Japan is firmly at the top of every backpacker and solo traveller’s wish list, and it’s easy to see why. Known as the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan serves up a wild mix of ancient temples and futuristic cities. One minute you’re getting lost in the lights of Tokyo, the next you’re chilling with Mt. Fuji in the background or temple-hopping in Kyoto. Add in mouthwatering food, bullet trains that run like clockwork, and locals who are seriously lovely, and you've got the trip of a lifetime. From buzzing cities to the peaceful countryside, Japan is the kind of place that hits different in all the best ways.
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Japanese yen
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Asahi
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Ramen
Group Tours In Japan
Jumping on a group tour in Japan is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to travel. From the moment the trip begins, you’ll meet like-minded travellers and be introduced to your new best friends for the adventure ahead. Our trips cover all the big-ticket items like accommodation, activities, local experiences, and more. Whether you’re travelling solo or with a friend or partner, everyone is welcome on our group tours in Japan.
What an experience.
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Lewis Taylor-Jones - Sep 2023
Feel free, 2 weeks in Thailand
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Customer - Jul 2025
Sri Lanka - sooo amazing
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Pia - Jan 2025
Get that feel free holiday booked
Get that feel free holiday booked! Just finished up Sri Lanka trip, beautiful place and people, can't recommend enough! Bl... Read more
Bee Fletch - Nov 2024
15 day Thailand tour
Such an amazing experience on the 15 day Thailand tour. Having everything planned for us made it such a stress free trip a... Read more
Amy Lewis - Oct 2024
Solo travel made easy!
Best experience ever! I went for the 10-day Thailand trip solo with Feel Free and it was totally worth it. I was a bit ner... Read more
Camila Oliveira - Feb 2025
Thailand 15-day tour is a must-book experience!
This tour is truly a once in a lifetime experience! Thanks to this company and our two incredible tour leaders Emi and Gab... Read more
Eloise Bishop - Jun 2022
15 days in Thailand
This tour was incredible and I made so many amazing memories with awesome people! Every day is different but you do so muc... Read more
Emma - Jun 2022
Best trip EVER
Best trip EVER!
Travelling alone is always nerve racking experience .. but from the moment arriving in Bangkok to meet As... Read more
Sam - Dec 2023
Vietnam and Bali combo trip
I’ve just got back from the 28 day Vietnam and Bali combo trip and it was amazing from start to finish! The trip was the p... Read more
Yasmin Nehra - Jul 2025
My Experience with Feelfree Travel in Thailand
Feelfree Travel, „aka Stressfree Travel in Thailand“, provided an incredible, well-organized experience from start to fini... Read more
Ana Bezovsek - Feb 2025
I took a chance based on reviews since…
I took a chance based on reviews since it's a relatively new company, and I'm so glad I did. Unlike other tours, this one ... Read more
S - Nov 2023
Disaster averted
I had a very enjoyable time on the Feel Free Bali trip due to the great activities included and thorough organisation. Our... Read more
Sebastian Bopp - Jan 2025
Amazing tour in Thailand
I had a great time with this tour in Thailand! Everything was perfectly organised and we didn’t have to worry at all. All ... Read more
Natálie Fridrichová - Dec 2023
do it
an incredible trip experiencing everything thailand has to offer meeting a few life changing people along the way includin... Read more
Kerri - Oct 2023
Thailand with Beth!!
Beth was our guide and she was amazing! This was truly an amazing trip. My wife and I went for our honeymoon and had a bla... Read more
Andrew Cox - Dec 2023
Best holiday of my life
Best holiday of my life. Absolutely fantastic activities, stunning locations, accommodation that *way* exceeded expectatio... Read more
Cecily Haywood - Nov 2022
Thailand 15 day tour
Me and my friend did the 15 day Thailand tour, and it was honestly such an amazing experience!! We had so much fun, we saw... Read more
Annabel - Mar 2023
12 days in Beautiful Bali
12 day tour of Bali.... after a delayed flight I eventually arrived in Bali almost 12hrs later than scheduled! As promised... Read more
Laura - Jun 2024
Ash was an excellent tour guide in…
Ash was an excellent tour guide in Thailand who made the trip even better than I could imagine, it was more like traveling... Read more
Josh Regan - Jan 2024
15 days in Thailand!??
I have just completed the 15 day Thailand trip with our group leader Jacob!!
Prior to this, I’ve never travelled on my own... Read more
Lydia Murray - Jul 2025
Sri Lanka
Finished my fourth trip with feel free yesterday and like my other trips with this company, Sri Lanka has been amazing. I’... Read more
Christian Jensen - Feb 2025
Vietnam: North to South
I had an amazing experience with my group in Vietnam. Jonny was the best tour leader, such a fun guy, very accommodating, ... Read more
Alice - Nov 2023
Had an incredible time in Thailand!!
