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Japan

In the land of the samurai

Tailor-made trip to Japan

A trip to Japan is prepared like an immersion into another world. A world where you must quickly set aside all your usual references, codes, and culture.
From the moment you arrive, you will discover a surprising country, where modernity sits alongside ancestral traditions. Here, skyscrapers are dominated by Mount Fuji. Nature and the city share the same territory with mutual respect.
Tokyo is of course a must, as is Kyoto, the “museum-city”. A far more peaceful city, home to nearly 1,500 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines.

One or several nights in a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn, will reveal the true meaning of the Zen spirit.
There, you will sleep on a futon, you can try the onsen, hot spring baths that bring well-being and relaxation. And you will enjoy a delicious traditional dinner.
If the experience appeals to you, a stay in a temple-inn in Koyasan, on Mount Koya, will give you the chance to meditate for a while, in a place like no other.

In winter, the island of Hokkaido welcomes those who wish to observe the mating dance of cranes, whooper swans, white-tailed eagles or Steller's sea eagles, often in a ghostly atmosphere. Then comes the encounter with the legendary macaques of Nagano. A sanctuary where ice and the steam from hot springs offer an almost surreal sight.

And should your trip to Japan happen to coincide with the cherry blossom season, you will witness a natural spectacle unlike any other in the world.
A moment that the Japanese celebrate with great fanfare.

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We create your tailor-made journey

Why travel to Japan

  • FLAWLESS ORGANISATION
  • CHERRY BLOSSOM IN SPRING
  • JAPANESE TRADITION
  • MOUNT FUJI AND THE JAPANESE ALPS
  • CULINARY ART
  • AUTUMN COLOURS

When to travel to Japan

Au Japon, le climat est correct partout durant juin et septembre. De manière générale, il faudra éviter juillet et août à cause des fortes chaleurs et de la moiteur de l'atmosphère. Les mois les plus favorables pour visiter le Japon sont avril, mai, juin, septembre, octobre et novembre. Les mois les plus froids sont janvier et février, mais ils sont parfaits pour une ...
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Budget to plan for

For a 12-day trip with international flights and 3-4* accommodation, budget around €4,100 / person, and around €5,600 / person for high-end accommodation.
For 3 weeks, starting prices are around €5,800 / person and €7,500 / person in high-end accommodation.
For a 3-night beach extension, budget an additional €1,000 / person, domestic flights included.

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Expert advice

For a first discovery of Japan, 12-13 days is ideal and allows you to see Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto and Osaka.
3 extra days allow you to visit the Japanese Alps.
To reach Hokkaidō, allow at least 5 days, and 3 additional days for a beach extension.

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Your questions / Our answers

Are there mixed hot springs in Japan?

A genuine “onsen” has a women’s area and a men’s area. Mixed “onsen” are starting to appear, but they remain very rare and not authentic.

Can you rent a car and drive easily in Japan?

Renting a car in Japan is entirely possible. Once you’ve picked up the right habits, the experience reflects the Japanese people themselves: driving is done with respect and courtesy. A GPS is essential, along with renting a pocket Wifi device to get around the language barrier. Note that cars drive on the left in Japan!
Another important point: you will need to have your driving licence translated into Japanese.

That said, for a more relaxed trip, we recommend using public transport in major cities and booking a driver where public transport is less practical.

Can you find international food in Japan?

For travelers who aren’t keen on raw fish, rest assured — restaurants, markets and neighbourhood cafés offer plenty to satisfy your appetite and make for some fine culinary discoveries.

What type of accommodation do you recommend for an authentic experience in Japan?

The accommodation to try is the traditional Japanese inn: the ryokan.
You typically sleep in a shared room on a futon, with mattresses laid out in the evening.
Ryokan often have communal baths, though private bathrooms are becoming increasingly common.