On the road with a guide
Japan guided tours
Guided tours in Japan: routes, tour leaders and itineraries of trusted operators side by side, plus the best time to go, flight times and your own days before or after.
From San Francisco, you can be in Japan in about 10 h 01.
- Best time to go
- May to October
- Daytime high in August
- 85 °F
- Flight from San Francisco, nonstop
- about 10 h 01
Japan guided tours from our partners
Each operator shows routes, dates and the real price for your departure. You book with the operator, who is your contract partner.
TourRadarJapan at TourRadarCheck live priceSee offers
Intrepid TravelJapan at Intrepid TravelCheck live priceSee offers
G AdventuresJapan at G AdventuresCheck live priceSee offers
You book with the partner, who is your contract partner. Links marked "Partner" are partner links: we earn a commission when you book, and your price stays the same.
How it works
1Find your route
Compare routes, length, tour leaders and group sizes of the operators for your country.
2Book with the operator
You book straight with the operator, at their price and on their terms.
3Follow the itinerary
Your itinerary sits day by day in HolidayWow: map, trip film, packing list and Genie. Add your own days before or after with a tap.
When to go in Japan
In Japan, the best time for a trip is May to October, with daytime highs up to 85 °F.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day °F | 43 | 45 | 53 | 62 | 71 | 77 | 83 | 85 | 79 | 69 | 58 | 48 |
| Night °F | 28 | 29 | 34 | 42 | 52 | 61 | 70 | 72 | 65 | 53 | 41 | 32 |
| Sun h/day | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Rain days | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 10 |
For your free days in Japan
Everything about Japan, from towns and beaches to getting there and the weather, is in the travel guide: Vacation in Japan
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partners for Guided tours, one plan
- TourRadar
- Intrepid Travel
- G Adventures
On the road, place to place
Japan guided tours: frequently asked questions
When is the best time for a guided tour in Japan?
In Japan, the best time for a trip is May to October, with daytime highs up to 85 °F. The flight from San Francisco takes about about 10 h 01.
Which operators run guided tours in Japan?
On HolidayWow you compare TourRadar, Intrepid Travel and G Adventures. Each operator shows the route, dates and the real price for your departure.
Can I plan my own days before or after a tour in Japan?
Yes. Open the tour in HolidayWow and add your own days before or after; Genie plans them with places, tours and stays that fit the start and end of the itinerary.
What is a guided tour?
A trip with a set itinerary, a tour leader and usually a small group: the operator arranges route, stays and transfers, and you just come along.
How do I follow my itinerary in HolidayWow?
Open the tour as a trip in HolidayWow: the operator's days sit in your plan with the map, places and overnight stops. You add notes and plan your own days before or after; the operator sets the itinerary itself.
Who is my contract with?
Always the operator you book with. HolidayWow links to their offers and helps you plan everything around it.
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