Cultural vacations in Japan
Japan cultural vacations are for many travelers 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.
64 Cultural vacations in Japan found
Japan small group holiday, Japan unmasked
Whistlestop Japan highlights with an expert tour leader
From £2,660 to £2,940 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 21 Nov
2023: 27 Feb, 17 Apr, 5 Jun, 26 Jun, 24 Jul, 4 Sep, 9 Oct, 6 Nov, 27 Nov
2023: 27 Feb, 17 Apr, 5 Jun, 26 Jun, 24 Jul, 4 Sep, 9 Oct, 6 Nov, 27 Nov
Japan golden route vacation
9 night classic Japan trip: Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto
From US $2,625 10 days ex 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 US $1,463 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 cultural small group holiday
A journey along the ancient Tokaido highway
From £1,980 to £2,260 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 22 Oct, 5 Nov
2023: 11 Mar, 17 Jun, 14 Oct, 11 Nov
2023: 11 Mar, 17 Jun, 14 Oct, 11 Nov
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Japan small group vacation by bullet train
Japan's must-see cities and beautiful, rural countryside
From £4,350 to £4,620 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 24 Sep
2023: 27 May, 29 Jul, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct
2023: 27 May, 29 Jul, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct
North Central Japan tour
Off the Beaten Path in Northern Honshu, Japan
From US $4,380 to US $6,360 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Hokkaido tour in Japan
Discover Japan's Northern Most Island and natural beauty
From US $2,900 to US $4,500 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 $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
Golden route tour in Japan, private departure
11 nights Best of Japan; Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara
From US $3,850 to US $6,900 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Wheelchair accessible vacation to Japan
Wheelchair-friendly version of Japan's highlights
From US $4,750 11 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 US $4,560 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 23 Sep
2023: 22 May, 25 Sep
2023: 22 May, 25 Sep
Japan honeymoon tour on a shoestring
Simple hotels, rustic ryokan, unforgettable honeymoon.
From US $2,238 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Hidden Japan vacation
Get beneath the surface into the heart of Japan
From £3,990 to £4,410 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 22 Sep, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov
2023: 16 Mar, 1 Jun, 6 Jul, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 16 Nov
2023: 16 Mar, 1 Jun, 6 Jul, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 16 Nov
Japan group vacation, a food adventure
Dive into Tokyo city’s incredible food scene
From US $5,490 to US $6,715 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 2 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 25 Dec
2023: 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 24 Dec
2023: 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 24 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 02 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Kyoto to Tokyo small group vacation in Japan
Journey into the heart of Japan - Kyoto to Tokyo
From US $5,500 to US $6,900 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov
2023: 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 16 Apr, 19 Apr, 21 May, 24 May, 28 May, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 11 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 8 Nov, 12 Nov
2023: 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 16 Apr, 19 Apr, 21 May, 24 May, 28 May, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 11 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 8 Nov, 12 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 02 Oct, 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov
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
Shikoku Island vacation in Japan, tailor made
Visit Shikoku Island, the smallest of Japan's four main islands
From US $5,200 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
All our itineraries can be tailor made to suit your specifications and budget. Departures are year round, depending on your preferred dates of travel
Shikoku Pilgrimage self guided walking tour, Japan
Shikoku 88 Pilgimage route self-guided walking
From US $1,395 to US $2,650 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan discovery tour, 14 days
Discover authentic Japan in one incredible itinerary
From £3,295 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Hokkaido vacation in Japan
Explore the mountains and tranquil lakes of Northern Japan.
From £7,625 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan gastronomic vacation
A foodies' dream: a culinary journey across Japan.
From US $3,838 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 US $1,025 to US $1,305 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Nakasendo Trail winter tour, Japan
The tranquil magic of winter on the Nakasendo trail
From US $2,905 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 27 Jan, 14 Feb
Japan walking tour of Shikoku
Beautiful Shikoku Island and the 88 Pilgrimage trail
From US $5,070 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 14 May, 15 Oct
Hiking tours to Japan
Explore the backroads of Japan
From US $5,290US $4,590 to US $5,470 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct
2023: 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 16 Apr, 14 May, 28 May, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 29 Oct
2023: 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 16 Apr, 14 May, 28 May, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 29 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 02 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct
Japan vacation, ancient and modern
Explore the attractions of this vibrant nation
From US $7,199 to US $8,799 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov
2023: 11 Mar, 12 Mar, 15 Mar, 18 Mar, 19 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 26 Mar, 29 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 15 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov
2024: 9 Mar, 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar, 24 Mar, 27 Mar, 31 Mar, 6 Apr, 7 Apr, 13 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov
2023: 11 Mar, 12 Mar, 15 Mar, 18 Mar, 19 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 26 Mar, 29 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 15 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov
2024: 9 Mar, 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar, 24 Mar, 27 Mar, 31 Mar, 6 Apr, 7 Apr, 13 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 08 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 05 Nov, 12 Nov
Japan culture tour, Shoguns & Samurai
Ultra-modern Tokyo to Imperial Kyoto
From US $4,930 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 28 Mar, 15 Apr, 12 May, 8 Sep, 17 Oct, 31 Oct
Southern Japan small group vacation
Off the beaten track in Kyoto, Nara & Kyushu
From US $5,160 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 22 Oct
2023: 5 Apr, 8 May, 18 Sep, 21 Oct
2023: 5 Apr, 8 May, 18 Sep, 21 Oct
Special Opening Offer for autumn 2022 group tours - escorted airport transfers and all meals included at no additional cost - a $565 value
Japan private tour, authentic journey
Experience Japan's cities, mountains and fascinating culture
From £3,835 13 days
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 £2,950 to £3,150 24 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct
2023: 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
2023: 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
