Japan – Highlights and Rural Japan in Spring

16th April to 5th May, 2026

Japan – Highlights and rural Japan in Spring for seniors

Join our fabulous 18 nights tour to Japan, travelling along the Golden Route, and off-the-beaten-track, to visit the North of Japan (Tohoku) in Spring.

This fully escorted tour for seniors has been developed over many years with extensive travel experience ensuring every detail is taken care of and every opportunity is fulfilled.

Japan in Spring Tour Highlights

Japan – Highlights and Rural Japan in Spring Package Inclusions

You won’t find a more comprehensive Japan in Spring tour of this length. No sitting on buses in traffic wasting time travelling from place to place.

Using the extremely comfortable bullet train system ensures your time is spent efficiently and you can enjoy all the sights of the countryside from a high vantage point, enjoying the best of everything!

Maximum group size 15 guests ensuring personalized service
4 nights Tokyo (2 stays), 4 nights Kyoto, 2 nights Hiroshima, 2 nights Hakone/Mt Fuji, 2 nights Akita, 2 nights Hirosaki, 2 nights Aomori
Superior hotels located in convenient places, ensuring you can make the most of free time effortlessly
Green Rail pass & luggage transfers between main stays
Opportunities to see spectacular Cherry Blossom (*subject to weather & season) – a must in any Japan in Spring tour
Be entertained by an apprentice Geisha while enjoying dinner in Gion
Ride the high speed bullet train at least 6 times!
Enjoy private, small group sightseeing tours with an English Speaking guide in Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Mt Fuji and rural Tohoku area
Charter bus tour throughout northern Japan’s Tohoku region where you can see rural Japan, off the beaten track
Visit Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Museum, Miyajima Island, Hiroshima Peace Museum, Golden Pavilion, Sanjusangendo, Nijo Castle, Nishiki Market, Kakunodate Samurai town, Hirosaki Castle Park, and some too precious to mention!
Experience various modes of transport including bullet train rides, cruises, ropeway/gondola, switch train, cable car, local trains and buses.
Enjoy delicious high-end meals which feel more like experiences than eating dinner!
All breakfasts, most dinners included, along with some free time to try things that take your fancy a couple of nights
Comprehensive information session (in Melbourne) prior to departure and information pack full of maps, brochures and other giveaways to ensure you’re fully prepared and to make your tour even more special
Home pickups/drop offs from Melbourne GPO 30km radius
Fully escorted from Melbourne
Economy Class Airfares DIRECT from Melbourne to Tokyo & return
Day time direct flight from Melbourne

Join our Japan – Highlights and Rural Japan in Spring Tour

Join our fabulous Japan – Highlights and Rural Japan in Spring, travelling along the Golden Route, and exploring some of rural northern Japan.

What Our Travellers Say About Us

EXCELLENT

Based on 23 reviews

Kate Cunden

18 August 2026

Great company to go through. Great deals and excellent service

elizabeth stephens

4 July 2026

I’ve just enjoyed a wonderful week’s holiday in Pt Stephens with Group Link Travel thanks to Belinda’s great organisation and attention to detail ensuring that everyone had a thoroughly enjoyable trip. The accommodation was excellent, the meals delicious and the activities were fun and interesting.

Gillian Dite

24 June 2026

I've been on four trips with Belinda and Group Link Travel. I accompanied my mum on all of the trips and we had a wonderful time on each. Belinda's attention to detail and planning was first rate. Our trip to Norfolk Island coincided with the Bounty Day celebrations. The activities Belinda organised for us gave us insight into life on the island and we learned a lot about its history. It's a beautiful destination and it was amazing to see so many Norfolk Pines. Our next trip was to the Great Australian Bight and was jam packed with highlights and fresh seafood. We saw many, many whales and their calves from a tour boat and from land. We explored the Nullabor and experience its vastness, in daylight and at a dinner under the stars. The cliffs of the bight were magnificent. We went on a 19-day trip to Japan and experienced authentic Japanese life: tea ceremonies, kimono wearing, traditional hotels, lots of food and my favourite activity was indigo dyeing a silk scarf. New Zealand was an amazing trip and took us to the north and south islands. The scenery was spectacular. We flew in a helicopter over glaciers and landed at the top.

A S (Sunshine)

26 May 2026

Thank you Belinda for organising such a wonderful travel experience of Japan. You attention to detail is fantastic, you took all the worry of traveling overseas of us, so we could just enjoy the sights and experiences of Japan. We will defiantely be booking more trips with you.

