (Departure April - 26May ) • Universal Studios Japan* / Tokyo Disneyland* (From 27May to 30 Jun) * Fruit picking and flower viewing are subject to seasonality and availability Nov - Feb 2024 • 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Shirakawa-go, Kyoto & Mt Fuji • Cup Noodles Museum – DIY Cup Noodles • Free Gold Leaf Ice Cream • Mt Fuji Panoramic Ropeway • Kiyomizu-dera Temple -UNESCO World Heritage Site • Kenrokuen Garden - Japan’s 3 great gardens • Arashiyama Bamboo Forest • Tokyo Tower • Gotemba Premium Outlets • Universal Studios Japan* / Tokyo Disneyland* | Nov - Feb 2024 Mar - Sep 2024 | From $2,749 + $0 tax |
| 8/9D AMAZING JAPAN + DISNEYLAND | • UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Shirakawa-go & Mt Fuji • Snow Corridor - Tateyama Cable Car, Tateyama, Highland Bus , Tateyama • Tunnel Trolleybus, Tateyama Ropeway , Kurobe Cable Car, Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus , Kurobe Da • Japan 3 Great Gorges – Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel | Oct - Feb 2024 | From $3,399 + $125 tax |
Tour packages in Northern Japan – Hokkaido, Sapporo, Otaru, Furano, Niigata, Hirosaki, Hakodate, Tohoku, Nikko
Hokkaido is a popular destination during winter as the island will transform into a picturesque winter wonderland, with snow covering the landscape, creating a stunning, serene atmosphere!
Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, also hosts the famous Sapporo Snow Festival with its stunning ice sculptures.
If you’re planning on a year-end trip and into winter sports, this is definitely a place for consideration.
| Tour Package | Tour Details | Validity of Travel | Price |
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| 8D AUTUMN & WINTER IN HOKKAIDO | HAKODATE • The Goryokaku • Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward • Old Hakodate Meijikan Post Office • Mount Hakodate • Asaichi Market LAKE TOYA REGION • Lake Toya • Fruit Picking (Seasonal) • Mount Showa • Uzu Zan Volcanic Mountains NOBORIBETSU • Jigokudani • Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe • Dolphin Show or Penguin Parade • Danish Nixe Castle & Garden FURANO • Shikisai-no-oka • Farm Tomita • Blue Pond SOUNKYO • Sounkyo Gorge • Ryusei-no-taki & Ginga-no-taki Falls KITAMI • Kitami Fox Village ABASHIRI / LAKE AKAN REGION • Mount Tento • Okhotsk Sea • Drift Ice Museum • Lake Mashu • Mount Io • Lake Akan • Akan Kotan • Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park (Pink Moss Viewing (Early May to Early June) TOKACHI • Sheep Dog Show SAPPORO • Odori Park • NHK Tower • Tokei-Dai • Sapporo JR Station • Tanuki Koji • Underground Shopping Mall • Susukino • Hokkaido Jingu Shrine • Ishiya White Chocolate Factory CHITOSE • Mitsui Premium Outlets OTARU • Classic European Walk • Hello Kitty Coffee Shop • Crystal Museum • Otaru Canal • Kitaichi Glass Galley • Experience Sushi Making | Sep - Nov / Dec - Feb | From $2,988 +$450 tax |
