Ancient Wonders Tours & Trips in Honshu
Explore a wide diversity of ancient wonders tours through Honshu. We have 45 adventures that vary from 3 days to 16 days. With the greatest number of departures in October, this is also the most popular time of the year.
10 best ancient wonders Honshu tours
Compiled by
MelissaHonshu travel expert at TourRadar
- Stunning Japan with Shirakawa-go (private 3 star hotel rooms)
- Simply Japan
- 7-Day Japan Delight: Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto
- 8-Day Japan Premium Mini Group Tour with 3/4 Stars Hotels (Max 6 People)
- Highlights of Japan
- 14 Day Best of Japan Golden Route Tour Package
- 3 Day Kyoto, Osaka & Nara Tour from Tokyo
- Tokyo to Takayama - 13 days
- Japan World Heritage
- 10-Day Highlights of Japan & South Korea
Stunning Japan with Shirakawa-go (private 3 star hotel rooms)
“It was a fantastic tour with well-planned accommodations and a thoughtfully curated itinerary.”
Gary, traveled in March
Duration 8 days Destinations Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Gifu, Takayama, Fuji, Hakone, Yokohama, Tokyo Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Stunning Tours From $3,598
50% Off- US$1,799You save $1,799
Duration 14 days Destinations Tokyo, Hakone, Kawaguchiko, Nikko, Kamakura, Matsumoto, Jigokudani Valley, Nagano, Kanazawa, TakayamaSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore! From $5,540
13% Off- US$4,840You save $700
7-Day Japan Delight: Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto
“We had a trip of a lifetime to Japan. Intertrips were incredibly helpful from the moment we booked our trip.”
Jocelyn, traveled in April
Duration 7 days Destinations Tokyo, Narita, Hakone, Shizuoka, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Intertrips From
13% Off- US$1,499+$150 upfront costs
8-Day Japan Premium Mini Group Tour with 3/4 Stars Hotels (Max 6 People)
“All classic attractions on the Japan tours were fully explored and we got wonderful explanations of their historical stories.”
Aiden, traveled in February
Duration 8 days Destinations Tokyo, Hakone, Owakudani, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Miyajima Island, Hiroshima Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Agate Travel From $4,319
20% Off- US$3,455You save $864
Highlights of Japan
“It's an amazing place and our guilde was great full of enthusiasm, showing us little extras which weren't on the itinerary.”
Sarah, traveled in April
Duration 8 days Destinations Tokyo, Kanazawa, Osaka, Himeji, Hiroshima, Kyoto Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore! From $4,240
13% Off- US$3,680You save $560
14 Day Best of Japan Golden Route Tour Package
“Beautiful country. Friendly people!”
Marvin, traveled in March
Duration 14 days Destinations Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kawaguchiko, Nikko, Kanazawa, Shirakawa-go, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, HiroshimaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Tourist Journey From
13% Off- US$3,024
3 Day Kyoto, Osaka & Nara Tour from Tokyo
“The tour was very informative and greatly paced. A perfect day to see Nara and kyoto!”
Sabrina, traveled in October
Duration 3 days Destinations Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Tourist Journey From
13% Off- US$670
Tokyo to Takayama - 13 days
“The Ryokan experiences were the highlight of our trip. Japan as an enjoyable country to visit exceeded our expectations.”
RayWiebe, traveled in April
Duration 13 days Destinations Tokyo, Kamakura, Kawaguchiko, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Fushimi, Himeji, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, TakayamaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From $4,810
10% Off- US$4,329You save $481
Japan World Heritage
“Great tour for independent people to see a lot of Japan.”
ken, traveled in October
Duration 13 days Destinations Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Hakone, Owakudani, Takayama, Shirakawago, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka Age Range Ages 12+ Operator MW Tours From
10% Off- US$3,489
Duration 10 days Destinations Tokyo, Hakone, Mount Fuji, Shizuoka, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Seoul Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Intertrips From
10% Off- US$2,199+$180 upfront costs
What people love about Ancient Wonders Tours in Honshu
- Stunning Japan with Shirakawa-go (private 3 star hotel rooms)
We had a really good experience. Our tour guide Fred was very attentive and helpful. We lucked out as there were only 10 people in our group so it was very personal and we were able to get to know the other tourists well.
- Simply Japan
Absolutely AMAZING trip!! Raya was an excellent guide- her knowledge of history; local recommendations for food & free time; ability to deal with unforseen incidents, and unrelenting patience-- Wow!!! The itinerary was spot on-- amazing places.
- 8-Day Japan Premium Mini Group Tour with 3/4 Stars Hotels (Max 6 People)
I was traveling with my spouse, tween, and 70+ year-old parents. We visited during the busy cherry blossom season. We were lucky as we arrived during the peak of this season and cherry blossoms were abundant. It was also quite crowded, so I appreciated my family having our own guide (versus being part of a bigger tour group). Also, it was nice to be picked up at the airport so that we didn't have to find our way around a foreign country upon arrival. I think the value was good considering it included the hotel, entrance fees to places visited, and public transportation fares. It was nice not to have to worry about the logistics of getting from one place to another in a foreign country. Our online tour consultant was very responsive and helpful. Also, the guides were knowledgeable, kind, and accommodating. The biggest challenge is that the days involved quite a bit of walking, which was difficult for my elderly parents. If I convince them to go on another trip, I would add in more leisurely days. Maybe that's my fault for not asking for some lighter days. I'm a bit torn because as a traveler, you do want to make the most of each day you are there to visit all the beautiful sites; but, it can also be exhausting. This also meant having to lug luggage around various trains to the various destinations. We stayed in four different hotels as we traveled across Japan. It was a packed itinerary; we were able to see a lot in a short amount of time. Over the course of five days, we visited Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Nara, Kyoto, Hiroshima, & Miyajima Island. Overall, an excellent trip that provided a snapshot of Japan. I would rate it four and a half stars if I could (but only whole stars were allowed). I recommend it for most families (including those with little ones and elderly); I would just add more rest days/free time (or fewer site visits per day), especially if you have members in your party that are young or elderly. Also, if you have members that have mobility issues (such as those in a wheelchair), I would work with the tour consultant as there were places that would be difficult to access. My consultant was great; I just don't think I took advantage of having chosen a “private, tailor-made" tour as much as I should have. I relied and trusted the recommendations. To be clear, their recommendations were all top notch, I just should have taken my family's (which included elderly parents) abilities more into account and been more vocal with what would be best to accommodate my specific family's needs.