"Do not speak Japanese when you come to Japan, but learn to speak silence.” —Pico Iyer
Ryokan (traditional Japanese inns) offer the finest essence of Omotenashi - Japan's culture of hospitality. Ryokan feature tatami mats, futon bedding, local crafts and art, hand-crafted kaiseki dining, gardens, ponds, and typically, warm hot-spring bath to soak in (onsen). We recommend staying in at least one or two during your trip, ideally in a remote natural settings of a place like the Japanese Alps. Explore some of the top ryokan in the country on our page link below.
"Japanese traditional architecture is culture and its relationship with nature"
No other destination features such an astonishing range of unique architecture as Japan, ranging from one-of-a-kind stores in Ginza, the collection of Tadao Ando's masterpieces in Naoshima, sublime Imperial properties in Tokyo and Kyoto, and foremost, to the many magnificent shrines, castles, gardens, and temples, such as Todaiji in Nara, the largest wooden structure in the world. Contact us for a detailed itinerary or to plan a custom trip to your preferences, blending in a mix of the country's architectural and design highlights.
"An archipelago of beauty suspended between the sea and the sky"
Explore Naoshima Japan’s famed "Island of Art," which has become a mecca for fans of contemporary art and architecture. A sublime natural setting on the Seto Inland Sea, has been reborn as a massive space of modern art museums with its architectural buildings, art spaces, and sculptures distributed all around the island by world-renowned artists and architects, including Monet, Kusama Yayoi, and Tadao Ando. Indoors, impressive art collections can be found at several museums including the Benesse House Museum, itself part of a series of striking architectural structures including dual-purpose lodging and museum sites.
Spring of 2024 turned out to be the busiest tourist season ever for Japan. If you're considering a visit next year, contact us to start your planning early to avoid any delay or disappointment with your trip plans.
