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.

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Japan classic tour by rail

Japan classic tour by rail

A visually striking railway journey through Japan
From £5,995 14 days inc UK flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan tailor made tour on a shoestring

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
Hidden Japan holiday

Hidden Japan holiday

Get beneath the surface into the heart of Japan
From £4,610 to £5,080 13 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 7 Mar, 9 May, 23 May, 25 Jul, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov
Japan holiday, ancient and modern

Japan holiday, ancient and modern

Explore the attractions of this vibrant nation
From £6,545 to £7,245 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel: 2024: 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 24 Mar, 27 Mar, 31 Mar, 6 Apr, 7 Apr, 13 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 15 Jun, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 10 Mar
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Japan small group holiday by bullet train

Japan small group holiday by bullet train

Japan's must-see cities and beautiful, rural countryside
From £4,840 to £5,330 14 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov
Japan family holiday

Japan family holiday

Throw yourself into the whirl of Japan
From £4,380£3,942 to £5,340£4,885 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 28 Mar, 30 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 4 Apr, 6 Apr, 10 Apr, 13 Apr, 27 Jun, 28 Jun, 30 Jun, 2 Jul, 4 Jul, 6 Jul, 10 Jul, 13 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 27 Jul, 29 Jul, 19 Aug, 19 Sep, 21 Sep, 23 Sep, 26 Sep, 28 Sep, 30 Sep, 2 Oct, 19 Oct
Up to £530 off selected dates.
Late availability on upcoming trips
Japan rural cultural tour

Japan rural cultural tour

The Culture of Rural Japan, including Osaka and Kyoto
From US $3,100 to US $4,200 7 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 Pilgrimage self guided walking tour, Japan

Shikoku 88 Pilgimage route self-guided walking
From £1,165 to £3,240 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

Japan small group tour, in the shadow of mountains

Western Honshu's coasts - Japan Sea and Inland Sea
From £3,685 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 24 Feb, 20 May, 23 Sep
Classic Japan honeymoon tour

Classic Japan honeymoon tour

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
Japan small group holiday, Japan unmasked

Japan small group holiday, Japan unmasked

Whistlestop Japan highlights with an expert tour leader
From £3,310 to £3,650 14 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 8 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 22 Jul, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov
Japan culture tour, Shoguns & Samurai

Japan culture tour, Shoguns & Samurai

Ultra-modern Tokyo to Imperial Kyoto
From £3,990 14 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 13 Feb, 26 Mar, 13 Apr, 17 May, 6 Sep, 15 Oct, 5 Nov
Southern Japan small group tour

Southern Japan small group tour

Experience a different side to Japan on its southern islands
From £3,995£3,396 to £5,350£4,575 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 2 Apr, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 10 May, 17 May, 28 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 26 Nov
Up to £800 off selected dates.
Late availability on upcoming trips
Japan group holiday, a food adventure

Japan group holiday, a food adventure

Dive into Tokyo city’s incredible food scene
From £3,595£3,249 to £4,140 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 10 Mar, 3 Apr, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 8 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 21 Jul, 21 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 3 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 15 Dec
2025: 2 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 2 Apr, 6 Apr, 9 Apr, 13 Apr, 7 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 20 Jul, 17 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 14 Dec
Up to £410 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 10 Mar
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Walking tours to Japan

Walking tours to Japan

Explore the backroads of Japan
From £3,790 to £3,930 15 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 3 Mar, 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 12 May, 26 May, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 03 Mar
Kyoto to Tokyo small group holiday in Japan

Kyoto to Tokyo small group holiday in Japan

Journey into the heart of Japan - Kyoto to Tokyo
From £4,000£3,400 to £5,115£4,975 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 29 Mar, 31 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Apr, 10 May, 19 May, 22 May, 26 May, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 10 Jul, 14 Jul, 24 Jul, 19 Aug, 22 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 25 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 9 Oct, 13 Oct, 16 Oct, 20 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 10 Nov, 20 Nov
Up to £760 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 03 Mar, 10 Mar
10 days in Japan holiday

10 days in Japan holiday

An independent tour, perfect for first time visitors!
From US $2,488 to US $3,026 10 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South Korea and Japan small group tour

South Korea and Japan small group tour

Explore South Korea & Japan in 24 days
From £3,111 to £3,475 24 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 4 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 19 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct
2025: 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct
Japan hiking tour, Samurai trails & pilgrimage paths

Japan hiking tour, Samurai trails & pilgrimage paths

Hike the Kumano Kodo and Nakasendo, visit Kyoto and Tokyo.
From £4,925 11 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 15 May, 1 Jun, 10 Jul, 4 Sep, 20 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 10 Nov
Japan small group tours

Japan small group tours

Ready to say Kon’nichiwa to Japan? Let us show you how.
From £2,299 to £2,649 13 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2023: 7 Dec
2024: 5 Jan, 11 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 18 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 19 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 28 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Apr, 6 Apr, 9 Apr, 12 Apr, 15 Apr, 18 Apr, 21 Apr, 24 Apr, 27 Apr, 1 May, 5 May, 13 May, 16 May, 19 May, 24 May, 27 May, 30 May, 5 Jun, 10 Jun, 14 Jun, 18 Jun, 22 Jun, 27 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 14 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 1 Aug, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 19 Aug, 25 Aug, 29 Aug, 1 Sep, 6 Sep ...
Japan family 12 day tour

Japan family 12 day tour

12 Day Family Tour to experience Japan
From £2,295 to £2,495 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 24 Mar, 5 Apr, 26 May, 23 Jun, 21 Jul, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 27 Oct
Japan walking and culture tour, Nakasendo & Kiso Valley

Japan walking and culture tour, Nakasendo & Kiso Valley

Guided tour of the highlights along the old Edo road
From £2,380 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 6 Apr, 17 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 22 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 13 Nov
Japan private tour, authentic journey

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
Rural Japan 15 day tour

Rural Japan 15 day tour

An off-the-beaten-path adventure through Japan's countryside
From £4,800 15 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan art and food tour, tailor made

Japan art and food tour, tailor made

Experience Japanese culture through food and art
From £4,200 15 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Hokkaido holiday in Japan

Hokkaido holiday in Japan

Explore the mountains and tranquil lakes of Northern Japan.
From £8,050 15 days inc UK flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan 10 day itinerary

Japan 10 day itinerary

The perfect itinerary for a short yet magic trip to Japan.
From £1,458 10 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 ancient capitals self guided walking tour

Japan ancient capitals self guided walking tour

Ancient Capitals, historic trails and cultural treasures.
From £1,035 to £1,265 5 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan walking tour of Shikoku

Japan walking tour of Shikoku

Beautiful Shikoku Island and the 88 Pilgrimage trail
From £4,100 13 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 12 May, 13 Oct
Japan golden route holiday

Japan golden route holiday

9 night classic Japan trip: Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto
From £2,500 10 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Photo credits: [Page banner: coniferconifer] [Must-see: Japanese culture : bantersnaps] [Must-see: cherry blossom : Yu Kato] [Walking in Japan : Roderick Eime] [Bullet trains : hans-johnson] [Types of holidays : 663highland] [Further reading : Joline Torres]