Discover Kyoto, Amanohashidate, Ine and the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail - 12 Days

• 11 nights accommodation in hand-picked properties on a bed & breakfast basis.
• Including an overnight stay in a famous Buddhist Temple in Koya-san.
• English speaking assistant to meet, greet and assist with all transfers throughout the itinerary
• Off-the-beaten-track journeys to special locations throughout the route, including Amanohashidate, Nara and Yoshino.
• Discover historic temples, important Japanese gardens, and the pilgrimage shrines of the Kumano Kodo.
• Artisan experiences along the way including visits to a 260 year old Sake brewery, a traditional Samurai house, a sword smith workshop and a textile studio specialising in intricate mother-of-pearl embriodery.
• English speaking sightseeing guides in the cities of Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo.

12 Days from

Osaka - Amanohashidate - Ine - Kyoto - Nara - Koya San - Onu No Hara - Nakanioshima island - Kumano Kodo pilgrimage rote - Tokyo discovery

11 night itinerary taking in some of the most celebrated sights and temples Japan has to offer. Highlights include the chance to stay overnight at a Buddhist monastery in Koya-San and walk sections of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route. Our private guides will accompany you on discovery tours of the mesmerising cities of Kyoto and Tokyo and you’ll discover beautiful destinations and enjoy demonstrations from local artisan along the way. Other highlights include the historic waterfront village of Ine, the temples of Nara and overnight stays on Nakanioshima island.

Discover Kyushu aboard the Cruise Train Seven Stars

• Indulge in the most elegant, relaxing train journey in Japan and enjoy authentic ‘omotenashi’, the unique spirit of Japanese hospitality.
• A truly unique locomotive, launched in 2013 at a cost of over £20 million, no expense has been spared in creating the most luxurious environment.
• You will be entertained by musicians and magicians and on-board staff trained to the highest standards.
• Accompanied by your own English speaking local guide, sit back and relax as Kyushu’s alluring landscape slides past through panoramic windows.

5 Days from

£9,790pp

Experience the Cruise Train Seven Stars in Kyushu, the most exclusive and breathtaking rail journey in Japan. The 7 prefectures of Kyushu are connected by 3,000 km of tracks and a journey on the Cruise Train unfurls across them. A truly unique locomotive, launched in 2013 at a cost of over £20 million, no expense has been spared in creating the most luxurious environment, with a total capacity of only 30 passengers. Accompanied by your own English speaking local guide, sit back and relax as Kyushu’s alluring landscape slides past through panoramic windows.

Tokyo, Mount Fuji and Kyoto – 9 Days

• 8 nights accommodation in a beautiful hotel or Japanese Inn on a bed & breakfast basis.
• 7 day rail pass.
• English speaking assistant to meet, greet and assist with check-in for Tokyo and Kyoto.
• A traditional Japanese dinner in Hakone on day 4.
• English speaking sightseeing guides.

9 Days from

£2,495pp

A tour of highlights, this itinerary is curated around those who want to experience the essence of Japan and the spectacular highlights it has to offer in a relatively short holiday. It is the ideal itinerary for travellers who are experiencing Japan for the first time, due to the breadth and depth of activities over the course of the nine days. It is also perfectly suited to those who wish to explore Japan on their way to Australia. This trip includes eight nights in Tokyo, eight buffets and eight sightseeing days.

Tokyo, Nagano, Kanazawa and Kyoto – 12 Days

• 11 nights accommodation in a beautiful hotel or Japanese Inn on a bed & breakfast basis
• 7 day rail pass
• English speaking assistant to meet, greet and assist with check-in for Tokyo, Kanazawa and Kyoto
• 2 traditional Japanese dinners in Nagano
• English speaking sightseeing guides

12 Days from

£3,295pp

This itinerary is suited to either first-time travellers or those who have delved into Japanese culture before. It includes many of the traditional highlights of Japan such as Tokyo and Kyoto but allows for more time to be spent at each and expands the itinerary to experience both Japanese culture and nature in more depth. We can tailor this trip to suit your specific requirements. Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation.

Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto and Chugoku Region – 13 Days

• 12 nights accommodation in a beautiful hotel or Japanese Inn on a bed & breakfast basis
• 7 day rail pass
• English speaking assistant to meet, greet and assist with check-in for Tokyo, Kanazawa and Kyoto
• 2 traditional Japanese dinners in Nagano
• English speaking sightseeing guides

13 Days from

£3,595pp

Enabling travellers to discover more of Japan, this itinerary features the traditional Japanese highlights such as Tokyo and Kyoto and combines them with a subtler approach to Japan, through the incredibly scenic Miyajima in Hiroshima and the small castle towns of Hagi and Tsuwano in Western Honshu. These more calm and historic highlights, amongst others, draw a contrast with the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and Kyoto that is so prominent in other itineraries. We can tailor this trip to suit your specific requirements. Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation.

Tokyo, Mie, Wakayama, Kyoto, and Shikoku and Chugoku Regions – 14 Days

• 13 nights accommodation in a beautiful hotel or Japanese Inn on a bed & breakfast basis
• Rail pass
• English speaking assistant to meet, greet and assist with check-in for Tokyo, Kanazawa and Kyoto
• 3 traditional Japanese dinners in Nagano
• English speaking sightseeing guides

14 Days from

£5,455pp

Two weeks in Japan provides the opportunity to explore three islands and experience the breadth of culture Japan has to offer. On top of the highlights that feature in many trips to japan, the hustle of Tokyo and the temples of Kyoto, spending longer in the country grants travelers the opportunity to visit Koya-san, the headquarters of Shingon Buddism and stay overnight in a temple there, cross between the islands on the longest bridge in the world and absorb the stunning natural beauty of Shikoku. We can tailor this trip to suit your specific requirements. Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation.