A Deeper Japan Experience
Our highly curated, multi-property experiences are your ticket to an itinerary deeper than any Top 10 list can provide, unlocking insider knowledge along with our legendary service. From a private audience with a maiko in the lantern-lit streets of Gion to a 4:00 am tuna auction at Toyosu's coveted floor alongside the city’s most discerning chefs, this itinerary is designed to show you how Japan holds centuries of tradition and an appetite for the future in the same careful, knowing hands.
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Day 1 – Arrival in Tokyo
Accommodation
3-Night Stay in a Deluxe Room – Imperial Garden View
Japan has a word, okaeri, that means welcome home – even to a place you have never been before. You'll feel it as soon as a member of our team greets you upon arrival. Occupying the top six floors of the striking 39-storey Otemachi One Tower, our Hotel rises high above the bustling financial district. Take it all in from your Deluxe Room – Imperial Garden View, where sweeping views of the Imperial Palace Gardens sprawl out before you. Whether you’re relaxing on your daybed or enjoying a soak in the bathtub next to floor-to-ceiling windows, you’re invited to take in all the city has to offer, starting with breakfast each morning, which is included throughout your stay.
Accommodation
3-Night Stay in a Deluxe Room – Imperial Garden View
Japan has a word, okaeri, that means welcome home – even to a place you have never been before. You'll feel it as soon as a member of our team greets you upon arrival. Occupying the top six floors of the striking 39-storey Otemachi One Tower, our Hotel rises high above the bustling financial district. Take it all in from your Deluxe Room – Imperial Garden View, where sweeping views of the Imperial Palace Gardens sprawl out before you. Whether you’re relaxing on your daybed or enjoying a soak in the bathtub next to floor-to-ceiling windows, you’re invited to take in all the city has to offer, starting with breakfast each morning, which is included throughout your stay.
EVENING
A Michelin-Starred Beginning
Tonight, settle in over dinner at est, where Chef Guillaume Bracaval translates the quiet precision of Japanese terroir into the language of French cuisine. The team at est is dedicated to working with small-lot farmers and purveyors as well as independent foragers and hunters, many of whom practice time-honoured methods passed down for generations. This exclusive four-course meal marrying Japan’s natural abundance with classical French cooking is the perfect introduction to a city that knows how to hold its contradictions in the same breath.
EVENING
A Michelin-Starred Beginning
Tonight, settle in over dinner at est, where Chef Guillaume Bracaval translates the quiet precision of Japanese terroir into the language of French cuisine. The team at est is dedicated to working with small-lot farmers and purveyors as well as independent foragers and hunters, many of whom practice time-honoured methods passed down for generations. This exclusive four-course meal marrying Japan’s natural abundance with classical French cooking is the perfect introduction to a city that knows how to hold its contradictions in the same breath.
Day 2 – The Soul of Old Tokyo, Refined
MORNING
Traditional Tokyo
This morning begins in Asakusa – where the Senso-ji Temple has anchored Tokyo’s spiritual life for over a thousand years – before an intimate introduction to one of Japan’s most storied traditions: sumo. Away from the arena crowds, you step inside a historic sumo stable to observe a professional sumo wrestling demonstration as you learn about the history of this discipline that has been practiced for over a millennium. More than just a performance, this is your opportunity to not only meet the athletes, but to witness the ritual in its purest form.
MORNING
Traditional Tokyo
This morning begins in Asakusa – where the Senso-ji Temple has anchored Tokyo’s spiritual life for over a thousand years – before an intimate introduction to one of Japan’s most storied traditions: sumo. Away from the arena crowds, you step inside a historic sumo stable to observe a professional sumo wrestling demonstration as you learn about the history of this discipline that has been practiced for over a millennium. More than just a performance, this is your opportunity to not only meet the athletes, but to witness the ritual in its purest form.
