WELCOME TO JAPAN

1. Arrive

2. Tokyo

   Travel from Sydney to Japan's vibrant capital, Tokyo. On arrival, be privately transferred to The Palace Hotel, offering views out over the gardens of the Imperial Palace, home of the Emperor of Japan. You’ll be met by a Red Savannah representative who will provide walking maps, metro cards, phrase sheets and plenty of insider tips to help you make the most of your time in the city.

   

   Suggested activities:  

   • Get hands on with a private sushi making lesson at the Tsukiji Fish Market, or discover where the locals eat and drink on a Izakaya tour

   • Become a Ninja and learn about ancient samurai traditions during a Ninjitsu workshop

   • Tap into your creative side during a manga drawing class

   Suggested length of stay: 4 days

3. Zenagi

   From Tokyo, take your first journey on one of the most impressive train systems in the world, the shinkansen (bullet train). Transfer to your exclusive lodge in Nagano and Gifu, where ancient traditions and nature are deeply rooted - Zenagi offers an experience in Japan like no other. This 300-year-old Komnika style villa has been painstakingly converted into a luxury private residence, exclusive to one party at a time. A private chef, skilled guides and butler are on hand throughout your stay to curate meals and unique experiences.

   

   Suggested activities:

   • Walk the Samurai trail to the ancient post town of Tsumago-juku

   • Go kayaking and white-water rafting with a former Japanese Olympian

   • Absorb the spiritual side of the region with Zen meditation in the forest or a hike to sacred Mount Ontake

   Suggested length of stay: 3 days

4. Kyoto

   After leaving Zenagi, travel by bullet train to Kyoto, Japan’s cultural heartland. The Ritz Carlton is a prime base in the city with its Michelin-starred restaurant and serene location on the banks of the Kamo River with the majestic Higashiyama Mountains as a backdrop.

   

   Suggested activities:

   • Step back in time with an early morning stroll through Gion's enchanting streets

   • Visit the Golden Pavilion and Arashiyama’s tunnel-like bamboo groves.

   • Learn a new skill with a Japanese calligraphy class or Taiko drumming workshop

   Suggested length of stay: 4 days

5. Depart

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Optional extensions: 

• Slow the pace and taste authentic island life in Japan with a ryokan stay on the Seto Inland Sea.
• Journey south to Hiroshima and discover how the city has risen from the ashes of the Second World War to become a beacon of peace and harmony. Combine this with a stay on the sacred island of Miyajima with its resident deer and iconic floating torii gate.