Japan Local culture Trips in 2025/2026

Accommodations

BudgetSimple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Mid-rangeComfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
PremiumUpscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.

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Japan Express

4.3

(3 reviews )

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Home to sumo wrestling, sake, geishas, karaoke and onsens, Japan’s got a lot going for it. And on this nine-day trip to some of its most acclaimed cities, you’ll get to see the country at its best. Take in the neon nightlife of Tokyo, reflect during a visit to Hiroshima, discover thousands of years of culture and history in Kyoto and finish in the eclectic Osaka. And have you heard about the food? World-class sushi, ravishing ramen, delectable donburi – you certainly won’t be going hungry. With your local leader to point you in all the right directions and plenty of time to explore at your own pace, experience the culture and charm of the Land of the Rising Sun.

City sightseeing Local culture

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hostel

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Kyoto, Tokyo, Hiroshima, Osaka

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Duration9 days

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Japan 14 Day Adventure Tour

4.8

(4 reviews )

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I chose the tour because of its comprehensive and diverse destinations and was quite satisfied.

Adventure Local culture

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Hostel

Age Range

18-59 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka, Hakone, Hir

Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka, Hakone, Hiroshima, Nara, Miyajima, Kōyasan, Takayama

Duration14 days

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Japan Local Culture Tour: Japan: Land Of The Rising Sun

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Japan: Land of the Rising Sun

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Beginning in tech-mecca Tokyo and finishing in Kyoto, this 12-day trip will introduce you to iconic landmarks and the lesser-known cities through Japan’s central and western reaches. Ride the scenic ropeway in Hakone, stay with a local family in Hagi and see the floating torii gate of Miyajima Island. Wander through Takayama’s Hida Folk Village, visit the Peace Park in Hiroshima and join your local leader on an walk through the historic Gion District in Kyoto.

City sightseeing Local culture

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Home-stay

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Kyoto, Tokyo, Nikko, Hakone, Tak

Kyoto, Tokyo, Nikko, Hakone, Takayama, Hiroshima

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Duration12 days

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Japan Local Culture Tour: Discover Japan

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Discover Japan

4.8

(14 reviews )

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Sho made for an amazing trip to Japan - it was the perfect mix of activity and free time and Sho helped us navigate each place with ease.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tokyo, Kyoto, Fujikawaguchiko, K

Tokyo, Kyoto, Fujikawaguchiko, Kanazawa, Takayama, Hiroshima

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Duration14 days

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Japan 10 Day Adventure Tour

4.4

(5 reviews )

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An amazing way to experience Japan in a short trip for your first time. Being able to meet people all over the world and share the experience was perfect. For the price and freedom to explore when not busy was worth every cent. Almost overwhelming how much you get to see and do in the prettiest place in the world. Felt safe and if I needed anything my guide was able to help. Met so many amazing people that I consider valued friends in just 10 days of fun. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

Adventure Local culture

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Hostel

Age Range

18-45 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka, Hakone, Takayama

Duration10 days

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Japan Local Culture Tour: Journeys: Iconic Japan

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Journeys: Iconic Japan

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This is an amazing tour and recommend to everyone who wants to spend quality time, learn about culture, nature, history, religion and food about Japan

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Kyoto, Tokyo, Tsumago, Kanazawa

Kyoto, Tokyo, Tsumago, Kanazawa, Hiroshima

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Duration12 days

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Classic Japan

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Steeped in centuries of tradition and full of culinary prowess, Japan is awash with sights to see and histories to uncover. From Kyoto to Tokyo, spend 11 days exploring the heart of Japan, with memories of the Edo era, sobering warfare sites, lush natural landscapes and eclectic neighbourhoods to discover. Be tempted by tempura, savour your sushi and sip some sochu as you discover the endless variety and diversity of Japan with your small group, all headed by a local leader who knows all of the best places to go. What’s stopping you embarking on a cultural escapade to the home of geisha, torii, sake and nori?

