JapanCultural trips

Cultural trips
in Japan
Our 15 favourite places in Japan to see, learn and eat well — sorted by where you'll get the most for your money on Booking.com.

Tokyo
Japan
From$180
Kyoto
Kyoto
Japan
From$200
Osaka
Osaka
Japan
From$65
Nikko
Nikko
Japan
From$80
Nara
Nara
Japan
From$80
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
Japan
From$60
Nagasaki
Nagasaki
Japan
From$130
Kanazawa
Kanazawa
Japan
From$90
Takayama
Takayama
Japan
From$80
Kumamoto
Kumamoto
Japan
From$145
Matsumoto
Matsumoto
Japan
From$70
Shirakawa-go
Shirakawa-go
Japan
From$125
Kawasaki
Kawasaki
Japan
From$205
Saitama
Saitama
Japan
From$185
Sendai
Sendai
Japan
From$190
Cultural trips in Japan — FAQs
- What are the best cultural trips in Japan?
- Our 15 top picks for cultural trips in Japan are listed above, sorted by where you'll get most for your money on Booking.com — starting from $60/night.
- When is the best time for a cultural trip in Japan?
- Shoulder seasons — spring and early autumn — usually give Japan at its best for cultural trips.
- How much do cultural trips in Japan cost?
- Hotels for our Japan culture picks start from $60/night on Booking.com. Picking shoulder months and avoiding school holidays keeps prices down further.