7 days
Essential Sri Lanka
Our signature week — ancient cities, misty tea hills, a leopard safari, and a golden beach finish.
- Sigiriya and Dambulla
- Kandy’s sacred temple
- Tea country: Nuwara Eliya and Ella
from
$765
per person
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Sri Lanka Tours from Japan
Safe, private, beautifully organized Sri Lanka journeys for Japanese travellers — sacred temples, tea-country trains and golden beaches, with clear pricing in JPY.
For Japanese travellers who value safety, cleanliness and meaningful culture, Sri Lanka is a warm tropical discovery — ancient Buddhist temples and the Sacred Tooth Relic, misty tea plantations reached by a scenic train, gentle Ayurveda and unspoilt beaches. Traventure Tourist plans private, punctual, fully-guided tours with an SLTDA-licensed driver-guide, modern air-conditioned vehicles and 24/7 care.
Why visit Sri Lanka from Japan
Sacred Buddhist heritage
Worship at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy and the ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa.
The famous tea-country train
Ride one of the world's most beautiful rail journeys through emerald tea hills to Ella.
Safe, punctual and private
A licensed, insured guide, a clean modern vehicle and a carefully timed itinerary — organized the way you expect.
Wellness and beaches
Authentic Ayurveda, whale watching and quiet golden beaches at your own pace.
Good to know
Flights
Direct flights from Tokyo (Narita) to Colombo (CMB) with SriLankan Airlines, plus convenient one-stop options via Singapore, Bangkok or the Middle East.
Flight time
Around 9.5–10 hours direct, or 12–15 hours with one stop.
Visa
Most Japanese passport holders need a Sri Lanka ETA, quick to apply online. Confirm at the official eta.gov.lk.
Best time to visit
December–March for the south and west coasts and hills; May–September for the east coast. A year-round destination.
Currency
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR). Prices are shown in JPY so you always know the cost.
Time difference
Sri Lanka is 3.5 hours behind Japan (JST).
Popular Sri Lanka packages
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14 days
Grand Island Tour
The complete island — every landscape, from the Cultural Triangle to the hills, the wildlife parks, and three coasts.
- Cultural Triangle: Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa
- Kandy and the tea highlands
- Yala safari and Sinharaja rainforest
from
$1,555
per person
Places you’ll love
Cultural
Sigiriya — Lion Rock
Cultural Triangle
A 5th-century royal fortress on a 200m rock, with frescoes, water gardens, and a lion's-paw stairway to the summit.
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Kandy & Temple of the Sacred Tooth
Central Highlands
The hill capital and last royal kingdom, home to the revered Temple of the Tooth and a lake-side old town.
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Galle Fort
South Coast
A walled Dutch colonial port town of cobbled lanes, boutiques, cafés, and ocean ramparts.
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Ella
Uva
A laid-back mountain village of mist, tea slopes, easy hikes, and the famous Nine Arch Bridge.
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Mirissa
South Coast
A palm-fringed crescent bay famous for blue-whale watching and golden-hour beach bars.
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Yala National Park
Southern
Sri Lanka's premier safari park, with the world's highest density of leopards plus elephants and crocodiles.
View detailsWhat travellers say
“Amila took care of everything — airport pickup at midnight, a comfortable van, and he knew every spot. Sigiriya at sunrise was unforgettable, and we felt safe the entire trip.”
“The train to Ella, the tea estates, the kindness of our guide — a perfect honeymoon. Everything was planned around us and the price was very fair.”
“A short trip but packed with highlights — whale watching in Mirissa and sunset at Galle Fort. Clean car, always punctual, very professional.”
Frequently asked questions
Is Sri Lanka safe for Japanese travellers?
Yes. You travel with a licensed, insured SLTDA driver-guide in a clean, modern, air-conditioned vehicle, with 24/7 support and a carefully planned, punctual itinerary.
Do Japanese travellers need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Most Japanese passport holders need a Sri Lanka ETA, applied online before travel. Confirm the latest at the official eta.gov.lk.
How long is the flight from Japan to Sri Lanka?
Direct flights from Tokyo take around 9.5–10 hours; one-stop routes via Singapore, Bangkok or the Gulf take roughly 12–15 hours.
Can we visit the tea-country train and the temples?
Yes — your private tour can include the scenic Kandy-to-Ella train, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the ancient cities, all at a comfortable pace.
How much does a Sri Lanka tour from Japan cost?
Tours are private and tailored, so cost depends on length, group size and hotels. Every package shows an indicative per-person price in JPY (excluding airfare). Tell us your plan for a quote.