Japan · Restore
The Art of Stillness
A gentler introduction to Japan, shaped around cultural rituals, restorative bathing and time to settle into each place.
Tokyo · Hakone · Kyoto
10 nights
Indicative budget from £18,000 per person
VIEW JOURNEYJapan, considered around you
Find your own Japan
Choose the journey that inspires you. We will take care of the details and make it yours, from the pace and places to the stays and experiences.
EXPLORE SIX JOURNEYS MAKE JAPAN YOURSOur Japan collection
Six starting points, each open to thoughtful personalisation. Sample routes remain subject to a personal proposal and supplier confirmation.
Japan · Discover
The Essence of Japan
Japan’s essential contrasts, thoughtfully connected. Explore the capital, retreat to Hakone and discover Kyoto through private guiding and experiences chosen for you.
Tokyo · Hakone · Kyoto
12 nights
Indicative budget from £21,500 per person
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Japan · Transform
The Grand Japanese Journey
An expansive journey through Japan, balancing celebrated cities with mountain traditions, beautiful gardens and time to reflect. A longer canvas for a deeply personal itinerary.
Tokyo · Hakone · Takayama · Kanazawa · Kyoto · Hiroshima
20 nights
Indicative budget from £36,500 per person
VIEW JOURNEYJapan · Discover
Beyond the City Lights
Follow a path from vibrant city life into the Japanese Alps, traditional towns and creative communities. A journey for curiosity, scenery and a more textured view of Japan.
Tokyo · Matsumoto · Takayama · Kanazawa · Kyoto
14 nights
Indicative budget from £26,000 per person
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Japan · Transform
Where the Sands Meet the Sea
Discover an unexpected Japan, where cultural immersion gives way to onsen traditions, coastal sand dunes and the coves of the Sea of Japan.
Kyoto · Kinosaki Onsen · Tottori · Osaka
13 nights
Indicative budget from £23,500 per person
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Japan · Discover
The Samurai Legacy
Travel north to Kakunodate for samurai heritage, regional craftsmanship and quiet landscapes, then make space for the hot spring traditions of rural Akita.
Tokyo · Kakunodate · Nyuto Onsen · Tokyo
11 nights
Indicative budget from £19,800 per person
VIEW JOURNEYIndicative starting budgets are planning guidance based on two adults sharing, not confirmed supplier quotations. Longer routes carry higher budgets. Your final proposal confirms dates, accommodation, inclusions and the total price. We do not sell or arrange flights.
Your interests lead the way
Make Japan Yours
Your itinerary is a starting point. Explore a few possibilities below, or tell us what you have in mind. We will draw on our local partners to explore what can be arranged around your interests, dates and preferred pace.
Culture and craftsmanship
Tea ceremony
Discover the care, gestures and hospitality of a Japanese tea ceremony, with the setting and format chosen around your itinerary.
Culture and craftsmanship
Artisan encounter
Explore an interest in pottery, textiles, calligraphy or another craft. We will investigate suitable workshops and visits through our local partners.
Food and drink
Cooking and market discoveries
Explore regional flavours through a guided market visit or cooking session. Dietary needs and the format are confirmed before booking.
Food and drink
Sake tasting
Ask about a tasting or brewery visit suited to your route. Age requirements, operating days and transport arrangements apply.
Food and drink
Private dining
Tell us about a special meal or culinary interest. We will explore appropriate reservations and explain any booking conditions.
Rest and renewal
Private bathing and wellness
Request a room with private bathing, a reservable onsen or a spa treatment. Facilities, access and costs vary by property.
Rest and renewal
Gardens and quiet moments
Make room for gardens, peaceful surroundings and a less hurried day. Where appropriate, we can investigate a meditation experience.
Nature and discovery
Scenic walks and countryside
Choose gentle exploration or a more active outing. Distance, terrain and seasonal conditions are considered around your comfort.
Nature and discovery
Coastal and lake outings
Explore a suitable boat trip or waterside excursion where the route allows. Operations depend on weather, season and local schedules.
Make it personal
Your personal interests
Architecture, photography, fashion, anime, family interests or a celebration. Tell us what would make this journey yours.
Something else in mind?
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CONTINUE TO MY ENQUIRYThese are sample possibilities. Availability, location, access requirements and any additional costs are confirmed in your personalised proposal. Selecting an interest does not book an activity.
Your Stay, Your Way
Share a few accommodation preferences when you enquire, or simply ask us to guide you. We consider your preferred standard, traditional or contemporary style, rooms, privacy, bathing arrangements and the services you value.
Your proposal names the recommended hotels and room categories, with photographs, meals and confirmed pricing. We check essential facilities before asking you to approve the arrangements.
A personal proposal
Choose a journey and share your dates, party size and interests. We clarify the essentials, check the complete itinerary with our local partners and prepare a proposal covering accommodation, activities, guiding and ground transport.
Review it, request refinements and approve the arrangements before booking and protected payment. Independently booked flight details are used only to coordinate your ground arrangements.
BEGIN YOUR JAPAN JOURNEYCARE BEFORE DEPARTURE
Your Personal Journey Briefing
As departure approaches, we invite you to an optional personal briefing by phone, Microsoft Teams or email, arranged at a time that suits you. We review your itinerary and final arrangements, answer your questions and share practical guidance, so you feel prepared and confident for the journey ahead.
Included with every Kokoro Atlas journey. We will offer to arrange your briefing once your journey is booked.
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