AFTERNOON
SABOE Afternoon Tea with Chef Michele
We bring you behind the scenes of SABOE, the tea atelier whose philosophy has inspired one of our most celebrated offerings: an afternoon tea that is as much a story as it is a meal. When you return to the Hotel, settle into The Lounge at a table set with seasonal pastry and confection paired with a selection of SABOE teas, all expertly curated by Chef Michele Abbatemarco. The detail in every element is a reflection of the craft this city prizes above all else.
AFTERNOON
SABOE Afternoon Tea with Chef Michele
We bring you behind the scenes of SABOE, the tea atelier whose philosophy has inspired one of our most celebrated offerings: an afternoon tea that is as much a story as it is a meal. When you return to the Hotel, settle into The Lounge at a table set with seasonal pastry and confection paired with a selection of SABOE teas, all expertly curated by Chef Michele Abbatemarco. The detail in every element is a reflection of the craft this city prizes above all else.
Day 3 – From the Catch to the Craft
Morning
Signature Experience
From Auction Floor to Sushi Board
Tokyo reveals itself fully in the early hours. Your day begins at 4:00 am for a private-access tour of Toyosu Fish Market, where the day’s most coveted tuna is assessed, bid for and claimed by the chefs who will define what the city eats. Gain exclusive access to 1F, the sanctum within the market where sushi masters make their first and finest selections, a space most visitors will never see. Later, guided by our chef, you’ll transform the morning’s discovery into an afternoon meal during a sushi-making class where the ingredients at your hands were chosen just hours before.
Signature Experience
From Auction Floor to Sushi Board
Tokyo reveals itself fully in the early hours. Your day begins at 4:00 am for a private-access tour of Toyosu Fish Market, where the day’s most coveted tuna is assessed, bid for and claimed by the chefs who will define what the city eats. Gain exclusive access to 1F, the sanctum within the market where sushi masters make their first and finest selections, a space most visitors will never see. Later, guided by our chef, you’ll transform the morning’s discovery into an afternoon meal during a sushi-making class where the ingredients at your hands were chosen just hours before.
Included Experiences
Private early-access tour of Toyosu Fish Market
Chef-led sushi-making class
Included Experiences
Private early-access tour of Toyosu Fish Market
Chef-led sushi-making class
Optional Add-On
Tokyo Essentials
Tokyo has always been both deeply rooted and endlessly in motion: the forested stillness of Meiji Shrine and the electric energy of Harajuku, the considered elegance of Omotesando and the exhilaration of Shibuya Crossing. For those who wish to explore further, follow our expert guide as they weave through the addresses that have shaped modern Tokyo.
Optional Add-On
Tokyo Essentials
Tokyo has always been both deeply rooted and endlessly in motion: the forested stillness of Meiji Shrine and the electric energy of Harajuku, the considered elegance of Omotesando and the exhilaration of Shibuya Crossing. For those who wish to explore further, follow our expert guide as they weave through the addresses that have shaped modern Tokyo.
Evening
Curated Bar Hopping with the Virtù Team
When evening falls, Tokyo steps into another mode entirely. With Keith Motsi from Virtù leading the way, you move through a few of the city’s most celebrated bars. These venues are known not just for what they pour but for the people behind the counter and the culture they have built. The night ends at Virtù itself, where Keith and his team close the experience with their own signature cocktails. There is a reason this bar has a following that stretches well beyond Tokyo. Tonight, you understand why.
Evening
Curated Bar Hopping with the Virtù Team
When evening falls, Tokyo steps into another mode entirely. With Keith Motsi from Virtù leading the way, you move through a few of the city’s most celebrated bars. These venues are known not just for what they pour but for the people behind the counter and the culture they have built. The night ends at Virtù itself, where Keith and his team close the experience with their own signature cocktails. There is a reason this bar has a following that stretches well beyond Tokyo. Tonight, you understand why.
Day 4 – Arrival in Kyoto
Accommodation
3-Night Stay in a Premier Heritage Garden Room
Set within an 800-year-old pond garden, every room at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto invites reflection. Wake up to serene views in your Premier Heritage Garden Room, where a modern minimalist design and traditional Japanese accents set the tone for a relaxing stay no matter the season. Then, join us on EMBA KYOTO GRILL’s outdoor terrace for breakfast each morning, included throughout your stay.
