Japan added as a new destination!

Footloose can now offer many interesting and exciting itineraries in Japan. The few shown below are just outlines, fuller details are available by clicking on the titles – please contact us for booking details, more information or alternative ideas

- Private trips organised to suit you

Small Group Trips - Fixed date group tours

Family Trips - Fixed date tours designed for families

Activity Trips - Fixed date tours with group activities

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Japan itineraries

These two itineraries are small groups led by Phil Colley - an expert in Japanese culture who has lived and worked in Japan.

Land of the Rising Sun...

A 14 day journey by bullet train, boat and car across Japan's largest island of Honshu and on to slower-paced Kyushu, exploring modern cities and off-the-beaten track locations that will intrigue and inspire veteran travellers as well as first-time visitors to Japan. Designed to be relaxing as well as informative, the itinerary - while in itself quite full - is sufficiently flexible, so as to allow time for individual exploration.

Departs 24 Oct - 6 Nov 2008, 6 Nov - 19 Nov 2008, 20 Mar - 2 Apr 2009, 3 Apr - 16 Apr 2009.

Price: £1695

Narrow Road to the Deep North...

Far from the bustle of Tokyo, the traveller to Tohoku has a rare opportunity to witness the 'real Japan'. This off-the-beaten-track itinerary follows the travelogue of the literary classic "The Narrow Road to the Deep North", by the haiku poet Matsuo Basho and then travels even deeper north through a landscape of rugged coastlines, volcanic lakes and holy mountains, for a glimpse into a rural Japan rarely seen by Western eyes.

Departing 5 Oct - 19 Oct 2008, 5 Oct - 19 Oct 2009

Price: £1775

Climate
Visas, health and security
Itineraries

Japan has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. The best seasons to visit Japan are Spring and Autumn, when you can expect mild to warm weather. June and July are seen as the 'rainy season' though rainfall is possible throughout the year. September is the month most prone to typhoons.

Japan visas, health and security
All nationalities require a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of departure from Japan. For most nationalities - including British - a single-entry ('temporary visitor') Tourist Visa is issued on arrival in Japan. This tour is not available to those of other visa status (e.g. business or student).

There are currently no statutory vaccination requirements for visiting Japan.

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