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Japan Tours from Tashkent

Japan is a dream trip for many: the ancient temples of Kyoto and neon Tokyo, Mount Fuji, onsen hot springs and food worth flying halfway around the world for.

best time

Late March to early April (cherry blossoms) and November (autumn maples); summer is hot, with the rainy season in June

highlights

ITokyo: Shibuya, Asakusa, Shinjuku
IIKyoto: thousands of temples and the Gion district
IIIMount Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes
IVNara with its deer and Osaka with its street food
VRyokans and hot springs

Who Japan is for

Japan is for those travelling for experiences rather than beaches. It is chosen by couples, history and architecture lovers, fans of anime and Japanese food, and families with older children: Disneyland, the Ghibli Museum, science museums and theme parks. The country is very safe and clean, and transport runs to the minute.

It takes serious preparation: a visa, early bookings in peak season and an understanding of the transport system. That is why Japan trips are often planned months ahead, and it helps if the route is built by someone who knows the specifics.

Seasons: when to go

The most popular periods are spring, during the cherry blossom season, and autumn with its red maples, which the Japanese call momiji. In spring the peak in Tokyo and Kyoto comes around late March and early April, and in autumn in November. During these weeks everything is beautiful and crowded, and hotels cost more.

June is the rainy season, July and August are hot and humid, and typhoons are possible in late summer. Winter is cold but sunny, good for onsen, skiing in Hokkaido and views of snow-capped Fuji. For more seasonal ideas, see where to go in spring.

Cities and regions

Tokyo

Tokyo is a huge city best explored district by district: Asakusa with Sensō-ji Temple, Shibuya with its crossing, Shinjuku with skyscrapers and bars, Harajuku, Ginza and Odaiba. From Tokyo people take day trips to Nikko, Kamakura and Mount Fuji.

Kyoto

Kyoto is the former capital, full of temples and gardens: Fushimi Inari with its thousands of gates, Kinkaku-ji, the Arashiyama bamboo grove and the lanes of Gion. Stay at least three nights here and head out early in the morning, before the crowds.

Osaka and Nara

Osaka is the food capital, with the Dotonbori district, the castle and Universal Studios Japan. Nara, half an hour away, has a park with tame deer and the giant Buddha at Tōdai-ji Temple.

Mount Fuji and Hakone

The Fuji Five Lakes and Hakone offer views of Mount Fuji, ryokans and hot springs. The mountain isn’t always visible, so it is wise to plan a spare day.

Hiroshima and Miyajima

The Peace Memorial Park and the island with the floating torii gate. Easy to add on the way from Kyoto by shinkansen.

What to see

Sensō-ji Temple and Shinjuku in the evening.
The Fushimi Inari gates early in the morning.
A night at a ryokan with an onsen and a kaiseki dinner.
The deer and Tōdai-ji in Nara.
Osaka’s markets and street food.

Where to stay and how to get around

In Tokyo it is convenient to stay near stations on the Yamanote loop line: Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ueno or Ginza. Rooms in Japanese hotels are compact, and that is normal. In Kyoto, choose an area near Kyoto Station or Gion. It is worth spending at least one night in a ryokan, a traditional inn with tatami, yukata and an onsen.

High-speed shinkansen trains run between cities, and within cities you take the metro. It is handy to send your luggage between hotels with a delivery service so you don’t have to haul suitcases through stations. Japanese food is very varied, and finding halal restaurants in the big cities is easier now than it used to be.

How many days to plan

The journey from Tashkent takes a long time, so it isn’t worth going for less than 9–10 days. The classic is 10–12 days on the Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto, Nara and Osaka route. With Hiroshima and Miyajima, 13–14 days. You can combine Japan with Korea if you have visas for both countries; in that case, add 4–5 days for Seoul.

Entry and practical tips

Citizens of Uzbekistan need a visa to travel to Japan. The application procedure and document requirements are set by the consulate and need to be checked before applying: our manager will give you the current list and timelines.

Many small places in Japan take cash only, so keep some yen on you. Suica or Pasmo transport cards make getting around the city easier. Bringing in certain medicines, including some popular cold remedies, is restricted, so check the ingredients in advance.

Rules are given as of October 2026 and may change: check with our manager or the official embassy website before you travel.

Flights from Tashkent: our manager will find direct and connecting options.

Let us plan your trip to Japan

Send a request or message us on Telegram @GlobalDestination1, or call +998 99 760-82-88. Tell us your dates, interests and budget. Our manager will build a route through the cities, pick hotels and ryokans and explain how to prepare for the visa.

Updated: 2026-10

Places to visit

FAQ

Do citizens of Uzbekistan need a visa for Japan?

Yes, citizens of Uzbekistan need a visa for a tourist trip to Japan. The application procedure and document list depend on the consulate's current rules, and our manager will explain how to prepare.

When do the cherry blossoms bloom in Japan?

In Tokyo and Kyoto the peak bloom usually falls in late March to early April, but the exact dates depend on the weather in a given year. Hotels for this period are booked several months ahead.

How many days do I need for Japan?

For a first trip, 10–12 days is ideal: 4–5 days in Tokyo with a trip to Mount Fuji, 3–4 days in Kyoto and a day or two for Osaka and Nara.

Do I need a JR Pass?

The JR Pass isn't always worth it: since the price increase, it mainly pays off on long routes with several shinkansen journeys. For the classic Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka route, separate tickets are often cheaper.