63 Cultural holidays in Japan found
Japan golden route holiday
9 night classic Japan trip: Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto
From £2,100 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan small group holiday, Japan unmasked
Whistlestop Japan highlights with an expert tour leader
From £2,595 to £2,795 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 25 Nov
2020: 17 Feb, 2 Mar, 27 Apr, 11 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 29 Jun, 20 Jul, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 18 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov
2020: 17 Feb, 2 Mar, 27 Apr, 11 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 29 Jun, 20 Jul, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 18 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov
Japan tailor made tour on a shoestring
Japan's classic sights on a shoestring
From £1,170 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Japan small group holiday by bullet train
Japan's must-see cities and beautiful, rural countryside
From £3,895 to £4,150 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 30 May, 6 Jun, 11 Jul, 22 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct
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Hidden Japan holiday
Get beneath the surface into the heart of Japan
From £3,850 to £3,990 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 12 Mar, 7 May, 21 May, 11 Jun, 23 Jul, 24 Sep, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov
Japan cultural immersion holiday
Cultural activites and traditional experiences galore
From £3,950 15 days ex flights
Small group travel
Japan rural cultural tour
The Culture of Rural Japan, including Osaka and Kyoto
From US $2,700 to US $3,700 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Wheelchair accessible holiday to Japan
Wheelchair-friendly version of Japan's highlights
From £3,800 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Shikoku Pilgrimage self guided walking tour, Japan
Shikoku 88 Pilgimage route self-guided walking
From £1,135 to £1,895 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan small group tour, in the shadow of mountains
Western Honshu's coasts - Japan Sea and Inland Sea
From £3,910 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 25 Sep
2020: 20 May, 23 Sep
2020: 20 May, 23 Sep
Japan honeymoon tour on a shoestring
Simple hotels, rustic ryokan, unforgettable honeymoon.
From £1,790 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Luxury Japan holiday, tailor made
Beautiful country that offers beauty, tradition and history
From £5,550 18 days ex flights
Tailor made
Japan cultural small group holiday
A journey along the ancient Tokaido highway
From £1,995 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Oct
Hokkaido holiday in Japan
Explore the mountains and tranquil lakes of Northern Japan.
From £6,155 15 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Japan gastronomic holiday
A foodies' dream: a culinary journey across Japan.
From £3,070 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan ancient capitals self guided walking tour
Ancient Capitals, historic trails and cultural treasures.
From £1,000 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan walking tour of Shikoku
Beautiful Shikoku Island and the 88 Pilgrimage trail
From £3,420 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Oct
2020: 10 May, 18 Oct
2020: 10 May, 18 Oct
Late availability on 20 Oct departure walking the Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage. Departure guaranteed with your booking!
Japan group holiday, a food adventure
Dive into Tokyo city’s incredible food scene
From £3,400£2,720 to £4,090£3,570 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov
2020: 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov
2020: 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov
Up to £810 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Oct, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 03 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 06 Oct, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 03 Nov
Walking tours to Japan
Explore the backroads of Japan
From £3,220 to £3,490 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov
2020: 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 17 May, 31 May, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov
2020: 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 17 May, 31 May, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 29 Sep, 06 Oct, 03 Nov, 10 Nov
Kyoto to Tokyo small group holiday in Japan
Journey into the heart of Japan - Kyoto to Tokyo
From £3,350£2,680 to £3,835 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 16 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov
2020: 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 15 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 6 May, 10 May, 17 May, 20 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 18 Oct, 21 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov
2020: 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 15 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 6 May, 10 May, 17 May, 20 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 18 Oct, 21 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov
Up to £760 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Oct, 13 Oct, 16 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 03 Nov, 10 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 06 Oct, 13 Oct, 16 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 03 Nov, 10 Nov
Japan holiday, ancient and modern
Explore the attractions of this vibrant nation
From £4,749 to £5,499 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 20 Oct, 26 Oct
2020: 14 Mar, 15 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 11 Apr, 12 Apr, 18 Apr, 19 Apr, 9 May, 10 May, 16 May, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 18 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov
2021: 13 Mar, 14 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 27 Mar, 28 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Apr, 4 Apr, 10 Apr, 11 Apr, 17 Apr, 18 Apr, 8 May, 9 May ...