| 9D5N HOKKAIDO + 2N OKINAWA | NAHA - Local Fish Market - Okinawa World - Gyokusendo Cave - Ashibina Outlets Mall - Kokusai Street ONNA - Okashigoten - Cape Manzamo NAGO - Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium NOBORIBETSU - Jigokudani - Noboribetsu Marine Park - Nixe Castle & Garden - Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura HAKODATE - Mount Hakodate - Asaichi Morning Market - Goryokaku - Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward - Old Hakodate Meijikan Post Office LAKE TOYA - Shikotsu Toya National Park Silo Observation Deck OTARU - Classic European Walk - Otaru Music Box Museum - Kitaichi Glass Gallery - Crystal Museum - Hello Kitty Coffee Shop SAPPORO - Odori Park - NHK Tower - Tokei-Dai - Ishiya White Chocolate Factory - Tennuki Koji ACCOMMODATION - Naha: 2 Nights - Chitose: 1 Night - Hakodate: 1 Night - Joznkei: 1 Night - Sapporo: 2 Nights 7 Breakfasts / 4 Lunches / 6 Dinners | Spring (Mar – May) Summer (Jun – Aug) Autumn (Sep – Nov) Winter (Dec – Feb) | From $3,188 +$200 tax |
| 9D5N WINTER IN NORTHERN HOKKAIDO + 2N HONG KONG | ASAHIKAWA • Asahiyama Zoo • Asahikawa Ramen Village SHIBETSU / WAKKANAI • Sheep Feeding • Reindeer Sleigh Ride • Harbour Seal Observatory • Kita Bohatei Dome • Noshappu Lighthouse • Noshappu Dolphin Monument • Symbol of Wakkanai • Monument of Northernmost Point • Statue of Mamiya Rinzo • Tower of Prayer • Monument of Peace – the Soya Strait • Northernmost Lighthouse • Sarufutsu – northmost village in Japan MOMBETSU • Okhotsk Tokkari Centre FURANO • Shikisai No Oka. • Blue Pond SAPPORO • Tanuki Koji shopping arcade • Susukino Reman Street • Odori Park • NHK Tower • Ishiya White Chocolate Factor • Tokei-Dai (clock Tower) • Nijo Fish Market • Hokkaido Jingu Shrine 7 Breakfasts / 4 Lunches / 4 Dinners 7 Nights stay in hotel | Dec - Feb | From $3,288 +$350 tax |
| 8D WINTER FUN IN NORTHERN HOKKAIDO | ASAHIKAWA • Asahiyama Zoo • Asahikawa Ramen Village SHIBETSU / WAKKANAI • Sheep Feeding • Reindeer Sleigh Ride • Harbour Seal Observatory • Kita Bohatei Dome • Noshappu Lighthouse • Noshappu Dolphin Monument • Symbol of Wakkanai • Monument of Northernmost Point • Statue of Mamiya Rinzo • Tower of Prayer • Monument of Peace – the Soya Strait • Northernmost Lighthouse • Sarufutsu – northmost village in Japan MOMBETSU • Okhotsk Tokkari Centre FURANO • Shikisai No Oka. • Blue Pond SAPPORO • Tanuki Koji shopping arcade • Susukino Reman Street • Odori Park • NHK Tower • Ishiya White Chocolate Factor • Tokei-Dai (clock Tower) • Nijo Fish Market • Hokkaido Jingu Shrine 7 Breakfasts / 4 Lunches / 4 Dinners 7 Nights stay in hotel + Hong Kong for 9D6N | Dec - Feb | From $3,388 +$450 tax |
| 9D6N WINTER IN NORTHERN HOKKAIDO + 1N HONG KONG | Dec - Feb | From $3,388 +$350 tax | |
| 8D NATURAL WONDERS OF TOHOKU | AOMORI • Tsugaruhan Neputa Museum • Hakkoda Ropeway to Mt Hakkoda MISAWA • Komaki Onsen Area TOWADA • Lake Towada • Oirase Stream MORIOKA • Morioka Handi-Work Square • Asabiraki Sake Factory • Japan Izakaya dinner • Koiwai Farm AKITA • Lake Tazawa • Kakunodate • Neburi Nagashi Theater • Sumarai House YAMAGATA • Sankyo Soko • Somaro Maiko Teahouse to enjoy Maiko Dance • Kamo Aquarium • Experience Making Koma of Shogi • Yamadera (Risshaku-ji Temple) SENDAI • Mitsu Outlet Park Sendai Port • Sendai Aoba-dori Avenue KINUGAWA • Fruit picking (seasonal) NIKKO • Toshogu Shrine TOKYO • Shinjuku 6 Breakfast / 6 Lunches / 5 Dinners 6 Nights Hotel Stay | Spring (Mar – May) Summer (Jun – Aug) Autumn (Sep – Nov) Winter (Dec – Feb) | From $3,488 +$450 tax |
