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.
68 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 £1,700 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 £5,080 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 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 £6,145£5,899 to £7,745 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2024: 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov
2025: 8 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 16 Mar, 22 Mar, 26 Mar, 30 Mar, 5 Apr, 6 Apr, 12 Apr, 10 May, 20 Jun, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov
2025: 8 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 16 Mar, 22 Mar, 26 Mar, 30 Mar, 5 Apr, 6 Apr, 12 Apr, 10 May, 20 Jun, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov
Up to £240 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 02 Nov, 09 Nov, 16 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 02 Nov, 09 Nov, 16 Nov
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Japan small group holiday by bullet train
Japan's must-see cities and beautiful, rural countryside
From £5,330 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov
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
Japan family holiday
Throw yourself into the whirl of Japan
From £4,290£3,559 to £5,545£5,070 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 23 Sep, 28 Sep, 30 Sep, 2 Oct, 19 Oct
2025: 29 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 11 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 28 Jun, 2 Jul, 3 Jul, 18 Jul, 21 Jul, 22 Jul, 24 Jul, 26 Jul, 28 Jul, 30 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 18 Sep, 20 Sep, 22 Sep, 25 Sep, 27 Sep, 29 Sep, 1 Oct, 4 Oct, 25 Oct
2026: 28 Mar, 30 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 4 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 11 Apr, 27 Jun, 1 Jul, 2 Jul, 21 Jul, 23 Jul, 24 Jul, 25 Jul, 27 Jul ...
2025: 29 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 11 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 28 Jun, 2 Jul, 3 Jul, 18 Jul, 21 Jul, 22 Jul, 24 Jul, 26 Jul, 28 Jul, 30 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 18 Sep, 20 Sep, 22 Sep, 25 Sep, 27 Sep, 29 Sep, 1 Oct, 4 Oct, 25 Oct
2026: 28 Mar, 30 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 4 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 11 Apr, 27 Jun, 1 Jul, 2 Jul, 21 Jul, 23 Jul, 24 Jul, 25 Jul, 27 Jul ...
Up to £1180 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 23 Sep, 28 Sep, 30 Sep, 02 Oct, 19 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 23 Sep, 28 Sep, 30 Sep, 02 Oct, 19 Oct
Shikoku Pilgrimage self guided walking tour, Japan
Shikoku 88 Pilgimage route self-guided walking
From £1,220 to £2,885 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:
2025: 24 Feb, 19 May, 1 Sep
Classic Japan honeymoon tour
Simple hotels, rustic ryokan, unforgettable honeymoon
From £3,000 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 £3,400 to £3,650 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 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: 5 Nov
2025: 11 Feb, 25 Mar, 12 Apr, 16 May, 3 Sep, 7 Oct, 4 Nov
2025: 11 Feb, 25 Mar, 12 Apr, 16 May, 3 Sep, 7 Oct, 4 Nov
10 days in Japan holiday
An independent tour, perfect for first time visitors!
From US $2,293 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Southern Japan small group tour
Experience a different side to Japan on its southern islands
From £3,915£3,892 to £5,350£4,815 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 26 Nov
2025: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 25 Mar, 28 Mar, 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 11 Apr, 19 May, 23 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 13 Jul, 29 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 28 Nov
2026: 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 24 Mar, 27 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 19 May, 22 May, 29 May, 12 Jun ...
2025: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 25 Mar, 28 Mar, 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 11 Apr, 19 May, 23 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 13 Jul, 29 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 28 Nov
2026: 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 24 Mar, 27 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 19 May, 22 May, 29 May, 12 Jun ...
Up to £530 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 01 Nov, 15 Nov, 26 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 01 Nov, 15 Nov, 26 Nov
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Japan tour with added comfort
Explore Japan on this premium tour
From £5,795£5,328 to £7,940£7,275 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 24 Sep, 27 Sep, 29 Sep, 8 Oct, 10 Oct, 13 Oct, 15 Oct, 17 Oct, 20 Oct, 22 Oct, 24 Oct, 27 Oct, 29 Oct, 8 Nov, 14 Nov, 19 Nov, 5 Dec, 15 Dec
2025: 9 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 2 Mar, 4 Mar, 6 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 18 Mar, 20 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 28 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 6 Apr, 7 Apr, 8 Apr, 11 Apr, 12 Apr, 13 Apr, 14 Apr, 8 May, 10 May, 13 May, 15 May, 18 May ...
2025: 9 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 2 Mar, 4 Mar, 6 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 18 Mar, 20 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 28 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 6 Apr, 7 Apr, 8 Apr, 11 Apr, 12 Apr, 13 Apr, 14 Apr, 8 May, 10 May, 13 May, 15 May, 18 May ...
Up to £790 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 24 Sep, 27 Sep, 29 Sep, 08 Oct, 10 Oct, 13 Oct, 15 Oct, 17 Oct, 20 Oct, 22 Oct, 24 Oct, 27 Oct, 29 Oct, 08 Nov, 14 Nov, 19 Nov, 05 Dec, 15 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 24 Sep, 27 Sep, 29 Sep, 08 Oct, 10 Oct, 13 Oct, 15 Oct, 17 Oct, 20 Oct, 22 Oct, 24 Oct, 27 Oct, 29 Oct, 08 Nov, 14 Nov, 19 Nov, 05 Dec, 15 Dec
Japan group holiday, a food adventure
Dive into Tokyo city’s incredible food scene
From £3,540£3,363 to £4,660£4,255 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 29 Sep, 3 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov
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
2026: 1 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 5 Apr, 8 Apr, 12 Apr, 10 May, 13 May, 17 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 22 Jul, 16 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct ...
