Departs from 1 September – 3 November 2026 from $14,395*

Traverse the highlights of Japan in style on a luxury 12-day holiday. Experience the iconic wonders of Tokyo before admiring the beauty of Hakone and the culture of Takayama and Kanazawa. Finish in Kyoto, where you’ll take part in a tea ceremony and enjoy a private dinner with a maiko or geishaSelect Small Group departure dates available with no more than 24 guests.

• Take part in a sushi-making class and learn how to prepare maki sushi (rolled sushi) and nigiri sushi (sushi rice topped with a slice of raw fish) before savouring your creations for lunch.
• Enjoy a Sarubobo-making experience. An amulet particularly common in Takayama and the nearby Hida region, Sarubobo are red dolls with no facial features. Learn how to make the dolls and perhaps find some good luck yourself.
• Delve into traditional Japanese culture with a special tea ceremony and kimono-wearing experience. Learn all about tea varieties and the importance and process of serving tea to guests in Japan.
• A special night of private entertainment with a maiko or geisha awaits. Enjoy a wonderful dinner and drinks and have the chance to learn more about the geisha and their daily life, all accompanied by music played on a shamisen, a traditional stringed instrument.
• Relish a gold leaf-making experience by decorating a small lacquer plate with this fragile and precious fine-layered gold, carefully applying each delicate sheet to create a stunning surface that embodies both artistry and craftsmanship. The process is a meditative journey, where precision and patience transform the plate into a radiant, luxurious work of art.