Japan Cultural Tours & Travel Packages 2025/2026

Our 88 most popular Japan Cultural trips. Compare tour itineraries from 47 tour companies. 284 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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Tokyo to Takayama - 13 days
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4.3/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Hiroshima, Kamakura, Kyoto, Takayama, Tokyo

Highlights

  • Tokyo - Explore Sensoji Temple district and temple, Harajuku, Takeshita Street, Meiji Shrine and Shibuya Crossing
  • Kamakura - Visit Big Buddha Statue, Hokokuji Zen Temple and the Bamboo Forest with its delightful village atmosphere. Opt to take part in a traditional tea ceremony
  • Lake Kawaguchi in Fuji Hakone Izu National Park - Marvel at the spectacular mountain scenery and views of famed Mt Fuji
  • Stay in a ryokan - Sample Japanese hospitality, bathe in natural hot springs, wearing a Yukata (casual Kimono) and sleep on a futon sleeping on a futon
  • Kyoto - Uncover UNESCO Listed Nijo Castle, join a walking tour of Gion (the Geisha District), optional Japanese tea ceremony and cooking class
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"Completely unethical booking situation. I requested a tour, submitted my CC info to hold the tour and tried to cancel it the following day. (My daughter broke her foot thus we couldn’t go). We were told the tour was not ‘confirmed’ but they still had to reach out to their local team prior to cancelling. The charge on credit card read pending. The intermediary company, Tour Radar, assured me that On the Go Travel would drop the pending charge. After a week or so, I got a generic email saying congratulations your tour has been booked. The full charge appeared on my credit card. I am livid. I am currently working with Tour Radar to drop the charge. Regardless of how this turns out, I will never ever travel with On the Go Travel."

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Backroads of Japan
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Kawaguchiko, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Tokyo, Tsumago

Highlights

  • Wander the bustling streets of Tokyo, Japan's capital city
  • Behold the iconic, perfectly formed Mt Fuji and its glistening five lakes
  • Hike through postal towns & forest trails on the Nakasendo Way
  • Be enthralled by the world class attractions of Kyoto, incl the geisha district and The Golden Pavilion, Kinkakuji
  • Savour Japanese delicacies with many included meals
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Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

What travelers are saying

"Our group of four, were very well supported by an experienced group of Nepali guides, cook, kitchen boys and porters. Our leader – Bir Singh – was exceptional. He ensured everything went smoothly, from recommending “fleecy buffs”, dispensing medication, answering endless questions, to estimating the severity of earthquakes. He offered endless reassurance, always with a smile."

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Best of Japan - 8 days
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Hakone, Kamakura, Kyoto, Tokyo

Highlights

  • Tokyo - Explore the Sensoji Temple district and temple, Harajuku, Takeshita Street, Meiji Shrine and Shibuya Crossing
  • Kamakura - Visit the Big Buddha Statue, Hokokuji Zen Temple and the Bamboo Forest with a delightful village atmosphere. Opt to take part in a traditional tea ceremony
  • Lake Kawaguchi in Fuji Hakone Izu National Park - Marvel at the spectacular mountain scenery and views of Mt Fuji
  • Ryokan - Sample Japanese hospitality, bathe in natural hot springs, wearing a Yukata (casual Kimono) and sleeping on a futon
  • Kyoto - Explore this UNESCO Listed Nijo Castle, Sanjusagen-do Temple with its 1000 life-like statues and Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Temple)
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"Completely unethical booking situation. I requested a tour, submitted my CC info to hold the tour and tried to cancel it the following day. (My daughter broke her foot thus we couldn’t go). We were told the tour was not ‘confirmed’ but they still had to reach out to their local team prior to cancelling. The charge on credit card read pending. The intermediary company, Tour Radar, assured me that On the Go Travel would drop the pending charge. After a week or so, I got a generic email saying congratulations your tour has been booked. The full charge appeared on my credit card. I am livid. I am currently working with Tour Radar to drop the charge. Regardless of how this turns out, I will never ever travel with On the Go Travel."

