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Japan blends ancient traditions with futuristic innovations. Known for its rich culture, scenic landscapes, and vibrant cities, it offers a unique and diverse travel experience.
Explore Japan’s ultra-modern cities where dazzling neon and busy streets co-exist with tranquil parks, ancient temples, futuristic museums and quirky pop culture.
Experience Japanese culture with expert guides, from Japanese food tours, to visiting a sumo stable, a hands on calligraphy workshop or a family Anime experience.
Savour the authentic Japan and stay in a traditional ryokan, relax in a yukata, sleep on tatami mats, enjoy local cuisine, and unwind in a serene onsen with private hot spring baths available
Escape by bullet train past Mount Fuji into the Japan Alps or the southern islands and walk in a countryside of hidden villages, hot springs and manicured gardens.
At any time of year there are festivals and different things to see, from ice sculptures in Sapporo, to the famous cherry blossom and Kyoto’s summertime Gion festival.
Travellers are drawn to Japan for its ultra-modern cityscapes, intense cultural experiences and a way of life that blends ancient traditions with a quirky counter-culture and 21st-century vibrancy.
Begin your journey in Tokyo where neon-lit skyscrapers tower over historical temples and bustling markets sit alongside tranquil gardens. Breakfast at the fish market, get your Instagram shot at the four-way Shibuya crossing, then walk to the serene Meiji Shrine.
The bullet train journey past Mount Fuji brings you to Kyoto, the cultural heart of Japan. Explore the Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousands of red torii gates, the Golden Pavilion and the Arashiyama bamboo grove. Gion district offers a glimpse into the world of geishas and traditional tea houses.
The famous shinkansen (bullet train) makes travelling between cities quick and convenient, easily connecting Hiroshima, Osaka and Kanazawa on the east coast. Or head into the mountains for epic scenery and old wooden villages in Hakone National Park and the Japan Alps.
And don’t miss some of Japan’s unique activities, from staying in a ryokan or onsen hot spring resort to tea ceremonies, sushi making, calligraphy classes and sumo stable visits.
With a similar climate to Europe yet more extremes, the best time to visit is Spring and Autumn. These seasons however are much busier with tourists, especially the Spring cherry blossom season. Winter brings cold temperatures, yet more clear days and it can be a pleasant and less busy time to travel. July to September is hot, wet and humid with the threat of tropical storms.
The Kimpton Shinjuku is located in the vibrant heart of Tokyo’s iconic skyscraper district, near Meiji Shrine and Yoyogi Park. Inviting guest rooms blend Manhattan-style creative flair with artisanal Japanese woodwork and modern design. The hotel features dynamic casual-style dining venues and a 24-hour fitness center, delivering an art-infused sanctuary amidst the city's energy
The Peninsula Tokyo enjoys and excellent location close to Ginza and on the edge of the green spaces of Hibya park and the Imperial Palace gardens as well some of Tokyo’s major landmarks. A selection of well sized and well appointed rooms offer city views, particularly the premier corner rooms and garden rooms overlooking the palace gardens. There is one of Tokyo’s best hotel pools, a luxurious spa and a large selection of dining options, combining to make The Peninsula one of Tokyo’s best destination hotels.
The style and sense of space and design characteristic to Aman hotels finds an ideal home in Tokyo. Located in the heights of Otemachi Tower in the centre of Tokyo close to the Imperial Palace, the Aman Tokyo features modern city luxury with timeless Japanese design including washi paper doors and ryokan style suites. Each spacious suite offers sweeping views of the Tokyo skyline, the 30-metre pool is a place to escape above the city and dining venues feature some of the best of Japanese and European cuisine including among the trees at The Café by Aman.
The Park Hyatt is one of Tokyo’s most exclusive hotels, located in the busy Shinjuku area in one of the most eye catching of the districts’ skyscrapers, the Shinjuku Park Tower. Renovated and reimagined in 2026, the hotel retains a cool, minimalist design with panoramic city views from the lofty perch. As in in the movie Lost in Translation, the New York bar is a centrepiece particularly with the dazzling Tokyo night views. The Park Hyatt Tokyo combines modern Japanese and western design with a sense of style high above the city.
One of the most exclusive hotels in Tokyo, the Four Seasons at marounouchi has just 57 rooms and is located in the heart of Tokyo close to the station, Ginza district and the Imperial Palace Gardens. Luxurious rooms look out onto the bustling city and the views are elevated at the two restaurants and cocktail bar. Throughout the hotel, the warm personal service and spirit of omotenashi Japanese hospitality pervades and provides once of Tokyo’s signature hotel establishments.