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Japan Cultural Tours

Japan Cultural Tours

Japan has one of the most well-defined and dynamic cultural identities in the world. Our cultural tours will take you to Japan’s odd juxtaposition of icons ranging from the traditionally profound to the adorably trendy, and everything in-between.


Japan is a society whose contemporary art, music, and fashion have left an unforgettable mark on the rest of the world. Anime otaku culture has an especially tremendous impact in Western countries, and with this in mind we hand-picked many of Japan’s anime must-sees into our carefully crafted tour itineraries. The Otaku Capital of the World is undoubtedly in Akihabara’s Electric Town, where building fronts are festooned with broad, colorful signs showing off the trendiest anime, cafés are designed with cutesy quirks, and shops fronted by iconic characters push every sort of anime knick-knack, from keychains to DVDs to action figures. Add to this a trip to the Studio Ghibli Museum and Odaiba’s Palette Town to round out the anime cultural experience.

The classical figures and traditions of old Japan paint across the imagination of the West with a thick brush, for who hasn’t at least heard of samurai, geisha, kimono, green tea, or sushi? Our tours present you with a myriad of experiences designed to whet your appetite for traditional Japanese culture, including a visit to a Ninja Village, a cup of tea and conversation with a Maiko (apprentice geisha), and a nice soak in an old-fashioned onsen hot spring bath. Kyoto and Nara are the most vital places to get the feudal Japanese experience, where streets are dotted with old Buddhist temples, shrines, and castles.

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    question mark icon     Tour#: GTM4638297

Tokyo & Hakone Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Tokyo - Hakone - Tokyo

    112 reviews

6 Days 5 Nights | from US $2730.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTB4647179

Kyoto, Nara & Osaka Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Kyoto - Osaka - Nara

    112 reviews

6 Days 5 Nights | from US $3140.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTX4655357

Nagano, Matsumoto, Takayama, Shirakawago & Kanazawa Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Nagano - Yamanouchi - Matsumoto - Takayama - Shirakawago - Kanazawa

    112 reviews

6 Days 5 Nights | from US $3490.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTE473473

Tokyo Anime Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Tokyo

    112 reviews

7 Days 6 Nights | from US $3598.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTQ419296

Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto & Nara Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Tokyo - Hakone - Kyoto - Nara

    112 reviews

7 Days 6 Nights | from US $3798.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTA4669413

Himeji, Okayama, Kurashiki, Matsue, Izumo & Hiroshima Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Himeji - Okayama - Kurashiki - Yasugi - Matsue - Izumo - Hiroshima

    112 reviews

7 Days 6 Nights | from US $4600.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTV5545977

Kansai Japan Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Osaka / Nara / Kyoto

    112 reviews

6 Days 5 Nights | from US $4670.00

Experience the Kansai Region of Japan, also known as the cultural center and historical heart of Japan

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTD5559508

Kanto Japan Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Tokyo / Kamakura / Hakone / Mt. Fuji

    112 reviews

6 Days 5 Nights | from US $4690.00

Explore the great Kanto Region of Japan by visiting the fun city of Tokyo, the majestic Mt. Fuji, and historical Kamakura.

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTF5298711

Japan Anime Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Tokyo - Kyoto - Osaka

    112 reviews

9 Days 8 Nights | from US $4690.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTO5502489

Chugoku & Shikoku Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Osaka / Himeji / Kurashiki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaiso / Ilya Valley / Kotohira / Takamatsu / Awaji Isaland

    112 reviews

6 Days 5 Nights | from US $4830.00

Take in the beautiful scenery of the Chugoku and Shikoku Regions while visiting hidden- gems and historical sites.

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTJ4201295

Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara & Hiroshima Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Tokyo - Hakone - Kyoto - Nara - Hiroshima - Tokyo

    112 reviews

10 Days 9 Nights | from US $4998.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTP5131636

Japan Food Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Tokyo - Yokohama - Kyoto - Osaka

    112 reviews

9 Days 8 Nights | from US $5120.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTA5471236

Okinawa Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Naha / Northern Honto / Central Honto / Southern Honto

    112 reviews

6 Days 5 Nights | from US $5190.00

Experience the unique culture and history of Japan's Southernmost Island, Okinawa.

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTK5514210

Chugoku Japan Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Osaka / Himeji / Asago / Kinosaki Onsen / Tottori / Matsue / Izumo / Hiroshima / Okayama / Kurashiki

    112 reviews

7 Days 6 Nights | from US $5730.00

Take in the beautiful scenery of the Chugoku Region while visiting hidden-gems and historical sites.