Elaine Morrison

24 August 2025

Just returned home after a fabulous tour of Japan with Belinda. We were a small group that enjoyed the very specialised and personal service that was well worth the cost of the tour. We enjoyed so many high end meals and very comfortable hotels located close to everything we needed. I thoroughly enjoyed our many cultural experiences. Was so thankful our many bullet train journeys were all ticketed and organised by Belinda as well as our private sightseeing buses with lovely guides. My only complaint was our tour wasn't long enough. My personal opinion is you really need to spend 14 days in Japan. We visited most of the best attractions in the time that we had. Just a few of my many highlights (there was so many) were our visits to Himeji-jo Castle, The Golden Temple, Hiroshima and Mt Fuji. Overall an awesome tour with something special to do and see every day. This was not my first tour with Belinda and each and every one has been a wonderful experience. Looking forward to my next one in the very near future.

Barbara Thomson

27 June 2025

Fabulous trip to Port Stephens. Whale watching trip on a boat during the northern migration was the highlight. We saw spouts, whales breeching, fin flapping & heard numerous soundings. The day at the Hunter Valley Gardens was enjoyable & 4WD along Stockton beach to Tin City was great fun. Belinda is a great Tour Leader. Barbara

Janet Conrad

22 June 2025

My husband and I have done several trips with Group Link Travel, the most recent a month ago when we toured Sydney and the Blue Mountains. As has been the case on every trip, Belinda's organisation was exceptional. The days were packed with fun and interesting activities, but also some time within the tour to do our own thing. This was much appreciated, as sometimes some down time when you are on tour is important. Comfortable accommodation throughout in great locations meant we were able to walk to some venues/activities which was great after a day of travel. Thanks Belinda, you have a way of finding the very best activities in each place we visit, and your 'surprise day' of a winery visit was so much fun. We very much look forward to our next trip with Group Link Travel.

Joyann Bramich

28 March 2025

Wow, an amazing 5 days in Melbourne for the International Flower Show organised by Belinda. Our group of 21 Tasmanians enjoyed the beautiful Bolobek & Alowyn Gardens with a relaxing afternoon of wine testing at Yering Farm. The International flower show and of course time for retail therapy, catching up with family and friends for some. Our final day with a guided tour of Como House. The accommodation, meals and organisation, top class as with all of Belinda's tours. I've taken many of Belinda's tours over the years and never found fault. Belinda's expertise & organising skills are second to none and Group Link will always be my choice . Thank you for a great week. Joyann

David Nairn

2 September 2024

The trip to the Great Australian Bight was full of memorable experiences and Belinda was a friendly organised guide which made everything run smoothly. The dinner under the stars and the oyster shucking at Coffin Bay were fabulous. Another wonderful trip with Belinda. David

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Japan Tour Testimonials

I am still recovering from the most incredible tour of my life. Thank you, thank you, thank you, for all the surprises and your efforts to collate such tremendous numbers of them, all without a hitch. How do you do it? I was very impressed with the number of attractions you managed to fit into the time. A surprise around every corner. Seriously, I could not be happier, satisfied, impressed and confident it could not be bettered. My highlights: 95% of the trip. (The other 5% was missing a real proper Coffee, but that was OK!)

Victor

We can’t thank you enough for organising such an amazing holiday. The places we saw, the things we did, the accommodation and food were all fabulous. It is hard to pick a favourite but a highlight was definitely the mystery day. What a treat and not something everyone gets to do while in Japan. Mt Fuji was another wonderful experience and we were so incredibly lucky to have several days where we had absolutely clear views of this world heritage site.

Julie & Ross

Lesley and I thoroughly enjoyed the trip to Japan due very much to your skills in putting together a trip which gave us great insight into the country and its culture. You enabled us to be part of some lifetime experiences such as the dinner with Maiko which was incredible as were a number of the other dining experiences. Your even tempered approach especially in some trying circumstances was much appreciated and your calmness in shepherding the group through train and bus stations gave us all confidence to give it a go on our days off. Thanks again and we would thoroughly recommend the trip to others - it really exceeded our expectations.

David & Lesley

Words are inadequate to express my gratitude for the wonderful tour you organised and the friendly and professional manner in which you navigated the busy schedule and occasional challenge. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by dad and I.

Kerryn

Many, many thanks for giving us such a fantastic trip. I am still missing Japan. Your efficiency blew me away and your generosity was absolute. You and Japan have left a very warm place in my heart.

Lynice, Sue & Meredith

A quick note to thank you very much for watching over us in Japan and providing incredible experiences which will last a lifetime. Much appreciated for your advice & care.

Kaye