Japan, Beautifully Bespoke

Exceptional hotels, a private residence and exclusive experiences

A journey to make your own

In Kyoto, step inside a family home that welcomes only a handful of travellers. A butler quietly attends to your stay, before a private dinner with a geisha offers a glimpse of another Japan. In Tokyo, watch sumo wrestlers train in a stable usually closed to the public. Less familiar places and rare encounters reveal a Japan that few travellers have the chance to experience.

From Osaka to Tokyo, via Kyoto and Mount Fuji, this luxury Japan journey brings together landmark hotels, a private traditional residence and an exceptional villa with its own onsen and sauna. The experiences are equally distinctive: dinner with a geisha, a closer look at the world of sumo and a helicopter transfer from the Mount Fuji region. At the theme parks, dedicated guides who know every corner help you make the most of the day, including priority access at Universal Studios Japan. Private drivers, English-speaking guides and local experts accompany you along the way. Every aspect is yours to shape: luxury expressed through privacy, meaningful encounters and exceptional access to Japan.

A journey to make your own

Japan, Beautifully Bespoke

Suggested duration

13 days

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per person

What you’ll love

  • Stay in a private Kyoto family home, passed down through generations, with a dedicated butler.
  • Share a private dinner with a geisha.
  • Go behind the scenes at a private sumo training session in a stable usually closed to the public.
  • Enjoy an exceptional 240 sqm villa at the foot of Mount Fuji, with a private onsen and sauna.
  • Fly to Tokyo by helicopter, with spectacular views of the Mount Fuji landscape.
  • Private drivers and English-speaking guides.
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Itinerary

A suggested journey, tailored entirely to your interests

Days 1 to 3

Osaka

Osaka Castle surrounded by trees.
A luxury room in Osaka with panoramic windows and city views.

Explore

Begin in Osaka, Kansai’s cosmopolitan capital of food. A VIP airport welcome is followed by a transfer to your 5★ luxury hotel on one of the city’s most elegant avenues. Contemporary architecture, leading fashion houses and fine food introduce you to Osaka at its most vibrant and refined. Spend a day at Universal Studios Japan with a VIP guide who knows the park inside out, enjoying privileged access to its most sought-after attractions.

Highlights

  • VIP airport welcome and private chauffeur transfer.
  • A 5★ luxury hotel in central Osaka.
  • A VIP day at Universal Studios Japan with a dedicated guide and priority access.
  • A dining experience at one of Osaka’s most prestigious restaurants.
2 nights in a luxury hotel

Days 3 to 6

Kyoto

A geisha in a kimono in a traditional Kyoto garden.
A woman in a kimono in a traditional Kyoto residence overlooking a garden.

Explore

In Kyoto, settle into an private residence dating from the early twentieth century, passed down through generations and opened to only a few travellers. This distinctive family home comes with a butler who discreetly looks after your stay. With your private English-speaking guide, explore the former imperial capital’s temples, gardens and preserved lanes, combining great cultural sights with less familiar places. At dusk, a rare experience awaits: a private dinner with a geisha in the intimate setting of a traditional tea house. A privileged introduction to Kyoto’s arts and traditions.

Highlights

  • A historic private residence with a dedicated butler.
  • A private dinner with a geisha in a traditional tea house.
  • Kyoto’s cultural treasures with your private English-speaking guide.
  • Arashiyama’s gardens and landscapes, where nature meets tradition.
4 nights in a private Japanese residence

Days 7 to 8

Mont Fuji

A view of Mount Fuji.
Mount Fuji seen from a luxury villa’s private terrace.

Explore

Travel to the Mount Fuji region in a premium class aboard the Shinkansen, then meet your private driver. Explore lakes, shrines and mountain scenery at your own pace, with Mount Fuji as your backdrop. Settle into a beautiful private villa with its own onsen and sauna, followed by a kaiseki dinner celebrating the art of Japanese fine dining. The next day, fly to Tokyo by helicopter: a spectacular transfer offering a different perspective on Japan’s landscapes.

Highlights

  • Explore the Mount Fuji region at your own pace with a private driver.
  • An exceptional villa with a private onsen and sauna.
  • A kaiseki dinner celebrating Japanese fine dining.
  • A helicopter transfer to Tokyo.
1 night in a villa

Days 8 to 13

Tokyo

Sumo wrestlers training in a traditional stable in Japan.
A luxury room with panoramic views of Tokyo.

Explore

See Tokyo from the air before arriving at your 5★ luxury hotel, where Japanese elegance informs every detail. With your private English-speaking guide, explore the capital’s many sides, from historic neighbourhoods to the fashion houses of Ginza and Omotesando. One morning, enter the world of sumo on a private visit to a stable usually closed to the public. Watch the wrestlers train at close quarters, a rare insight into one of Japan’s defining traditions. A day at Tokyo DisneySea with a dedicated English-speaking guide who knows the park thoroughly completes your stay. Between sightseeing, shopping and remarkable restaurants, enjoy time to explore Tokyo independently.

Highlights

  • A landmark Japanese luxury hotel.
  • A private visit to a sumo stable usually closed to the public.
  • Tokyo’s fashion, design and local favourites with your private guide.
  • Tokyo DisneySea with a dedicated English-speaking host.
  • Days tailored around your interests, with special access and distinctive experiences.
5 nights in a 5★ luxury hotel

Does this journey inspire you?

This itinerary is a starting point. We will tailor it entirely to your interests, your pace and the way you like to travel.

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Your questions answered

This journey is designed for travellers seeking exceptional comfort and service, discreet places to stay and private experiences beyond conventional itineraries.

This itinerary offers a greater degree of privacy: a family residence with a butler, an exceptional villa, private drivers, personal encounters and a helicopter transfer. Every experience is shaped around your interests.

Absolutely. This itinerary is a starting point. We can adapt the stops, choose different private residences or luxury hotels, arrange new encounters and plan each day at your preferred pace.

This journey starts from per person. The final cost depends on your dates, accommodation and the level of private services you choose. Every proposal comes with a personalised quote.

Japan, Beautifully Bespoke
Suggested duration 13 days
From per person

About the price

Japan, Beautifully Bespoke

From per person

Your Japan specialist can tailor every part of this suggested journey.

The final price may vary according to your departure dates and your chosen stops, activities and accommodation.

What is included

  • Included:
    12 nights in exceptional accommodation, comprising 5★ luxury hotels, a private traditional residence and a villa with a private onsen.
  • Breakfasts and meals specified in the itinerary.
  • VIP airport welcome. Private driver and English-speaking guides throughout your journey.
  • Helicopter transfer from the Mount Fuji region to Tokyo.
  • Private dinner with a geisha.
  • Private visit to a sumo stable to watch the wrestlers train.
  • VIP experiences at Universal Studios Japan and Tokyo DisneySea, with a dedicated guide and priority access.
  • Private visits and experiences selected for your journey.
  • Local English-speaking assistance during your stay.

What is not included

  • Not included: international flights;
  • insurance;
  • local accommodation taxes.
An indoor pool overlooking Tokyo at sunset.
Japan, Beautifully Bespoke

5/5

We felt in safe hands from the start

The Caramage team, and Anne in particular, were wonderfully responsive. Their professionalism, warmth and willingness to listen put us at ease straight away. Everything felt effortless. We are from Canada and have recommended Caramage to two friends, who also loved their trips. We would recommend this agency without hesitation.

The Tremblay family, Canada