| 8D BEST OF TATEYAMA ALPINE ROUTE | NIKKO • Ashikaga Flower Park (Apr to Jun) • Hitachi Seaside Park (Jul to Oct) • Toshogu Shrine • Irohazaka Zigzag Driveway • Kegon Falls GUNMA • Fruit Farm NAGANO • Shiraito Falls • Karuizawa Chelsea Premium Outlets TATEYAMA KUROBE ALPINE ROUTE • Electrical Bus • Kurobe Cablecar • Tateyama Ropeway • Tateyama Tunnel Trolley Bus • Tateyama Highland Bus • Tateyama Cablecar KANAZAWA • Kenroku-en Garden • Kanazawa Castle SHIRAKAWA-GO • Ogimachi Gassho Village TAKAYAMA • San-machi MOUNT FUJI REGION • Mount Fuji • Oshino Hakkai Village 6 Breakfasts / 5 Lunches / 5 Dinners 6 Nights Hotel Stay | From $3,188 +$120 tax | |
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| 8 DAYS HOKKAIDO PASSION | Hakodate, Noboribetsu, Jozankei, Furano, Otaru, Sapporo, Chitose | Nov 2023 - Dec 2024 | From $3,088 |
| 8 DAYS HOKKAIDO WINTER FANTASIA | Sapporo, Chitose, Furano, Noboribetsu, Otaru, Mombetsu, Abashiri, Jozankei, Asahikawa, Kushiro | Nov 2023 - Apr 2024 | From $3,188 |
| 8 DAYS HOKKAIDO FLORA INDULGENCE | Sapporo, Mombetsu, Otaru, Furano, Sounkyo, Abashiri, Tokyo | Nov 2023 - Apr 2024 | From $3,388 |
| 7 DAYS HOKKAIDO ON A BUDGET | Tokyo, Sapporo, Furano, Asahikawa, Noboribetsu, Otaru | Sep 2023 - Oct 2023 | From $3,388 |
| Dynasty Travel | |||
| 9D7N Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route | 19 meals: 7 Breakfasts / 6 Lunches / 6 Dinners 3N Onsen Ryokan stay Visits to Washi (Japanese paper) experience, Food Sample DIY, Daihonzan Eiheiji, Ainokura Gassho Village & Shirakawago, Starbucks Toyama Kansui Park, Toki Premium Outlets Gifu, Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route | 17 Apr 2024 | From SGD $4,899 |
| EU Holidays | |||
| 9D6N WINTER WONDERLAND HOKKAIDO | HAKODATE • Hakodate Tropical • Botanic Garden • Hakodate Meijikan • Mt. Hakodate (ropeway) • Hakodate Morning Market • Fort Goryokaku • Onuma Quasi National Park LAKE TOYA • Mt. Uzu (ropeway) NISEKO • Half Day Ski OTARU • Otaru Canal • Kitachi Glass Shop • Music Box Museum (DIY Experience) ASAHIKAWA • Asahikawa Ramen Village • Asahikawa Zoo SOUNKYO • Daizetsuzan National Park • Ginga Waterfall SAPPORO • Ishiya Chocolate Museum • Sapporo Beer Factory • Hokkaido Shrine • Mt Okura Olympic Jump Stadium • Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade • Mitsui Outlet Sapporo NOBORIBETSU • Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura • Noboribetsu Jigokudani 6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 5 Dinners SPECIAL MEALS: • Salmon Chan Chan Yaki Set • Seasonal Seafood Hotpot • Crab Kaiseki Meal • Japanese BBQ | Nov 2023 - Mar 2024 | From $2,988 |
| 9D6N HOKKAIDO BLOSSOM SYMPHONY SUMMER | SAKURA SPECIALS • Goryokaku Tower • Hachiman-Zaka Slope and Daisan-Zaka Slope • Lake Toya • Temiya Ryokuka Botanical Gardens • Hokkaido-Jingu Shrine • Nakajima Park • Hiraoka Park HAKODATE • Fort Goryokaku • Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse • Mt. Hakodate (Cable Car Ride) • Hakodate Morning Market • Onuma Park LAKE TOYA • Sairo Terrace • Free helicopter experience • Mt Showa • Mt Usu Ropeway (Cable Car Ride) NOBORIBETSU • Jigokudani (Hell Valley) • Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura OTARU • Otaru Canal • Otaru Sakaimachi Street • Music Box Musuem • Kitachi Glass Shop SHAKOTAN PENINSULA • Cape Kamui • Shimamui Beach SAPPORO • Ishiya Chocolate Factory • Hokkaido-Jingu Shrine • Former Hokkaido Government Office • Sapporo Beer Factory • Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade 6 Breakfasts 4 Lunches 5 Dinners SPECIAL MEALS: • Deluxe Crab Kaiseki Meal • Japanese BBQ Buffet • Japanese Izakaya + Sashimi + BBQ Scallop • Japanese Style Onsen Buffet Dinner | Apr - May 2024 | $3,288 |