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTA5527980

Nikko, Karuizawa, Kusatsu Onsen, Yamanouchi, Matsumoto, Mt Fuji & Hakone Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Tokyo / Nikko / Karuizawa / Kusatsu Onsen / Yamanouchi / Obuse / Nagano / Matsumoto / Lake Kawaguchi / Mt. Fuji / Hakone

    112 reviews

7 Days 6 Nights | from US $5870.00

Experience the more traditional side of Japan by staying in Japanese-style inns and one night at a Buddhist Temple

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTR5356697

The Golden Route Japan Private Tour (Deluxe) arrow readmore icon

Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Koka / Kyoto / Uji / Nara / Osaka

    112 reviews

7 Days 6 Nights | from US $5890.00

Experience the most popular route and attractions for first timers to Japan - The Golden Route.

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTH6834564

Japan & Hong Kong Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Japan (Tokyo - Hakone - Kyoto - Nara), Hong Kong, Lantau Island & Macau (Optional),

    112 reviews

11 Days 10 Nights | from US $6098.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTK682767

Japan & Korea Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Japan (Tokyo - Hakone - Kyoto - Nara), Korea (Andong - Gyeongju - Seoul)

    112 reviews

12 Days 11 Nights | from US $6098.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTY680168

Japan & Taiwan Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Japan (Tokyo - Hakone - Kyoto - Nara), Taiwan (Taroko National Park - Sun Moon Lake - Fenqihu - Alishan National Forest - Taichung - Taipei)

    112 reviews

13 Days 12 Nights | from US $6298.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTZ681192

Japan & China Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Japan (Tokyo - Hakone - Kyoto - Nara), China (Beijing - Xian - Shanghai)

    112 reviews

14 Days 13 Nights | from US $6398.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTA5165807

Cities & Beaches of Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Ishigaki Island arrow readmore icon

Tokyo - Hakone - Kyoto - Nara - Ishigaki Island

    112 reviews

14 Days 13 Nights | from US $6690.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTR5374862

The Golden Triangle of Japan Private Tour (Deluxe) arrow readmore icon

Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Matsumoto / Takayama / Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa / Kyoto / Uji / Nara / Osaka

    112 reviews

8 Days 7 Nights | from US $6790.00

Explore the popular attractions of Japan, while also traveling through the picturesque Japanese Alps.

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTW5538666

Shikoku, Wakayama & Ise Shima Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Osaka / Himeji / Kurashiki / Seto Ohashi Bridge / Takamatsu / Tokushima / Koyasan / Katsuura Onsen / Kumano / Ise Shima

    112 reviews

8 Days 7 Nights | from US $6990.00

Experience spiritual enlightenment and the history of Japan on an 8 day trek through Shikoku and Wakayama

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTZ4575965

Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa, Kyoto & Nara Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Tokyo - Hakone - Takayama - Shirakawago - Kanazawa - Kyoto - Nara

    112 reviews

12 Days 11 Nights | from US $7240.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTT5432839

Southern Japan Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Osaka / Himeji / Kurashiki / Seto Ohashi Bridge / Takamatsu / Shimanami Kaido / Hiroshima / Kitsuki / Beppu / Takachiho / Nagasaki / Fukuoka

    112 reviews

8 Days 7 Nights | from US $7340.00

Travel through Southern Japan, exploring hidden gems and historic monuments along the way.

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTU549366

Tohoku Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Tokyo / Nikko / Ouchijuku / Aizuwakamatsu / Goshikinuma / Yamadera / Matsushima / Hiraizumi / Kakunodate / Lake Tazawa / Morioka

    112 reviews

8 Days 7 Nights | from US $7360.00

Take in the history and natural landmarks of the Tohoku Region, exploring samurai districts and stunning gardens.

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTG5489383

Kyushu Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Fukuoka / Nagasaki / Kumamoto / Kagoshima / Chiron / Ibusuki / Takachiho / Beppu / Kitsuki / Usa

    112 reviews

8 Days 7 Nights | from US $7360.00

Take in the history and natural landmarks of Kyushu, exploring sights rarely seen by the common traveler.