2020: 14 Mar, 15 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 11 Apr, 12 Apr, 18 Apr, 19 Apr, 9 May, 10 May, 16 May, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 18 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov
2021: 13 Mar, 14 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 27 Mar, 28 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Apr, 4 Apr, 10 Apr, 11 Apr, 17 Apr, 18 Apr, 8 May, 9 May ...
Late availability on these dates: 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 05 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 20 Oct, 26 Oct
Japan culture tour, Shoguns & Samurai
Ultra-modern Tokyo to Imperial Kyoto
From £4,070 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 11 Oct, 6 Nov
2020: 1 Apr, 17 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 15 Jul, 21 Oct, 4 Nov
2020: 1 Apr, 17 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 15 Jul, 21 Oct, 4 Nov
Late availability on 11 Oct departure. This departure is guaranteed to go ahead!
Southern Japan small group holiday
Off the beaten track in Kyoto, Nara & Kyushu
From £4,190 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Oct, 4 Nov
2020: 8 Apr, 4 May, 21 Sep, 24 Oct
2020: 8 Apr, 4 May, 21 Sep, 24 Oct
Japan family holiday
Throw yourself into the whirl of Japan
From £2,935£2,392 to £3,370 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Sep, 29 Sep
2020: 5 Jan, 28 Mar, 30 Mar, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 11 Apr, 13 Apr, 27 Jun, 29 Jun, 19 Sep, 21 Sep, 26 Sep, 28 Sep, 3 Oct
2020: 5 Jan, 28 Mar, 30 Mar, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 11 Apr, 13 Apr, 27 Jun, 29 Jun, 19 Sep, 21 Sep, 26 Sep, 28 Sep, 3 Oct
Up to £650 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 27 Sep, 29 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 27 Sep, 29 Sep
Japan unmasked tour, 14 days
All the top sights in an action-packed 2-week group tour.
From AU $4,892 14 days ex flights
Small group travel
Nakasendo Trail winter tour, Japan
The tranquil magic of winter on the Nakasendo trail
From £2,150 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 25 Jan, 15 Feb
China and Japan holiday, Beijing to Tokyo
Sixteen days of high-speed cities, terracotta giants and a spiritual stay in the life of a monk
From £3,299 to £3,569 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 10 Jan, 21 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 25 Mar, 10 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 29 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 24 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 2 Sep, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 14 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec
Japan private tour, authentic journey
Experience Japan's cities, mountains and fascinating culture
From £3,835 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Hokkaido winter holiday in Japan, self guided
Vast snow landscapes and wildlife unique to Hokkaido
From £1,805 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan classic tour by rail
A visually striking railway journey through Japan
From £5,735 14 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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£2,595
excluding flights
The most exciting part for me was trying all the many different foods under the expert suggestions from our tour leader. (more)Anna Avery
Visiting Tokyo was special. Just walking around experiencing the sights, sounds and buzzing energy of the largest city on the planet will stay with me forever. (more)Patrick Condon
The beautiful Himeji Castle floating above you on the horizon when walking towards it from the station. Hiroshima was very moving. (more)Yasmin Dastur
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£2,100
excluding flights
This was a very varied and comprehensive introduction to the country. The cities were really interesting and undoubtedly Kyoto's multiple sites make it a bit
of a gem but we really enjoyed the smaller towns like Kanazawa and quiet and peace of Mount Koya.
