Immersive Japan
Our 11-day flagship exploration blending high-energy cities with historic alpine villages.
About This Experience
Voted our most beloved journey. Eleven days crafted to give you the ultimate harmony of modern metropolis, UNESCO mountain hamlets, hot spring onsens, and timeless Kyoto shrines without ever feeling rushed or overwhelmed.
Major Experiences Included
- β Tokyo hidden neighborhoods: Yanaka, Daikanyama & Omotesando
- β Traditional Japanese Ryokan stay with private Onsen hot springs in Hakone
- β Preserved Edo-period timber architecture in Takayama
- β UNESCO thatched-roof farmhouse village of Shirakawa-go
- β Kyoto tea culture, secret zen gardens & private Maiko evening
- β Nara sika deer sanctuary & Uji green tea estates
- β Osaka neon waterways & craft izakaya crawl
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive in Tokyo & Rooftop Welcome
Check in to our boutique stay in Shibuya. Intimate evening orientation and welcome drinks over the Tokyo skyline.
Tokyo: Historic Charms & Digital Worlds
Meiji Jingu cedar forests, Harajuku quiet backstreets, and VIP admission to teamLab Planets.
Tokyo: Old World Crafts & Culinary Secrets
Tsukiji Outer Market sashimi tasting, Asakusa Senso-ji temple, and Ginza artisan craft houses.
Hakone & Ryokan Hot Spring Immersion
Romancecar scenic train to Hakone. Cruise on Lake Ashi with views of Mt Fuji, check-in to a luxury Ryokan with Kaiseki banquet.
Japanese Alps & Takayama Historic Old Town
Scenic mountain train climbing into Gifu prefecture. Stroll Sanmachi Suji timber merchant streets and taste Hida Wagyu beef.
Shirakawa-go Thatched Village to Kyoto
Private chartered transfer into the fairy-tale UNESCO village of Shirakawa-go. Afternoon Shinkansen connection into Kyoto.
Kyoto: Ancient Temples & Twilight Gion
Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion, Ryoan-ji rock garden, and an exclusive evening cultural salon with a Kyoto Geisha.
Kyoto: Bamboo Trails & Thousand Vermilion Torii
Arashiyama bamboo path at sunrise, Tenryu-ji garden, and sunset walk through Fushimi Inari Taishaβs vermilion gates.
Nara Ancient Capital & Uji Matcha Estate
Interact with free-roaming deer in Nara Park, visit Todai-ji Temple, and enjoy fresh stone-ground matcha in Uji.
Osaka: The Culinary Capital of Japan
Osaka Castle gardens, Shinsekai retro alleys, and a farewell Michelin-curated dining experience in Dotonbori.
Sayonara Japan: Departure with Memories
Slow morning breakfast, final purchases, and private logistical support for Kansai/Tokyo international departures.
Where You Stay
We show examples of actual handpicked central boutique hotels. Confirmed stays are finalized closer to departure.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Jingugaien Tokyo Premier
Panoramic balcony, private onsen spa, 2 mins from transit.
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori Onsen Ryokan
Hot spring mineral baths overlooking Lake Ashi, artisanal Kaiseki dining.
Stay Sakura Kyoto Kiyomizu Gojo
Historic neighborhood, artisan cedar interiors, walk to Gion.
Whatβs Included & Whatβs Not
β What is Included
- β’ 11 days / 10 nights handpicked 4-star boutique accommodation + 1 night Luxury Ryokan with Onsen
- β’ Daily breakfasts + 4 multi-course dinners including traditional multi-dish Kaiseki banquet
- β’ Full Japan Rail (JR) Shinkansen high-speed passes and mountain scenic trains
- β’ All museum, UNESCO site, and cultural activity entry tickets
- β’ Shirakawa-go private chartered transport
- β’ Private Maiko/Geisha cultural performance & tea ceremony
- β’ Accompanied 24/7 by our bilingual Cambridge-alumni Trip Lead
- β’ Free high-speed Japan 5G eSIM
- β’ Comprehensive international travel medical insurance
- β’ Full visa documentation support and verification
β Not Included
- β’ International flight tickets
- β’ Japan visa embassy processing fees
- β’ Discretionary personal expenses
Upcoming Departures
Sep 21 β Oct 1, 2026
Filling Fast (4 seats left)Oct 10 β 20, 2026
Filling Fast (1 seats left)Nov 12 β 22, 2026
Available (Max 10 travellers)Dec 10 β 20, 2026
Available (Max 10 travellers)Dec 23, 2026 β Jan 2, 2027
Sold OutJan 23 β Feb 2, 2027
Available (Max 10 travellers)Mar 26 β Apr 5, 2027
Sold OutApr 7 β 17, 2027
Available (Max 10 travellers)May 15 β 25, 2027
Available (Max 10 travellers)Jun 5 β 15, 2027
Available (Max 10 travellers)Immersive Japan
β Fully refundable deposit within 7 days
β Balance due 45 days before departure
β Full Visa & eSIM Concierge Pack included