Japan is firmly at the top of every backpacker and solo traveller’s wish list, and it’s easy to see why. Known as the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan serves up a wild mix of ancient temples and futuristic cities. One minute you’re getting lost in the lights of Tokyo, the next you’re chilling with Mt. Fuji in the background or temple-hopping in Kyoto. Add in mouthwatering food, bullet trains that run like clockwork, and locals who are seriously lovely, and you've got the trip of a lifetime. From buzzing cities to the peaceful countryside, Japan is the kind of place that hits different in all the best ways.
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Konnichiwa / Ohayō
Local Currency
Japanese yen
Local Beer
Asahi
Favourite Dish
Ramen
Group Tours In Japan
Jumping on a group tour in Japan is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to travel. From the moment the trip begins, you’ll meet like-minded travellers and be introduced to your new best friends for the adventure ahead. Our trips cover all the big-ticket items like accommodation, activities, local experiences, and more. Whether you’re travelling solo or with a friend or partner, everyone is welcome on our group tours in Japan.
Well… what can I say? I have really enjoyed doing this tour with Gabs and Soph (pair of legends). Glad that I have took th... Read more
Hayley - Aug 2022
Amazing Experience!
The best experience for solo travellers! I’ve made incredible memories that I will never forget. Everything is planned to ... Read more
Elle Westfall - Oct 2023
This tour really was amazing!!
This tour really was amazing!!! If you are a solo traveler and you’re thinking of booking - just BOOK. You will not be dis... Read more
Amber Zacharovich - Nov 2022
Just do it!
I'm an 18yo female solo traveller. I'd never traveled alone before or been to Asia. My Feel Free Travel 15day trip to Thai... Read more
Shanon Colbourne - Dec 2022
Bali Nov 2023
I recently embarked on a 12-day tour with Feel Free to Bali, exploring various regions from the charming cafes in Canggu t... Read more
GM - Dec 2023
A holiday to remember ✨️
At first, I thought travelling with a group of strangers was the scariest thing ever! However, after my trip to Bali with ... Read more
Sarah - Jun 2024
Thankyou for an amazing trip Luka!
Thankyou for an amazing trip Luka!!
Luka was an amazing tour leader always made everyone feel so welcome and included. L... Read more
JL - Jun 2024
Vietnam 15 day trip
Feel free have delivered once again! The 15 day Vietnam trip was my second time traveling with the feel free family, and i... Read more
Christian Jensen - Feb 2024
Best two weeks of my life- for real!!
I can’t say enough great things about the Feel Free experience and specifically about Gab as our guide. She is so knowledg... Read more
Brandon Clark-zachry - Mar 2023
Great Experience
Just coming to the end of the Thailand part of the 29 day best of Asia (which is also the 15 day Thailand trip).
I am abso... Read more
Imogen Vartan - Nov 2023
A Must Bali Trip ?️??
We can’t thank Feel Free Travel enough for the amazing experience during our Bali Trip. My husband and I booked this trip ... Read more
Jacqueline Calvo - Nov 2024
Thailand 15 day tour
I had a wonderful time in Thailand. The tour was well-organised, we stayed in nice hotels and I loved all the different mo... Read more
Elza - Mar 2024
Tia @ Feel Free
Tia
Super organised, incredible prepared for any and all situations and extremely approachable and professional always. I ... Read more
L. Mcsweeney-Terry - Aug 2024
Vietnam - a trip of a lifetime
This was my second trip with Feel Free as part of the 'Best of Asia' 29 day tour.
