Cultural holidays in Japan
Japan cultural holidays are for many travellers like stepping into a different world entirely. Learn the intricate rules behind a traditional tea ceremony, how to tie a kimono perfectly, how to assemble a bento box lunch. You can also explore ancient capitals, walk in the footsteps of samurai, visit World Heritage castles and temples, and watch a sumo wrestlers’ training session. Japanese culture is utterly fascinating.
101 Cultural holidays in Japan found
Japan golden route holiday
9-night classic Japan trip: Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto
From £2,200 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan holiday, ancient and modern
Explore the attractions of this vibrant nation
From £4,995£4,580 to £5,795 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 26 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov
2027: 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 11 Mar, 14 Mar, 15 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 29 Mar, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 8 Apr, 11 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 20 Jun, 30 Jun, 23 Aug, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 18 Oct, 24 Oct, 25 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov
2028: 27 Feb, 5 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 19 Mar, 20 Mar ...
2027: 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 11 Mar, 14 Mar, 15 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 29 Mar, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 8 Apr, 11 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 20 Jun, 30 Jun, 23 Aug, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 18 Oct, 24 Oct, 25 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov
2028: 27 Feb, 5 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 19 Mar, 20 Mar ...
Up to £610 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 26 Oct, 01 Nov, 08 Nov, 15 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 26 Oct, 01 Nov, 08 Nov, 15 Nov
Japan family 12 day tour
12 Day Family Tour to experience Japan
From £2,799 to £3,099 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 25 Oct
2027: 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 23 May, 20 Jun, 18 Jul, 12 Sep, 17 Oct
2027: 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 23 May, 20 Jun, 18 Jul, 12 Sep, 17 Oct
Plan ahead and save with our exclusive 2027 Early Bird Sale.
5% to 15% off selected departures
Golden route tour in Japan, private departure
11 nights Best of Japan; Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara
From US $5,500 to US $9,500 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Shikoku Pilgrimage self guided walking tour, Japan
Shikoku 88 Pilgimage route self-guided walking
From £1,100 to £2,710 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
Japan’s iconic sights, combined with local secrets
From £3,480 to £4,100 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct
2027: 15 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 16 Aug, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov
2027: 15 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 16 Aug, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov
Book by 30 September and travel before 31 December 2026 to get £1,000 off when you travel as two (partner, sister, best friend).
Japan small group holiday by bullet train
Explore Japan’s golden route and the Japan Alps
From £4,490 to £5,930 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep
2027: 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 19 Jun
2027: 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 19 Jun
Book by 30 September and travel before 31 December 2026 to get £1,000 off when you travel as two (partner, sister, best friend).
Japan classic tour by rail
A visually striking railway journey through Japan
From £6,895 14 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Southern Japan small group tour
Experience a different side to Japan on its southern islands
From £4,075 to £4,910 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 17 Sep, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov
2027: 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 10 May, 17 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 10 Jul, 26 Jul, 5 Aug, 28 Aug, 2 Sep, 6 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 18 Oct, 23 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 25 Nov
2028: 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 27 Mar, 30 Mar, 1 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 8 May, 15 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 8 Jul, 24 Jul, 3 Aug, 26 Aug, 31 Aug ...
2027: 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 10 May, 17 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 10 Jul, 26 Jul, 5 Aug, 28 Aug, 2 Sep, 6 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 18 Oct, 23 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 25 Nov
2028: 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 27 Mar, 30 Mar, 1 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 8 May, 15 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 8 Jul, 24 Jul, 3 Aug, 26 Aug, 31 Aug ...
Late availability on these dates: 17 Sep, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 05 Nov, 12 Nov
Kyushu and Shikoku island tour in Japan
Deep cultural immersion in lesser visited Japan
From £4,689£4,319 to £5,089 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Sep, 7 Nov
2027: 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov
2027: 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov
Up to £370 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 26 Sep, 07 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 26 Sep, 07 Nov
Hokkaido tour in Japan
Discover Japan's Northern Most Island and natural beauty
From US $5,000 to US $9,500 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan rural cultural tour
The Culture of Rural Japan, including Osaka and Kyoto
From US $4,500 to US $9,500 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan 8 day itinerary
The perfect itinerary for a short yet magic trip to Japan.
From £2,295 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
With this private fixed itinerary, you have the freedom to travel whenever is best for you. You can also upgrade your accommodation for all - or part - of your trip, or extend your stay with a few extra nights here and there. However you like to travel, your travel specialist will be on hand to make it happen!
