Offering immersive, small-group and tailor-made journeys that go beyond the typical tourist trail, Inside Japan provides travellers with a deeper understanding of Japan’s culture, customs and everyday life. From staying in traditional ryokan inns and soaking in onsen hot springs to learning regional crafts and sampling local cuisine, each itinerary is designed to create meaningful cultural connections.

Travellers who join an Inside Japan tour can explore both iconic destinations and lesser-known rural communities, guided by experts with extensive local knowledge and a passion for Japanese culture. Whether participating in a tea ceremony, walking ancient pilgrimage trails, or attending seasonal festivals, your client will gain authentic, exclusive insights into traditional ways of life across Japan.

The prize

Inside Travel is offering one lucky agent the chance to win a luxury forest spa day for two at Aqua Sana! The winner will get to choose one of five locations across England to have their experience, including Bedfordshire, Cumbria, Nottinghamshire, Suffolk and Wiltshire. On any weekday, they'll get to explore 25 immersive, sensory spa experiences inspired by nature, from forest glades to fiery volcanos to tropical rain. Included in the spa day is; lunch for two in Vitale Cafe Bar; complimentary towel and robe hire and free spa wellbeing sessions.  

How to enter

To enter, all you need to do is watch a short, educational video on exploring maiko culture in Japan with Inside Japan, and then play the quiz below for your chance to win (you'll find all answers are in the video). Agents among the top scoring on the quiz leaderboard will be in the running to scoop this fantastic prize. Good luck!

This competition closes at midnight on 9 July 2026.

Terms and conditions: 

• Applicable to travel agents in the UK and Ireland only. By entering this competition you agree to the TTG competition terms and conditions