A nation isolated from the rest of the world for hundreds of years, Japan is a place like no other, where the ultra-modern sits alongside the ancient, and fascinatingly unique traditions run deep.
As the UK's Number 1 Japan Specialist, we like to ensure you're fully immersed in the unique local culture on all of our thrilling Japan tours, so we pack them with wonderfully authentic experiences so you can enjoy the traditions and culture first-hand. Below are just a few of our favourites...
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A perfect display of Japanese culture, witness the preparation and performance involved in the 'Way of Tea' as you take part in the ancient ritual with a tea master.
The buckwheat soba noodle is one of Japan's most famous culinary exports - try your hand at making the dough and crafting them from scratch, before feasting on the delicious results for lunch.
Visit a historic Kyoto-fan house to try your hand at the art of Japanese fan painting. Practised for over a thousand years, you'll learn the techniques used to create these beautifully intricate pieces.
Join a dedicated craftsperson in a small workshop to learn all about the lovely and intricate art of gold leaf making. Discover what the gold leaf is used for and have a go at making it yourself!
Witness a sport that preserves many of Japan's most ancient traditions, sumo wrestling. An enthralling event where the rituals involved are as fascinating as the wrestling itself.
Spend the night in a ryokan, a centuries-old style of guesthouse that offers the ultimate Japanese experience! Sleep on a futon on a tatami mat, dine on traditional food and bathe in the relaxing warm waters of an onsen.
Discover the history and etiquette of making and appreciating sushi with a hands-on lesson from a trained sushi chef! Dine on your delicious creations and learn even more about Japanese culture from your sushi instructor.
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