The true Japan reveals itself in swaying bamboo groves, the grace of geisha, and the dawn chant of Buddhist monks. Few visitors truly experience it; even fewer experience it like this. Guided by our hand-picked Signature Guide, you’ll travel from ancient Kyoto to the futuristic skyscrapers of Tokyo. A journey through temples, time and torii gates. It’s the story of Japan, where tradition flows through every sacred sutra, every bowl of tea, and every quiet bow.
Venture to the very heart of each destination on our Signature Collection, where every journey is shaped by our unrivalled local connections and insider expertise. Step beyond the ordinary with private invitations, rare encounters, and experiences few will ever share. So when someone says, “I’ve been there,” you’ll simply smile, knowing you’ve experienced it differently.
Signature Experiences: Join an apprentice geisha for an elegant kaiseki dinner, enjoying their refined art of traditional hospitality Follow a Buddhist monk on a special nighttime walk through the sacred Okunoin Cemetery in Koyasan Walk the ancient Nakasendo trail, uncovering the timeless grace of rural Japan
Signature Day: Experience our distinctive Signature day, choosing between an intimate tea ceremony, kintsugi workshop, or exclusive artisanal sake brewery tour
Signature Stay: Enjoy the rare chance to join an immersive Buddhist retreat in Joki-in Temple, where simplicity and stillness shape each day
Signature Guide: Let your hand-picked Signature guide lead you to the country’s soul — sharing their home, heritage, and heart