Japan small group tour, in the shadow of mountains
Western Honshu's coasts - Japan Sea and Inland Sea
From £4,375 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 23 Nov
2027: 24 Feb, 18 May, 27 Sep, 24 Nov
2027: 24 Feb, 18 May, 27 Sep, 24 Nov
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Highlights of Japan small group tour
Discover highlights of Japan from Tokyo to Osaka
From £3,249£3,099 to £3,479 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov
2027: 20 Mar, 10 Apr, 8 May, 25 Sep, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov
2027: 20 Mar, 10 Apr, 8 May, 25 Sep, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov
Up to £230 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 24 Oct, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 24 Oct, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
Japan guided luxury adventure holiday
Bamboo groves, geishas & the chant of Buddhist monks
From £6,395£5,900 to £6,745 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 7 Sep
2027: 19 Apr, 17 May, 24 May, 6 Sep, 18 Oct, 8 Nov
2028: 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov
2027: 19 Apr, 17 May, 24 May, 6 Sep, 18 Oct, 8 Nov
2028: 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov
Up to £640 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 07 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 07 Sep
2 week Japan family holidays
Family Japan adventure: culture, nature, towns and temples
From £3,984 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way
Japan 7 day holiday
Culture and food in Kyoto, Hiroshima, Matsumoto, Osaka
From US $1,535.5 to US $1,900 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
North Central Japan tour
Off the Beaten Path in Northern Honshu, Japan
From US $5,500 to US $10,500 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan holiday, small group
Tokyo to Hiroshima small group tour
From £3,995£3,570 to £5,190 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 2 Sep, 6 Sep, 9 Sep, 10 Sep, 16 Sep, 20 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 15 Nov, 18 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov
2027: 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 3 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 14 Mar, 16 Mar, 17 Mar, 18 Mar, 19 Mar, 20 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 24 Mar, 25 Mar, 26 Mar, 27 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar, 1 Apr, 2 Apr, 3 Apr, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 10 Apr, 11 Apr, 12 Apr, 13 Apr, 14 Apr, 16 Apr, 17 Apr, 6 May ...
2027: 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 3 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 14 Mar, 16 Mar, 17 Mar, 18 Mar, 19 Mar, 20 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 24 Mar, 25 Mar, 26 Mar, 27 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar, 1 Apr, 2 Apr, 3 Apr, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 10 Apr, 11 Apr, 12 Apr, 13 Apr, 14 Apr, 16 Apr, 17 Apr, 6 May ...
Up to £500 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 02 Sep, 06 Sep, 09 Sep, 10 Sep, 16 Sep, 20 Sep, 08 Oct, 22 Oct, 15 Nov, 18 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 02 Sep, 06 Sep, 09 Sep, 10 Sep, 16 Sep, 20 Sep, 08 Oct, 22 Oct, 15 Nov, 18 Nov
Japan art and food tour, tailor made
Experience the Enchanting Culture of Japan
From US $10,499 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan family holiday, private departure
Explore the highlights of Japan on this family holiday
From £3,995 14 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
We have availability in all months of 2026 for last minute holidays! Or take advantage of our special deal and secure your 2027 holiday now with a deposit based on the 2026 price. Looking to travel in May 2027? Then book now to save £50 per person.
Japan family holiday
Throw yourself into the whirl of Japan
From £4,505 to £5,290 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 24 Sep
2027: 26 Mar, 27 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 28 Jun, 1 Jul, 24 Jul, 26 Jul, 28 Jul, 2 Aug, 5 Aug, 18 Sep, 20 Sep, 25 Sep, 27 Sep, 1 Oct, 2 Oct
2028: 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 15 Apr, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 26 Jun, 29 Jun, 22 Jul, 24 Jul, 26 Jul, 31 Jul, 3 Aug, 16 Sep, 18 Sep, 23 Sep, 25 Sep, 29 Sep, 30 Sep
2027: 26 Mar, 27 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 28 Jun, 1 Jul, 24 Jul, 26 Jul, 28 Jul, 2 Aug, 5 Aug, 18 Sep, 20 Sep, 25 Sep, 27 Sep, 1 Oct, 2 Oct
2028: 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 15 Apr, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 26 Jun, 29 Jun, 22 Jul, 24 Jul, 26 Jul, 31 Jul, 3 Aug, 16 Sep, 18 Sep, 23 Sep, 25 Sep, 29 Sep, 30 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 24 Sep
Japan tour with added comfort
Explore Japan on this premium tour
From £5,435 to £8,290 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 30 Aug, 1 Sep, 6 Sep, 8 Sep, 10 Sep, 15 Sep, 17 Sep, 18 Sep, 24 Sep, 26 Sep, 1 Oct, 2 Oct, 11 Oct, 16 Oct, 18 Oct, 19 Oct, 20 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Oct, 27 Oct, 29 Oct, 30 Oct, 1 Nov, 5 Nov, 6 Nov, 10 Nov, 12 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 10 Dec, 15 Dec
2027: 7 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Feb, 4 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 14 Mar, 16 Mar, 18 Mar, 19 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar ...
