Japan Walking Tours & Trips
Find a walking tour that explores Japan. There are 97 adventures to choose from, that range in length from 2 days up to 31 days. The most popular month for these tours is May, which has the most tour departures.
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Our trip was a graduation present to a grandson. We had a wonderful time with a small group within the larger for excursions, never being rushed along. There was time to explore on our own and enjou the companyu of our new friends.
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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
“The chosen cities were very beautiful, excellent time management.”
LORENACASTILLO, traveled in January
Duration 7 days Destinations Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kawaguchiko, Iyashinosato ancient japanese village, Nagoya, Kyoto, Fushimi, Nara, Osaka Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Europamundo From
15% Off- US$2,377
Spirit of Japan
“An excellent time filled with fun and emersive opportunities. I learned much about this country.”
Alexander, traveled in January
Walk through Tokyo's Yoyogi Park to reach the serene Meiji Shrine, then see the historic Senso-ji Temple on a guided walking tour through Asakusa. Wander through Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and stroll the atmospheric streets of Gion, Kyoto's traditional Geisha district. Hike the vermillion pathways of Fushimi Inari's thousand red torii gates before visiting Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Temple.
Duration 7 days Destinations Tokyo, Odawara, Hakone, Kyoto Age Range Ages 18-39 Operator TruTravels From $1,595
10% Off- US$1,436
Duration 10 days Destinations Tokyo, Kawaguchiko, Kyoto, Arashiyama, Nara, Osaka, Himeji, Kobe Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Bamba Travel From
10% Off- US$6,272
Legend of Japan (from Tokyo to Osaka)
“a relaxing temple stay. Her insights deepened our understanding and appreciation of the serene surroundings.”
Philip, traveled in September
Yoyogi Park and Meiji Shrine's forested grounds in Tokyo start things off, then you'll hike among the towering bamboo stalks of Arashiyama in Kyoto. There's Okunoin Cemetery's atmospheric pathways at Koyasan mountain temple complex and a stroll through Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park over 12 days.
Duration 12 days Destinations Tokyo, Odawara, Hakone, Fushimi, Arashiyama, Kyoto, Koya-san, Hiroshima, Osaka Age Range Ages 18-39 Operator TruTravels From $2,750
10% Off- US$2,475
Nara Park lets you walk among freely roaming deer before heading up to the UNESCO-listed Todaiji Temple to see the massive 49-foot Daibutsu Giant Buddha. You'll find yourself among the red torii gate paths at Fushimi Inari Shrine and wander the stone streets of Kurashiki's Bikan Historical Quarter from the Edo period.
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
In Tokyo, you'll witness the sacred Goma Ritual at Fukagawa Fudo-do Temple before boarding the Shinkansen bullet train through the Japanese Alps to Takayama, where there's sake tasting at a local brewery. Kyoto brings a hike up through Fushimi Inari Shrine's vermillion torii gates and time wandering Arashiyama's bamboo forest.
Duration 12 days Destinations Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Hakone, Takayama, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Kyoto, Arashiyama, Osaka Age Range Ages 18-32 Operator Topdeck From $3,539
5% Off- US$3,362
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