Luxury travel in Kyoto, Japan

Japan

"Japan is the most intoxicating place."

- Roman Coppola

Best time to visit Japan

Japan is a year-round destination with distinct seasonal experiences and spectacular natural displays.

Foodie highlights

Japan’s legendary culinary scene boasts more Michelin stars than any other country.

Flight time

9h 50m to Tokyo, 9h 35m to Osaka, departing from Sydney.

Visa required?

Australian passport holders can visit Japan visa-free for up to 90 days.

Currency

Japan’s official currency is the Japanese yen (JPY).

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Tokyo, JapanShinbashi, Tokyo, Japan

There’s a reason our clients fall for Japan at first sight: a land where past and future co-exist in perfect harmony. In Tokyo, salarymen queue for street food whose recipes predate nearby skyscrapers. Kyoto blends geisha culture with modern design, while Osaka pulses with traditional cuisine and urban energy.

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Nara, JapanWhooper swans in Teshikaga-cho, Hokkaido

Japan’s beauty shines year-round through seasonal contrasts. Winter brings Hokkaido’s powder snow; spring, sakura blooms that transform temples and parks into pink spectacles; summer, Okinawa’s tropical waters; autumn, Nikko’s vibrant foliage. Mount Fuji stands timeless, watching as centuries pass.

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Ryoanji Temple, JapanVisit a Zen Garden during a luxury travel holiday to Japan

What makes a luxury Japan trip truly special is meeting the people behind its dedication to perfection. With our advisor's connections, get to know artisans, tea masters, and ryokan hosts. From meticulously raked Zen gardens to private kaiseki dinners, it's these one-of-a-kind moments that capture our client’s hearts.

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  • “If you crave nature, nothing compares to a secluded ryokan stay where you’ll enjoy kaiseki dining, warm hospitality, and soaking in a steaming private onsen in Hokkaido, surrounded by snow-covered pines as delicate flakes drift silently by. It’s pure tranquillity, with nothing but the sound of hot spring water bubbling and the crisp winter air on your face.”

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    Ruth Hayes

    Travel Associates Burleigh, QLD

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With luxury rail holidays, it's about the journey, not the destination – and our advisors’ expert recommendations will have you slowing down and savouring the ride.

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