2027: 7 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Feb, 4 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 14 Mar, 16 Mar, 18 Mar, 19 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar ...
Up to £710 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 30 Aug, 01 Sep, 06 Sep, 08 Sep, 10 Sep, 15 Sep, 17 Sep, 18 Sep, 24 Sep, 26 Sep, 01 Oct, 02 Oct, 11 Oct, 16 Oct, 18 Oct, 19 Oct, 20 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Oct, 27 Oct, 29 Oct, 30 Oct, 01 Nov,...
Late availability on these dates: 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 30 Aug, 01 Sep, 06 Sep, 08 Sep, 10 Sep, 15 Sep, 17 Sep, 18 Sep, 24 Sep, 26 Sep, 01 Oct, 02 Oct, 11 Oct, 16 Oct, 18 Oct, 19 Oct, 20 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Oct, 27 Oct, 29 Oct, 30 Oct, 01 Nov,...
Japan group holiday, a food adventure
Dive into Tokyo city’s incredible food scene
From £3,370£2,907 to £4,130£4,030 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 22 Nov, 13 Dec
2027: 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 21 Jul, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 5 Sep, 29 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 12 Dec
2028: 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 4 Jun, 18 Jun, 19 Jul, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 3 Sep, 27 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 10 Dec
2027: 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 21 Jul, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 5 Sep, 29 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 12 Dec
2028: 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 4 Jun, 18 Jun, 19 Jul, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 3 Sep, 27 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 10 Dec
Up to £590 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 27 Sep, 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 01 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 27 Sep, 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 01 Nov
Japan tailor made tour on a shoestring
Japan's classic sights on a shoestring
From £1,460 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
Hidden Japan holiday
Journey into Japan’s spiritual, artistic & rural heartlands
From £4,970 to £7,616 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 10 Sep, 1 Oct, 22 Oct
2027: 4 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 6 May, 27 May, 29 Jul, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 23 Sep, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 18 Nov
2027: 4 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 6 May, 27 May, 29 Jul, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 23 Sep, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 18 Nov
Book by 30 September and travel before 31 December 2026 to get £1,000 off when you travel as two (partner, sister, best friend).
Japan small group holiday with added comfort
Staying in premium hotels travel from Tokyo to Kyoto
From £4,745 to £6,520 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 13 Sep, 25 Oct
2027: 14 Mar, 11 Apr, 30 May, 12 Sep, 24 Oct, 7 Nov
2027: 14 Mar, 11 Apr, 30 May, 12 Sep, 24 Oct, 7 Nov
Up to £400 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 13 Sep, 25 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 13 Sep, 25 Oct
Walking tours to Japan
Explore the backroads of Japan
From £4,590 to £4,750 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Sep, 27 Sep, 1 Nov, 15 Nov
2027: 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 9 May, 5 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov
2027: 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 9 May, 5 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 27 Sep, 01 Nov, 15 Nov
Holiday in Japan
Take the bullet train Tokyo to Kyoto
From £3,530£2,824 to £4,740 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs most Saturdays throughout the year.
Up to £700 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 01 Sep, 03 Sep, 08 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 29 Sep, 08 Oct, 11 Oct, 15 Oct, 20 Oct, 22 Oct, 25 Oct, 29 Oct, 01 Nov, 08 Nov, 12 Nov, 15 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 01 Sep, 03 Sep, 08 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 29 Sep, 08 Oct, 11 Oct, 15 Oct, 20 Oct, 22 Oct, 25 Oct, 29 Oct, 01 Nov, 08 Nov, 12 Nov, 15 Nov