Accommodation
3-Night Stay in a Premier Heritage Garden Room
Set within an 800-year-old pond garden, every room at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto invites reflection. Wake up to serene views in your Premier Heritage Garden Room, where a modern minimalist design and traditional Japanese accents set the tone for a relaxing stay no matter the season. Then, join us on EMBA KYOTO GRILL’s outdoor terrace for breakfast each morning, included throughout your stay.
Evening
Dinner by the Water
Dinner tonight is at EMBA KYOTO GRILL, where the kitchen takes its cues from the season and the surrounding landscape. Inspired by Kyoto’s culinary heritage, the chefs here use techniques such as charcoal grilling and dry ageing to enhance the natural umami of each ingredient. The star of the show? Your locally sourced, carefully selected steak, prepared to your preferred temperature and paired with thoughtfully crafted local condiments, complemented by views of Shakusui-en, our 800-year-old heritage pond garden.
Evening
Dinner by the Water
Dinner tonight is at EMBA KYOTO GRILL, where the kitchen takes its cues from the season and the surrounding landscape. Inspired by Kyoto’s culinary heritage, the chefs here use techniques such as charcoal grilling and dry ageing to enhance the natural umami of each ingredient. The star of the show? Your locally sourced, carefully selected steak, prepared to your preferred temperature and paired with thoughtfully crafted local condiments, complemented by views of Shakusui-en, our 800-year-old heritage pond garden.
Day 5 – Step Into Kyoto’s Living History
Morning
Signature Experience
Kimono Wearing and Maiko Afternoon Tea
The day begins with dressing in kimono, guided by our specialist who helps you choose from a curated selection of designs. Together, explore a historic maiko house in Gion, a world closed to the outside and accessible only through relationships that take years to build. Most visitors to Kyoto will never cross this threshold. Inside, you are welcomed for a private afternoon tea experience comprised of seasonal Japanese sweets, tea, traditional dance, parlour games and an unhurried conversation with a maiko whose art has been practiced since childhood.
Signature Experience
Kimono Wearing and Maiko Afternoon Tea
The day begins with dressing in kimono, guided by our specialist who helps you choose from a curated selection of designs. Together, explore a historic maiko house in Gion, a world closed to the outside and accessible only through relationships that take years to build. Most visitors to Kyoto will never cross this threshold. Inside, you are welcomed for a private afternoon tea experience comprised of seasonal Japanese sweets, tea, traditional dance, parlour games and an unhurried conversation with a maiko whose art has been practiced since childhood.
Included Experiences
Kimono fitting and photography session
Maiko afternoon tea
Included Experiences
Kimono fitting and photography session
Maiko afternoon tea
Evening
Sake Infusion Ritual
The evening calls for stillness. A Sake Infusion Ritual inspired by centuries of Japanese beauty tradition draws the day to a restorative close at our Spa. Relax with a warm sake foot bath, a gentle exfoliation with sake lees and rice bran, and a deeply soothing full body oil massage.
Evening
Sake Infusion Ritual
The evening calls for stillness. A Sake Infusion Ritual inspired by centuries of Japanese beauty tradition draws the day to a restorative close at our Spa. Relax with a warm sake foot bath, a gentle exfoliation with sake lees and rice bran, and a deeply soothing full body oil massage.
Day 6 – The Quiet Art of Knowing a Place
Morning
Sightseeing with Our Cultural Ambassador
Kyoto’s most iconic sites are not diminished by their fame; they are made richer by someone who truly knows them. This morning, our Cultural Ambassador leads you through lesser-known back paths. Enjoy a peaceful forest bathing experience as you avoid the crowds and make your way to the vermilion torii gates of Fushimi Inari, one of the city’s most extraordinary places.
