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MUST-SEE THINGS IN MIYAJIMA ISLAND

The story of the floating torii gate, the sacred deer, and the rice scooper.

HIROSHIMA PEACE MEMORIAL PARK

In remembrance of the tragedies caused from the atomic bomb, this park was built with hope of living......

TIPS BEFORE GOING TO TOKYO DISNEYLAND AND DISNEYSEA

Here are some helpful tips to make the most out of your time at any of the Disney Parks in Japan.......

HOW TO SPEND THE DAY IN TOKYO DISNEYLAND

Here are our tips on how you should spend the day in Tokyo Disneyland.......

TOKYO TOP DECK

Before opening to the public we had a chance to see the newly renovated Tokyo Top Deck.......

TAKING THE TRAIN IN JAPAN

The train system in Japan is convenient and efficient, but there are some things you should know bef......

WHICH JAPANESE HOLIDAYS SHOULD YOU AVOID TRAVELING ON?

Japan has quite a few national holidays, where many tourist spots become heavily crowded with travel......

SPEND A DAY IN ODAIBA

Never been to Odaiba? Here are some places for you to check out and spend the day there.......

FLIGHTS TO JAPAN

Here are some airports to know about when booking your flights to Japan.......

STROLLING AROUND A FOX VILLAGE

Did you know about the fox village in Miyagi Prefecture?......

SUSHI MAKING EXPERIENCE

Check out how the sushi making experience went with All Japan Tours......

GREEN TEA CEREMONY WITH MAIKO

Have you ever wanted to experience a tea ceremony with a maiko (apprentice geisha) or geisha? Well A......

RECOMMENED SPOTS FOR WINTER ILLUMINATION IN TOKYO

Winter Illuminations are here and with the plethora of choices here are our recommendations in Tokyo......

MEIJI JINGU GAIEN GINKGO FESTIVAL 2024

The Meiji Jingu Gaien is the outer area of Meiji Shrine. Every year the Ginkgo Festival is annually ......

RECOMMENDED SPOTS FOR AUTUMN LEAVES IN TOKYO

Autumn is a great time to visit Japan. Here are some of our recommended spots in Tokyo to see autumn......

AUTUMN LEAVES TOHOKU EDITION 2024

The Tohoku region is a great area to see autumn leaves in Japan.......