Vietnam is an incredible place to trav... Read more
Nalin - Jul 2024
9 days Thailand
One advice from me. Book your trip! Never had a better trip in my life. I ordered the 9 days «Bangkok and the south» with ... Read more
Kristine Mythen Baardseth - Mar 2023
Unbelievable trip
I would highly recommend the 15 day Feel Free tour of Vietnam. It was one of the best holidays my girlfriend and I ever ha... Read more
Karl - Apr 2025
Unforgettable Experience
I recently traveled through Thailand with Feel Free Travel, and I can confidently say it was one of the best experiences o... Read more
Adam Corrigan - Mar 2025
15 Day Thailand Tour ??
Just done the 15 days in Thailand and it was one of the best things I have ever done. I couldn’t believe how much was incl... Read more
Zak Charbonneau - Dec 2023
Feel Free Sri Lanka! ?? ❤️
My favorite person surprised me with the best birthday gift ever- a Feel Free trip to Sri Lanka! Since he always picks the... Read more
Amanda Brown - Jun 2025
15 days Thailand
I had the best time ever! I highly recommend this tour, Gabbie our group leader was incredible, she had some great recomen... Read more
Helena Jorba - Aug 2023
9 days Thailand
I recently got back from Thailand and this was one of the best travel experiences in my life. I couldn’t recommend it enou... Read more
Anastasia - Jan 2025
Queen Charlotte!
Where do I start! I was very nervous as I began my trip totally solo I decided to book on to feel free to offer a lending ... Read more
Stephanie Mcculla - Nov 2023
12 day Sri Lanka trip
I did the 12 day Sri Lanka trip and absolutely loved it. It was my first time doing a group travel trip and first time goi... Read more
Harriet Wood - Mar 2024
Thailand South to North 15 days
Had the most amazing 2 weeks in Thailand!!! So many activities are included in this trip, with some fun surprises along th... Read more
Rachel Coulson - Aug 2023
9 days in Thailand
I went into this trip with little to zero experience in traveling and this was my first international trip so I was kinda ... Read more
Londri - Aug 2024
10 awesome days in Vietnam!!!
10 awesome days in Vietnam!!!
I loved every second of this tour, it was so action packed full of activities and had just ... Read more
Avisekh Shaw - Dec 2022
Vietnam/Thailand
Did the 15 day Vietnam tour with Jonny and the 9 day Thailand with Jamie, just wow. Feel Free is world class with how they... Read more
Grant Wood - Sep 2022
Highly recommend the Sri Lanka tour
This was my second trip with Feel Free and once again I had an amazing time. Jamie, our tour leader is great and made ever... Read more
Francesca Bunz - Mar 2024
Sri Lanka ?
Sri Lanka was a beautiful and exciting place to visit, I chose to join feel free travel group tour as I didn’t know much a... Read more
Holly Burton - Feb 2024
Time Of Our Lives
This 15-day tour through Thailand was like living life in a Pitbull song.
I came, I saw, and I conquered. From the walkin... Read more
Tilly - May 2024
The BEST introduction to Thailand!
The best and most perfect introduction to Thailand!! If you see this, do not hesitate — book the tour right away! I’ve tak... Read more
Kirsten - Dec 2022
What a great trip with Tim and Jimmy!
What a great trip with Tim and Jimmy! They really have this trip jam-packed with so many fun sights and activities. We wer... Read more
Samantha Malec - Aug 2024
Best experience ever
Jamie and Jacob were amazing guides. They made the trip so easy and fun for the group. I was nervous booking onto a trip b... Read more
Gwyn - Aug 2024
Sri Lanka Loop is a must do
The Sri Lanka trip is absolute must if you’re considering coming to South Asia. The trip was so well organised and was so ... Read more
Hayley - Mar 2024
Thailand with feel free travel
Both of our group leaders (Jonny and Jamie) we’re extremely helpful and did an amazing job showing us around Thailand. All... Read more
Jemma Alexander - Jul 2022
LOVEEEEE
Just come back from the Thailand tour and it was incredible !!! Amazing group of people - have made friends for life. The ... Read more
Charlotte Pattison - Nov 2023
Best trip EVER
Best trip EVER!