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Kyoto, Tokyo, Mount Koya, Hirosh

Kyoto, Tokyo, Mount Koya, Hiroshima, Tsumago, Matsumoto

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Duration11 days

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Japan Unrivalled

4.8

(23 reviews )

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The Japan Unrivalled trip was an amazing blend of hitting all the touristy hotspots, finding out of the way gems, learning all about the amazing history, and eating amazing food! Ikimasho!

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House

Age Range

18-35 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Mount Koya

Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Mount Koya, Hakone, Takayama, Hiroshima

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Duration13 days

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Japan Winter Wonder

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Say kon'nichiwa to the land of sushi, samurai & sake! In a country where the ancient and the modern collide in truly mesmerising style, you’ll make your way from Osaka to Tokyo, taking in temples, teppanyaki, geishas and gardens, plus miniature deer along the way.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

18-35 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima

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Duration10 days

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Japan Local Culture Tour: Premium Highlights Of Japan

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Premium Highlights of Japan

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If you want to experience a few (of the many) highlights of Japan, all while staying in comfortable accommodation with like-minded travellers, this Premium adventure from Tokyo to Kyoto is a must! You’ll spend nine days exploring world-class shopping neighbourhoods, geisha districts, hole-in-the-wall eateries, ancient temples and markets with some of the freshest seafood you’ll find. Learn about the history of samurai from a family of contemporary ninjas, try to find snow monkeys bathing in hot springs on the mountain in Yamanouchi, wander through a designated Place of Scenic Beauty in Arashiyama and Japan’s most celebrated landscape garden in Kanazawa and follow the trail at a sacred shrine in Kyoto.

Sightseeing Tours

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Villa

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Kyoto, Tokyo, Yudanaka, Kanazawa

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Duration9 days

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Japan Local Culture Tour: Japan Real Food Adventure

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Japan Real Food Adventure

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Take your tastebuds on an 11-day culinary journey through Japan’s most delicious hotspots, relishing the flavours of the land of the rising sun. Uncover the secrets of sushi in Tokyo, pick local produce with an expert in Kanazawa, feast on plant-based monastic cuisine in Koya-san, meet local farmers in Uji and go on a food crawl in Osaka. Take part in cooking classes, cooking demonstrations and market visits, feasting on local delights along the way. From temples to tempura, shrines to sashimi, seafood markets to sake breweries, you’ll join a local leader on a food-focused adventure that has all the best Japanese ingredients.

Food tours

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka, Kanazawa, Kōyasan

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Duration11 days

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Japan Local Culture Tour: Japan Family Journey: From Ancient To Modern Times

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Japan Family Journey: From Ancient to Modern Times

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Amazing trip that I've already recommended to several friends. Loved that it was a family trip and the kids of the group got along really well.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

6-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Kyoto, Tokyo, Nagano, Nara

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Duration11 days

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Japan in a Week

4.3

(32 reviews )

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Japan in a week was incredible! The tour and the people were a blast and created memories ill cherish for the rest of my life! Tokyo and Kyoto were amazing, the Nara Deer park add on is well worth the money and day! I do wish we spent a little more time in Osaka however

Local culture Train tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-35 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto

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Duration8 days

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Shinjuku Golden Gai Food Tour

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Our wonderfully quirky and insightful guide Ray gave us a gastronomical tour of Japanese cuisine and culture. I would highly recommend this tour but make sure you are very hungry (lots of eating!) and prepared to have fun. How’s your karaoke skill?

Food tours Walking tours

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Age Range

21-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tokyo, Abashiri

Duration3 hours

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Japan Express

Japan 14 Day Adventure Tour

Japan: Land of the Rising Sun

Discover Japan

Japan 10 Day Adventure Tour

Journeys: Iconic Japan

Classic Japan

Japan Unrivalled

Japan Winter Wonder

Premium Highlights of Japan

Japan Real Food Adventure

Japan Family Journey: From Ancient to Modern Times

Japan in a Week

Shinjuku Golden Gai Food Tour

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