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Live one of the below 9 unique Japan cultural experiences for 2024 or 2025. Visit villages and experience local cuisine with a local English speaking guide on your own private tour or small group guided tour. Discover unique local cultures on trips that include activities like village visits, cruises, archaeological site visits, small ship cruises, and cultural and cost from $7,770 for experiences of 8 to 19 days. Tell us about your ideal Japan cultural trip and our Japan experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.
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Akihabara
$4,370
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Japan's Golden Route

8 Day Itinerary
  • Explore vibrant city of Tokyo
  • Taste delicious fresh seafood
  • See the beauty of Imperial Garden
  • Admire the views of Mount Fuji
  • Explore Kyoto's hidden gems
  • Visit Nijo Castle, a UNESCO site
  • Visit the Arashiyama bamboo forest
Starts / Ends:
Tokyo / Kyoto
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover the best of Japan on this immersive 8-day Golden Route tour, taking you from the vibrant cityscape of Tokyo to the cultural heart of Kyoto, with scenic Hakone in between. Begin in Tokyo, where ancient temples stand alongside cutting-edge districts, offering tradition and modernity. Journey …
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$9,185
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Discover the Islands of Japan: A 12-day Voyage of Japan Between Tokyo & Osaka, Including South Korea

Tokyo - Osaka - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Experience Japan
  • Cruise travel to Matsue, Hagi
  • Visit iconic gardens in Japan
  • Visit Fukuoka and Dazaifu
  • Visit the 'Museum Without Walls'
Starts / Ends:
Tokyo / Osaka
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Explore Japan's hidden gems on this 12-day Voyage of Japan Between Tokyo & Osaka, Including South Korea aboard Heritage Adventurer. Immerse in the culture, history, and natural beauty of seldom-visited destinations like Matsue, Hagi, and Yakushima Island. Visit pearl farms in Uwajima and …
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Cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji
$11,225
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Through the Heart of Japan

Tokyo to Fukuoka - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Geographer
  • Tokyo embarkation and departure
  • See Shimizu Island's scenic beauty
  • Discover Shingu and Daimon-Zaka
  • Osaka's vibrant food scene
  • Tokushima's Awa Odori Festival
  • Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Starts / Ends:
Tokyo / Tokyo
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Urban Exploration, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 15-day journey through the heart of Japan aboard the Coral Geographer. Start in Tokyo and sail towards the Sea of Japan. Explore Shimizu Island and visit the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center for breathtaking views of the iconic mountain. Visit Shingu shrines and the Daimon-Zaka trail. …
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Sunset over Nagasaki
$28,057
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Coastal Japan: Imperial Dynasties and Modern Culture

16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Enjoy castles and samurai district
  • Discover ancient ruins of Gyeongju
  • Visit Matsue's art museum
  • See Naoshima, the art-filled island
  • Tour three Japanese gardens
Starts / Ends:
Osaka / Kyoto
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, River Cruises, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Step back in time on a captivating 16-day voyage aboard the National Geographic Resolution,exploring Japan’s rich history and culture. In Osaka, explore Himeji Castle’s grandeur, the Edo-period charm of Kobe, and Naoshima’s renowned art installations. Wander through Okayama's …
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Sunlit shrine in an Osaka cemetery
$33,890
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Natural Wonders of Japan and Taipei

Osaka - Keelung (Taipei) - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II
  • Visit the Earthquake Museum
  • See the Korakuen Garden in Okayama
  • Explore the city of Hiroshima
  • Discover the Zamami Island
Starts / Ends:
Osaka / Keelung
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 15-day Asia cruise exploring the Natural Wonders of Japan and Taipei aboard Scenic Eclipse II. Begin your journey in Osaka, a dynamic city best loved for its culinary excellence, exuberant nightlife, and vibrant locals. A few highlights you can visit on your journey are Kobe's …
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Japanese tea ceremony
$7,770
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Japan, Natural Archipelago and Secular Heritage

Osaka - Kagoshima - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier
  • Explore Tomonoura's landscapes
  • Discover Moji's Meiji-era streets
  • Unveil Busan's contrasting charms
  • Experience Nagasaki's ambiance
Starts / Ends:
Osaka / Kagoshima
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
On this enchanting 9-day cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier, explore Japan's Natural Archipelago and Secular Heritage. Departing from Osaka, sail to Tomonoura, inspired by Hayao Miyazaki's Ponyo. Discover Shimokamagari and Mitarai's fishing villages, then explore Moji's Meiji-era …
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Cherry blossoms in historic Kyoto
$11,490
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Japanese Ancestral Traditions and Legendary Shrines

Osaka - Maizuru - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal
  • Discover Himeji’s UNESCO castle
  • Sail to Kyushu to explore Toba
  • Explore the Miyajima Island
  • Experience the contrasts of Busan
Starts / Ends:
Osaka / Maizuru
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 13-day cruise aboard Le Soleal, immersing in Japanese ancestral traditions and legendary shrines. Explore Himeji's UNESCO castle and Miyajima's iconic Itsukushima Shrine. Witness Hagi's UNESCO town and Beppu's hot springs. Cross to South Korea for Busan's vibrant …
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Experience the unique architecture of Asia.
$8,280
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Japan, Natural Archipelago and Secular Heritage

Kagoshima - Osaka - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier
  • Explore cliffs and rock formations
  • Succumb to the charms of Amakusa
  • Discover the vibrant city, Busan
  • Unveil Moji's captivating panoramas
Starts / Ends:
Kagoshima / Osaka
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Set off on a 9-day cruise exploring Japan's Natural Archipelago and Secular Heritage aboard Le Jacques Cartier. Departing from Kagoshima, the cruise heads west to the Koshikijima Islands, revealing raw beauty in monumental cliffs dating back 80 million years. Explore Amakusa, a refuge for …
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Rosy sunset over Hokkaido, Japan
$30,853
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Alaska to Japan: Ring of Fire to Ainu Culture

19 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Spot rare wildlife in Pribilof
  • Tour historical sites in Sendai
  • Discover Hokkaido's Ainu culture
  • Explore shogun and samurai history
Starts / Ends:
Anchorage / Osaka
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 19-day expedition from Nome, Alaska, to Osaka, Japan, aboard the National Geographic Resolution. Fly to Nome and set sail, exploring the Pribilof Islands’ seabird colonies and northern fur seals, before navigating the wildlife-rich Aleutian Islands with their volcanic landscapes …
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