Travelling alone is always nerve racking experience .. but from the moment arriving in Bangkok to meet As... Read more
Sam - Dec 2023
Best of Sri Lanka
My second tour with Feel Free and had an amazing trip in Sri Lanka with Emi, Ian and Chanda making sure we all had the bes... Read more
Rachael Burns - Apr 2022
An amazing tour with our great guides…
An amazing tour with our great guides Emi and Ian! Saw lots of incredible things, stayed in lovely hotels and ate amazing ... Read more
Ben Symington - Apr 2022
The most amazing 15 days
The most amazing 15 days. Both Tayler and Beth were amazing, super professional and had so much knowledge about Thailand i... Read more
EmmaJane Robinson - May 2023
12 day Bali tour
Just done the 12 day Bali tour with Jamie !!! FAB FAB FAB !!!! This is my 3rd tour with feel free and I have to say this t... Read more
Charlotte Pattison - May 2025
Vietnam 10 days tour
Had a great time on my 10 day Vietnam Tour. Lizzie was a great team leader and made everything go smoothly! ☺️ Read more
Kira Las - Feb 2025
Amazing trip
I had the time of my life on my recent trip with feel free travel to Thailand and Vietnam. Their experience and expertise ... Read more
Hollie Skillings - Aug 2022
10/10 experince! Absolutely worth doing
I did 2 trips with Feel Free Thailand and Vietnam and both trips were incredible and both my group leaders were exceptiona... Read more
Noah Wickham - Feb 2023
Best 2 weeks of my life!
This is my second trip with Feel Free after the touring Bali last year and what can I say…best of Thailand tour with the b... Read more
Chloe Davies - Mar 2025
✨ Best 12 days of Sri Lanka Grouptour! ✨
Sri Lanka was my second grouptour with Feel Free Travel after the incredible experience of my 2023 Thailand trip. The 12 d... Read more
Pia Upon-Tweed - Feb 2024
Danny and Jack are F AWESOME
I went to Thailand for 15 days with the best group! We all clicked and connected so well. It was an amazing experience and... Read more
Verena Cram - May 2024
Honestly the best experience!
Honestly the best experience!
Was super nervous about my first solo trip and from the moment I met my group and team lead... Read more
Emma Murray - Apr 2025
Best adventure ever
Wow what an experience… our tour guides “Gab Gab” and Soph Soph”sure did excel on giving me the best holiday anyone can an... Read more
Kieran Blanco - Sep 2022
Two weeks feeling free in Thailand!
For me the Thailand tour of Feel Free was a breath of fresh air during my longer solo traveling in Asia. Two weeks of no w... Read more
Casper - Jun 2022
Share The Adventure
Experience the magic of Japan on one of our epic backpacking group tours. Race your new mates in a Tokyo arcade or chill with a sake in a hidden Golden Gai bar; snap a pic of Mt. Fuji in the countryside or ride the bullet train through the mountains to Takayama; get hands-on in a sushi-making class in Osaka or wander the lantern-lit alleyways of Kyoto. From bowing deer in Nara to geisha-spotting in Gion, our incredible team has designed our group trips in Japan to find the perfect balance of culture, adventure, chill time and nightlife.
Japan is a year-round destination, with each season offering something totally unique. Spring (March to May) brings cherry blossoms and mild weather, while autumn (September to November) is famous for stunning red and gold leaves. Summer can get hot and humid, but it’s full of energy, and winter (December to February) brings crisp days and peaceful, snow-dusted temples. Our group trips are designed to be the perfect length, giving you enough time to experience the best of Japan with a bunch of like-minded travellers while still giving you space either side of the trip to explore solo, soak up the culture or follow your own adventure.
How many days in Japan is enough?
We recommend 10 to 14 days if you’re joining a group trip. It’s the perfect amount of time to experience the best of Japan without feeling rushed, with all the planning, transport and logistics taken care of. If you’re thinking of travelling solo, you might want to give yourself up to 3 weeks. It can take a little longer to figure things out on your own, from navigating train networks to deciding where to go and how to get there. Our 10-day group trip keeps it simple, stress-free and packed with unforgettable experiences from start to finish 🙌🏼
Do I need a visa to travel to Japan?
