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.
101 Cultural vacations in Japan found
Japan golden route vacation
9-night classic Japan trip: Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto
From US $3,080 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan vacation, ancient and modern
Explore the attractions of this vibrant nation
From US $8,535US $7,940 to US $9,525 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Nov, 29 Nov
2027: 7 Mar, 11 Mar, 14 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, 23 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 18 Oct, 24 Oct, 25 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov
2028: 27 Feb, 5 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 19 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar, 27 Mar, 2 Apr, 3 Apr, 6 Apr, 9 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 18 Jun, 28 Jun, 21 Aug, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct ...
2027: 7 Mar, 11 Mar, 14 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, 23 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 18 Oct, 24 Oct, 25 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov
2028: 27 Feb, 5 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 19 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar, 27 Mar, 2 Apr, 3 Apr, 6 Apr, 9 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 18 Jun, 28 Jun, 21 Aug, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct ...
Up to US $590 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Nov, 29 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 15 Nov, 29 Nov
Japan classic tour by rail
A visually striking railway journey through Japan
From US $9,965 14 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 $6,500 to US $10,500 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Japan small group holiday, Japan unmasked
Japan’s iconic sights, combined with local secrets
From US $4,872 to US $5,740 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
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
Southern Japan small group tour
Experience a different side to Japan on its southern islands
From US $6,160 to US $7,190 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Nov
2027: 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 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, 13 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, 12 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 8 Jul, 27 Jul, 26 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 14 Sep ...
2027: 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 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, 13 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, 12 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 8 Jul, 27 Jul, 26 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 14 Sep ...
Late availability on these dates: 26 Nov
Shikoku Pilgrimage self guided walking tour, Japan
Shikoku 88 Pilgimage route self-guided walking
From US $1,360 to US $3,365 10 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 $7,500 to US $10,500 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 $6,000 to US $10,500 11 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 US $5,435 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
Japan group vacation, a food adventure
Dive into Tokyo city’s incredible food scene
From US $4,995US $4,941 to US $6,165 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Nov
2027: 21 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
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
2027: 21 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
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
Up to US $540 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 22 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 22 Nov
Hiking tours to Japan
Explore the backroads of Japan
From US $6,990 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 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: 15 Nov
Kyoto to Tokyo small group vacation in Japan
Journey into the heart of Japan - Kyoto to Tokyo
From US $6,195 to US $7,475 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Nov
2027: 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 11 Apr, 6 May, 12 May, 16 May, 19 May, 23 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 25 Jul, 28 Jul, 16 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 1 Sep, 3 Sep, 5 Sep, 27 Sep, 29 Sep, 3 Oct, 6 Oct, 10 Oct, 13 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec
2028: 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 22 Mar, 26 Mar, 29 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr ...
2027: 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 11 Apr, 6 May, 12 May, 16 May, 19 May, 23 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 25 Jul, 28 Jul, 16 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 1 Sep, 3 Sep, 5 Sep, 27 Sep, 29 Sep, 3 Oct, 6 Oct, 10 Oct, 13 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec
2028: 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 22 Mar, 26 Mar, 29 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr ...
Late availability on these dates: 22 Nov
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Japan family vacation for all ages
An active adventure between cities, temples and hot springs
From £4,000 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This is a tailor made holiday that can be designed to suit your travel dates. Our family travel experts get to know what makes your family tick and will build a bespoke itinerary around your interests, ages and budget, suggesting places to stay, ways to travel and things to do on your adventure.
Japan guided luxury adventure vacation
Bamboo groves, geishas & the chant of Buddhist monks
From US $10,510 to US $11,085 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 19 Apr, 17 May, 24 May, 18 Oct, 8 Nov
2028: 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov
2028: 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov
2 week Japan family vacations
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
Kyushu and Shikoku island tour in Japan
Deep cultural immersion in lesser visited Japan
From US $8,545 to US $9,365 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 7 Nov
2028: 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov
2028: 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov
Japan 7 day vacation
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
Japan rural cultural tour
The Culture of Rural Japan, including Osaka and Kyoto
From US $5,500 to US $9,500 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan holiday, small group
Tokyo to Hiroshima small group tour
From US $5,530US $4,810 to US $7,270US $6,950 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Nov, 18 Nov, 29 Nov
2027: 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 3 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, 12 Apr, 13 Apr, 14 Apr, 16 Apr, 17 Apr, 6 May, 7 May, 14 May, 16 May, 23 May, 26 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 15 Aug, 29 Aug ...