Morning
Sightseeing with Our Cultural Ambassador
Kyoto’s most iconic sites are not diminished by their fame; they are made richer by someone who truly knows them. This morning, our Cultural Ambassador leads you through lesser-known back paths. Enjoy a peaceful forest bathing experience as you avoid the crowds and make your way to the vermilion torii gates of Fushimi Inari, one of the city’s most extraordinary places.
Afternoon
Matcha Tea Ceremony at FUJU
In the afternoon, you are welcomed into FUJU, our on-property tea house set within the garden. Under the guidance of our resident Tea Master, you learn the art of traditional matcha preparation, a practice that asks for presence, patience and attention in equal measure.
Afternoon
Matcha Tea Ceremony at FUJU
In the afternoon, you are welcomed into FUJU, our on-property tea house set within the garden. Under the guidance of our resident Tea Master, you learn the art of traditional matcha preparation, a practice that asks for presence, patience and attention in equal measure.
Evening
Private Dinner at FUJU with the Chef
As the garden fades into evening, the tea house becomes a private dining room. Our chef has prepared a menu of home-style Kyoto cuisine filled with dishes local families have eaten for generations. Far from sushi, this menu is closer to the soul of what this city truly eats. Each course is introduced personally, and by the end of the meal, you understand something about Kyoto that no sightseeing list could have taught you.
Evening
Private Dinner at FUJU with the Chef
As the garden fades into evening, the tea house becomes a private dining room. Our chef has prepared a menu of home-style Kyoto cuisine filled with dishes local families have eaten for generations. Far from sushi, this menu is closer to the soul of what this city truly eats. Each course is introduced personally, and by the end of the meal, you understand something about Kyoto that no sightseeing list could have taught you.
Day 7 – From the Sacred to the Crafted
Accommodation
2-Night Stay in Tatami Premier Room
Upon arrival at Four Seasons Hotel Osaka, you are welcomed onto the GENSUI floor – a dedicated modern ryokan experience that reimagines the spirit of traditional Japanese inn living within a contemporary luxury hotel. Your Tatami Premier Room draws on centuries of ryokan hospitality, utilizing low lines, natural materials and a sense of quiet that feels entirely apart from the city below. From a selection of beautifully prepared teas in the morning and sake in the evening to a rotating program of cultural activities held each day at 3:30 pm, the GENSUI floor comes with a set of daily rituals that become the rhythm of your Osaka stay.
Accommodation
2-Night Stay in Tatami Premier Room
Upon arrival at Four Seasons Hotel Osaka, you are welcomed onto the GENSUI floor – a dedicated modern ryokan experience that reimagines the spirit of traditional Japanese inn living within a contemporary luxury hotel. Your Tatami Premier Room draws on centuries of ryokan hospitality, utilizing low lines, natural materials and a sense of quiet that feels entirely apart from the city below. From a selection of beautifully prepared teas in the morning and sake in the evening to a rotating program of cultural activities held each day at 3:30 pm, the GENSUI floor comes with a set of daily rituals that become the rhythm of your Osaka stay.
Afternoon
Temma Kiriko Glass Making
Kiriko is the art of cut glass, a discipline with deep roots in Japan’s relationship with precision and beauty. At the Tenma Kiriko workshop, you go behind the artisan’s bench to watch the process of cutting, learn its language and create your own piece to take home. It’s a small, quiet, entirely personal object, made by your own hands in a city that honours craft above all else.
Afternoon
Temma Kiriko Glass Making
Kiriko is the art of cut glass, a discipline with deep roots in Japan’s relationship with precision and beauty. At the Tenma Kiriko workshop, you go behind the artisan’s bench to watch the process of cutting, learn its language and create your own piece to take home. It’s a small, quiet, entirely personal object, made by your own hands in a city that honours craft above all else.
Evening
Dinner at Sushi L’Abysse Osaka Yannick Alléno
Your first evening in Osaka ends at Sushi L’Abysse Osaka Yannick Alléno, the first Japanese restaurant of Michelin-distinguished chef Yannick Alléno. The kitchen draws its inspiration from the sea, seamlessly blending Alléno’s French haute cuisine with the artistry of acclaimed Sushi Chef Yasuda Itaru. This omakase journey celebrates the harmony of two traditions, all in one place.
