Essential Japan

Abercrombie & Kent

12 day luxury journey

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From $25,015 per person*

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Japan is a destination that is simply enthralling, offering an entrancing mix of ancient tradition and the ultra-modern.

Few places in the world blend ancient rituals with trailblazing modernity quite like Japan. Tea ceremonies, tatami mats, monks, Samurai and time-honoured geisha traditions co-exist with an infectious pop culture, minimalistic smart homes, eclectic nightlife and glittering skyscrapers. From Shinto Shrines and Buddhist temples to space-age technology and cutting-edge art galleries, there is something to captivate every traveller. Add in the natural beauty of Mt Fuji, poignant Hiroshima and Osaka’s vibrant culinary scene and you have a destination that is simply enthralling.

Journey Highlights

Go behind the ring of Japan’s national sport in a leading Tokyo sumo stable

Admire venerated Shinto shrines, Zen temples and perfectly manicured gardens

Take part in a traditional taiko drumming class

Appreciate Japan’s rich culinary heritage with authentic kaiseki dining, street food staples, ocean-fresh sushi and traditional sweet treats

Ride like a local on high-speed bullet trains and rickshaws

Pay your respects at Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park

Expert Local Guides

A&K’s multilingual and well-travelled guides possess insight into diverse attractions and cultural interactions throughout the region, enlightening you in every locale with insider information that adds depth to your journey.

Unrivalled Access, Insights & Immersion

As experts in the destinations we travel to, A&K is uniquely positioned to provide you with the exclusive insider experiences and cultural encounters that you simply won’t find with other travel companies.

Luxury Travel

A&K pioneered the luxury adventure over 60 years ago. Today we are the world’s undisputed leader in luxury travel, offering an uncompromising combination of exclusivity, comfort and authenticity on all seven continents.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS: OFFER VALID ON NEW ARRANGEMENTS BASED ON READY-TO-BOOK TAILOR-MADE JOURNEYS AS FEATURED ON THIS WEBSITE BOOKED BETWEEN 1 JULY–31 AUGUST 2024, FOR TRAVEL ENDING ON OR BEFORE 14 DECEMBER 2024. EXCLUSIONS INCLUDE: CANAL BARGE CRUISES, TRAINS, PRIVATE PLANE AND VESSEL CHARTERS, INTERNAL AND INTERNATIONAL AIR, TREKKING PERMITS, AND THE FOLLOWING JOURNEYS: VICTORIA FALLS & BOTSWANA EXPLORER, EAST AFRICA EXPLORER, CAPE TOWN, KRUGER & VICTORIA FALLS EXPLORER AND BOTSWANA EXPLORER. NOT COMBINABLE WITH ANY OTHER DISCOUNTS. THIS OFFER IS NOT APPLICABLE IF THE ITINERARY IS ALTERED. FOR BESPOKE ITINERARIES, PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR SPECIAL PRICING OFFERS. OFFER SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND MAY BE WITHDRAWN AT ANY TIME. OTHER RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY.