We have carefully selected the following organised group tours from the world's leading adventure travel companies to offer you the best experience of travelling to Japan. For convenience, we have organised these into country-wide tours and (where available) regional tours, trekking itineraries and multi-country overland tours incorporating Japan. For further details and to book your tour, click "details & booking" to visit the tour company website.
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Festival Tours of Japan
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Festivals engage all your senses, with their noise, colours, smells and tastes – the variety, the fun and the sheer spontaneity are part of the whole experience. You can simply enjoy people-watching, or find yourself being drawn into all the festivities and immersing yourself in local life. At Explore we have a wide range of fabulous festival tours. Some are planned specifically around a certain festival, for example the Harbin Ice Festival tour in China which takes place every February. Others are tours that run all year round but with certain departures arranged to coincide with an annual festival, for example the Nadaam Festival in Mongolia or the Pushkar Camel Fair in India, which we visit in July and November respectively. Africa is also rich in tradition and festivals abound, perhaps the most famous being Timkat in Ethiopia, celebrating Epiphany and re-enacting the ritual of Baptism. In the Americas you can take part in Brazil’s most spectacular extravaganza, the Rio Carnival, or witness the ancient Inca Inti Raymi festival in Peru. To visit a country and meet its people during a festival can be an experience second to none: you will bring home not just life-long memories of colour, music, dancing and fun but also a richer understanding of the traditions and beliefs that make the country what it is. Sapporo Snow Festival 13 days
from £3995 excl. flights*   This exciting journey takes us to the far north of Japan where we make the most of the winter temperatures, taking an ice breaker cruise in the Sea of Okhostk before spending time at the annual Sapporo Snow Festival. We also spend time exploring ultra modern Tokyo, ancient Kyoto and visiting the snow monkeys at Yudanaka. | ||
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Great value, reasonable prices, quality experiences. Comfortable and varied tourist-class accommodations chosen for location and character. Mix of public and private transport for the best overall experience. All the top highlights included, plus plenty of time to explore on your own. 
The trips we've build our reputation on. Designed for maximum variety, these trips are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, amazing wildlife and local cultures. Winter Festivals of Japan 13 days
from £3199 excl. flights*   This 13-day trip joins together two Japan winter tours to create one unforgettable experience that covers some of the major winter events this country has to offer. From the famous onsen hot springs throughout Japan that make the country so inviting in winter, to loads of free time to discover new and historical districts in Tokyo and Kyoto, to the Sapporo Snow Festival, the Otaru Light Festival, and the option to ski in Hokkaido, this tour is the best answer for anyone looking for a different sort of adventure. | ||||
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Great value, reasonable prices, quality experiences. Comfortable and varied tourist-class accommodations chosen for location and character. Mix of public and private transport for the best overall experience. All the top highlights included, plus plenty of time to explore on your own.
The trips we've build our reputation on. Designed for maximum variety, these trips are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, amazing wildlife and local cultures. Hokkaido Winter Festivals 5 days
from £1149 excl. flights*   This quick 5-day trip to the famous Sapporo Snow Festival is one of the most unique specifically-winter tours we offer. Explore the celebrated snow and ice sculptures created for this amazing event (held yearly since 1950), visit a light festival in the coastal town of Otaru, hike to see the geysers in Jigokudani, and opt to enjoy hot springs with a day in Noboribetsu. While there, take advantage of the option to ski in winter-perfect Hokkaido. This tour is the ideal add-on to any winter travel in this part of the world. | ||||
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* Prices are either exclusive of international flights or inclusive of flights from and to the UK as stated. Prices may vary depending on the specific departure date. Some tours may include an additional local payment to be paid in cash (USD or EURO) to the tour leader at the beginning of the tour. Please refer to the tour website for details.