Evening
Dinner at Sushi L’Abysse Osaka Yannick Alléno
Your first evening in Osaka ends at Sushi L’Abysse Osaka Yannick Alléno, the first Japanese restaurant of Michelin-distinguished chef Yannick Alléno. The kitchen draws its inspiration from the sea, seamlessly blending Alléno’s French haute cuisine with the artistry of acclaimed Sushi Chef Yasuda Itaru. This omakase journey celebrates the harmony of two traditions, all in one place.
Day 8 – The Kitchen of Japan
Morning
Japanese Bento Breakfast at SABO Lounge
Osaka mornings begin with purpose. A Japanese bento-styled breakfast in SABO Lounge sets the tone with a considered, beautiful arrangement of seasonal Japanese ingredients.
Morning
Japanese Bento Breakfast at SABO Lounge
Osaka mornings begin with purpose. A Japanese bento-styled breakfast in SABO Lounge sets the tone with a considered, beautiful arrangement of seasonal Japanese ingredients.
Afternoon
Kuromon Market Tour and Dotonbori with Our Concierge
Osaka is known throughout Japan as the nation’s kitchen, and Kuromon Ichiba Market is where that reputation lives and breathes. Our Concierge leads you through the stalls of the Kuromon Market, one of the city’s oldest and most beloved, where fresh seafood, seasonal produce and traditional street food have been sold for nearly two centuries. From the market, you move into Dotonbori, Osaka’s iconic entertainment district. Our Concierge knows where to stop, what to try and how to find the places that belong to the city rather than to tourism. The afternoon and evening are yours to wander at your own pace through a city that invites you to explore.
Afternoon
Kuromon Market Tour and Dotonbori with Our Concierge
Osaka is known throughout Japan as the nation’s kitchen, and Kuromon Ichiba Market is where that reputation lives and breathes. Our Concierge leads you through the stalls of the Kuromon Market, one of the city’s oldest and most beloved, where fresh seafood, seasonal produce and traditional street food have been sold for nearly two centuries. From the market, you move into Dotonbori, Osaka’s iconic entertainment district. Our Concierge knows where to stop, what to try and how to find the places that belong to the city rather than to tourism. The afternoon and evening are yours to wander at your own pace through a city that invites you to explore.
Day 9 – Departure from Four Seasons Hotel Osaka
Morning
Breakfast at Jardin
Your final morning in Osaka calls for an unhurried table. Enjoy breakfast at Jardin, the Hotel's light-filled French bistro, and reflect on the sights, sounds and flavours of Japan you've experienced throughout your stay and the memories that will last well beyond your departure.
Morning
Breakfast at Jardin
Your final morning in Osaka calls for an unhurried table. Enjoy breakfast at Jardin, the Hotel's light-filled French bistro, and reflect on the sights, sounds and flavours of Japan you've experienced throughout your stay and the memories that will last well beyond your departure.
Terms and Conditions: All itineraries are subject to availability at the time of reservation and are not valid in conjunction with any other offer or contract. Included experiences are subject to availability and may need to be rescheduled or substituted due to operational constraints or inclement weather. Rates include applicable mandatory property fees (for example, resort fees or service charges) and gratuities but do not include government-imposed taxes. All room rates and services at properties in Japan are quoted in Japanese Yen (JPY). In compliance with Japanese government regulations, all credit card transactions will be processed in local currency. Offer is not valid in the EU, the UK, Switzerland or Turkey. Transportation is not included in this package, and guests are required to make their own transportation arrangements. Guests requiring assistance with transportation are welcome to contact the relevant hotel directly; upon request, hotel personnel will be pleased to assist guests with making their own transportation bookings as a complimentary concierge service and will be separate from, and outside the scope of, this package.
*Pricing is per room and based on double occupancy
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