Japan Tour Packages from India
Tailor-made Japan trips from India, planned around your dates, your pace and the season.
- Best TimeMarch to May, and October to November
- Flight TimeAbout 8 hours nonstop, Delhi to Tokyo
- Ideal Duration10 to 14 nights
Tokyo 35.68° N, 139.65° E
A Country That Runs on Contrasts
Most Japan tour packages from India hand you a fixed route and a headline price. We work the other way around. Japan is a country of contrasts held in balance: neon cities and silent shrines, bullet trains and tea ceremonies, the newest technology beside the oldest craft. The trip you want depends entirely on which of those pulls you, and a good Japan trip moves between them on purpose, not by accident.
What changes everything here is knowing the rhythm: when the cherry blossom is worth planning a whole trip around, which temples reward an early start, how to use the rail network so the distances disappear. That judgement is what we bring. You tell us who is travelling and what you are picturing, and we shape a Japan that fits, then handle the parts that usually trip people up.
Japan, at a Glance
- Flight time
- About 8 hours nonstop, Delhi to Tokyo
- Best time
- Mar to May, Oct to Nov
- Ideal stay
- 10 to 14 nights
- Best TimeMarch to May, and October to November
- VisaRequired in advance for Indian passports. We help you apply.
- CurrencyJapanese yen (JPY)
- LanguageJapanese
The Best Time to Visit Japan
Japan has four genuinely distinct seasons, and two of them are special. Here is how each part of the year actually feels.
March to MayPeak Season
Spring, the cherry blossom
Mild days and the famous blossom. In Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka it usually peaks from late March to early April, and further north it comes later. The dates shift each year and are never guaranteed, so we plan around the latest forecasts.
Golden Week, late April to early May, is a busy holiday period in Japan, so book hotels and trains early.
Sapporo is in Hokkaido, Naha in Okinawa. Average daytime highs, Japan Meteorological Agency 1991-2020 normals. Climate averages, not a forecast.
October and NovemberPeak Season
Autumn, the colour
Mild walking weather and bright foliage. Colour arrives earlier in the north and the mountains, and later in the gardens of Kyoto and Tokyo.
Popular spots can still be busy, so the route and the timing matter.
Sapporo is in Hokkaido, Naha in Okinawa. Average daytime highs, Japan Meteorological Agency 1991-2020 normals. Climate averages, not a forecast.
June to September
Summer, heat and rain
June is the rainy season in much of central Japan, and July and August are hot and humid in Tokyo and Kyoto. Hokkaido and the mountains are usually cooler.
Typhoons and heavy rain can disrupt travel later in the season, so we build in buffers.
Sapporo is in Hokkaido, Naha in Okinawa. Average daytime highs, Japan Meteorological Agency 1991-2020 normals. Climate averages, not a forecast.
December to February
Winter, snow and quiet
Cold and clear in much of the country, with snow in Hokkaido and the mountains.
The cities are often quieter outside New Year and the holidays, though ski resorts and popular sights can still be busy.
Sapporo is in Hokkaido, Naha in Okinawa. Average daytime highs, Japan Meteorological Agency 1991-2020 normals. Climate averages, not a forecast.
What We Can Arrange in Japan
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Cities and RailTokyo, Old and New
The city at both speeds, arranged so you see the icons without losing the quiet corners. Possible highlights include Asakusa, Shibuya and Meiji Jingu.
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Culture and CalmThe Temples of Kyoto
The shrines, gardens and torii gates of the old capital, timed around early light and the quieter hours. Possible highlights include Fushimi Inari, Higashiyama and Kiyomizu-dera.
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Nature and Seasons
Cherry Blossom Season
We build your route around past bloom windows and the latest forecasts, with flexible viewing options where possible. Blossom timing and weather cannot be guaranteed.
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Cities and RailThe Bullet Train
The shinkansen making the distances vanish. We compare single tickets with the rail passes on offer, reserve seats where needed and explain station changes and luggage rules.
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Nature and Seasons
Mount Fuji, the Five Lakes and Hakone
Explore the Mount Fuji region through a Lake Kawaguchi stay, a Hakone ryokan, or a mix that fits your route. Fuji views depend on the weather.
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Cities and RailOsaka and the Food
The country's kitchen after dark, street food, counters and neon, with the places worth the queue picked out for you. Possible highlights include Dotonbori and Osaka Castle.
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Culture and CalmThe Deer of Nara
The great bronze Buddha at Todai-ji and the free-roaming deer of Nara Park, an easy day trip from Kyoto or Osaka.
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Culture and CalmA Night in an Onsen
A traditional inn and a hot-spring bath, the slow, restorative side of Japan, matched to the kind of ryokan you would enjoy.
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Nature and SeasonsSnow in Hokkaido
The northern island, known for its powder and winter landscapes. It is best planned as a separate extension, usually with an extra domestic journey and a few more nights.
Who Japan Suits
Honeymooners
Cities and stillness in one trip, a design hotel and a ryokan night side by side. We check the neighbourhood, private bath availability and food preferences before we propose anything.
Plan a Japan HoneymoonFamilies
Bullet trains, theme parks and the famous deer of Nara Park keep children interested. We plan the pace and the rail around the ages travelling, and sort strollers, luggage and room occupancy early.
Plan a Family Trip to JapanCulture Seekers
Temples, craft, food and ceremony, the deeper Japan. We can arrange guided walks in Kyoto, craft and food experiences, and a pace that leaves room to take the temples in.
