JAPAN'S FINEST ARTS
TOKYO | KANAZAWA | KYOTO | ISE-SHIMA NATIONAL PARK | HAKONE
Carefully considered in their intricacy, the ancient artforms found across Japan act as a remarkable insight into an incredibly rich culture.
See Japan through the eyes of an artist
It’s said that art holds a mirror to society, so for this itinerary, we’ve planned to weave through this east Asian archipelago to gain an understanding of its storied culture through the lens of its age-old artistry.
A journey for discerning travellers taking their first steps on Japanese soil, this curation begins in the capital, before turning anticlockwise through the mainland’s must-see cities. Crowds won’t be frequent, however, thanks to our on-the-ground connections that bring guests to only the most exclusive and authentic of experiences. Instead, you’ll enjoy the likes of private sushi making with an expert chef and observe gold leaf techniques perfected over generations that most would simply miss. It’s a rather beautiful approach to exploring one of the world’s oldest nations, if we do say so ourselves.
Where you'll be going...
Get to know where you’ll be exploring in Japan, from the bright lights of Tokyo to Kyoto’s spiritual traditions.
TOKYO, JAPAN
DAY 1-4
Full of heritage highlights and futuristic delights, just to explore the must-see sights of the largest city in the world could take an entire trip.
KANAZAWA, JAPAN
DAY 5-6
Hot on the heels of Kyoto’s traditions, Kanazawa’s Edo-period gems come with far less crowds, plentiful seafood and one of Japan’s best gardens.
KYOTO, JAPAN
DAY 7-9
As expected from the birthplace of Geisha culture, Kyoto is beguilingly spiritual and beautifully traditional.
ISE-SHIMA NATIONAL PARK, JAPAN
DAY 10-11
Once named Miketsu Kuni, meaning ‘providers of food for the Imperial Court’, the fishing culture here shares a sunny coastline with cormorants, ospreys and turtles.
HAKONE, JAPAN
DAY 12
In the shadow of Mount Fuji, Hakone – one of Japan’s most popular onsen resorts – is bursting with natural beauty.
TOKYO, JAPAN
DAY 13-14
Full of heritage highlights and futuristic delights, just to explore the must-see sights of the largest city in the world could take an entire trip.
Where you'll be staying...
Get to know where you'll be staying across Japan.
AMAN TOKYO
TOKYO, JAPAN
DAY 1-4
Standing tall amid a bustling business district, this corporate yet comfortably contemporary Ryokan occupies the top floors of the Otemachi Tower; just five minutes from Tokyo station, expect Aman excellence and endless opportunities for exploration.
BENIYA MUKAYU
KANAZAWA, JAPAN
DAY 5-6
Giving a modern makeover to the traditional Japanese Ryokan, Beniya Mukayu offers an elevated onsen experience characterised by minimalism and space, bathed in an appreciation for the natural world.
THE RITZ-CARLTON KYOTO
KYOTO, JAPAN
DAY 7-9
From its privileged position along the banks of the Kamogawa River, inspiration taken from traditional Ryokans ensures Ritz-Carlton’s Kyoto outpost ticks every box when it comes to having it all.
AMANEMU
ISE-SHIMA NATIONAL PARK, JAPAN
DAY 10-11
Set where the forest meets Ago Bay, the views of Ise-Shima National Park that greet all over this ebony-hued sanctuary are probably just as healing as its steamy onsens.
GORA KADAN
HAKONE, JAPAN
DAY 12
The clocks are turned back in Japan’s most famous Ryokan, bringing the pampering of a traditional onsen and a seasonal Kaiseki menu to an eager 21st-century crowd.
BVLGARI HOTEL TOKYO
TOKYO, JAPAN
DAY 13-14
Grazing the clouds at the pinnacle of Tokyo’s snappy Midtown Yaesu tower is a sanctuary where the blueprints of la dolce vita have had a South Asian makeover.
The extraordinary experiences you'll be having...
GUIDE PRICE
From £34,065 per person for 13 nights based on a booking of 2 adults departing 14 Nov 2026.
Price correct at time of publishing, March 2026.
INCLUDED IN YOUR TRIP
- Club World international flights from London Heathrow, plus private return transfers
- Accommodating guests for 4 nights in a Garden View Suite at Aman Tokyo on a bed and breakfast basis, followed by 2 nights in a Zen Style Executive Suite with hot-spring bath at Beniya Mukayu on a bed and breakfast basis; 3 nights in a Grand Deluxe Kamogawa Riverview at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto on a bed and breakfast basis; 2 nights in a Mori Suite at Amanemu on a bed and breakfast basis; 1 night in a Kadan Suite at Gora Kadan on a half board basis; 1 night in a Deluxe King at Bvlgari Hotel Tokyo on a bed and breakfast basis
- Airside departure service at London Heathrow Airport including greeting, check-in and baggage assistance, fast-track security, 3-hour departure lounge relaxation and escorting to the departure gate
- Train tickets from Tokyo to Kanazawa, Tsuruga to Kyoto and Nagoya to Odawara
- All experiences outlined above
Itinerary essentials
IDEAL TIME
14 NIGHTS
WHEN TO GO
MAR - APR & OCT - NOV
FLIGHT TIME
12HRS LHR - HND
TRANSFERS
12HRS 55MIN BY RAIL 3HRS 40MIN BY ROAD
