Japan Travel Specialists

Japan Travel Specialists

We are a UK-based tour operator with specialist knowledge in destinations across the world, including Japan. When planning an adventure to such a diverse country as Japan, it’s imperative to have the help of an expert. Our Japan travel specialists know their destination inside and out and can create a tailor-made itinerary to suit your needs. We’ve travelled extensively across Japan and know each region intimately. We can help you plan a trip to the biggest of the Japanese islands, Honshu, home to the mega metropolis of Tokyo, with its busy financial centre, bustling Shinjuku and quirky Harajuku plus numerous shrines,
temples, markets and tea houses. Or maybe a visit to the city of Nara, with its huge wooden temple and spotted deer; there is also the historically-significant Hiroshima, plus much more that’s off the beaten track. You might want to get away from the typical Japanese hotspots with a visit to the island-museum Naoshima, where you can sleep surrounded by works of art or experience the high tides of Miyajima Island. For a completely different side of Japan, our travel experts can create an itinerary to one of the other, lesser-visited islands such as Hokkaido, known for its volcanoes, natural hot springs and skiing. Visit Sapporo during winter for excellent skiing and supreme snowy landscapes (plus world-famous beer), then fly to the Ryuku archipelago, to dive into the turquoise sea. With our expert guides plus an extensive network of contacts and guides on the ground, we can help you organise a trip to experience the best of the Japnese archipelago’s 8,952 islands, whatever your Japan travel desire.
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Why visit Japan with Original Travel ?

Whether you’re a family seeking Tokyo’s futuristic museums or a couple wishing to relax in Hokkaido’s onsens, we’ve got you covered. Our consultants have first-hand experience of living in Japan, so we know the secret spots off the beaten track (and how to reach them). Train travel is the best and most efficient way to explore the country, and wherever you visit, getting to grips with Japan’s diverse culture is a must. We work with guides who provide in-depth experiences on the history of Samurai or Geisha culture, and we have hand-picked traditional ryokan properties to rest your head in.

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A few of the benefits of travelling with us to Japan

  • Our local Concierges
  • The Original Travel app
  • Wi-Fi router and e-Sim
  • Destination Dossier
  • 24-hour helpline
  • Expert guides
  • 100% carbon absorption

Japan Travel Specialists

Joyce

Japan Specialist

Why do you love Japan so much?
Having lived in both the East and the West, including spending time in Tokyo and Hong Kong, Japan has always felt very personal to me. What I love most is the level of dedication people bring to whatever they do. Whether it’s perfecting a craft, mastering a single dish, preserving traditions, or even just pursuing a personal interest, there’s an incredible attention to detail and pride in doing things well. I think this is what makes Japanese hospitality so special – the small, thoughtful gestures that make you feel truly looked after.

When did you first visit Japan and what was your first impression?
As a toddler – on a family trip to Tokyo Disneyland. Throughout my childhood, I visited different parts of Japan on family holidays, guided tours and road trips. Even from a young age, the hospitality and politeness left an impression. Train staff, restaurant staff and shop assistants would all bow and everywhere you go is clean and orderly whether it’s a big city or a small village.

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Japan holiday ideas

A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started

  • One Country Japan – Tokyo – Japanese Alps – Kyoto – Osaka

    Japan through the Eyes of a Child - Mangamania and Samurai

    Explore Japan as a family from the bustling streets of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka to the wild landscapes of the Japanese Alps

    14 days, from £5200 to £6750

  • One Country Japan – Tokyo – Kanazawa – Hida Furukawa – Kyoto

    Highlights of Japan - Tokyo, the Alps and Kyoto

    Discover the best Japan has to offer on this two-week highlights tour

    15 days, from £4300 to £5500

  • One Country Japan – Kyushu – Fukuoka – Nagasaki – Sukarajima

    Kyushu From Top to Tail - Cities, Hot Springs & Volcanoes

    Discover the vast variety of Japan’s southernmost island on this 16-day trip to Kyushu

    15 days, from £4900 to £6750

  • One Country Japan – Tokyo – Hida Furukawa – Kanazawa – Kyoto

    Winter in Japan - Tokyo and Kyoto without the Crowds

    Embark on an 11-day winter escape through Japan, from buzzing cities to snowy countryside

    12 days, from £4600 to £5950

  • One Country Japan – Okinawa Islands – Naha – Okuma – Kunigami – Miyakojima – Ishigaki

    Escape to Okinawa - Island Hopping, Local Life & Beach Bliss

    Escape to Okinawa on this 13-day island-hopping adventure packed with coastal hikes, tropical road trips and beach bliss

    13 days, from £4500 to £6050

  • One Country Japan – Honshu – Tokyo – Toyama – Kanazawa – Takayama – Kyoto

    An Artistic Adventure Through Japan - Traditional Crafts & Creative Discoveries

    Tap into Japan’s artistic side on a 16-day adventure packed with culture, creativity and hands-on-fun

    16 days, from £7200 to £9350

  • One Country Japan – Tokyo – Aizuwakamatsu – Sendai – Lake Towada – Kakunodate – Ginsen Onsen – Tsuruoka

    Off-the-Beaten-Track in Japan - Majestic Mountains, Traditional Temples and Samurai Splendour

    Unveil a more serene side of Japan on this 16-day sojourn in the lesser-known Tohoku region

    16 days, from £3900 to £5800

  • One Country South Korea – Japan – Seoul – Gyeongju – Busan – Osaka – Kyoto – Shuzenji – Tokyo

    From Seoul to Tokyo - A Rail Adventure through South Korea and Japan

    Watch South Korea and Japan roll past your window on this 20-day rail adventure from dazzling Seoul to high-energy Tokyo

    20 days, from £6450 to £8350

  • One Country Fukuoka - Hiroshima - Kobe - Osaka - Shizuoka - Tokyo

    Ramen, Sake and Takoyaki - A Culinary Journey across Japan, from Kyushu to Mount Fuji

    Soak up the tranquil atmosphere on a day trip to spiritual Miyajima Island

    13 days, from £4750 to £5800

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London SW15 2TL

Tel: 020 7978 7333

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