JOURNEY INSPIRATION

Curated Itineraries

A glimpse into what is possible in Japan. Each itinerary is thoughtfully designed to showcase our approach to travel, combining seamless logistics, distinctive experiences, and authentic encounters.

Every journey is individually tailored to reflect the interests, preferences, and pace of our guests, while giving our partners the flexibility to create truly personalized experiences across Japan.

03 Nights / 04 Days (Sapporo, Furano, Otaru)

Hokkaido: Nature, Culture & Northern Charm

A spectacular journey through Hokkaido, from the vibrant streets of Sapporo to the breathtaking flower fields of Furano and the nostalgic charm of Otaru.

  • Day 1
    Sapporo – Northern City Discovery
    Chocolate Culture & City Highlights (Shiroi Koibito Park, Odori Park, Sapporo TV Tower).
  • Day 2
    Furano & Biei – Hokkaido’s Scenic Heartland
    Hokkaido's Scenic Countryside (Farm Tomita, Shikisai-no-Oka, Blue Pond).
  • Day 3
    Otaru – Canals, Heritage & Coastal Charm
    Aquarium & Historic Canal Town (Otaru Canal, Music Box Museum, Sakaimachi Street).
  • Day 4
    Departure – Farewell to Hokkaido
    Transfer to New Chitose Airport for onward journey.
05 Nights / 06 Days | Tokyo • Mt. Fuji • Hakone • Kyoto • Nara • Osaka

Japan: Icons, Culture & Timeless Landscapes

Guide: English speaking guide

  • Day 1
    Arrival in Tokyo – Welcome to Japan
    Shibuya & Welcome Indian Dinner. Visit Shibuya Crossing and Hachiko Statue.
  • Day 2
    Tokyo – Traditions & Modern Icons
    Asakusa & Senso-ji Temple, Imperial Palace East Garden, Tokyo Skytree, Ginza District, Teamlab Planets, Odaiba & Rainbow Bridge.
  • Day 3
    Mt. Fuji & Hakone – Japan’s Scenic Heart
    Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Owakudani Volcanic Valley, Hakone Ropeway, Lake Ashi Pirate Cruise. Evening train to Osaka.
  • Day 4
    Kyoto – Temples, Traditions & Timeless Beauty
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Tenryu-ji Temple, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine.
  • Day 5
    Nara & Osaka – Heritage to Urban Energy
    Todaiji Temple, Nara Deer Park. Afternoon in Osaka: Osaka Castle Park, Umeda Sky Building, Shinsaibashi & Dotonbori.
  • Day 6
    Departure – Farewell to Japan
    Transfer to Kansai/Itami airport for your onward journey.
06 Nights / 07 Days | Tokyo • Mt. Fuji • Hakone • Nara • Kyoto • Osaka

Japan: A Journey Through Timeless Highlights

Highlights: Iconic Landmarks, Scenic Nature, Heritage, and Premium Travel via Shinkansen.

  • Day 1
    Arrival in Tokyo – Welcome to Japan
    Private transfer to your hotel. Free evening to rest or explore nearby attractions.
  • Day 2
    Tokyo – Icons, Traditions & City Life
    Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise Dori, Tokyo Skytree, TeamLab Planets, and Shibuya Crossing.
  • Day 3
    Mt. Fuji & Hakone – Mountains, Lakes & Scenic Beauty
    Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani Valley, and Lake Ashi Pirate Cruise.
  • Day 4
    Tokyo to Osaka via Nara – Ancient Heritage En Route
    Bullet train to Shin Osaka. Visit Todai-ji Temple and Nara Deer Park.
  • Day 5
    Kyoto – Temples, Traditions & Timeless Beauty
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Tenryu-ji Temple, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Fushimi Inari Taisha, and Gion District. Traditional tea ceremony in kimono.
  • Day 6
    Osaka – Culture, Cuisine & Urban Energy
    Shitennoji Temple, Osaka Castle, Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade, Dotonbori, and Umeda Sky Building.
  • Day 7
    Departure – Farewell to Japan
    Transfer to Kansai or Itami Airport for your onward flight.
07 Nights / 08 Days | Tokyo • Mt. Fuji • Hakone • Hiroshima • Kyoto • Nara • Osaka

Japan: Heritage, Icons & Cultural Discovery

Highlights: Tokyo and Osaka highlights, Mt Fuji, and the deeply moving Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Miyajima Island.