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Cherry Blossom Festival - 13 days
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4.8/5 Excellent
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Hakone, Hiroshima, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Matsumoto, Takayama, Tokyo

Highlights

  • Tokyo - Explore Sensoji Temple, Meiji Shrine and Shibuya Crossing, see the cherry blossoms in bloom in Hama-rikyu Gardens,
  • Matsumoto - Visit Matsumoto Castle, one of the few original and complete castles in Japan, giving a real sense of ancient Japan and how the Samurai used to live and fight
  • Daio Wasabi Farm - Find out how wasabi is grown, enjoy the spectacular scenery and perhaps even try some wasabi flavoured ice cream!
  • Takayama - Discover this enchanting ancient town famed for its narrow streets lined with inns, tea houses, shops and merchant houses. Enjoy a tea ceremony and a visit to a traditional Hida village on the outskirts of town
  • Kanazawa - See the cherry blossoms at Kenrokuen - one of the best and most beautiful feudal lords' gardens in Japan
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"Completely unethical booking situation. I requested a tour, submitted my CC info to hold the tour and tried to cancel it the following day. (My daughter broke her foot thus we couldn’t go). We were told the tour was not ‘confirmed’ but they still had to reach out to their local team prior to cancelling. The charge on credit card read pending. The intermediary company, Tour Radar, assured me that On the Go Travel would drop the pending charge. After a week or so, I got a generic email saying congratulations your tour has been booked. The full charge appeared on my credit card. I am livid. I am currently working with Tour Radar to drop the charge. Regardless of how this turns out, I will never ever travel with On the Go Travel."

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Japan family adventure
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Another wonderful trip organised by the team at Audley Travel. This time we arranged a holiday to South Africa. Robyn Hutchons was our advisor and her personal experience and knowledge was invaluable in planning the holiday. The local ground agents in South Africa were extremely helpful in resolving some car hire problems. All in all, I have no hesitation in recommending Audley and we will certainly be using them again for our holidays."

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Japan's cities: Tokyo & Kyoto
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Religious

What travelers are saying

"Another wonderful trip organised by the team at Audley Travel. This time we arranged a holiday to South Africa. Robyn Hutchons was our advisor and her personal experience and knowledge was invaluable in planning the holiday. The local ground agents in South Africa were extremely helpful in resolving some car hire problems. All in all, I have no hesitation in recommending Audley and we will certainly be using them again for our holidays."

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Highlights of Japan & China
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3.9/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Stand in awe atop the Great Wall of China
  • Hand-feed monkeys while overlooking Kyoto
  • Meditate with Buddhist monks in the Mount Koya Monastery
  • Try freshly made sushi and traditional sake
  • Walk across the world’s busiest crosswalk at Shibuya, the Times Square of Tokyo
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Education / Learning, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"I had really good time definitely worth it if anyone’s on the fence just do it. I had a wonderful group a really good tour director no issues it was really magical and exceeded my expectations ."

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Grand tour of Japan
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Cycling & Biking

What travelers are saying

"Another wonderful trip organised by the team at Audley Travel. This time we arranged a holiday to South Africa. Robyn Hutchons was our advisor and her personal experience and knowledge was invaluable in planning the holiday. The local ground agents in South Africa were extremely helpful in resolving some car hire problems. All in all, I have no hesitation in recommending Audley and we will certainly be using them again for our holidays."

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Japan Cultural Reviews & Ratings

4.8/5  Excellent
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Herb Glasgow

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A first class company

Found company on the internet and we were a bit nervous. Alick Peng put a 12 day tour together for us, our dates didn't fit in with a full guided tour, and it was ma...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Ancient and Modern Japan

A wonderful trip , accompanied by a great bunch of fellow travellers and a guide who made it her job to ensure that we all got the best out of it. We could not pos...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Great Trip

We had booked this trip to mark our 40th wedding anniversary and it did not disappoint. The travel arrangements all worked very well and our accommodation was of a...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

JOYOUS Japan

i have been fortunate in doing many trips around the world and i would say that Japan is one of the top 3 countries - why the trip covers the old and extensive pas...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Fascinating culture, country, food & people

What we loved about the trip: travelling by excellent, clean & efficient public transport rather than buses. Good mix of tempkes, activities and scenery. Noku ...

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