Japan is a truly unique place where ancient culture blends with modern style and technology.
A Far East-Asian nation comprised of nearly 7,000 islands, Japan evokes a beguiling blend of images and icons as a result, but nothing compares to visiting the country first-hand.
Marooned from the rest of the world for centuries, its culture evolved with few external influences, which is part of the reason why Japan is such a unique and intriguing travel destination today.
Visiting Japan with us on a tailor-made tour is an unforgettable experience, packed with an enticing melange of private sightseeing tours, fine food, peaceful nature excursions and experiential activities that delve into Japanese culture.
You can easily hop from one city to the next on the famous bullet train, leaving exactly on the minute as is typical of Japanese punctuality, and soak up the stunning natural beauty as you tour Japan.
Japan is renowned for its distinctive seasons, with the dreamy cherry blossom taking centre stage in spring, and vibrant red and gold hues illuminating the landscapes come autumn. And it’s no cliché to say that you can marvel at a Shinto shrine one minute, then frenzied shopping streets the next, as the country’s dichotomy of modern and ancient is part of its allure.
Nicola
Travel Specialist
Japan travel information
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- Time zone: +9 GMT
- Flight time: 17 hours
- Recommended airlines: British Airways, Japan Airlines, Emirates, Turkish Airlines
- Currency: Japanese yen
- Tipping guideline: Not expected
- Health considerations: There is a risk of altitude illness when travelling to destinations of 2,500m or higher. There is a risk of dengue.
- Capital: Tokyo
- Population: 1.22631e+008
- National languages: Japanese
- Electricity and plugs: Type A & B, 100 V
- Mobile phone coverage: Excellent
- UK passport visa requirements: You don't need a visa for Japan if you have a British passport - for a maximum of 90 days
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