More ways to explore Japan

Our journeys: Japan

Japan’s most beautiful ryokan
From Michelin-starred dining to street food: omakase, izakaya and markets. Our favourite places to eat beyond the usual recommendations.
What to budget for a comfortable journey. Our practical guide.
A café for writing letters, tea to pause over, a bento shared.
The spirit of Kyoto, with a little more peace. Step into a world of crafts and tradition.
What goes unnoticed at home may stand out in Japan.
Hidden places, everyday scenes and unexpected discoveries.
Experiences you will find in Japan and nowhere else.

Our other journeys

Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto: a journey through Japan’s great highlights.
13 days
 From €2,860
Japan in spring: temples, gardens and walks beneath the sakura.
12 days
 From €3,190
Art, ryokan and unhurried days. Distinctive hotels and exceptional food.
12 days
 From €5,500
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Let’s create your journey together.

These journeys are here to inspire you. Dates, budget and stops: we tailor every detail to you.

Japan travel guide

The Caramage approach

Caramage’s firsthand knowledge of Japan.

Local knowledge

With members of our team living in Japan, our knowledge goes beyond the guidebooks. Their everyday experience informs the places we recommend and the journeys we create.
A bespoke Japan itinerary shaped around your interests and pace.

Made for you

The pace, the places you stay, the cultural encounters and time outdoors: every detail reflects your interests. We give each itinerary the same care and attention we would our own.

Thoughtful planning for a bespoke Japan journey.

Care in every detail

Transparent pricing, a detailed travel guide and carefully chosen places to stay and explore, with the services for your journey clearly set out in your personalised quote.

How to plan your Japan journey

Japan’s blend of tradition and contemporary life is endlessly fascinating. From Tokyo’s energy and Kyoto’s timeless elegance to evocative countryside, majestic mountains and lakeside landscapes, the archipelago offers an extraordinary range of experiences. Each journey draws you into a world of refinement and intrigue.

The best times to visit Japan

Spring, from March to May, and autumn, from October to November, are particularly pleasant seasons.
Mild weather suits sightseeing, walks and hiking.
In spring, cherry blossom transforms cities and gardens; in autumn, red maples light up the landscape.
Winter reveals a quieter Japan, ideal for onsen and seasonal food.
Summer is hotter and more humid, but appealing for islands and water activities.

Japan’s highlights

A country of ancient cultural traditions, Japan is rich in remarkable places. Tokyo combines skyscrapers, temples and old lanes in surprising harmony. Kyoto, its spiritual heart, is known for thousands of temples, shrines, Zen gardens and historic pavilions. Nara’s Tōdai-ji temple and freely roaming deer offer a beautiful glimpse of classical Japan. Himeji is a superbly preserved masterpiece of feudal architecture. Hiroshima is an essential place of remembrance, with its Peace Memorial Park and deeply moving museum.
These stops form the foundations of a Japan itinerary, whether for a first visit or a deeper exploration.

A thousand ways to experience Japan differently Japan is a place to take part in, as well as to explore.

Your questions answered

A Week in Tokyo, our suggested seven-day city break, starts from €1,980 per person. Your First Taste of Japan starts from €2,490 for ten days, and A Journey Through Japan from €2,860 for 13 days. For exceptional stays and carefully chosen experiences, An Exceptional Journey Through Japan starts from €5,500. Our most exclusive itinerary, Japan, Beautifully Bespoke, starts from €15,000. All prices are per person and exclude international flights. Your personalised quote confirms the final arrangements and price.

Absolutely. Every suggested journey is a starting point that can be fully personalised. Add stops, change the hotel category or arrange a private English-speaking guide for selected days. With our travel design team in Tokyo, we can shape the journey precisely around your interests.

With members of our team living in Japan, we bring knowledge shaped by everyday life to your journey. We know the places worth discovering and arrange the services agreed in your personalised itinerary. Your quote clearly sets out what is included.

Japan is a highly sought-after destination. We recommend booking nine to 12 months ahead for spring sakura and autumn foliage to secure the finest ryokan. For the rest of the year, four to six months is usually enough to plan comfortably.

No. We arrange the services agreed in your itinerary before you travel. Your personalised travel guide explains the routes and connections, and the internet access included in your journey helps you find your way. Any local assistance included in your package is specified in your quote.

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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