Tokyo The Peninsula Tokyo
Across from the Imperial Palace gardens, with a calm spa and excellent service.
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Japan rewards curiosity. One day you’re in a Tokyo sushi bar with eight seats, the next you’re sleeping on tatami at a mountain ryokan, bathing in an outdoor onsen as the snow falls.
Most first visits combine Tokyo, the hot springs of Hakone and the temples of Kyoto, all linked by the bullet train. Add the art islands of the Seto Inland Sea, the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail or the powder snow of Hokkaido, and every trip can feel different.
Service here is extraordinary, trains run to the second and a good private guide opens doors you’d never find alone.
where to go
Neighbourhoods that feel like different cities, from Ginza's department stores to the lanes of Yanaka.
Hot springs, ryokan and views of Mount Fuji on clear days.
More than a thousand temples, the lanes of Gion and a refined food culture.
Museums and outdoor installations scattered across islands in the Seto Inland Sea.
The Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail and the Ise Grand Shrine.
Powder snow in winter, and flower fields and national parks in summer.
when to go
Japan is a year-round destination, and each season changes the landscape.
March to May
Cherry blossom arrives in late March and early April. Beautiful and very popular, so book early.
October to November
Crisp days and red and gold leaves, especially in Kyoto and the mountains.
December to February, June to August
Winter brings snow in Hokkaido and quieter cities. June is rainy and July and August are hot and humid.
where to stay
Tokyo Across from the Imperial Palace gardens, with a calm spa and excellent service.
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Tokyo High above Shinjuku with sweeping views over the city and to Mount Fuji on clear days.
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Kyoto Set around an 800-year-old pond garden in the Higashiyama district.
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experiences
Walk Kyoto's old teahouse district with a local guide as the lanterns come on.
Soak in your own outdoor hot spring bath in the mountains of Hakone.
Cycle between museums and outdoor art on the islands of the Seto Inland Sea.
Leave it to the chef at an intimate sushi counter in Tokyo.
Visit the bamboo grove and riverside temples before the crowds.
Watch wild macaques bathing in hot springs in the Japanese Alps in winter.
Spring (March to May) and autumn (October to November) are the most beautiful. Cherry blossom season is the busiest, so plan well ahead.
Ten days allows for Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto at a comfortable pace. Two weeks lets you add the art islands, the Kumano Kodo or Hokkaido.
Yes. It is safe, clean and easy to travel around, and children love the trains, the food and the theme parks.
We recommend at least one night. A traditional inn with a kaiseki dinner and hot spring bath is one of the highlights of any trip.
Mostly by bullet train, with private cars and guides where they make things easier. We arrange luggage forwarding so you travel light.
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The Great Wall, Beijing, Shanghai and the karst landscapes of Yangshuo, best with an expert guide.
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