These are the results for your Japan cultural tours. Click on the links to see the full details of each carefully chosen holiday from specialist operators.
From the neon lights and modern glitz of Tokyo, we head into the countryside where we encounter old-world Japan and myriad opportunities for hiking, biking and sea kayaking. Learn about sumo wrestling in Tokyo, hike around Mount Fuji, mountain bike and sea kayak in Izu and explore tranquil Kyoto.
Japan is a country of glorious contrasts, leading the world in the rush towards the future while maintaining a wealth of historical traditions from its long and glorious past. With just two short weeks in this unusual holiday destination you will have experienced more of Japanese culture and traditions than most foreigners will ever see.
This itinerary takes you a journey to Shikoku Island, the smallest of Japan's four main islands and the least visited by tourists. Shikoku is home to some of the nation's most atmospheric towns, finest gardens and picturesque gardens.
A culinary journey into Asia's most enigmatic land. With so many different methods of Japanese cooking to sample, from okonomiyaki to Sapporo crab, there is no end to the variety and beauty of the art that is Japanese cuisine
Ascend mountain trails and take valley hikes on this 'backroads' theme. It continues even in the cities as we explore the heart of teeming Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka and stay in traditional, family-run inns.
We concentrate on exploring the sleepy island of Shikoku, one of the few places in the world that mass tourism has yet to find. We visit the mountain-top monasteries of Koya, bathe in the ancient hot springs of Dogo and explore the isolated valleys
Our tours involve a wide variety of activities, but the pace is relaxed and there is time to visit temples, wander through small villages and enjoy soaking in rural hot springs...
From ancient temples to rugged coastlines, these unique trips explore the contrasting modern and traditional rural sides to this intriguing country, giving you a true insight into Japanese culture, food and its people.
Few travel spots cast a spell on travellers the way Japan does. Explore the crowning glory of the Pacific Ring of Fire – Japan is a destination like no other, whose shrines, parks, cities and people are sure to inspire you.
Japan is a fascinating blend of old and new; its unique culture and enduring religious ideals combine charmingly with an all-embracing reverence for the modern world. Away from its bustling and intriguingly futuristic cities, Japan is a land of great scenic beauty.
A delightful 14 day journey by bullet train, boat and car across Japan's largest island of Honshu and on to slower-paced Kyushu, exploring modern cities and off-the-beaten track locations that will intrigue and inspire
From Tokyo we head to the northern island of Hokkaido. Here we visit an amazing Ice Festival, view rare birds in their natural habitat, go for an ice-breaking cruise on the Okhotsk Sea, walk with snowshoes and bathe in hot springs amidst the snow
From high tech gadgets in Tokyo to Takayama's old charms; don't miss Hiroshima's Peace Park, Miyajima island or blowfish in Nagasaki. Kyoto will leave you breathless with its temples, gardens and traditional courtyards. Spend the night at the base of Mt. Fuji.
A superb introduction to the history and beauty of Japan. From imperial Kyoto to snow monkeys of Yudanaka hot spring and from traditional merchants houses of Takayama to ultra-modern Tokyo.
Tokyo to Kyoto: experience the best of this diverse country from rural panoramas through a bullet train window to a sublime soak in an outdoor 'onsen' or the excitement of Tokyo's latest craze, from visiting National Parks to eating sushi.