I did the 15 day tour as I wanted to experience a bit of everything that Thailand has to offer which is exactly what this ... Read more
Katie - Jul 2023
15 Day Thailand Trip
I was on the 15 day Thailand trip and it was the best trip of my life! Our tour guide, Ash made sure that we had the best ... Read more
Hannah Krueger - Mar 2024
15 day thai tour
taylor was our tour guide. she was super professional and knew everything. had a brilliant time in thailand. i think the q... Read more
Ryan A - May 2023
Thailand and Vietnam
I did the Thailand and Vietnam tour and what an experience. So well planned and organised and the activities were insane. ... Read more
Laura Dooner-Hill - Feb 2025
Experience of a lifetime! Such a magical 15 day trip through Thailand!
One of the best experiences of my life! 15 days in Thailand and no regrets at all! I would book it twice if I could. What ... Read more
Samantha M. - Sep 2022
A great experience all round and great…
A great experience all round and great value for money. Beth and Charlotte were wonderful tour leaders, super knowledgeabl... Read more
Grace H - Jul 2024
Feel free family 2022! ???
Eleven beautiful people, 7 Nationalities aged between 20-36, and two amazing group leaders made up our group. I didnt’t th... Read more
Georgie Mcculloch - Mar 2022
Best of Vietnam 15 Days - Review
Had an incredible two weeks in Vietnam. Our tour guide Tim was a legend, kept our trip super organised, gave great advice... Read more
Tom Lyndon - Mar 2025
Just finished the 9 day Thailand trip
Just finished the 9 day Thailand trip. Was an unforgettable adventure. We had such an amazing group but was truely brought... Read more
Liam King - Mar 2025
The BEST 2 weeks in Vietnam!!!
I had the most amazing 2 weeks in Vietnam. The perfect blend of sightseeing, learning about the culture and free time. I l... Read more
Tilly Creed - Jul 2023
Wicked 15 days in Vietnam
Jack and gab were amazing group leaders making everyone always feeling included, each day were packed with amazing activit... Read more
Kimberley Harvie - Jan 2024
Vietnam in 15 Days!
What an amazing 15 days of adventure from North to South Vietnam!
Feel Free Travel are a top-class travel company that I ... Read more
Chloe Disney - Apr 2025
Thai with the best ☀️ Demi ☀️
I recently did a 15days trip to Thai ☀️ It was a wonderful experience, we can make real friends during this time. Demi, ou... Read more
Teresa Saraiva - Nov 2024
Hands down the best tour/travel…
Hands down the best tour/travel experience I’ve ever been on. Jonny was an excellent group leader who made the most of eve... Read more
Jake Hatton - Apr 2022
15 day Thailand Trip
I had the most incredible experience—truly beyond anything I could have imagined. The entire trip felt like a dream in the... Read more
Eleanor - May 2025
The best experience of my life
I did the 15 day trip Thailand trip and when I booked, I had no idea how amazing and life changing this experience would b... Read more
Emma N - Apr 2023
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GM - Dec 2023
Amazing experience
I loved Vietnam, but this amazing experience would not have been possible without feel free travel. Traveling with FFT gav... Read more
Fatima Marques - Nov 2022
An Incredible Trip!!!
Just got back from the 15 day Vietnam tour with Feel Free and also did the Thailand tour back in March. Vietnam was absolu... Read more
Keanna - Nov 2022
Unforgettable, unmatched & undeniably the best tour!
If you have never travelled before & are feeling uneasy about a solo trip, this is the perfect adventure for you! Having n... Read more
Jassica Feiner - Apr 2023
An unforgettable experience
An unforgettable experience from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, everything was meticulously planned, and the... Read more
Laura - Feb 2025
Bangkok and the South
I went on the 9 day Bangkok and the South tour and it was amazing. Luka was so knowledgeable and nothing was ever too much... Read more
Talya Atkins - Jun 2024
I had the best experience with feel…
I had the best experience with feel free travel. From booking the tour, to spending 15 days travelling around Thailand. Ch... Read more
Ka - Jan 2024
The best experience
The best experience for my first solo trip! The tour leader Lizzie was amazing throughout the tour and had great tips for ... Read more
Anna Nadin - Jan 2025
Best of Vietnam
Did the best of Vietnam trip in March 2025 and I can say it was the best holiday I've been on. First time doing a holiday ... Read more
Martyn - Jul 2025
Vietnam Trip
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Andrew - Dec 2022
Best 9 days
I went on the 9 day Thailand?? Tour and it was executed perfectly. Thanks to Feel Free, everything was smooth and taken ca... Read more
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Share The Adventure
Experience the magic of Japan on one of our epic backpacking group tours. Race your new mates in a Tokyo arcade or chill with a sake in a hidden Golden Gai bar; snap a pic of Mt. Fuji in the countryside or ride the bullet train through the mountains to Takayama; get hands-on in a sushi-making class in Osaka or wander the lantern-lit alleyways of Kyoto. From bowing deer in Nara to geisha-spotting in Gion, our incredible team has designed our group trips in Japan to find the perfect balance of culture, adventure, chill time and nightlife.