  • Day 1
    Arrival in Tokyo – Welcome to Japan
    Private transfer to hotel. Free evening.
  • Day 2
    Tokyo – Icons, Traditions & City Life
    Imperial Palace, Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo Skytree, Shibuya Crossing, and Ginza District.
  • Day 3
    Mt. Fuji & Hakone – Japan’s Scenic Beauty
    Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani Valley, and Lake Ashi Pirate Cruise.
  • Day 4
    Tokyo to Hiroshima – Journey West
    Bullet train to Hiroshima. Ferry to Miyajima Island to visit Itsukushima Shrine.
  • Day 5
    Hiroshima – History & Reflection | Continue to Osaka
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Atomic Bomb Dome. Afternoon drive to Osaka.
  • Day 6
    Kyoto & Nara – Japan’s Cultural Heart
    Todai-ji Temple, Nara Park, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari Taisha.
  • Day 7
    Osaka – Heritage, Cuisine & Urban Energy
    Umeda Sky Building, Osaka Castle, Shinsaibashi & Namba Shopping.
  • Day 8
    Departure – Farewell to Japan
    Transfer to Kansai or Itami Airport for your onward flight.

08 Nights / 09 Days | Tokyo • Mt. Fuji • Hakone • Hiroshima • Miyajima • Kyoto • Nara • Osaka

Japan: Timeless Heritage & Scenic Wonders

Highlights: Tokyo and Osaka, Mt Fuji, Hiroshima Peace Memorial, Miyajima Island, and Osaka Aquarium.

  • Day 1
    Arrival in Tokyo – Welcome to Japan
    Private transfer to hotel. Free evening.
  • Day 2
    Tokyo – Icons, Traditions & City Life
    Senso-ji Temple, Imperial Palace, Tokyo Skytree, Shibuya Crossing, and Ginza.
  • Day 3
    Mt. Fuji & Hakone – Mountains, Lakes & Scenic Beauty
    Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani Valley, Lake Ashi Pirate Cruise.
  • Day 4
    Tokyo to Hiroshima – Journey West
    Bullet train to Hiroshima. Visit Peace Memorial Park & Atomic Bomb Dome.
  • Day 5
    Miyajima – Island Heritage | Continue to Osaka
    Ferry to Miyajima Island (Itsukushima Shrine). Afternoon drive to Osaka.
  • Day 6
    Kyoto – Temples, Traditions & Timeless Beauty
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Togetsukyo Bridge, Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari Taisha.
  • Day 7
    Nara – Ancient Capital & Cultural Treasures
    Todai-ji Temple, Nara Park. Return to Osaka for Osaka Castle and Dotonbori.
  • Day 8
    Osaka – Heritage, Cuisine & Urban Energy
    Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, Umeda Sky Building, Shinsaibashi & Namba.
  • Day 9
    Departure – Farewell to Japan
    Transfer to Kansai/Itami Airport.

09 Nights / 10 Days | Tokyo • Mt. Fuji • Hakone • Takayama • Shirakawa-go • Kanazawa • Kyoto • Nara • Osaka

Japan: Alpine Heritage & Cultural Discovery

Highlights: Tokyo Disneyland, Japanese Alps, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa, Kyoto, and Nara.

  • Day 1
    Arrival in Tokyo – Welcome to Japan
    Private transfer to city center hotel.
  • Day 2
    Tokyo – Where Tradition Meets Modernity
    Ueno Park, Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise Street, Tokyo Skytree, TeamLab Planets.
  • Day 3
    Tokyo Disneyland – A Day of Magic & Imagination
    Full day exploring the magical world of Tokyo Disneyland.
  • Day 4
    Mt. Fuji & Hakone – Japan’s Scenic Heart
    Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Lake Ashi Cruise, Hakone Ropeway. Overnight Mt. Fuji area.
  • Day 5
    Takayama – Into the Japanese Alps
    Scenic drive to Takayama. Explore Sanmachi Historic District.
  • Day 6
    Shirakawa-go & Kanazawa – Mountain Heritage & Timeless Traditions
    Shirakawa-go thatched farmhouses, Kenrokuen Garden, Omicho Market, Higashi Chaya District.
  • Day 7
    Kanazawa to Kyoto – From Samurai Heritage to the Ancient Capital
    Scenic drive to Kyoto. Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha.
  • Day 8
    Kyoto & Nara – Temples, Traditions & Ancient Japan
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera. Afternoon in Nara (Todai-ji, Nara Park). Overnight Osaka.
  • Day 9
    Osaka – Culture, Cuisine & Urban Energy
    Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky Building, Dotonbori District.
  • Day 10
    Departure – Farewell to Japan
    Transfer to Kansai/Itami Airport.