2027: 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 3 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, 12 Apr, 13 Apr, 14 Apr, 16 Apr, 17 Apr, 6 May, 7 May, 14 May, 16 May, 23 May, 26 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 15 Aug, 29 Aug ...
Up to US $830 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Nov, 18 Nov, 29 Nov, 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 15 Nov, 18 Nov, 29 Nov, 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb
Shikoku Island vacation in Japan, tailor made
Visit Shikoku Island, the smallest of Japan's four main islands
From US $5,200 12 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
Japan tour with added comfort
Explore Japan on this premium tour
From US $7,515 to US $10,890US $9,550 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Nov, 15 Dec
2027: 7 Jan, 4 Feb, 4 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 14 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 25 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 12 Apr, 13 Apr, 15 Apr, 6 May, 8 May, 11 May, 13 May, 15 May, 16 May, 18 May, 20 May, 22 May, 23 May, 25 May, 27 May, 29 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 13 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 30 Jun, 18 Jul, 20 Jul, 22 Jul, 25 Jul, 17 Aug, 21 Aug, 24 Aug, 29 Aug ...
2027: 7 Jan, 4 Feb, 4 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 14 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 25 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 29 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 12 Apr, 13 Apr, 15 Apr, 6 May, 8 May, 11 May, 13 May, 15 May, 16 May, 18 May, 20 May, 22 May, 23 May, 25 May, 27 May, 29 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 13 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 30 Jun, 18 Jul, 20 Jul, 22 Jul, 25 Jul, 17 Aug, 21 Aug, 24 Aug, 29 Aug ...
Up to US $2170 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 22 Nov, 15 Dec, 07 Jan, 04 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 22 Nov, 15 Dec, 07 Jan, 04 Feb
Hidden Japan vacation
Journey into Japan’s spiritual, artistic & rural heartlands
From US $5,440 to US $8,190 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 4 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 27 May, 29 Jul, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 23 Sep, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 18 Nov
Japan tailor made tour on a shoestring
Japan's classic sights on a shoestring
From US $2,044 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 vacation with added comfort
Staying in premium hotels travel from Tokyo to Kyoto
From US $6,090 to US $6,230 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 11 Apr, 30 May, 12 Sep, 24 Oct, 7 Nov
Japan small group tours
Ready to say Kon’nichiwa to Japan? Let us show you how.
From £2,499 to £2,799 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Nov, 18 Nov, 24 Nov, 27 Nov, 3 Dec, 6 Dec
2027: 14 Jan, 22 Jan, 15 Feb, 21 Feb, 3 Mar, 7 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 21 Mar, 25 Mar, 29 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 4 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 16 Apr, 20 Apr, 22 Apr, 24 Apr, 28 Apr, 30 Apr, 2 May, 4 May, 6 May, 10 May, 14 May, 18 May, 22 May, 26 May, 30 May, 5 Jun, 9 Jun, 13 Jun, 19 Jun, 23 Jun, 29 Jun, 3 Jul, 7 Jul, 13 Jul, 17 Jul, 21 Jul, 29 Jul, 2 Aug ...
2027: 14 Jan, 22 Jan, 15 Feb, 21 Feb, 3 Mar, 7 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 21 Mar, 25 Mar, 29 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 4 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 16 Apr, 20 Apr, 22 Apr, 24 Apr, 28 Apr, 30 Apr, 2 May, 4 May, 6 May, 10 May, 14 May, 18 May, 22 May, 26 May, 30 May, 5 Jun, 9 Jun, 13 Jun, 19 Jun, 23 Jun, 29 Jun, 3 Jul, 7 Jul, 13 Jul, 17 Jul, 21 Jul, 29 Jul, 2 Aug ...
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Japan family 12 day tour
12 Day Family Tour to experience Japan
From £2,950 to £3,350 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 23 May, 20 Jun, 18 Jul, 12 Sep, 17 Oct
2028: 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 May, 18 Jun, 23 Jul, 20 Aug, 22 Oct
2028: 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 May, 18 Jun, 23 Jul, 20 Aug, 22 Oct
Wheelchair accessible vacation in Japan
Wheelchair-friendly version of Japan's highlights.
From US $5,642 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan culture tour, Shoguns & Samurai
Ultra-modern Tokyo to Imperial Kyoto
From US $6,555 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 27 Mar, 12 Apr, 20 May, 6 Sep, 18 Oct, 8 Nov
