Become a samurai for a day as you learn to draw, pose and swing your katana, the traditional sword used by ancient Japanese warriors. Tetsuro Shimaguchi, head choreographer for Kill Bill: Volume One, guides your hand.
Your trip, your adventures. All of our journeys are fully customizable, allowing you the freedom to choose the experiences that speak to you – and change your mind at a moment’s notice.
LEARN THE ART OF FOOD PRESENTATION
Let an expert guide you through the regional nuances of Japanese cuisine, before creating dishes using traditional methods and feasting on your culinary creations for lunch.
More about this experience from 2018 traveller Shari MossVisit sacred temples and shrines
With 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites, Kyoto has an abundance of quiet temples, gardens and colourful shrines, each a unique setting for wonder and contemplation.
Enjoy Tea at a Local Home
After a traditional performance at the Noh Theatre, be welcomed into a nearby historic home for tea and a conversation about Japanese culture.
“The jet was like a sanctuary between destinations.”
— Marguerite K., Four Seasons Private Jet traveller
Located near ancient temples as well as downtown Kyoto, this hotel is intimate and contemporary, blending modern Japanese sensibilities with traditional values and design.