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Group Tour Style	Budget	Deluxe	Deluxe-Plus	Signature	Active
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Feature	Our Budget Tours are designed for our guests who are on a limited budget. Explore the must-see sights and enjoy a hassle-free trip to Japan at an affordable price.	Sample all Japan has to offer, from unique locales to must see tourist attractions. Our Deluxe Tours are fully guided, and use our luxury coaches for your convenience and comfort.	Experience Japanese culture at a slower pace, and with a smaller group size than our deluxe tours. Stay in each city longer so you can soak in the culture and fully appreciate the destinations.	Enjoy upgraded hotels, a slower pace, and a smaller group size for a more intimate experience. Access to a wide range of unique activities that immerse you in authentic Japanese culture.	Explore Japan off the beaten path via Japanese public transportation, walking, hiking, cycling and more. Take more time to enjoy local experiences and picturesque landscape.
Advantage	Our most cost-effective way to see the highlights of Japan while staying in budget-friendly accommodations. If you would like to have a set of quick stops to sample the must-see sights of Japan, or if you plan to explore Japan on your own but would like to take a short trip to learn about Japan before your self-guided journeys, these are the tours for you.	Our most popular tours for everyone. Fully-escorted - the most hassle-free way to visit Japan for the best value. From Hokkaido to Kyushu, the duration of our Deluxe Tours range from 5 to 27 days. Whether you want to see the best of Japan in a shorter time, or take your time in each city, you will find a tour package that suits your preferences.	Smaller group sizes enable our guests to access more of Japanese culture and traditions. Our Deluxe-Plus Tours are carefully balanced for you to discover the unique Japanese culture, history, arts, food and spectacular scenery Japan has. If you love Japan and want to appreciate the best of everything Japan can offer, these are the tours for you.	Dive into the cultural aspects of Japan at a more leisurely pace. Enjoy more than just sightseeing. All of our Signature Small Group Tours feature a wide range of cultural experiences through interaction with the people and places that represent all that is authentic about the destination. Get an alternative, more in-depth understanding of Japanese culture and art.	Our Active Small Group Tours combine the best cultural locations with off-the-beaten-path destinations via Japanese public transportation. Discover the country of Japan the way the locals do and see Japan from a different angle. A focus on getting away from the crowds and into the real Japan, see the diversity of Japan’s countryside unfold before your eyes.
Group Size	20 to 45 people	10 to 35 people	6 to 24 people	4 to 16 people	4 to 13 people
Fully-escorted	Comprehensively escorted by AJT's professional English speaking tour guide				Your guides are local experts and residents of the city you are visiting, they do not always escort the group when traveling between cities
Pace	Fast pace to see as much as possible while in Japan	Perfect pace to see as much as possible while in Japan	More leisurely pace to soak in and fully appreciate the destinations, plus free time to explore on your own
Airport Transfers	Airport transfers are NOT included unless otherwise specified	Airport transfers are included* (If no options are taken: hotels are not requested to be changed and passengers use the correct airports)	Airport transfers are included if arriving on the first day of the tour and returning on the last day of the tour	Private airport transfers are included if arriving on the first day of the tour and returning on the last day of the tour	Airport transfers are NOT included unless otherwise specified
Transfer between cities	Transfer between cities via private coach and Shinkansen (bullet train), depending on the itinerary			Transfer between cities via private coach and first class Shinkansen (bullet train), depending on the itinerary	Transfer between cities via Shinkansen (bullet train) or express train. Private minivans are also used occasionally where public transport is not available or practical
Sightseeing	Sightseeing by private coach with an escorted guide		Sightseeing by private coach and public transportation with an escorted guide		Sightseeing via public transportation (local train, subway & local bus) with local guides
Admission fees and activities	All entry fees to sites and activities listed in the itinerary are included
Luggage Transfers	Luggage transfers by private coach from hotel to hotel, plus separate luggage transfers are included on select tours				Separate luggage transfers are included
Meals	Breakfast every morning, plus meals as indicated (vegetarian or special meals can be arranged)
Accommodation	Carefully-selected budget hotels and ryokans	Carefully-selected superior/deluxe hotels and ryokans	Carefully-selected deluxe/boutique hotels and ryokans	Carefully-selected deluxe/luxury hotels and ryokans	Accommodations range from local Japanese inns (minshuku) to budget hotels, to superior/deluxe hotels depending on the tour and destination
Ages	4 years old and above			6 years old and above
Health & Activity	In order to enjoy our tour, you should be able to walk reasonable distances, often over unpaved and uneven surfaces. Some of the most memorable sightseeing activities can only be accomplished on foot. Wheelchairs can be arranged upon request. However, we regret that we’re unable to provide individual assistance to guests with walking difficulties or other personal needs. Guests requiring such individualized assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion who can provide it.				These tours are tailored to the energetic traveler; guests should feel comfortable walking from 4 to 10 miles a day depending on the tour and destination.

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MUST-SEE THINGS IN MIYAJIMA ISLAND

HIROSHIMA PEACE MEMORIAL PARK

TIPS BEFORE GOING TO TOKYO DISNEYLAND AND DISNEYSEA

HOW TO SPEND THE DAY IN TOKYO DISNEYLAND

TOKYO TOP DECK

TAKING THE TRAIN IN JAPAN

WHICH JAPANESE HOLIDAYS SHOULD YOU AVOID TRAVELING ON?

SPEND A DAY IN ODAIBA

FLIGHTS TO JAPAN

STROLLING AROUND A FOX VILLAGE

SUSHI MAKING EXPERIENCE

GREEN TEA CEREMONY WITH MAIKO

RECOMMENED SPOTS FOR WINTER ILLUMINATION IN TOKYO

MEIJI JINGU GAIEN GINKGO FESTIVAL 2024

RECOMMENDED SPOTS FOR AUTUMN LEAVES IN TOKYO

AUTUMN LEAVES TOHOKU EDITION 2024

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