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTT4771448

Traditional Art, Craft & Culture Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Tokyo - Omiya - Kanazawa - Kyoto - Shigaraki

    112 reviews

12 Days 11 Nights | from US $7690.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTV5621903

Nakasendo Private Walking & Hiking Tour arrow readmore icon

Tokyo / Kiso-Hirasawa / Narai / Yabuhara / Kiso- Fukushima / Tsumago / Magome / Nara / Yoshino / Mt Koya / Kyoto

    112 reviews

12 Days 11 Nights | from US $7840.00

A private guided walking & hiking tour with four hikes of 1-4.5 hours of village-to-village walking on the Nakasendo Trail.

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTH5462068

Hokkaido Snow Festival Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Biratori / Lake Shikotsu / Sapporo / Otaru / Asahikawa / Sounkyo / Abashiri / Lake Tofutsu / Lake Akan / Akan National Park / Kushiro

    112 reviews

9 Days 8 Nights | from US $7960.00

Enjoy the winter attractions throughout Hokkaido and visit several fun winter festivals!

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTQ4605653

Classic Japan Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Tokyo - Kanazawa - Shirakawago - Takayama - Hiroshima - Kyoto - Nara - Atami - Hakone - Tokyo

    112 reviews

14 Days 13 Nights | from US $8090.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTW5423428

Northern Japan Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Sapporo / Otaru / Shiraoi / Noboribetsu / Lake Toya / Hakodate / Seikan Tunnel / Aomori / Towada / Morioka / Hiraizumi / Matsushima / Nikko

    112 reviews

9 Days 8 Nights | from US $8230.00

Experience the highlights of Hokkaido and Tohoku while enjoying cultural insight and historic landmarks.

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTK4627309

Japan Cherry Blossom Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Tokyo - Hakone - Takayama - Shirakawago - Kanazawa - Himeji - Hiroshima - Kyoto - Nara

    112 reviews

14 Days 13 Nights | from US $8260.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTB5444873

Hokkaido Summer Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Furans / Bei / Sounkyo / Abashiri / Shiretoko / Lake Mashu / Kushiro / Biratori / Noboribetsu / Lake Toya / Niseko / Otaru / Sapporo

    112 reviews

9 Days 8 Nights | from US $8270.00

Visit highlights of Hokkaido, the northern island of Japan, during the comfortable summer season.

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTM4587784

The Golden Triangle of Japan Private Tour with Snow Monkey arrow readmore icon

Tokyo - Yamanouchi - Matsumoto - Takayama - Shirakawago - Kanazawa - Kyoto - Nara - Atami - Hakone - Tokyo

    112 reviews

14 Days 13 Nights | from US $8290.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTA4595301

The Golden Triangle of Japan Private Tour with Nakasendo Trail arrow readmore icon

Tokyo - Nakasendo Trail - Takayama - Shirakawago - Kanazawa - Kyoto - Nara

    112 reviews

14 Days 13 Nights | from US $8360.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTT5455560

Hokkaido Cherry Blossom Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Biratori / Noboribetsu / Lake Toya / Hakodate / Matsumae / Shikabecho / Onuma Park / Niseko / Otaru / Asahikawa / Biei / Furano / Sapporo

    112 reviews

9 Days 8 Nights | from US $8440.00

Visit highlights of Hokkaido, the northern island of Japan, during the beautiful cherry blossom season.

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTW5383386

Best of Japan Private Tour (Deluxe) arrow readmore icon

Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Koka / Kyoto / Uji / Nara / Osaka / Himeji / Kurashiki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Oboke Gorge / Kotohira / Takamatsu / Kobe

    112 reviews

10 Days 9 Nights | from US $8770.00

Travel through the most prominent sites of Japan, exploring the beautiful culture and history of the country.

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTV4613858

Japan Autumn Leaves Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Tokyo - Nikko - Hakone - Himeji - Hiroshima - Kyoto - Koyasan - Osaka - Nara

    112 reviews

14 Days 13 Nights | from US $8940.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTQ5635465

Shikoku Pilgrimage Private Walking & Hiking Tour arrow readmore icon

Mt Koya / Tokushima / Iya Valley / Kochi / Matsuyama / Kagawa

    112 reviews

13 Days 12 Nights | from US $8990.00

A private guided walking & hiking tour to Sacred Mount Koya & The Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage Trail.

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTA5595515

Accessible Japan Wheelchair Tour arrow readmore icon

Tokyo / Hakone / Mt. Fuji / Hamanako / Koka / Kyoto / Uji / Nara / Osaka

    112 reviews

10 Days 9 Nights | from US $9130.00

Japan is now more accessible than ever, with an itinerary and must-see destinations and barrier-free accommodations chosen specifically with those travelers who rely on a wheelchair in mind.

