Japan solo tours

It’s time for a Japanese adventure; party of one…

…until you meet the rest of the sushi-seeking, anime-loving and shrine-appreciating travellers on your small group tour. From shopping ‘till you drop along Tokyo’s neon-lit streets and eating your heart out in Osaka with newly made friends to wandering through Hiroshima’s Memorial Peace Park while your local guide tells you the story of its past, our solo tours in Japan mean shared experiences and memories made between people just as ready to explore this captivating country as much as you are. 

Our Japan solo trips

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Why choose us

Intrepid leader with group in pan grill diner
A local leader

Japan can be an easy country to move around on your own but by doing it in a small group tour, you’re not only getting the convenience that comes with having everything already organised for you but you’re also being provided with on-the-ground knowledge about cuisine, culture and customs from your own local leader. 

Locals at Shibuya crossing in Tokyo Japan
Safety

While Japan is prone to a natural disaster or two (think earthquakes and tsunamis), the country itself is actually incredibly safe in terms of crime rate so you shouldn’t come across any problems but all of the universal travel cautions apply; keep an eye on your belongings, stick to well-lit areas and travel in groups after dark.   

Intrepid traveller group pose for photo in the forests around Hakone in Japan
Ready made friends

There’s almost no point in exploring a country as cool as Japan if you don’t have anyone to share amazing experiences and unforgettable memories with. On a group tour, you don’t have that problem. You’ll automatically have a bunch of new people to meet from all over the world, even if you’re travelling solo.  

Bullet train with passengers in station in Japan
Logistics and convenience

Whether it’s knowing exactly what time you need to catch the shinkansen (bullet train) to checking you into your traditional ryokan, our tour leaders handle all of the fiddly organizational stuff so that all you have to do is keep your eyes peeled for Mount Fuji and prepare your stomach for the amount of udon noodles you’re going to eat. 

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Dana · Traveled November 2024
Review submitted 29 Nov 2024

Japan: Koya-san & Kumano Kodo Trek

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Colin · Traveled November 2024
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Brodie · Traveled November 2024
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