What do you want to see/do/experience in your dream trip to Japan? Looking to immerse yourself in a unique culture that is over 1200 years old? Want to see the natural wonders of mountains, seascapes, forests, hot springs, and more? Ready to taste some of the planet’s best food made in three of the top Michelin-rated cities in the world? Here is a short list of experiences we’ve provided for our guests. Our goal isn’t just to meet your expectations of Japan, but to exceed each and every one of them.
Unique Culture
- Dress in formal silk kimono (both women and men) and tour Kyoto, Nara, or other historical city.
- Attend a sumo tournament or a special invitation to a sumo training stable for an up close experience.
- Hike the Nakasendō trail, following in the footsteps of generations of Shogūn and Samurai.
- Participate in summer matsuri festivals.
- Step up your singing game in world famous karaoke bars.
1200 Years of History
- Visit world heritage sites throughout Japan.
- See dozens (of hundreds) of ancient temples and shrines in Kyoto, Nara, Kamakura, and other historic cities.
- Stay overnight in Buddhist temples, eating meals crafted by priests over the centuries. Attend morning prayer sessions.
- Traverse feudal-era castles and strongholds.
- Attend Shinto events and summer Matsuri festivals.
A Land of Natural Wonder
- Stay near Mount Fuji and enjoy the serenity of this sacred mountain.
- Visit a city built on a hot springs, with hundreds of onsen (natural hot spring baths) throughout the city.
- Hike old-growth forests, surrounded by trees hundreds of years old.
- Enjoy tropical beaches in the Okinawa chain.
A Foodies Paradise
- Three of the top five Michilin-rated cities in the world are in Japan: Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto.
- Tour the world’s largest fish market, complete with local sushi restaurants that only use the freshest possible fish.
- Enjoy uniquely Japanese regional foods like: okonomiyaki, shabu-shabu, ramen, and teshoku.
Adventure Time
Japan has countless adventures awaiting you. Here are some of the activities we can organize for your enjoyment:
- Ski on quality slopes at former Olympic venues.
- SCUBA dive in some of the best sites in the world.
- Explore Tokyo from the top of the 2,000 foot Sky Tree.
- Climb Mt. Fuji and watch the sun rise over the Pacific Ocean.
- Drive Mario Carts in downtown Tokyo.
- …and countless more adventures await.