| Nam Ho Travel Service | |||
| 8D 6N COLORFUL HOKKAIDO | ASAHIKAWA • Asahikawa Northern Horse Park, Heiwa-dori Shopping Park, Ramen Village, Alpaca Ranch (Ent Included) FURANO • Ningle Terrace, Furano Flower Fields, Shirogane Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls (Night illumination), Biei Shikisai No Oka Park, Furano Tomita Farm, Shikisai Hill, Hokusei Hill Observatory NOBORIBETSU • Jigokudani Hell Valley LAKE TOYA • Toya Usuzan Ropeway, Fruits Picking (Seasonal), Lake Toya Silo Observatory, Showa Shinzan (Photo Stop), Bear Ranch (Ent Included) LAKE ONUMA PARK • Lake Onuma HAKODATE • Fort Goryokaku Tower, Hakodate Night View, Hakodate Morning Market, Akarenga Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse OTARU • Otaru Canal, Sakaimachi Street, Musical Box Museum, Glass Museum SAPPORO • Factory Premium Outlet, Sapporo City Tours - (Odori Park, Sapporo TV Tower, Tokeidai Clock Tower), Tanukikoji Shopping Street, JR Sapporo Station Shopping Arcade, Sapporo Underground Shopping, Ishiya Chocolate Factory | Apr - Oct 2023 | From $3,288 + $110 tax |
| 9D7N HOKKAIDO WINTER WONDERLAND BY OZ | OTARU - Otaru Canal, Sakaimachi Street, Kitachi Glass Museum, Musical Box Museum, DIY Music Box ASAHIKAWA -Asahikawa Zoo (Ent Included), Penguin Parade, Ramen Village FURANO - Ningle Terrace, Shirogane Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls RUSUTSU SKI RESORT - Skiing Fun with equipment NOBORIBETSU - Jigokudani Hell Valley, Noboribetsu Date Jidai Village (Ent Included) HAKODATE - Fort Goryokaku Tower (Ent Included), Hakodate Night View (Ropeway Included), Monkey In the Hotspring (Ent Included), Hakodate Morning Market, Akarenga Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse LAKE TOYA - Toya Usuzan Ropeway (Ent Included) SAPPORO - Mitsui Factory Outlet, City Tours - (Odori Park, Sapporo TV Tower, Tokeidai Clock Tower), Tanukikoji Shopping Street, Ishiya Chocolate Factory (Ent Included), DIY Cookies +2N in Tokyo | Nov - Dec 2023 | From $3,988 + $290 tax |
| 8D6/7N HOKKAIDO WINTER WONDERLAND + 2N TOKYO | Dec 2023 | $4,388 + $470 tax | |
| SA Tours | |||
| 8/9DAYS BEST OF HOKKAIDO | • 3 nights Stay in Sapporo • Sapporo Beer Museum • Mt. Hakodate by ropeway • Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura • Ishiya Chocolate Factory + DIY • Enjoy Snow rafting ( 1 time) snow donuts and snow basins (10 Dec – 28 Feb 2024) • Asahiyama Zoo • Tea Break in Otaru - Coffee/tea & Cake + Otaru Cup as a Souvenir. | Nov - Mar 2024 | From $2,999 + $0 tax |
| 9D OHAYO TOHOKU + YAMAGATA + AOMORI | • Ginzan Onsen Old Town • Hirosaki Apple Farm plucking • Iwate Geibikei Gorge Boat Cruise • Iwate Experience & Taste Flying Dango • Akabeko (DIY) • Akita Oyasukyo Daifunto • Hokkaido Ropeway • Ouchijuku • Snow Monsters Ropeway (Dec to Feb) | Oct - Feb 2024 | From $3,099 + $450 tax |
Tour packages in Southern Japan – Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Oita, Kyushu
For those who prefer dropping the hustle and bustle and intensive shopping in cities, a trip to Southern Japan would give you a laid-back vibe.
Southern Japan is also a region that boasts stunning natural landscapes, from lush forests to volcanic mountains. You can explore areas like Aso, known for its colossal caldera, or Yakushima, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its ancient cedar trees.
