SPECIAL INTEREST/ CULTURAL TOURS
JAPAN KOKUFU BONSAI TOUR 2027
Our Japan Bonsai Tour is our signature tour which has been running annually since 2005. Visit the Kokufu Bonsai Ten, Japan's most important bonsai convention, with us.
TBC February 2027 (GUIDED TOUR)
Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Kinashi & Okayama
TBC
JAPAN MANGA TOUR MARCH 2027
The holiday of a lifetime for fans of manga, anime and all aspects of Japanese pop culture. Visit bright and colourful Tokyo and beyond!
4 - 12 March 2027 (GUIDED TOUR)
Tokyo
From £3,595.00 per person
JAPAN SUMMER MANGA TOUR 2026
This is the summer holiday of a lifetime for fans of manga, anime and all aspects of Japanese pop culture.
12 - 20 August 2026 (GUIDED TOUR)
Tokyo
From £3,295.00 per person
JAPAN CERAMICS TOUR 2026
Our Japan Ceramics Tour is a once in a lifetime holiday for ceramics and crafts enthusiasts. Visit an unseen side of Japan with us!
3 - 14 September 2026 (GUIDED TOUR)
Fukuoka, Imari, Kurashiki, Kyoto, Mashiko & Tokyo
£3,495.00 per person
JAPAN ARTS REVEALED
Designed for lovers of arts and crafts, our 'Japan Arts Revealed' tour is a 10-night self-guided itinerary that includes a visit to wonderful Naoshima Island.
10 nights (SELF-GUIDED)
Tokyo, Kyoto, Kurashiki, Naoshima Island, Fukuoka & Arita
From £1,775.00 per person
TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026
This incredible tour is designed for gamers and gadget lovers featuring a visit to the fantastic Tokyo Game Show.
14 - 21 September 2026 (SEMI-GUIDED TOUR)
Tokyo
From £1,995.00 per person
GARDENS OF JAPAN TOUR 2026
An exquisite guided tour of Japan in the autumn which coincides with Japan's spectacular maple leaf season - the best time of year to see intricately designed Japanese gardens.
7 - 18 November 2026 (GUIDED TOUR)
Kyoto, Tokyo, Okayama, Nara & Hiroshima
From £4.995.00 per person
JAPAN QUILT TOUR 2026
Our Japan Quilt Tour offers the holiday of a lifetime for quilt, patchwork and embroidery enthusiasts. Visit the fantastic World Quilt Festival, the Itchiku Kubota Museum, and more!
2 - 14 November 2026 (GUIDED TOUR)
Kyoto, Kawaguchiko, Yokohama & Tokyo
From £5,595.00 per person
THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI
Bushido is a deep philosophy that dictated the life of the samurai. This itinerary is perfect for those with an interest in samurai, ninja and Japanese history.
14 nights (SELF-GUIDED)
Tokyo, Aizu, Nikko, Kamakura, Kyoto & Iga Ninja Village
From £2,595.00 per person
BEYOND JAPAN
Banish your post-Christmas blues and join us as Japan Journeys collaborates again with Judi Mendelssohn to bring you an enjoyable quilting retreat in delightful Stratford-upon-Avon.
5 - 9 January 2027
Stratford-upon-Avon
From £799.00 per person
Join our lovely a quilting Cruise exploring the wonderful Iberian Peninsula and France! Take part in hand stitching workshops on-board with our trusted quilt experts.
28 April - 10 May (GUIDED TOUR)
Santiago de Compostela, Bilbao, Bordeaux, Le Palais, Brest, Cherbourg, Fowey
From £1,299.00 per person
EXPLORE MORE JAPAN TOURS
At Japan Journeys, we offer a range of tours to suit every style of travel. Explore the options below to find your perfect Japan experience.