Japan
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Japan

The Land of the Rising Sun

9 Nights · Tokyo, Kyoto & Beyond

The Journey

A meditative journey through Japan's sacred geography — from the neon intensity of Tokyo to the temple gardens and bamboo groves of Kyoto. Every moment is an exercise in considered beauty.

Practical Information

best Season
March–May, October–November
duration
9 Nights
visa
Visa-free for GCC nationals (up to 90 days)
language
Japanese
currency
Japanese Yen (JPY)
Signature Experiences

Curated Highlights

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Private tea ceremony with a master in a Kyoto teahouse

02

Shinkansen bullet-train executive-class travel

03

VIP artisan studio visits in Kyoto's old craft districts

04

Private sunrise walk through the Fushimi Inari shrine

05

Kaiseki fine dining with a Michelin-starred chef

The Visual Narrative

Image Gallery

Traditional ryokan in Gion glowing at dusk
Traditional ryokan in Gion glowing at dusk
Arashiyama bamboo forest, light filtering through
Arashiyama bamboo forest, light filtering through
Vermilion torii gates of Fushimi Inari
Vermilion torii gates of Fushimi Inari
Day by Day

The Itinerary

Day 1

Tokyo Arrival

Private transfer to a luxury hotel in Ginza. Welcome omakase sushi dinner at a private counter.

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Day 2

Old & New Tokyo

Morning at Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa. Afternoon exploring the design district of Aoyama and Omotesando.

2
Day 3

Tokyo Art & Architecture

Private guided tour of the Mori Art Museum and Nezu Museum gardens. Evening in the Golden Gai district.

3
Day 4

Shinkansen to Kyoto

Executive-class bullet train to Kyoto. Check-in to a traditional ryokan. Evening stroll through the Gion district.

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Day 5

Sacred Kyoto

Sunrise at Fushimi Inari's torii gates. Afternoon at Kiyomizu-dera and the historic Higashiyama district.

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Day 6

Bamboo & Temples

Morning in the Arashiyama bamboo grove. Afternoon at the Tenryu-ji temple gardens. Private tea ceremony.

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Day 7

Artisan Kyoto

Private visits to kintsugi, textile, and knife-making artisan workshops. Kaiseki farewell dinner.

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Day 8

Nara Day Excursion

Day trip to Nara's Great Buddha and the serene deer park. Return to Kyoto for a final night.

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Day 9

Return & Departure

Shinkansen to Tokyo. Private transfer to Narita or Haneda Airport.

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Bespoke Curation

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