Besides being home to nature lovers, it’s also famous for hot springs, or “onsen,” where you can relax and soak in therapeutic mineral-rich waters. Beppu and Yufuin in Kyushu, in particular, are famous for their onsen.
| Tour Package | Tour Details | Validity of Travel | Price Per Pax |
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| ASA Holiday | |||
| 9D4N KYUSHU + 3N TAIPEI | [FUKUOKA] • Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine • LaLaport Shopping Centre [SAGA] (Karatsu, Arita, Takeo) • Karatsu Castle • Jingshan Observation Deck • Arita Porcelain Park • Mifune Mountain Paradise • “Big Fish Shrine" [NAGASAKI] • Shimabara Samurai House [KUMAMOTO] • Kumamoto Ferry • Kumamoto Castle • Sakurababa Castle Caien [OITA] • Kyushu Natural Animal Park • Yufuin Art Town • Village of Yufuin Floral • Oita Onsen • Mameda Town [BEPPU] • Sea hell [TAIPEI] • 3N (free at leisure) | Spring (Mar – May) Summer (Jun – Aug) Autumn (Sep – Nov) Winter (Dec – Feb) | From $2,788 + $380 tax |
| 9D SCENIC KYUSHU | [YANAGAWA] • Yanagawa sightseeing boat [NAGASAKI] • Huis Ten Bosch [AMAKUSA] • Amakusa Cruise to spot and watch the wild dolphins at sea [KAGOSHIM] • Shiroyama Observatory • Volcano Sakurajima • Lake Ikeda [IBUSUKI] • Nagasakibana • Hot sand bath [KIRISHIMA] • Kirishima-jingu Shrine [MIYAZAKI] • Takachiho Farm • Aoshima Island • Aeon Mall Miyazaki • Heiwadai Park • Takachiho Gorge [BEPPU] • ChinoikeJigoku (Blood-Burning Hell) • TatsumakiJigoku (Dragon Geyser) [OITA] • Fruit Picking (Seasonal) [TOSU] • Tosu Chelsea Premium Outlets [FUKUOKA] • Fukuoka Seaside Momochi • Tenjin • Yatai (street food stall) • Hakata Bay • Fukuoka Tower 6/7 Nights Stay in Hotel (*1 night stay in the first robot hotel in Japan) 6/7 Breakfasts / 5 Lunches / 4 Dinner | From $2,888 + $120 tax | |
| 8D SCENIC KYUSHU | From $2,938 +$120 tax | ||
| Chan Brothers | |||
| 8 DAYS PICTURESQUE KYUSHU | Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Shimabara, Beppu, Kitsuki, Matsushima, Kagoshima, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Aso, Oita | Dec 2023 - Jan 2025 | From $3,588 |
| 7 DAYS KYUSHU ON A BUDGET | Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Matsushima, Tokyo | Sep 2023 - Oct 2023 | From $2,888 |
| Dynasty Travel | |||
| 9D7N Explore Scenic Kyushu | 21 meals: 8 Breakfasts / 6 Lunches / 7 Dinners 2N Onsen Ryokan stay Highlights: Hakata Doll Painting DIY Experience, Sun Messe Nichinan Moai, Dolphin Watching, Kagoshima City Tram Experience, Tosu Premium Outlets | 19 Mar 2024 | From $4,599 |
| Nam Ho Travel Service | |||
| 9D7N KYUSHU EXPLORER | [FUKUOKA] • Dazaifu Tenmangu • Kirin Beer Factory • Canal City Fukuoka • Tenjin Underground Street • Yatai Street [KITAKYUSHU] • Karato Market • Mojiko Retro • Kokura Castle • Kitakyushu Museum of Natural & Human History [OITA] • Takachiho Gorge • Amanoiwato Shrine • Yufuin Floral Village • Beppu Hell Valley [KAGOSHIMA] • Sakurajima Foot Bath • Arimura Lava Observatory • Sakamoto Black Vinegar Factory [MIYAZAKI] • Sun Messe Nichinan • Udo Shrine [IBUSUKI] • Flowing Somen Experience • Black Sand Bath • Sengan-en Garden • Shiroyama Park Observatory [KUMAMOTO] • Sakuranobaba Josaien • Suizenji Garden [SAGA] • Unzen Onsen Street • Yutoku Inari Shrine • Arita Porcelain Park • Yoshinogari Historical Park | Nov 2023 - Mar 2024 | From $3,388 + $110 tax |
| New Shan Travel | |||
