Experience Japan’s perfect harmony of ancient tradition and modern life on this 12-day Premium adventure through the cultural heart of the country
  • Unwind surrounded by the beauty of nature at your Feature Stay accommodation in the hot spring town of Hakone – with mountain views, a traditional ryokan design, modern comforts and a private onsen (thermal pool) for each room, you’ll find relaxation here!
  • Soak up some quintessentially Japanese Exclusive Experiences, including a sushi-making class and a guided meditation with a Zen Buddhist monk.
  • Visit the sobering Hiroshima Peace Park and be reminded of this city’s history with a guided tour. Learn about how the city is recovering and is now dedicated to promoting world peace.
  • Soak up Japan’s natural beauty – with stays in mountainous Hakone, glimpses of Mt Fuji and a stroll around the island of Miyajima with its famous floating torii (gate), plus views of the Japanese alps in the ancient village of Shirakawa-go.
  • Explore Tokyo – wander Asakusa (the temple district), explore the buzzing Shibuya district, find a treat in a depachika (underground food hall), discover the eccentric Harajuku district and get a bird’s-eye view of the city from the Tokyo Skytree.
Stay in well-located hotels including The Gate Hotel Kaminarimon and The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa, with a Feature Stay at Susukinohara Ichinoyu where each room has a private onsen. Rooms may be compact, check-in can vary, windows may be frosted, and similar-standard alternatives may be used.