InsideJapan expands range amid growing demand for luxury travel  

The Japan specialist brand of Inside Travel Group – InsideJapan – has launched a ‘Luxury Japan’ escorted tour to cater to growing demand for upmarket itineraries.

The new ‘Luxury Japan’ small group holiday features “unique cultural experiences, superior grade accommodation and incredible off-radar destinations”.

The 14-night itinerary visits six locations including Tokyo and Kyoto, plus under-visited regions that offer rich cultural experiences away from the crowds. 

Alastair Donnelly, co-founder of parent Inside Travel Group, said this tour had been created because of increased demand for luxury travel from “culturally curious people” wanting “superior” levels of comfort.

“We have been running our style of small group tours for 25 years now and 2025 was InsideJapan’s biggest ever year for small group tour sales,” Donnelly said. 

“We’re seeing an increase in the number of travellers seeking immersive small group tours with an added level of comfort – making our new ‘Luxury Japan’ tour the ideal choice.”

Richard Farmer, Inside Travel small group tour manager, added: “This tour is about the luxury of experiencing unique cultural moments – from incredible regional destinations to character-rich accommodation and exclusive experiences.”

The tour heads from Tokyo to the castle city of Inuyama, plus Kyoto and the southern main island of Kyushu, for Nagasaki and Fukuoka, known for its foodie scene. Clients can also visit a tea farm overlooking the coast and a Buddhist ‘Goma’ fire ceremony.

There are departures in autumn 2026 and a full programme for 2027.

It costs from £8,270 not including international flights.