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Japanese culture has the power to make even the most jaded traveler fall in love with it. As though Japan is very modern, there are many ways to get to know its old traditions. Stay at a ryokan and walk to the baths on tatami mats to get to know the people there, learn how to meditate with monks, or make a cup of matcha that is very bitter

Destination in a Nutshell

378,000 km2

Area

125 million

Populations

Tokyo

Capital

Quick Facts

With 5 million vending machines - Japan has the highest density in the world.
Japan has 6,852 islands.
Bowing is an essential form of greeting in Japan, and it takes practice.
Currency Japanese Yen
Language Japanese
Time zone GMT +9

Best Time to Visit

Spring High Season: April–May

The cherry-blossom season from April to May is the peak travel period in Japan
Hotel and flight prices soar as the crowds surge into Japan's cities

Fall High Season: August - November

Holidays, festivals, and hot weather keep sites packed and lodging pricey.
Late summer and early fall attract huge amounts of domestic tourists.

Shoulder Season: June - July

Best months for hiking in the Japan Alps
Rainy season in Honshu, lower accommodation rates and fewer crowds

Low Season: December - March

Except in Japan's ski resorts, where the ski season is in full swing, winter is a great time to visit
Many businesses close over the New Year period. Stick to the cities

Encounters

Sushi Making Experience

Take your obsession with sushi a step further with a lesson taught by an expert sushi chef

Diving in Yonaguni Underwater Ruins

Immersed in the sea off the southern tip of Okinawa’s Yonaguni Island lies a mysterious monolith, rising from a depth of 25 meters, a submerged rock formation discovered in 1986

Watch Sumo Wrestling Practice

With a history spanning more than 1,500 years, sumo wrestling is not only a fascinating spectacle; it’s a deeply rooted part of Japanese culture.

Kanazawa Geisha Performance

With only around 50 performers in Kanazawa, they entertain customers with performances of traditional dances and songs, some of which may not be known to those who have never been invited into this highly restrictive world

A Train of Unparalleled Style

A piano bar and gorgeous furnishings enhance this pleasant setting. Chefs from the nearby farms, forests, sake breweries, and the eastern Japanese ocean rotate in and out of the dining car.

Explore the Seto Inland Sea in Tranquility

Guntû is the right one for the job. Yasushi Horibe designed this 19-room floating hotel with natural materials and simple lines to make it feel private and calm.

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All of our programs can also be tailored to match your needs and preferences.