Itineraries for Japan History and culture

Japan's Blossom Season

11-day tailor-made rail holiday from £5,625 pp incl. flights

Between private, tailor-made tours, bullet-train trips and stays in historic hot-spring inns, see the best of Japan and its world-famous cherry blossom season.

Essential Japan

10-day tailor-made holiday from £4,165 pp incl. flights

Get a taste of all that this spectacular and multi-faceted country has to offer, with private tours of Tokyo, traditional ryokan stays, trips on Japan's 200mph bullet train and visits to world famous temples.

Best of Japan

14-day tailor-made holiday from £7,435 pp incl. flights

With a rail pass and a host of included tours and traditional ryokan stays, this is your chance to experience the best Japan's hi-tech cities, ancient temples and spectacular national parks.

Essence of Japan with Tauck

14-day escorted tour from £10,690 pp incl. flights

Delve deep into storied Japanese culture with this escorted tour with Tauck, visiting everything from the hot springs resort town of Hakone to the cultural treasure trove of Kyoto.

Japan's Cherry Blossoms 2026 with Silversea

18-day luxury ocean cruise holiday

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Experience Japan's cherry blossom season on this all-encompassing, all-inclusive luxury Silversea cruise, exploring the country's ancient and modern worlds surrounded by the beauty of spring.

Cultural Highlights of Japan by Rail

16-day tailor-made rail holiday from £6,575 pp incl. flights

This curated rail journey brings you on bullet-train sprints between Japan’s rich past, taking in ancient castle towns and tea ceremonies in Kyoto. You’ll also enjoy private, tailor-made tours everywhere from Tokyo to Hiroshima as you stay in luxury hotels and traditional ryokan inns.