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.
76 Cultural holidays in Japan found
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
Japan tailor made tour on a shoestring
Japan's classic sights on a shoestring.
From £1,330 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 £4,975 to £5,850 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 18 Jun, 9 Jul, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov
Japan small group holiday by bullet train
Golden route adventure with majestic Japan Alps escape
From £5,045 to £5,930 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 1 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct
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Southern Japan small group tour
Experience a different side to Japan on its southern islands
From £3,930 to £4,395 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 30 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 11 Apr, 11 May, 18 May, 28 May, 11 Jun, 27 Jul, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 26 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
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
Late availability on these dates: 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar
Holiday in Japan
Take the bullet train Tokyo to Kyoto
From £3,395£2,916 to £4,290 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs most Saturdays throughout the year.
Up to £510 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 11 Jan, 01 Feb, 15 Feb, 01 Mar, 08 Mar, 10 Mar, 15 Mar, 17 Mar, 19 Mar, 22 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 11 Jan, 01 Feb, 15 Feb, 01 Mar, 08 Mar, 10 Mar, 15 Mar, 17 Mar, 19 Mar, 22 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar
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 10 day itinerary
The perfect itinerary for a short yet magic trip to Japan.
From £2,598 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!
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 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 Feb, 18 May, 21 Sep, 23 Nov
Classic Japan honeymoon tour
Simple hotels, rustic ryokan, unforgettable honeymoon
From £3,110 12 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 £3,395 to £3,990 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 25 May, 1 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 17 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov
8 days in Japan holiday
An independent tour, perfect for first time visitors!
From US $2,000 to US $2,612 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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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 art and food tour, tailor made
Experience the enchanting culture of Japan
From £11,395 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
Save £50pp on private tours in November 2025. Save £100pp on private tours in May or June 2026.
Japan family holiday
Throw yourself into the whirl of Japan
From £4,290 to £5,560 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 28 Mar, 30 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 4 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 11 Apr, 27 Jun, 28 Jun, 30 Jun, 1 Jul, 2 Jul, 17 Jul, 21 Jul, 25 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 6 Aug, 24 Sep, 25 Sep, 26 Sep, 28 Sep, 30 Sep, 1 Oct, 3 Oct
2027: 26 Mar, 27 Mar, 29 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
2027: 26 Mar, 27 Mar, 29 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
Japan tour with added comfort
Explore Japan on this premium tour
From £5,425£4,667 to £7,790 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 8 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 12 Mar, 15 Mar, 19 Mar, 20 Mar, 22 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar, 27 Mar, 29 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar, 1 Apr, 2 Apr, 3 Apr, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 6 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 11 Apr, 12 Apr, 13 Apr, 7 May, 9 May, 12 May, 14 May, 17 May, 19 May, 21 May, 26 May, 28 May, 30 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 30 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 28 Jul, 20 Aug, 25 Aug, 27 Aug, 30 Aug, 1 Sep, 3 Sep, 6 Sep, 8 Sep, 10 Sep, 11 Sep, 13 Sep, 15 Sep ...
Up to £820 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 08 Jan, 05 Feb, 19 Feb, 12 Mar, 15 Mar, 19 Mar, 20 Mar, 22 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar, 27 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 08 Jan, 05 Feb, 19 Feb, 12 Mar, 15 Mar, 19 Mar, 20 Mar, 22 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar, 27 Mar
Japan group holiday, a food adventure
Dive into Tokyo city’s incredible food scene
From £3,320 to £4,460 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Mar, 22 Mar, 1 Apr, 12 Apr, 10 May, 13 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 22 Jul, 16 Aug, 6 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 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
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
Late availability on these dates: 01 Mar, 22 Mar
Walking tours to Japan
Explore the backroads of Japan
From £4,690 to £4,890 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Mar, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 10 May, 6 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 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: 15 Mar
Kyoto to Tokyo small group holiday in Japan
Journey into the heart of Japan - Kyoto to Tokyo
From £3,935£3,591 to £4,710 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Jan, 15 Feb, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 30 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 13 Apr, 7 May, 13 May, 17 May, 20 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 2 Sep, 6 Sep, 25 Sep, 27 Sep, 30 Sep, 4 Oct, 7 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 28 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 6 Dec
2027: 17 Jan, 14 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 28 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 4 Apr ...
2027: 17 Jan, 14 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 28 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 4 Apr ...
Up to £390 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 18 Jan, 15 Feb, 08 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 18 Jan, 15 Feb, 08 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar
Japan holiday, ancient and modern
Explore the attractions of this vibrant nation
From £5,145£4,115 to £5,695 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 22 Mar, 23 Mar, 26 Mar, 30 Mar, 5 Apr, 6 Apr, 9 Apr, 12 Apr, 10 May, 17 May, 1 Jul, 24 Aug, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 19 Oct, 25 Oct, 26 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 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 ...
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 ...
Up to £1080 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 01 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 22 Mar, 23 Mar, 26 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 01 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 22 Mar, 23 Mar, 26 Mar
South Korea and Japan small group tour
Explore Japan & South Korea in 25 days
From £4,499 to £5,399 25 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 25 May, 1 Jun, 13 Jul, 10 Aug, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov
2027: 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 12 Jul, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov
2027: 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 12 Jul, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov
Japan culture tour, Shoguns & Samurai
Ultra-modern Tokyo to Imperial Kyoto
From £5,280 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Feb, 25 Mar, 11 Apr, 21 May, 4 Sep, 14 Oct, 5 Nov
Japan and China highlights tour, 16 days
Explore Japan and China Highlights Destinations
From US $6,699 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan hiking tour, Samurai trails & pilgrimage paths
Hike the Kumano Kodo and Nakasendo, visit Kyoto and Tokyo.
From £4,861 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 27 Mar, 4 Apr, 12 May, 30 May, 29 Sep, 17 Oct, 26 Oct, 7 Nov
Japan small group tours
Ready to say Kon’nichiwa to Japan? Let us show you how.
From £2,299 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 4 Jan, 16 Jan, 28 Jan, 3 Feb, 15 Feb, 27 Feb, 3 Mar, 7 Mar, 11 Mar, 15 Mar, 19 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 29 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 4 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 16 Apr, 18 Apr, 20 Apr, 24 Apr, 28 Apr, 1 May, 4 May, 7 May, 10 May, 13 May, 19 May, 22 May, 28 May, 31 May, 6 Jun, 12 Jun, 18 Jun, 24 Jun, 30 Jun, 3 Jul, 9 Jul, 15 Jul, 21 Jul, 27 Jul, 8 Aug, 14 Aug, 20 Aug, 26 Aug, 1 Sep, 4 Sep, 7 Sep, 10 Sep ...
5% of all tours
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: 22 Mar, 24 May, 21 Jun, 19 Jul, 9 Aug, 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
Japan walking and culture tour, Nakasendo & Kiso Valley
Guided tour of the highlights along the old Edo road
From £2,710 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Mar, 4 Apr, 19 Apr, 7 May, 21 May, 5 Jun, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 11 Nov
