Highlights
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
Itinerary
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 Day: Experience our distinctive Signature Day, choosing between a carefully curated menu of activities
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 This itinerary is valid for departures from 3 Aug, 2026 to 28 Oct, 2026. For other departure dates, please contact us.
day 1Settle into Kyoto’s rhythm | Welcome dinner in a historic villa’s garden
Welcome to the ancient city of Kyoto, where old Japan thrives in Buddhist temples, Zen gardens, and traditional teahouses.
Complimentary arrival transfers are provided today. Those arriving early can book an optional guided walk tracing the quieter paths around the Fushimi Inari Taisha, climbing through peaceful forests and descending through the scarlet torii gate (available to prebook on request).
As evening falls, join your Signature Guide for our welcome reception: a serene dinner in the meticulously designed garden of Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen. This special culinary experience showcases Kyoto’s finest cuisine.
day 2Step into living heritage | Uncover geisha culture on a walk through Gion
day 3Witness resilience in Hiroshima | Join a moving private talk on the atomic bomb
day 4Signature Day | Join an apprentice geisha for a refined kaiseki dinner
day 5Enter sacred Japan | Nourish your spirit and soul during our Signature Stay
day 6Travel through the centuries | Journey to Japan’s feudal era at Inuyama Castle
day 7Feel the quiet calm of rural Japan | Walk the Nakasendō trail
day 8Meet icons of Japan | Gaze over the snowy peak of Mount Fuji
day 9Say a fond farewell to Japan
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