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.
67 Cultural holidays in Japan found
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'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
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
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'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
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
Late availability on upcoming trips
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Late availability on upcoming trips
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
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
Late availability on these dates: 10 Mar
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If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
01273 823 700
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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
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
Late availability on these dates: 03 Mar, 10 Mar
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
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
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
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
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 ...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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