Local Living Tours & Trips in Honshu
Explore a wide diversity of local living tours through Honshu. We have 24 adventures that vary from 4 days to 20 days. With the greatest number of departures in March, this is also the most popular time of the year.
10 best local living Honshu tours
Compiled by
MelissaHonshu travel expert at TourRadar
- Japan Express (6 destinations)
- Essential Japan GO
- Legend of Japan (from Tokyo to Osaka)
- Japan Escape
- Land of the Samurai - 12 days
- Essence of Japan: A Luxury in Culture, Art & Culinary Elegance
- Tokyo to Osaka: Neon-lit Cities & Tranquil Countryside
- Enchanting Journey Through Timeless Japan - 6 days
- Essential Japan
- Japan's Golden Highlights 2028-2029 - 10 Days
Duration 9 days Destinations Tokyo, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Kyoto, Osaka Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From
- US$2,760
Essential Japan GO
“The tour was so well organized, taking us to all the major attractions with less crowds.”
Jenny, 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
- US$2,377
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
Stay overnight at a traditional mountain temple in Koyasan, participating in meditation and having vegetarian Buddhist cuisine prepared by monks. Take a ropeway cable car through Hakone's mountains then cruise Lake Ashi by pirate ship, learn sushi-making from Osaka chefs, and practice samurai sword techniques.
Duration 12 days Destinations Tokyo, Odawara, Hakone, Fushimi, Arashiyama, Kyoto, Koya-san, Hiroshima, Osaka Age Range Ages 18-39 Operator TruTravels From
- US$2,750
Try Yuzen kimono dyeing in Kyoto and join a cooking class where you'll prepare teriyaki chicken and sushi rolls with local chefs. Walk through Hiroshima's 400-year-old Shukkei-en Garden with its miniature landscapes showing off Japanese artistry, then take part in a tea ceremony at Meiji Shrine.
Duration 9 days Destinations Tokyo, Fuji, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Kurashiki, Himeji, Fushimi, Nara, Kyoto Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Globus From
- US$2,969
Land of the Samurai - 12 days
“Genuinely fast paced very active tour with moderate quality hotels and well priced.”
Lewis, traveled in May
Take the Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway up to the observatory at Lake Kawaguchi and, if you're there in spring, check out the Fuji Shibazakura Festival with its pink moss against Mount Fuji's backdrop. Catch the bullet train from Kyoto to see UNESCO-listed Himeji Castle and climb the 6-story watch tower.
Duration 12 days Destinations Tokyo, Kamakura, Kawaguchiko, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Fushimi, Himeji, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Nara Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From
- US$3,870
Stay at Byaku Narai, exclusive restored historic houses in the preserved post town of Narai along the Edo-period Nakasendo Trail. Have farm-to-table dining with organic vegetable harvesting in rural Amanohashidate and meet farmers who practice centuries-old sustainable methods.
Duration 13 days Destinations Osaka, Kyoto, Naoshima Island, Kurashiki, Seki, Nagoya, Magome, Tsumago, Narai, SuwaSee all destinations Age Range Ages 35+ Operator Tweet World Travel From
- US$13,461
Duration 8 days Destinations Tokyo, Kanazawa, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Osaka Age Range Ages 12+ Operator G Adventures From
- US$3,149
Join the sacred Gomakuyo ceremony at Zenko-ji Temple, a revered pilgrimage site housing Japan's first Buddhist image. Stay overnight in a traditional ryokan in Ikaho with therapeutic hot spring baths and an authentic kaiseki dinner, then wander through Matsumoto's historic streets.
Duration 6 days Destinations Tokyo, Kyoto, Fushimi, Tsumago, Matsumoto, Nagano, Kusatsu, Nikko Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From
- US$2,435
Make washi paper in Gokayama's UNESCO-listed farmhouses and create copper souvenirs in Takaoka's workshops, then stay at a ryokan with private onsen baths in Hirayu Onsen. Dress in kimonos for a tea ceremony at Kyoto's temples and make sushi with local chefs in Tokyo.
Duration 20 days Destinations Tokyo, Fujigoko, Hakone, Owakudani, Nagoya, Seki, Tsumago, Takayama, Gokayama, ToyamaSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $20,495
2% Off- US$19,995
Duration 10 days Destinations Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Arashiyama, Nagoya, Seki, Tokyo Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $11,497
3% Off- US$11,137
What people love about Local Living Tours in Honshu
- Essential Japan GO
There was a great deal and variety of sight-seeing in this tour. The tour guides were informative and personable. I enjoyed talking to people from different countries. The Osaka Castle was not included on the tour; I experienced that on my own after the tour was completed. It was the best site that I visited on my entire trip, so I might suggest that it be included in future tours.
- Legend of Japan (from Tokyo to Osaka)
Excellent tour! I had such a great time with TruTravels. Our tourguide Marion and Claire were such sweethearts and gave a lot of tips and advice and a lot of history information. My group also so cool and we had so much fun for 12 days, time was flying so fast! This tour is great to discover the most popular places in Japan in a short time. I had no problems to travel with my group (with my luggage) and we did some additional activities like Teamlabs, Harry Potter Café, Nara Park, etc. I recommend apps like DeepL or Klook and also to buy a sim card beforehand as tourist sim card can be expensive in Japan (or maybe use eSim). The accommodation were also okayish, Tokyo and Osaka were a bit tight but the quality was good for the money. The activities like sushi workshop, kendo, tea ceremony, etc. were such amazing things and brought me closer to the culture. Overall I would book again with TruTravels, everything was great and amazing for my first time in Japan! 🥰💕
- Land of the Samurai - 12 days
Genuinely fast paced very active tour with moderate quality hotels and well priced