10 Nights / 11 Days | Tokyo • Mt. Fuji • Matsumoto • Alpine Route • Kanazawa • Shirakawa-go • Kyoto • Hiroshima • Nara • Osaka

Japan: Alpine Grand Discovery

Cities: Tokyo, Matsumoto, Toyama, Kyoto, Osaka
Highlights: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa, Ashikaga Flower Park.

  • Day 1
    Arrival in Tokyo – Welcome to Japan
    Transfer to hotel and welcome dinner.
  • Day 2
    Tokyo – Icons, Traditions & City Life
    Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo Skytree, Sumida River Cruise, Odaiba, Shibuya Crossing.
  • Day 3
    Ashikaga – Seasonal Beauty & Floral Landscapes
    Ashikaga Flower Park and Ginza shopping.
  • Day 4
    Mt. Fuji & Matsumoto – Into the Japanese Alps
    Lake Kawaguchiko Cruise, Mt. Fuji Ropeway, Oshino Hakkai. Travel to Matsumoto.
  • Day 5
    Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route – A Journey Across the Mountains
    Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (buses, cable cars, snow corridors). Overnight Toyama.
  • Day 6
    Kanazawa – Heritage, Art & Samurai Culture
    Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle, Higashi Chaya geisha district.
  • Day 7
    Shirakawa-go & Kyoto – From Mountain Villages to the Ancient Capital
    Shirakawa-go Village. Continue to Kyoto, visit Fushimi Inari Taisha.
  • Day 8
    Kyoto to Osaka – Timeless Traditions & Urban Energy
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Nishiki Market. Transfer to Osaka.
  • Day 9
    Hiroshima – History & Reflection
    Bullet train to Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Peace Memorial Park. Return to Osaka.
  • Day 10
    Nara & Osaka – Ancient Heritage & Modern Japan
    Todai-ji Temple, Nara Deer Park, Umeda Sky Building, Shinsaibashi & Dotonbori.
  • Day 11
    Departure – Farewell to Japan
    Transfer to Kansai International Airport.

JAPAN THROUGH THE SEASONS

Four Seasons. Endless Reasons to Discover Japan.

Japan transforms beautifully throughout the year, with each season revealing a distinct character. From delicate spring blossoms and vibrant summer landscapes to brilliant autumn colours and serene winter scenery, every season offers a different way to experience Japan.

Our journeys are thoughtfully adapted around seasonal landscapes, regional highlights, cultural traditions, festivals, and distinctive experiences, allowing guests to discover Japan at its most memorable.

Spring | March – May

Cherry Blossoms & New Beginnings

Japan’s most celebrated season brings delicate cherry blossoms, pleasant temperatures, and beautiful spring landscapes. From Tokyo and Kyoto to Mt. Fuji and beyond, gardens, temples, riversides, and historic districts are transformed by seasonal colour.

Seasonal Highlights: Cherry blossoms • Spring gardens • Mt. Fuji scenery • Seasonal festivals • Outdoor exploration

Cherry blossom timing varies each year depending on destination and weather conditions.

Summer | June – August

Festivals, Nature & Northern Landscapes

Summer reveals a vibrant side of Japan, with traditional festivals, lush green scenery, mountain landscapes, and spectacular seasonal flowers. It is also an ideal time to discover Hokkaido’s colourful flower fields, open countryside, lakes, and northern wilderness.

Seasonal Highlights: Hokkaido flower fields • Traditional festivals • Alpine landscapes • Green countryside • Coastal experiences

Autumn | September – November

Brilliant Colours & Cultural Beauty

Autumn transforms Japan into a palette of red, orange, and gold. Historic temples, traditional gardens, mountain regions, and scenic countryside become particularly striking, creating an exceptional setting for cultural and nature-focused journeys.

Seasonal Highlights: Autumn foliage • Kyoto temples • Japanese gardens • Mountain landscapes • Historic towns • Seasonal cuisine

Autumn foliage timing varies according to region, altitude, and annual weather conditions.

Winter | December – February

Snow, Onsen & Serene Japan

Winter offers a quieter and deeply atmospheric side of Japan. Snow-covered landscapes, traditional ryokans, natural hot springs, winter illuminations, and mountain retreats create memorable seasonal experiences, particularly across Hokkaido and the Japanese Alps.

Seasonal Highlights: Snow landscapes • Onsen & ryokan stays • Winter festivals • Ski regions • Illuminations • Seasonal cuisine

A Journey for Every Season

There is no single perfect season to experience Japan—only different ways to discover it. Our journeys are tailored around the time of year, destination, and interests of each traveller, bringing together the experiences that make every season uniquely Japanese.