Japan Bespoke

Discover the most picturesque pockets of Japan with your favourite people—from its must-see cities to historically significant sites, dipping into tiny temple-peppered towns and nature reserves in between. Bond over moments like easy-going hikes through the coastal hills of Kamakura and learning about one of the most prominent events of World War II during a visit to Hiroshima.

For cyclists, we've sought out the island's most serene routes on the Noto Peninsula, where epic rides feature country roads and fishing villages. On any biking trip, you’ll also soak in mountain hot springs, visit centuries-old temples, experience the time-honoured tea ceremony, and marvel at meticulously tended gardens.

Experience Japan by sea aboard the Guntû. Spanning over 266 feet and across three decks, a modest count of 19 cabins offer a spaciousness that feels as though you've charted your own private boat. Select your route and timeframe, and indulge in on-ship spa treatments, exceptional dining experiences and dips in your personal open-air bath.

Settle into a private homestead, infused with character and local charm. Bask on the beach in Okinawa from your ocean-front villa at Hoshinoya Okinawa, with direct access to a private beach. Or travel back in time in a centuries-old Machiya, the traditional wooden homes that are emblematic of Kyoto's streets. Experience Zenagi, a Japanese farmhouse deep in the countryside of Japan's Kido region. 

Open yourself up to new flavours paired with culturally immersive moments, like a vegetarian lunch at a Buddhist temple in the Arashiyama bamboo grove or being hosted to Geisha dinner and performance in Kyoto. In the company of history buffs, learn about the Shinto religion and marvel at ornate shrines and temples. Art enthusiasts shouldn't miss an excursion to the island of Naoshima, with its modern art museums and quirky sculptures.

Japan is perfect for a walking holiday...on two feet you have plenty of time to contemplate stunning vistas...whether you spend the day walking through green tea plantations, along small villages with terraced rice fields, on a mountain with hundred year old cedar forests, stunning coastal paths or in deep valleys peppered with shinto shrines and buddhist temples, you know you're in Japan!