Plan a Culture Trip to JapanFirst-Timers
A first Japan trip can feel much easier with the arrival transfer, the main rail journeys, the hotels and the key reservations planned in advance. We keep the routing simple and the hotel changes few.
Plan a First Trip to JapanHow Many Days in Japan?
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6 to 7 nights
A first taste
Tokyo and Kyoto with a day either side, ideal for a focused first trip built around the icons.
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Suggested
10 to 12 nights
The classic trip
Our suggested starting point for a first multi-city trip. Enough for Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and a mountain night or two, moving by bullet train without feeling rushed. Shorter and longer trips are possible.
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14+ nights
Go Further in Japan
With two weeks or more, you can add depth to the classic route: perhaps Hiroshima and Miyajima, the Japanese Alps, or a Hokkaido stay. We choose the extensions around travel time and your interests.
An Example 10-Night Route
An illustrative route, not a fixed departure or a quoted package. Hotels, trains, tickets, guides and flights are included only when your own proposal says so.
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Nights 1 to 3
Tokyo
Arrival and settling in. Asakusa, Shibuya and Meiji Jingu as possible highlights, with room for a neighbourhood, culture or family experience.
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Night 4
Hakone or the Fuji Five Lakes
A scenic overnight, perhaps in a ryokan with a hot-spring bath. Mount Fuji views depend on the weather.
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Nights 5 to 7
Kyoto
Onward by bullet train. Fushimi Inari, Higashiyama and the gardens, with optional guided cultural experiences.
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Night 8
Kyoto or a Nara day trip
Nara Park and Todai-ji as a day trip if it suits the pace, or one more day in Kyoto.
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Nights 9 and 10
Osaka
Dotonbori, the food and Osaka Castle, or a theme-park day.
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After night 10
Departure
Fly home from Osaka (Kansai) where your flights allow, or return to Tokyo, depending on your booked flights.
Kansai or Tokyo
Entry and Visa, in Plain Terms
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Step 1
Start Early
Indian passport holders generally need a visa before travelling to Japan, so it is worth starting early. If you apply from India, the short-stay tourist eVISA goes through the authorised channel, including the Japan Visa Application Centres run by VFS Global. The exact requirements depend on your nationality, residence and purpose of travel.
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Step 2
We Prepare It With You
We help you check the current checklist, prepare your documents and coordinate the application steps we agree with you. The Japanese authorities decide whether to issue a visa, and approval and processing times cannot be guaranteed.
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Step 3
Carry the Live eVISA Notice
If you are issued an eVISA, you must show the live issuance notice on a phone with internet access when asked, including at check-in. A screenshot, PDF, photo or printout does not count.
Please confirm the latest rules before you apply:
One Tailored Trip, Not an Off-the-Shelf Package
The difference is in the joins. We can arrange the flights that suit your day, put you in the right neighbourhood in each city, help with the visa, advise on whether a rail pass pays off, and plan the transfers so no one is standing in a station the size of a town wondering what happens next. The blossom timing, the ryokan night and the day trips are sequenced so the trip flows instead of stalling.
None of it is a fixed bundle. It is one tailored trip, shaped around who is travelling and what matters to you, with a named IMxplorer contact while you plan and on-trip support as set out in your travel confirmation.
- Flights that suit your day
- The right neighbourhood in each city
- Help with the visa
- Advice on whether a rail pass pays off
- Transfers planned end to end
- A named IMxplorer contact
Arranging a service does not mean it is in every quote: your written proposal lists exactly what is included.
Japan Questions, Answered
When is the best time to visit Japan?
Two windows stand out. Spring, roughly March to May, brings the cherry blossom, usually from late March to early April in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka and later further north. Autumn, around October and November, brings the foliage and crisp, clear days. Both are popular, so they reward planning ahead, and the dates vary each year. Summer suits the north and winter suits the snow.
Do Indians need a visa for Japan?
Yes, in most cases you need a visa before you travel, so start early. We help you check the current requirements for your passport and prepare the application, but the Japanese authorities decide the outcome. If you are issued a Japan eVISA, you must show the live issuance notice on a phone with internet access, and a screenshot or printout does not count. We brief you on it before you fly.
How much does a Japan trip cost?
It depends on your travel dates, departure city, number of nights, hotel and room type, train travel and the experiences you choose. Blossom and autumn foliage weeks can cost more than quieter dates. We send an itemised custom quote showing which flights, hotels, trains, transfers, tickets and visa-related services are included or left out. Tell us your month, how many are travelling and a rough per-person budget, and we will suggest options that fit.
Is Japan hard to travel as a first trip?
Less than people expect. Japan's rail network is generally reliable and well organised, though occasional disruption happens. The language can feel daunting, which is exactly where we help, from the rail tickets to the reservations, so the first days feel smoother.
How many days do I need in Japan?
Ten to twelve nights is our suggested starting point for a first multi-city trip, enough for Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and a night in the mountains without rushing. Six to seven nights covers the two big cities, and with fourteen or more you can add Hiroshima or Hokkaido properly. Shorter and longer trips are possible.
Is Japan good for families?
Japan is a strong family choice, thanks to reliable transport, varied activities and well-established visitor facilities. Bullet trains, theme parks and the deer of Nara keep children interested. We plan the pace and the rail around the ages travelling.
Are international flights included in a Japan quote?
It depends on the proposal. We can plan flights from your preferred Indian departure city, but your quote states clearly whether airfare, baggage and applicable taxes are included.
Do I need a Japan Rail Pass?
Not always. For some routes, individual train tickets work out better. We compare your planned journeys and suggest the most suitable option, including any seat and luggage reservations.
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