Japan travel experiences to savour
Japan is a land of contradictions. From ancient Shinto traditions in Kyoto and time-honoured temples to Tokyo’s neon-lit foodie streets, and the heartbreaking memorials of Hiroshima, our Japan holidays are packed with intrigue and excitement. Get ready to experience Japan, the Rickshaw way.
Piece together your holiday with our bite-sized trips
Or choose from our ready-made Japan itineraries
Japan in a Nutshell
From 10 days / 9 nights (flexible)
Japan, Tokyo - Hakone/Mount Fuji - Kyoto - Tokyo
Ancient Forts & Futuristic Cities
From 15 days / 14 nights (flexible)Japan, Tokyo - Hakone/Fuji - Hiroshima - Kyoto - Osaka - Kanazawa - Tokyo
Less Travelled Paths of Rural Japan
From 8 Days / 7 NightsJapan, Tokyo - Akita - Hiraizumi - Sanriku Coast - Aizu-Wakamatsu - Tokyo
Japan travel guide
Japan travel guide & tips
This Japan travel guide is a compilation of our travel specialists' top tips, advice and inspiration. Perfect to get you clued up before you go.
Discover the best time to visit Japan
As with many Asian destinations, Japan can be visited year-round. Depending on the season some regions are better visited than others, so here is a handy guide.
Japan Travel Advice
Check out our handy tips and information pages to make travelling through Japan easy peasy.
Why book with Rickshaw Travel?
Peace of mind
Book with confidence, knowing that our holidays are ABTA protected. And for added peace of mind, we can arrange your ATOL protected flights too. Booking everything under one roof means we can take care of any flight changes and tweak your itinerary, so you don’t need to worry.
Knowledgeable travel specialists
Our knowledgeable travel specialists will help you piece together your independent and stress-free Japan holiday. They’ll take the hassle away by personalising a unique itinerary that ticks all your boxes. You’ll even have 24/7 support from our local partners while you’re away.
Responsible travel
Our holidays are designed to make good things happen, for you and the places you visit. We believe that tourism can be a force for good, so we strive to preserve and support local communities wherever we go. In Japan, you’ll stay in locally-run accommodation and get close to the culture, nature, and the people that make the country what it is. Whether it’s staying in hand-picked ryokans or taking part in a traditional tea ceremony with a Sado Master.