Local Living Tours & Trips in Japan
There's no better way to delve into culture than to live like a local. Spend time with them for an insight into what life is like in Japan. With 52 local adventures lasting 4 days to 25 days, you're sure to create memories to last a lifetime.
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The trip is that was very exciting and a lot of fun. Our first couple day. Our Tours guy didn’t give us much information where we’re going and the history of the tour but we have fun on our last day with Ray the Tours guy that took us to Osaka he was nice and very informative. He did a great job.
Essential Japan GOall was very good amazing experience
Legend of Japan (from Tokyo to Osaka)An excellent time filled with fun and emersive opportunities. I learned much about this country and am looking forward to more life changing tours
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10 best Local Living Japan tour packages
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- Japan Express (6 destinations)
- Essential Japan GO
- Active Japan: Hokkaido in Winter, Sea Ice to Onsens
- Legend of Japan (from Tokyo to Osaka)
- Japan Escape
- Tokyo to Osaka: Neon-lit Cities & Tranquil Countryside
- Japan Share a Trip
- Discover Japan's Classic Treasures
- Essence of Japan: A Luxury in Culture, Art & Culinary Elegance
- A Week in Japan
Duration 9 days Destinations Tokyo, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Kyoto, Osaka Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From $2,831
15% off- US$2,407
Essential Japan GO
“His knowledge and passion for the history and culture of Japan was incredibly infectious.”
PeterBuckingham, traveled in March
Duration 7 days Destinations Tokyo, Kawaguchiko, Mount Fuji, Fuji, Nagoya, Kyoto, Arashiyama, Fushimi, Nara, Osaka Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Europamundo From
15% off- US$2,406
Duration 9 days Destinations Sapporo, Shiretoko National Park, Abashiri, Kussharo Ko, Lake Mashu-Ko, Lake Akan, Asahikawa, Daisetsuzan National Park Age Range Ages 12+ Operator G Adventures From $4,099
10% off- US$3,689
Participate in an authentic tea ceremony in Kyoto's Gion district, learn traditional samurai techniques while wearing period costume, and master sushi-making with local chefs in Osaka. Sleep in dorm-style accommodations for 11 nights, getting around on Japan's public transport and bullet trains with fellow travelers 18-39. See Okunoin Cemetery at Koyasan's temples and Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Museum.
Duration 12 days Destinations Tokyo, Odawara, Hakone, Fushimi, Arashiyama, Kyoto, Koya-san, Hiroshima, Osaka Age Range Ages 18-39 Operator TruTravels From
10% off- US$2,750
Take a hands-on cooking class in Kyoto where you'll make miso soup, teriyaki chicken, and makizushi sushi rolls from scratch. Participate in a centuries-old tea ceremony at Meiji Shrine, then head to Yuzen Handmade Corner to learn the Yuzen kimono dyeing technique and create your own colorful souvenir.
Duration 9 days Destinations Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Kurashiki, Himeji, Kyoto, Nara Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Globus From
10% off- US$2,969
Duration 8 days Destinations Tokyo, Kanazawa, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Osaka Age Range Ages 12+ Operator G Adventures From
10% off- US$3,149
Duration 10 days Destinations Tokyo, Hakone, Owakudani, Gotemba, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Arashiyama, Nara, Osaka Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Baboo Travel From
10% off- US$2,234
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