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The Best Cultural experiences in Japan | Updated February 2026

Japan

Take a scenic 2-hour cruise along Kyoto’s Hozu River aboard a traditional boat, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and guided by expert oarsmen.

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Discover Kyoto’s hidden gems with a full-day trip to Amanohashidate and Ine Funaya Village.

Experience breathtaking views of Amanohashidate's unique sandbar while soaking in the natural beauty surrounding Ine Funaya Village offering a peaceful retreat into Kyoto's hidden treasures.

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Experience the charm of a traditional sake tasting in a serene setting surrounded by nature and guided by an expert who shares the rich history of this exquisite beverage.

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Step into a world where ninjas serve delightful cuisine and drinks all while you don a ninja outfit and learn the art of stealth in Osaka’s unique cafe experience.

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Experience sumo wrestling firsthand while enjoying traditional chanko nabe and tonkatsu. Engage with former wrestlers in the ring learning techniques and history of Japan's unique sport.

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Unleash your inner warrior while practicing sword techniques with a traditional katana in a historical samurai house surrounded by the rich culture of Kyoto. Immerse yourself in this unique experience.

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The Best Cultural experiences in
Japan

Hozugawa River Boat Ride

Kyoto Hidden Gems Tour: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Village

First Kimono Rental Experience in Kyoto (Kiyomizudera Main Store) | Japan

Asakusa Sumo Show & Wrestler’s Lunch Experience in Tokyo

Owl cafe contact experience【Owl Cafe Akiba Fukurou】

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Okinawa Experience Kingdom MURASAKI Tickets

Sake Tasting Tour in a 300-year-old Brewery

Ninja Experience Cafe Osaka Dotonbori | Japan

Kansai Airport Tennen Onsen Senshu Onsen

Kyoto Arashiyama Foot Bath and Japanese Foot Massage Experience

Kabuki and Geisha Entertainment Experience【Fukagawa Odori Hachiman Zashiki】

Sumo Challenge: Wrestle and Eat Like a Sumo

Osaka: Samurai Show & Experience Halal Sukiyaki Option

SKYTREE® ENJOY PACK Experience-based Japanese Café Plan (Tokyo Skytree Timed-entry Ticket + Making Japanese sweets & Matcha at "Matcha Cafe: Chazen")

Break a Tile Experience

Sky Hop Bus: Tokyo & Kyoto Combo Set

Kyoto Samurai Experience

Traditional Japanese Costumes "Kimono", "Yukata", "Ryuso", "Photograph Course "Hair Set & Lipstick & Kimono & Photography"

Discover the Beauty of Kuwana and Mie Prefecture on Special Tours