Best of Japan

This journey through Japan blends timeless traditions with modern wonders, offering an intimate look at the country’s spiritual, cultural, and culinary heart. Begin in Kyoto, once Japan’s imperial capital, where you’ll explore tranquil Zen gardens, ornate temples, and the historic Gion district, alive with the presence of geishas and centuries-old teahouses. Travel to sacred Koya-san to stay in a Buddhist temple, where vegetarian monastic meals and a walk through the atmospheric Okunoin cemetery offer quiet moments of reflection. In Hiroshima, pay your respects at the Peace Memorial Park, then savour okonomiyaki at a local favourite. Cruise to Miyajima Island to see the iconic floating torii gate, then continue to Tsumago – a perfectly preserved Edo-period town where you'll stay in a traditional ryokan and enjoy a home-cooked feast. In Matsumoto, wander streets lined with merchant houses and admire Japan’s oldest castle before racing toward Tokyo aboard a bullet train. End your journey among the capital’s soaring skyscrapers and serene shrines, cruise the Sumida River, and walk through tranquil gardens once reserved for shoguns. Whether soaking in the ritual of daily life or gazing upon history preserved in wood, stone, and silence, this itinerary immerses you deeply in the soul of Japan.