Travellers searching for Japan tours land only are usually looking for a guided tour without international airfare included. For many Canadians and Americans, this arrangement offers greater flexibility and can make good financial sense.
A land-only Japan tour typically starts when you arrive in Japan and covers the services specified by the tour operator, such as hotels, sightseeing, local guides, transportation and some or most meals. International flights are booked separately.
Why Choose a Land-Only Japan Tour?
What Should Be Included?
Not all land-only Japan tours include the same services. Before comparing prices, check the hotel standard and location, group size, meals, sightseeing, entrance fees, guide service and transportation between cities.
Transportation deserves particular attention. Japan’s excellent rail system makes the Shinkansen an efficient and comfortable choice for many long-distance journeys, while a private coach can be better for places that are difficult to reach by train.
Laurus Travel has operated tours to Japan for many years and offers its Japan programs on a land-only basis. Small groups, experienced guides and carefully planned combinations of trains and private coaches are central to these tours.
For travellers who prefer to choose their own flights, a land-only Japan tour provides the structure of a guided journey without giving up control over how they travel to and from Japan.
Japan Tours Land Only – Recommended Itinerary
Best of Japan (14 days)
| “On a scale of 1 to 5, this tour is 5. It exceeded my expectations.” | Testimonials |
Tokyo – Mt. Fuji – Hakone – Kanazawa – Takayama – Shirakawa – Kyoto – Nara – Osaka – Hiroshima – Miyajima – TokyoWith a focus on history and culture, this premium small-group Japan tour showcases the best of the Land of the Rising Sun. From the present capital of Tokyo to the former imperial seat of Kyoto, Japan’s illustrious blend of ancient traditions with state-of-the-art modernity is on full display.
Important Features
- Small group size – average 16, maximum 20
- Experienced professional guides
- Premium hotel accommodations
- Quality Japanese & Western cuisines
- Sushi making lesson
- Kaiseki dinner with geisha dancer (maiko) performance
- Yakiniku (BBQ) dinner featuring premium Japanese beef
- No shopping stops
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