When we say Japan tours from Calgary, Canada have never been easier, it is mainly due to availability of direct flights between Calgary and Japan. With daily, year-round non-stop flights between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT), Alberta travellers can now reach Japan without connecting through Vancouver, Toronto or a U.S. airport.
WestJet operates the Calgary-Tokyo route with Boeing 787 Dreamliners. When the service was launched in 2023, it operated only three times a week during the summer season. Strong demand led to increased frequency and eventually daily, year-round service.
For travellers considering Japan tours from Calgary, this is a significant improvement. Japan is now just one non-stop trans-Pacific flight away, seven days a week throughout the year.
More Ways to Reach Japan from Calgary
The WestJet non-stop service is not the only option. Travellers looking for different schedules, fares or airline programs can also reach Japan with connecting flights through Vancouver and other North American gateways.
WestJet’s partnership with Japan Airlines makes onward travel within Japan easier as well. Passengers arriving at Tokyo Narita can connect to Osaka and Nagoya on a single itinerary, with baggage transferred to the final destination.
Japan Tours from Calgary with Laurus Travel
Improved air access has made Japan an even more attractive destination for travellers from Calgary and elsewhere in Alberta.
Laurus Travel has been arranging tours to Asia from Canada since 1998. Our Japan tours are designed for Canadian travellers who value carefully planned itineraries, small groups, quality hotels and restaurants, experienced guides and no shopping stops.
With daily non-stop flights to Tokyo throughout the year, convenient connecting alternatives and excellent transportation after arrival, getting to and travelling around Japan from Calgary is now remarkably straightforward.
Recommended Itinerary
We have a number of popular Japan tour packages available. The 14-day Best of Japan has been a top seller among Canadian travellers, especially among active seniors interested in culture, history, nature and fine food. For those who want to explore Japan in more depth, the 19-day Classic Japan would be ideal.
Best of Japan (14 days)
Tokyo – Mt. Fuji – Hakone – Kanazawa – Takayama – Shirakawa-go – Kyoto – Nara – Osaka – Hiroshima – Miyajima – Tokyo
| “Our 14-Day Best of Japan Land Tour was a trip we will always cherish. Learning about the people, culture, history, and visiting the parks, palaces, shrines and Mt. Fuji met or exceeded our expectations!” | Testimonials |
With a focus on history and culture, this 2-week Japan itinerary showcases the best of the Land of the Rising Sun. From the present capital of Tokyo to the former imperial seat of Kyoto, Japan’s illustrious blend of ancient traditions with state-of-the-art modernity is on full display. Whether you’re gazing at the majestic Mt. Fuji, savouring fine Japanese cuisine, or discovering centuries-old architectural gems, every moment is designed to awe and inspire.
Important Features
- Small group size – average 16, maximum 20.
- Experienced guides carefully selected by company owners.
- Premium hotel accommodations.
- Quality Japanese & Western cuisines (no cheap tourist food).
- Sushi making lesson.
- Kaiseki dinner with geisha dancer (maiko) performance.
- Yakiniku (BBQ) dinner featuring premium Japanese beef.
- No shopping stops.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1/Mon: Departing Home City
The journey begins with your transpacific flight departing from a city of your choice. You’ll lose a day upon crossing the International Date Line.
Day 2/Tue: Arrival in Tokyo
Welcome to Tokyo!
Please make your way to the hotel on your own. Detailed up-to-date information on how to get to the hotel will be provided in the final update two weeks before departure. Private transfer can be arranged on request.
Day 3/Wed: Tokyo (B/L/D)
Tokyo, literally meaning “eastern capital” and officially named Tokyo Metropolis, is one of the most populous mega-cities in the world with a population of 14 million. Formerly known as Edo, the city has been the de facto seat of the Japanese government since 1603 when shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu chose the city for his headquarters. The shogun (general) was a hereditary commander ceremoniously appointed by the emperor but held real power over the country during the shogunate period between 1192 and 1867. Edo was renamed Tokyo after Emperor Meiji moved his seat from Kyoto in 1868 when the last shogun was forced to return power to the imperial court. The city covers an area of 2,187 square kilometres following the merger in 1943 of the city of Tokyo and Tokyo Prefecture.