(more)Saket Priyadarshi
The fabulous gardens in Shinjuku Tokyo were memorable. (more)Janet Hynes
Sailing across Lake Ashi on a pirate ship was the most exciting part of our holiday ! (more)Alix Gunn
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£3,850
excluding flights
Absolutely wonderful; probably the best we've ever had. (more)Jane Dunphy
It was an amazing experience; everything we hoped for and more...each day was different and a new fascinating experience.
(more)Jean Burgess
We had a fantastic time. The guide, Yuri, was great and the tour was varied and constantly enlightening. (more)Lynda McCall
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£1,170
excluding flights
Memorable moments included practising calligraphy and wood block printing, sitting on the 14th floor open air rooftop overlooking the peace park in Hiroshima, sitting admiring Matsumoto black crow castle after dark.
(more)Michael Jacoby
The snow monkeys, the city lights of Tokyo, the local restaurants and bars, the food and the friendliness & helpfulness of the people were memorable. (more)Alan Hope
We had an amazing holiday. Japan is unique. (more)Helen Dooley
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£1,790
excluding flights
Hiking the section of the Nakasendo Samurai Trail from Magome to Tsumago was amazing! We loved walking through really beautiful countryside, listening to the birds and frogs and fortunately not encountering any bears! (more)Rachel Bielby
Amazing holiday (more)Sylvie Harvey
Walking the old samurai trials was incredible, as well as exploring the many temples and shrines in Kyoto. Amazing, we loved every moment. (more)Mairi Towl
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£1,135
excluding flights
From
£1,995
excluding flights
We saw various places all of which were very interesting. There is not one particular place or experience that stands out over and above everything else. It was great to cover so much ground and there was a lot to do every day. Our tour leader was helpful and very knowledgeable. (more)Catherine Cassidy
The entire trip was so awesome. Lots of exciting things to taste, see and experience. Great way to meet people who enjoy travelling as much as I do.
Fantastic trip. (more)Anuschka Veckranges
Really enjoyed the variety of visiting different regions of Japan e.g. busy Tokyo,
tranquil Hakone, beautiful Kyoto and Nara and Kamakura. (more)Eva Jolly
From
£3,895
excluding flights
The most exciting elements were the cultural differences and beauty of Japan. The most memorable was the stunning 'Japanese Alps' at Kamicochi. (more)John Harlow
Autumn colours were wonderful and the temples were most interesting. Excellent, with attention to detail, which made the tour very easy for the group. Hotels very good. (more)Ann Caroe
Very good itinerary that included cities and countryside and a variety of types of
accommodation. There was plenty of optional free time to explore one your own if you wanted. Brian, the tour leader was conscientious and helpful, we were particularly impressed that he met us at our hotel on arrival in Japan in spite of the very late hour. (more)Andy Goodenough
From
£1,000
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Probably staying in two historic ryokan but the travelling over 4 days to two different locations was great fun as well. And the best moment was the sudden
unexpected view of Mount Fuji from Oshino Hakkai.
Tips?
We are in our mid sixties and I was nervous beforehand about our ability to figure out the transportation by ourselves. In fact, with the helpful information
plus clear ticketing, it was all very straightforward and went extremely smoothly. And local people... (more)Jane Williams
From
£3,950
excluding flights
From
£4,749
including UK flights
From the cherry blossoms in Tokyo to the the snow monkeys in the snow to the wonderful gardens and temples of Kyoto - it was all so interesting and varied (more)Wendy Kreppel
Fabulous people - so welcoming and polite. Loved the Onsens - open air thermal baths where you bathe naked! (more)Rosie Morgan
Difficult to pick one experience above all others but probably the visit to the Snow Monkeys was the most enjoyable. (more)Allan Wild
From
£3,220
excluding flights
We particularly enjoyed Kyoto which gave a mix of city living with the cultural experiences. We visited Sanjusangendo temple which holds 1001 life sized statues... (more)Lisa Thompson
This was an excellent trip. ...Walking in the countryside - seeing parts of Japan that I would never have discovered on my own and being guided by a reliable expert. Asuka, Dorogawa and the Mitarai Gorge were particularly memorable. Also - wonderful exotic food, charming ryokans and soothing onsens. (more)Una Dinning
From
£4,070
excluding flights
Travelling on local trains and buses and the opportunity to do lots of walking in beautiful places were the most memorable parts of our holiday. (more)Margaret Watts
Experiencing such a different culture and all things Japanese was the best. Excellent. Fumiko was a very helpful, informative and patient guide. We saw amazing temples, landscape etc. (more)Janet Barwell
The whole thing was tremendous - felt we got a real insight into Japan today and in the past....One of the best holidays we have been on - very well planned to give a varied taste of the Japanese culture. (more)Anne Cooper
From
£4,190
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing Mt Sakurajima look very peaceful and then erupt and having an Onsen by the beach.
