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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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Essential Japan
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Essential Japan

By Europamundo Vacations
none
4.6/5 Excellent
66 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Visit Shinjuku one of the most important nightlife districts.
  • Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park, with its beautiful pagodas and enjoy the best views of Mount Fuji.
  • Admire the Shiraito Falls.
  • Explore the Toyota Museum.

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Religious

What travelers are saying

"No travel with then completely desaster First and last Hotel accommodations really cheap, they mix you with 40 people in the same bus"

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7 days From$1,982
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Lights of Japan and Korea
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Lights of Japan and Korea

By Europamundo Vacations
none
4.6/5 Excellent
66 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Seoul
  • See the Changdeokgung Palace, this is a World Heritage Site formed by a group of palaces inside a large
  • Visit Jeonju, where we will see its fascinating old town (Hanok Village), with its tiny houses, traditional shops and art galleries
  • Visit Ishiteji, a beautiful Buddhist temple and a place of pilgrimage
  • Visit the famous Nijubashi Bridge
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"No travel with then completely desaster First and last Hotel accommodations really cheap, they mix you with 40 people in the same bus"

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15 days From$3,978
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China and Japan - Timeless Traditions
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China and Japan - Timeless Traditions

By Titan Travel
none
4.4/5 Great
64 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"they are taking too long to refund our cancelled holiday from May 2020. cannot get any info from them when it will be refunded back to us."

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18 days From$5,702
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China and Japan Deluxe Explorer
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China and Japan Deluxe Explorer

By Titan Travel
none
4.4/5 Great
64 reviews
Large Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"they are taking too long to refund our cancelled holiday from May 2020. cannot get any info from them when it will be refunded back to us."

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21 days From$9,071
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Japan's Culinary Heritage
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Japan's Culinary Heritage

By Oku Japan
none
5/5 Excellent
3 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Visit Kanazawa's local food market which has attracted residents and visitors for almost 300 years
  • Hunt for wild vegetables (Sansai) with a Sansai expert and learn traditional cooking methods with the Gokayama community
  • Learn the art of earth-oven cooking with a 70-year old grandmother in Hida-Furukawa and visit a locally-run sake brewery in Takayama
  • Visit a family-run organic farm and join family members at an outdoor cookery experience amongst their rice fields in Asuka
  • Visit Awaji island to learn about its seafood culture and enjoy a beach lunch with a local food-designer chef
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Themes

Cultural, Culinary & Wine

What travelers are saying

"We walked the self-guided Nakasendo Trail in October coordinated through Oku Japan. Everything was perfect, maps were easy to follow, accommodation was amazing and the scenery and walk was beautiful. The customer service from Oku Japan was above and beyond. We are already thinking about our next trip and will definitely be booking through them again. Well done Oku Japan we had a great time and apologies for not doing a review sooner."

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11 days From$4,368
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Treasures of Japan
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Treasures of Japan

By Mercury Holidays
none
4.1/5 Great
10 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Full day city tours of Tokyo and Kyoto
  • Sushi making experience - learn how to make some of Japan's tastiest dishes
  • Visit Hakone, home to the magnificent Mount Fuji
  • Discover the beautifully preserved buildings in the mountain town of Takayama
  • Wander around the famous Kenroku-en gardens in Kanazawa
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Straight forward to book on-line. Any problems are dealt with on telephone & the staff are very helpful."

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11 days From$3,535
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Japan: Tip to Toe
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Japan: Tip to Toe

By GeoEx
preferred
5/5 Excellent
19 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Visit sacred shrines along UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route
  • Dine with priests in a Mount Koya temple and meet wasabi farmers
  • Linger in soothing hot springs, and spend nights in traditional ryokan and luxurious retreats

Themes

Cultural, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I have had a couple great travel experiences through GeoEx. My first trip, she helped book my travels to Ireland for my brothers wedding. She did a great job coordinating hotels with other family members and planning my entire trip including events, dinners, transportation, etc."

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15 days From$20,625
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Art in Japan - Art, craft, architecture & design
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Art in Japan - Art, craft, architecture & design

By Martin Randall Travel
none
4/5 Great
2 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • See finest collections of Japanese art, in museums and in situ in temples and shrines
  • Visit World Heritage sites at Nikko, Kyoto, Nara and Horyu-ji, and the art island of Naoshima
  • See Outstanding museum buildings by Tadao Ando, I.M. Pei and other leading architects
  • Learn the aspects of Japanese culture, past and present, including gastronomy and gardens

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"I had to write this review when I saw the only review on here was so mediocre. We went earlier this year on an art tour of Florence. It was excellent, from booking to getting off the plane back in England. The hq staff, the tour guide and the expert were knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. The tour was brilliantly designed so we saw a great deal in a city of masterpieces, but never felt overwhelmed. The hotel was excellent. The meals were very good. It is expensive, but taking into account the quality of the hotel and the expertise of both the Martin Randall staff and the art historian it really is good value. The whole trip was good fun, enlightening and ran like clockwork. Nobody needs to go on a luxury tour accompanied by an academic - you could stay in a youth hostel and read a tour guide and see the same sights for a tenth of the price. But if you have the inclination and means then Martin Randall is an excellent choice. We have since booked another tour for next year, and I have my sights on two more."

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Herb Glasgow

Jul 2024

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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...

Tour:  Best of Japan

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels

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...

Tour:  Ancient & Modern Japan

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels

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...

Tour:  Ancient & Modern Japan

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels

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...

Tour:  Ancient & Modern Japan

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels

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 ...

Tour:  Ancient & Modern Japan

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