For most travellers, Japan is pretty straightforward when it comes to entry. Many nationalities can enter visa-free for short-term stays, usually up to 90 days. However, rules can vary depending on your passport, so it’s important to double-check the latest entry requirements before you travel. It’s your responsibility to make sure everything is in order so your arrival into Japan is smooth and stress-free.
*It’s important you check your own visa eligibility as we are not visa experts and the information above is general in nature. We’ve put together a blog covering all the above points and more ‘An Unofficial Visa Guide to Asia & Australia’.
What injections/vaccinations do I need for Japan?
Similar to visas, we are not medical professionals and would hate to give you false or misleading information. We recommend you book an appointment with your doctor or local pharmacy to discuss your travel plans and what precautions you need to be aware of. They will provide up-to-date official guidance and will no doubt have your vaccination and immunisation history on file. All destinations and areas we travel to are generally low risk but best to be on the safe side. Click here for a useful resource provided by the UK NHS website.
What kind of people join these group tours?
It doesn't matter whether you're travelling solo, with a friend, or adventuring as a couple. Our trips are full of different people from all corners of the world with a common goal to have the BEST time with like-minded people. Our trips are super popular for people looking to explore a new place but don't want the worry of doing it alone or don't have the time to plan it themselves. Jumping on a group tour in Japan is a super convenient and hassle-free way to travel!
Are group tours in Japan worth it? Why would I not just travel solo?
Travelling alone is a big commitment and often requires a significant amount of planning both before you set off and when you arrive. It can be nerve-racking and often very overwhelming. Joining a group trip can remove all those worries and leave you completely worry-free with everything planned for you from the moment the trip begins. Our Japan group tours include comfortable multi-share accommodation, transport between locations, local activities and experiences, and a bunch of meals to get you started.
I am looking to come alone, do many people travel solo?
Yes, absolutely! Most people actually come alone, with there often being a few people travelling together either as friends or as a couple. Our trips are perfect for solo travellers as you'll make friends from the moment you arrive, and you'll have the confidence and security of doing it as a group.
How much money do you need for 2 weeks in Japan?
Once you've booked your flights, paid off your trip and sorted some solid travel insurance, you'll be all set for that Japan adventure. We suggest bringing no less than £450/$550 but this should be the bare minimum. Some people can spend less but the average will be looking at around £500-600/$600-700 to cover shopping, drinks, extra meals and anything else you fancy treating yourself to. Maybe even a ticket to Universal Studios if that’s your thing.
What should I book first, the flights or the tour?
Great question! We always suggest getting the trip locked in first before booking flights. This way, you won’t be left disappointed if the trip goes full and you’ve already booked your flights. There are usually plenty of flight tickets available, but with our trips, the spaces are limited and the trips fill up pretty fast. We suggest booking your trip first, followed by your flight, and then purchasing your travel insurance to cover all eventualities. It’s a good idea to get these three out of the way as soon as possible.
How far in advance do you recommend booking my trip to Japan?
The average traveller typically books their trip 3-4 months in advance, which usually means there are plenty of options when it comes to dates. If you decide to book last minute, be prepared for limited availability. If you have your heart set on a specific date or trip, you should consider placing a deposit right away.
I’ve been looking at a few companies, what makes Feel Free Travel different?
If you're asking this question, you've probably not read what our incredible travellers are saying in the reviews. You would have noticed already that we are insanely passionate about sharing life-changing experiences with our groups. When we travel, it's more like a group of mates with that one friend who thankfully knows where they're going. Our group sizes are small and intimate, averaging 12-16 travellers. If you've not yet already, click here to join the 'Feel Free Family - Facebook Group'.
Is it possible to book a private tour of Japan with a group of friends?
We primarily specialise in bringing solo travellers together that arrive as complete strangers and soon become best friends/extended travel family. With that being said, we have been known to offer private tours subject to availability. If you send us an email to [email protected] one of the team will be in touch and see what we can do… no promises!
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