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Signature Japan | Through Temples & Time

9 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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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.

Meals
Dinner

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

What's Included

Accommodation
Elegant, hand-picked hotels and a Signature Stay in a Buddhist monastery
Meals
All breakfasts, plus lunches and dinners noted in the itinerary, featuring restaurants that capture the authentic cuisine of Japan
Transport
Complimentary transfers on arrival and departure, ensuring a smooth journey, plus comfortable transport throughout, including reserved Shinkansen (bullet train) tickets
Others
Your preferred Signature Day experience, selected and prebooked ahead of travelNamed Signature Guide with outstanding knowledge and guest satisfactionGratuities for local support staff so every detail of your journey feels effortless

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