| 9D7N Japan Kyushu Beauty Escapade / 9D7N CNY Japan Kyushu Beauty Escapade | Day 1 | Singapore, Departure to Fukuoka (MOB) Day 2 | Fukuoka – Karatsu – Nagasaki: Niji-No-Matsubara, Yobuko Market, Nagasaki Peace Park, Peace Statue, Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki China Town (L) Day 3 | Nagasaki – Glover Garden: Yutoku Shrine, Mifuneyama Paradise (B, L, D) Day 4 | Karatsu – Kumamoto: Tosu Outlet, Yanagawa (by boat ride), Kumamoto Castle and City Choi Garden, Suizenji-Gardens (B, L, D) Day 5 | Kumamoto – Kirishima – Ibusuki: Kirishima Shrine, Takachiho Farm (DIY Sushi making), Shiroyama Observatory, Sakurajima, Ibusuki (enjoy the famous sand bath & natural hot spring) (B, L, D) Day 6 | Ibusuki – Aso: Takachiho Gorge, Local Fruit Farm (fruit picking session), Kusasenli (B, L, D) Day 7 | Aso – Beppu: Daikanbo, Mt Aso, Jinlin Lake, Yufuin Town, Beppu (enjoy Jigoku Mushi cuisine) (B, L, D) Day 8 | Beppu – Fukuoka: Beppu-Jigoku tour (Hot Spring), Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Tenjin Business District (B, L) Day 9 | Fukuoka – Singapore (B) | 29 Oct 2023 27 Nov 2023 8 Feb 2023 (CNY) 16, 18, 23 Mar 2024 4, 21 Apr 2024 | $3,288 (CNY) / $3,388 |
| SA Tours | |||
| 7D OKINAWA DELIGHTS | • Ocean Expo Park & Churaumi Aquarium • Busena Observatory Glass Bottom Boat • Nakagusuku Castle Ruins (UNESCO) • Nakamura House • Sake Brewery • Ikei Island / Kouri Island • Okinawa World Specialty Meals • Japanese buffet • BBQ all you can eat • Okinawa traditional set • Ramen set • Japanese Set lunch | Oct 2023 - Jun 2024 | From $2,299 + $0 tax |
| 9D FABULOUS KYUSHU + SHIKOKU | • Yanagawa Boat Ride • Dolphin Watching* • Sand Bath at Beppu • Mt Inasa Ropeway • Yufuin Floral Village • Dazaifu Train Ride* • Oboke Ravine Pleasure Boat • Seasonal Fruit Picking (May - Oct) | Oct - Feb 2024 | From $3,599 + $125 tax |
Pros and Cons of Joining a Tour Group
Mind you, air tickets are getting increasingly expensive and tickets to Japan in December are at least $2.7k on Singapore Airlines now!
If you ask me, I would say that going on a tour that’s within the range of $2,800 to $3,000 is more value for money as the price includes flights, accommodations, meals, and transfers. Similarly, you will be led by a licensed tour guide and most sightseeing fees will be included in the packages.
However, there are potential downsides such as a rigid schedule and being forced to socialise with strangers. Here are some pros and cons to think about:
| Pros | Cons |
| You will be able to tick off popular destinations in the comfort of catered transportation | Fixed itinerary to follow and less flexibility in managing your time |
| Requires much less planning and logistics such as transportation, accommodations, and itinerary planning. This means less stress and planning on your part | Requires lots of planning and purchases of your own |
| Tour guides are often knowledgeable about the destination and can provide valuable insights, history, and context that you might miss when traveling independently | Group tours cater to a wide range of travelers, so your individual preferences and interests may not be fully accommodated |
| You have the opportunity to meet and socialise with fellow travelers, which can enhance the overall experience, especially if you’re traveling alone | Traveling with a group can sometimes result in less immersion in the local culture, as you may spend more time with fellow tourists than interacting with locals |
| Group tours often prioritise safety, which can be reassuring, especially when visiting unfamiliar or potentially risky destinations | Popular tours can be crowded, which may limit your ability to fully enjoy and appreciate certain attractions |
| Some tours offer access to attractions and experiences that may be difficult to arrange on your own, such as skip-the-line tickets or exclusive tours | Tours can be more expensive than planning a trip independently because you’re paying for the convenience and services provided |
Which Trip Would You Go?
Before we forget, even though Japan is generally a safe country to travel to, there are still risks imposed with travelling.
This is especially so if you’re bringing more clothes and items during winter, and if your luggage is damaged or lost, there will be more losses.
And if you’re planning to go for adventurous activities such as skiing, getting a travel insurance can help to minimise any financial losses or cover you for potential injuries during the trip.
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