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
2026: 1 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 5 Apr, 8 Apr, 12 Apr, 10 May, 13 May, 17 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 22 Jul, 16 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct ...
Up to £620 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 29 Sep, 03 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 29 Sep, 03 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov
Walking tours to Japan
Explore the backroads of Japan
From £3,790 to £4,620 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 17 Nov
2025: 25 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 11 May, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov
2025: 25 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 11 May, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 22 Sep, 06 Oct, 17 Nov
Kyoto to Tokyo small group holiday in Japan
Journey into the heart of Japan - Kyoto to Tokyo
From £4,075£3,555 to £5,650£5,160 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 25 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 9 Oct, 13 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov
2025: 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 3 Apr, 4 Apr, 6 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 10 Apr, 11 Apr, 13 Apr, 14 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 18 May, 21 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 30 Jul, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 10 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 24 Sep, 28 Sep, 1 Oct, 5 Oct, 8 Oct, 12 Oct, 15 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct ...
2025: 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 30 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 3 Apr, 4 Apr, 6 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 10 Apr, 11 Apr, 13 Apr, 14 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 18 May, 21 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 30 Jul, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 10 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 24 Sep, 28 Sep, 1 Oct, 5 Oct, 8 Oct, 12 Oct, 15 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct ...
Up to £1180 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 25 Sep, 29 Sep, 06 Oct, 09 Oct, 13 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 06 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 25 Sep, 29 Sep, 06 Oct, 09 Oct, 13 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 06 Nov
South Korea and Japan small group tour
Explore South Korea & Japan in 24 days
From £3,275 to £3,655 24 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 26 Sep, 17 Oct, 31 Oct
2025: 17 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 14 Jul, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov
2025: 17 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 14 Jul, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov
Japan hiking tour, Samurai trails & pilgrimage paths
Hike the Kumano Kodo and Nakasendo, visit Kyoto and Tokyo.
From £4,550 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 20 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 10 Nov
2025: 25 Mar, 11 Apr, 9 May, 2 Jul, 3 Sep, 1 Oct, 11 Oct, 12 Nov
2025: 25 Mar, 11 Apr, 9 May, 2 Jul, 3 Sep, 1 Oct, 11 Oct, 12 Nov
Japan small group tours
Ready to say Kon’nichiwa to Japan? Let us show you how.
From £2,299 to £2,599 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 19 Sep, 24 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 13 Oct, 18 Oct, 22 Oct, 25 Oct, 30 Oct, 5 Nov, 9 Nov, 12 Nov, 22 Nov, 27 Nov, 1 Dec, 5 Dec, 9 Dec
2025: 4 Jan, 13 Jan, 22 Jan, 31 Jan, 9 Feb, 18 Feb, 27 Feb, 3 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 15 Mar, 17 Mar, 19 Mar, 21 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 29 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 4 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 16 Apr, 18 Apr, 20 Apr, 22 Apr, 24 Apr, 26 Apr, 1 May, 4 May, 7 May, 10 May, 13 May ...
2025: 4 Jan, 13 Jan, 22 Jan, 31 Jan, 9 Feb, 18 Feb, 27 Feb, 3 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 15 Mar, 17 Mar, 19 Mar, 21 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 29 Mar, 31 Mar, 2 Apr, 4 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 16 Apr, 18 Apr, 20 Apr, 22 Apr, 24 Apr, 26 Apr, 1 May, 4 May, 7 May, 10 May, 13 May ...
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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: 27 Oct
2025: 23 Mar, 13 Apr, 25 May, 22 Jun, 20 Jul, 17 Aug, 26 Oct
2025: 23 Mar, 13 Apr, 25 May, 22 Jun, 20 Jul, 17 Aug, 26 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:
2025: 5 Apr, 16 Apr, 10 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 17 Aug, 24 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 8 Nov
Rural Japan 15 day tour
An off-the-beaten-path adventure through Japan's countryside
From £12,097 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 £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
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 ancient capitals self guided walking tour
Ancient Capitals, historic trails and cultural treasures.
From £1,060 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 £4,170 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2025: 6 Apr, 10 May, 12 Oct
Tokyo to Kyoto holiday in Japan
See the best of Japan without busting your budget.
From £1,545£1,528 to £2,135£1,955 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov
2025: 8 Feb, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 26 Mar, 29 Mar, 2 Apr, 5 Apr, 9 Apr, 12 Apr, 16 Apr, 7 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec
2026: 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 25 Mar, 28 Mar, 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 8 Apr, 11 Apr, 15 Apr, 9 May, 16 May ...
2025: 8 Feb, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 26 Mar, 29 Mar, 2 Apr, 5 Apr, 9 Apr, 12 Apr, 16 Apr, 7 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec
2026: 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 25 Mar, 28 Mar, 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 8 Apr, 11 Apr, 15 Apr, 9 May, 16 May ...
Up to £380 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 28 Sep, 05 Oct, 19 Oct, 02 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 28 Sep, 05 Oct, 19 Oct, 02 Nov
