Located on Japan’s west coast, Kanazawa is one of the most overlooked cultural destinations in the country. Historically a feudal town with a strong Samurai presence, there is an enormous wealth of history here, which is best discovered in the city’s temples and castles. It’s also a respected art centre, and Kanazawa’s museums make sure everything’s showcased in a unique and modern fashion.
Kanazawa is a pleasure to walk around as its main attractions are centred on the castle and Kenroku-en Garden, whose lakes and bridges lead you to traditional tea houses amidst the flowers. For a more modern take, visit the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art. The Chubu region as a whole is rugged and diverse, with working rice paddies, snow-capped Japanese Alps and soothing hot springs. See the infamous snow monkeys bathing near Yudanaka onsen or lap up ultimate luxury at Yamashiro onsen, where you can stay at a traditional ryokan for a taste of Japanese life.
Japan is the perfect honeymoon destination, full of exotic mystery, with something new to discover around each corner. This beautiful itinerary allows you to experience the country at a relaxed pace from the bright lights of Tokyo, the intertwining lanes of the Gion district in Kyoto, fascinating Kanazawa and of course a stay in a traditional...
This beautiful itinerary allows to you experience Japan in its most famed and spectacular season, Sakura, when the beautiful Cherry Blossoms blanket the country. Taking you throughout the island of Honshu, visit Japan in spring to see the beautiful cherry blossom in full bloom. This itinerary takes you to Hakone National Park and Miyajima Island,...
This extensive itinerary allows you to experience all the main cultural highlights of Japan with stops in Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima alongside the more off the beaten track destinations of Tsumago, Kiso-Fukushima, Takayama and Shirakawago. With a brilliant mix of fast-paced cityscapes, cultural strongholds and beautiful rural vistas this itinerary...
There's no place quite like Japan with its skyscrapers, samurai and sake to be savoured. Delve into Japanese culture on this breath-taking journey from Tokyo, to samurai city Kanazawa, onto Kyoto, ending with an Aman fix at both Amanemu and Aman Tokyo. With exceptional private guiding and stays at some of the most spectacular hotels and ryokans in...
This unforgettable journey is designed with teenagers in mind, combining the weird and wonderful with arts and crafts and the great outdoors. The journey takes in Snow Monkeys, Tokyo, Kyoto and Kanazawa, brilliantly combining interests for adults and kids alike. Brimming with unique experiences, this is one of our favourite family itineraries.
This itinerary is perfect for foodies, who love venturing through a new country led by their taste buds. With such an array of regional cuisines, cooking styles and the capital boasting more Michelin stars than any other city in the world, Japan is a culinary delight and through this itinerary you’ll be able to experience some its many delicious...
Journey through Japan on this 11-night adventure that mixes Japan's neon bright cutting-edge cities with graceful temples, Shinto shrines and heritage villages. Japan is a country like no other and nothing quite prepares you for its extraordinary world class cities, refined and discreet culture and truly unique way of life. This itinerary...
Designed with art and culture in mind, this inspiring journey explores the spectacular cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, Kanazawa, Hakone National Park and also the island of Naoshima, home to some of Japan's most impressive contemporary art.
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