Short answer: yes, Mission Travel Tours plans private Japan group tours for schools, universities, companies, wedding parties, clubs, and family and friends groups of 10 to 500 travelers. Our sample Japan itineraries run from 8 to 12 days and visit Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, with options to add Nikko, Takayama, Kanazawa, Miyajima and Naoshima. Every itinerary can be customized for your group, the rate per person drops as your group grows, and for every 20 paid travelers one more travels free. Call 407-377-7912 to start planning.

Japan is one of the most rewarding places a group can travel together. Ancient shrines and temples sit beside some of the most modern cities on earth, the food is unforgettable, and the streets are famously clean and safe. It is also a country where a private group tour makes a real difference: transfers, guides, hotels and timed entries all have to fit together, and our team takes care of every detail so your group can simply enjoy it.

Who books a Japan group tour?

Sample Japan itineraries for groups

Each of these is a sample itinerary created by our experts to inspire your trip. All of them can be changed to suit your group's interests, dates and budget. Browse them all on our Japan destination page.

  • Eight Day Discover Japan Tour: 8 days and 7 nights in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, with guided touring on most days. A strong first trip for school and family groups.
  • Overview of Japan Tour: 11 days and 10 nights through Tokyo, Nikko, Kanazawa, Kyoto and Osaka, with shrines, castles, parks and temples and views of Mt. Fuji.
  • Quality Japan Tour: 11 days and 10 nights in Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto and Osaka.
  • Premium Japan Tour: Tokyo, Takayama, Miyajima and Osaka at our Premium level.
  • Luxury Japan Adventure: 12 days and 11 nights from Tokyo to Kanazawa, Kyoto, the art island of Naoshima and Osaka.
  • Grand Japan Tour: 11 days and 10 nights through Tokyo, Nikko, Takayama, Kanazawa, Kyoto and Osaka, including Sensoji Temple, the Imperial Palace, Lake Saiko, Ryuzu Waterfall and the Miraikan science museum.
  • Grand Opulent Japan Tour: the same grand route at our most luxurious level.

All of these are rated a moderate activity level, with breakfast daily at the hotel and guided tours as listed in the itinerary.

Choose your comfort level

Our Japan tours come in three tour levels: Quality, Premium and Opulent. Many groups choose Quality for students and large groups, Premium for adult and alumni groups, and Opulent for corporate incentive trips and once-in-a-lifetime celebrations. We can also mix levels, for example by upgrading one or two nights for a special dinner or a traditional inn.

What is included in a private group tour?

Every private custom group tour includes a one-of-a-kind itinerary designed for your group, private sightseeing, airport meet and greet, private transfers, 24/7 on-call support, exclusive insider access opportunities, English-speaking local guides, full breakfast daily, and entrance fees and taxes. Groups of 20 or more travel with one of our tour managers.

How many days do you need in Japan?

Eight days is enough for Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, the classic first visit. Ten to twelve days lets your group add the mountain town of Takayama, the gardens and craft traditions of Kanazawa, the shrines of Nikko or the island of Miyajima, at a gentler pace with fewer early starts.

Tips for planning a Japan group trip

  • Start early. Popular seasons fill quickly, so begin planning nine to twelve months ahead.
  • Pack light. Groups move by touring coach, so one suitcase and one carry-on per traveler keeps transfers easy.
  • Build in free time. Leave room for shopping, food markets and quiet moments in temple gardens.
  • Check visas and insurance. Confirm entry requirements for every traveler's passport and recommend travel insurance to all.

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Start planning

Tell us how many people are traveling, when you hope to go and what your group most wants to see, and we will design a Japan itinerary around you. Read our FAQ or contact us and call 407-377-7912.

Frequently asked questions

How many days do you need for a Japan group tour?

Eight days covers Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Ten to twelve days lets your group add places such as Nikko, Takayama, Kanazawa, Miyajima or Naoshima at a gentler pace.

Can you customize a Japan tour for our group?

Yes. Every Japan itinerary is a sample created by our experts and can be changed to suit your group's interests, dates and budget, at Quality, Premium or Opulent level.

How big can our Japan group be?

Anywhere from 10 to 500 travelers. The rate per person drops as your group grows, for every 20 paid travelers one more travels free, and groups of 20 or more travel with a tour manager.

Do you plan Japan trips for schools and corporate incentive groups?

Yes. We plan private group tours to Japan for schools, universities, companies, wedding parties, clubs, and family and friends groups, worldwide.