Japan is a year-round destination, with each season offering something totally unique. Spring (March to May) brings cherry blossoms and mild weather, while autumn (September to November) is famous for stunning red and gold leaves. Summer can get hot and humid, but it’s full of energy, and winter (December to February) brings crisp days and peaceful, snow-dusted temples. Our group trips are designed to be the perfect length, giving you enough time to experience the best of Japan with a bunch of like-minded travellers while still giving you space either side of the trip to explore solo, soak up the culture or follow your own adventure.
How many days in Japan is enough?
We recommend 10 to 14 days if you’re joining a group trip. It’s the perfect amount of time to experience the best of Japan without feeling rushed, with all the planning, transport and logistics taken care of. If you’re thinking of travelling solo, you might want to give yourself up to 3 weeks. It can take a little longer to figure things out on your own, from navigating train networks to deciding where to go and how to get there. Our 10-day group trip keeps it simple, stress-free and packed with unforgettable experiences from start to finish 🙌🏼
Do I need a visa to travel to Japan?
For most travellers, Japan is pretty straightforward when it comes to entry. Many nationalities can enter visa-free for short-term stays, usually up to 90 days. However, rules can vary depending on your passport, so it’s important to double-check the latest entry requirements before you travel. It’s your responsibility to make sure everything is in order so your arrival into Japan is smooth and stress-free.
*It’s important you check your own visa eligibility as we are not visa experts and the information above is general in nature. We’ve put together a blog covering all the above points and more ‘An Unofficial Visa Guide to Asia & Australia’.
What injections/vaccinations do I need for Japan?
Similar to visas, we are not medical professionals and would hate to give you false or misleading information. We recommend you book an appointment with your doctor or local pharmacy to discuss your travel plans and what precautions you need to be aware of. They will provide up-to-date official guidance and will no doubt have your vaccination and immunisation history on file. All destinations and areas we travel to are generally low risk but best to be on the safe side. Click here for a useful resource provided by the UK NHS website.
What kind of people join these group tours?
It doesn't matter whether you're travelling solo, with a friend, or adventuring as a couple. Our trips are full of different people from all corners of the world with a common goal to have the BEST time with like-minded people. Our trips are super popular for people looking to explore a new place but don't want the worry of doing it alone or don't have the time to plan it themselves. Jumping on a group tour in Japan is a super convenient and hassle-free way to travel!
Are group tours in Japan worth it? Why would I not just travel solo?
Travelling alone is a big commitment and often requires a significant amount of planning both before you set off and when you arrive. It can be nerve-racking and often very overwhelming. Joining a group trip can remove all those worries and leave you completely worry-free with everything planned for you from the moment the trip begins. Our Japan group tours include comfortable multi-share accommodation, transport between locations, local activities and experiences, and a bunch of meals to get you started.
I am looking to come alone, do many people travel solo?
Yes, absolutely! Most people actually come alone, with there often being a few people travelling together either as friends or as a couple. Our trips are perfect for solo travellers as you'll make friends from the moment you arrive, and you'll have the confidence and security of doing it as a group.
How much money do you need for 2 weeks in Japan?
Once you've booked your flights, paid off your trip and sorted some solid travel insurance, you'll be all set for that Japan adventure. We suggest bringing no less than £450/$550 but this should be the bare minimum. Some people can spend less but the average will be looking at around £500-600/$600-700 to cover shopping, drinks, extra meals and anything else you fancy treating yourself to. Maybe even a ticket to Universal Studios if that’s your thing.
What should I book first, the flights or the tour?
Great question! We always suggest getting the trip locked in first before booking flights. This way, you won’t be left disappointed if the trip goes full and you’ve already booked your flights. There are usually plenty of flight tickets available, but with our trips, the spaces are limited and the trips fill up pretty fast. We suggest booking your trip first, followed by your flight, and then purchasing your travel insurance to cover all eventualities. It’s a good idea to get these three out of the way as soon as possible.
How far in advance do you recommend booking my trip to Japan?
The average traveller typically books their trip 3-4 months in advance, which usually means there are plenty of options when it comes to dates. If you decide to book last minute, be prepared for limited availability. If you have your heart set on a specific date or trip, you should consider placing a deposit right away.
I’ve been looking at a few companies, what makes Feel Free Travel different?
If you're asking this question, you've probably not read what our incredible travellers are saying in the reviews. You would have noticed already that we are insanely passionate about sharing life-changing experiences with our groups. When we travel, it's more like a group of mates with that one friend who thankfully knows where they're going. Our group sizes are small and intimate, averaging 12-16 travellers. If you've not yet already, click here to join the 'Feel Free Family - Facebook Group'.
Is it possible to book a private tour of Japan with a group of friends?
We primarily specialise in bringing solo travellers together that arrive as complete strangers and soon become best friends/extended travel family. With that being said, we have been known to offer private tours subject to availability. If you send us an email to [email protected] one of the team will be in touch and see what we can do… no promises!
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