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTD4786281

Japan Pottery Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Kyoto - Shigaraki - Kanazawa - Nomi - Shirakawa-go - Takayama - Nagoya - Tokoname - Tokyo

    112 reviews

14 Days 13 Nights | from US $9650.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTW4753072

Japan Garden Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Osaka - Nara - Himeji - Matsue - Yasugi - Okayama - Kurashiki - Takamatsu - Kyoto

    112 reviews

14 Days 13 Nights | from US $9710.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTD4815618

Kyoto, Nara, Koyasan & Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Hike arrow readmore icon

Osaka - Nara - Koyasan - Kumano Kodo - Kyoto

    112 reviews

14 Days 13 Nights | from US $9850.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTK5098380

Japan World Heritage Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Tokyo - Nikko - Mt Fuji - Takayama - Shirakawago - Kanazawa - Himeji - Hiroshima - Kyoto - Koyasan - Osaka - Nara

    112 reviews

16 Days 15 Nights | from US $10100.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTQ4742634

Japan Art & Architecture Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Tokyo - Hakone - Naoshima - Kyoto - Koka - Nara - Kanazawa - Tokyo

    112 reviews

15 Days 14 Nights | from US $10210.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTX5397673

Japan In Depth Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Matsumoto / Takayama / Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa / Kyoto / Uji / Nara / Osaka / Himeji / Kurashiki / Seto Ohashi Bridge / Takamatsu / Shimanami Kaido / Hiroshima / Kitsuki / Beppu / Takachiho / Nagasaki / Fukuoka

    112 reviews

14 Days 13 Nights | from US $13020.00

Join our in-depth exploration, as we venture through Central and Southern Japan to learn more about the history and culture of the country.

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTW4768190

Japanese Art, Garden & Culture Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Tokyo - Hakone - Takayama - Shirakawago - Kanazawa - Himeji - Okayama - Kurashiki - Takamatsu - Naoshima - Yasugi - Matsue - Hiroshima - Kyoto - Koyasan - Osaka - Nara

    112 reviews

24 Days 23 Nights | from US $16698.00

    question mark icon     Tour#: GTJ5416971

Grand Tour of Japan Private Tour arrow readmore icon

Sapporo / Otaru / Biratori / Noboribetsu / Lake Toya / Onuma Park / Hakodate / Aomori / Towada / Morioka / Hiraizumi / Matsushima / Nikko / Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Matsumoto / Takayama / Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa / Kyoto / Uji / Nara / Osaka / Himeji / Kurashiki / Seto Ohashi Bridge / Takamatsu / Shimanami Kaido / Hiroshima / Kitsuki / Beppu / Takachiho / Nagasaki / Fukuoka

    112 reviews

21 Days 20 Nights | from US $20490.00

Join our most extensive tour of Japan from the northern island of Hokkaido to the southern city of Fukuoka.

Plan your trip

When you contact us through e-mail or phone, we will discuss the type of trip and services you're interested in. There are many things to consider when planning your trip to Japan, such as your travel date, length of stay, destination cities, points of interest, and budget. Based on this information, we will create an initial “sketch” itinerary that includes an outline of recommended travel routes, destinations, accommodations, transportation type, and services we can provide.

If you're not sure which Japan tour is for you, many of our clients select one of our existing itineraries and modify it according to their interests and budget. Other clients have their own ideas about what to see and do, or even a specific itinerary in mind. Please have a look through some of the itineraries for inspiration. Our itineraries are created by Japan specialists, all of whom have years of background working as a tour guide in Japan.

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Our Inquiry Form is designed to give us a clear picture of your interests and preferences so that we can create the ideal vacation for you. If one of our itineraries is the ideal base plan for you, please mention so in your inquiry. We will customize the plan so that it will meet your specific needs and desires.

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Expert Knowledge

We'll provide you with recommendations and the benefit of our insider knowledge.

100% Tailor Made

We design your entire vacation based on your needs, interests, and budget.

Flexible Itinerary

Explore your interests at your own pace.

The Best Guides

Hand-picked, professional, English speaking guides to help you along your journey.

Unique experiences

Can be arranged at your request, based on your interests.

Fully Protected

24/7 emergency support while on tour.

What our customers say

  4.9 stars based on 112 REVIEWS

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