Tips?
Pack lightly and be prepared to spend a lot of time on public transport as you travel large distances. While it is called a walking tour you don't actually walk large distances most days.
Local benefits?
Yes, We stayed in family run accommodation about half the time and ate a lot of local food prepared by locals rather than big companies.
Overall rating?
Very... (more)Barbara and Peter Gray
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£2,680
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The cherry blossom in Japan.
Tips?
Take an umbrella, be ready to walk a lot and have fun.
Local benefits?
Yes, especially the local hotels amd ryokan.
Overall rating?
Excellent. Very good guide (Kimi) who went beyond the holiday description, taking us on tours, and explaining the local customs. We explored other tours before booking with this company and this was best value for money. (more)Mary-Anne Rose
From
AU $4,892
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The temples, the onsen in Nagano, travelling by bullet train, Matsumoto castle. The woodblock museum Matsumoto, the Hida village outside Katayama, the bike ride, the samurai house and garden. Kenrokuen gardens. The food experience. Our excellent guide.
Tips?
Give everything a try.
Local benefits?
Yes, however the Japanese people can teach us a thing or two about manners. Infrastructure and transport and managing litter.
Overall rating?
It was a fabulous... (more)Kate York
From
£2,150
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The beautiful little post towns and the amazing food at the places we stayed at.
Tips?
Wear lots of layers as it can get cold but you also need to be able to cool down by stripping back when you're hiking and the sun comes out.
Local benefits?
I hope it helped the local communoities by enabling them to keep these beautiful old buildings functioning as they were meant to.
Overall rating?
It exceeded expectations. We were all very well looked after by... (more)Richard Gordon
From
£1,599
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Watching Sumo training
Tips?
Comfortable shoes because we walked a lot and luggage you can manage yourself because there are lots of stairs at stations
Local benefits?
No. Japan is very clean but they are using sooo much plastic
Overall rating?
Excellent value for money (more)Janice Eastman
From
£2,324
excluding flights
Miyajima-beautiful garden and Shinkansen was fab. (more)Rachel Melton
Superb. Would recommend it wholeheartedly. Thanks very much.
(more)Simon Toller
A lot of good experiences - elephant ride on Christmas day - meeting a monk for meditation - Thai massage (ouch ouch ouch) and some great pampering. Food was often an adventure too. (more)Joanna Hughes
From
£1,120
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
It was all fabulous! There was an ideal mix of pace and sightseeing between frenetic Tokyo, to gentle Nikko and beautiful Kyoto. Our guide Koi was so
organised and helpful, her assistance in getting around really made travelling, navigating public transport or busy sightseeing spots enjoyable rather than
stressful.
Tips?
Double check your itinerary, as it was not clear from the notes that we would have a guide on hand throughout the trip and that our travel between... (more)Lisa Watson
From
£2,592
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
A painting exhibition in Hiroshima.
Tips?
It actually isn't that difficult getting around Japan but a few simple Japanese phrases help break the ice.
Local benefits?
We had very little interaction with local people and employed no local guides which was really a pity. We impacted on the environment just as much as any other tourists.
Overall rating?
Reasonable. (more)Margaret Good
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