Tour information

This tour is timed to coincide with some amazing spring festivals that Japan has become famous for. Originally planned for 2020 and 2021 I am so pleased to be able to offer this tour for 2023! 
We will be using the same operator I have worked with before in Japan so I know things will be organised and thoughtful. A local Japanese guide will make sure we get the most from what is a wonderful country to visit. Please read the itinerary to see the many beautiful places and sites we will visit. We think the tour represents good value for money with many tour inclusions and meals.
​Tour highlights should include:
  • Beautiful gardens all the way along on a truly unique tour
  • Festivals including Wisteria, Azalea, Phlox, Nemophilla, Paeony and Begonia
  • Famous and beautiful temples and shrines
  • Traditional Japanese Hotel stay
  • wide variety of local meals
  • travel by bullet train
  • Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Matsue, Kyoto, Mt Fuji, Nara and Tokyo
  • Private full sized luxury coach with great local driver
  • lovely hotels
  • all organised!

Travel Insurance

We recommend that you take out travel insurance when you book. We use and recommend Covermore insurance. If you would like any help to work out a quote please call or to get a quote yourself  follow this link to our travel insurance page.


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Fitness level

​This tour requires gentle walking for an up to an hour sometimes on uneven ground and some steps. Walking in gardens and in old town centres on is part of the tour. An ability to handle own luggage is essential. A moderate to high level of mobility is required. 
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Tour status

This tour is now fully booked.
Please contact me if you would like to go on the waiting list. 

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How do I book?

​You can either
1. Complete the on line booking form at the bottom of this page and submit
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2. Print and complete the booking booking form and forward together with you deposit
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Tour documents

Japan Festivals 2023 Itinerary
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Japan 2023 Booking Form
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Important Dates Japan 2023
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Tour price

The full tour price is $9995 per person twin share. 
This includes:
  • Internatioanl Airfares 
  • all transportation in private quality coaches
  • English speaking local tour director while in Japan
  • all entry fees and all tipping
  • all accommodation in quality well located spots 
  • all meals as indicated on itinerary
  • accompanied all the way by Brian Sams
This excludes
  • insurance
  • items not stated
Full details on booking form. 

​Please note this tour starts in Sydney and returns to Brisbane to utilise Qantas who have direct flights to and from Japan. We will coordinate any connecting flights required. 

    Japan Festivals tour 2023

This tour is now fully booked. 

If you have any questions please email Brian Sams - briansams@live.com.au


​After booking forms are recieved a deposit invoice will be issued to secure the place on the tour.