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THE JAPAN TRIP
A Closer Look at Our Upcoming Journey
Book our Japan Trip to explore the country’s cultural pursuit of perfection with the chefs and artists who practice it — all while staying in small, distinctively Japanese hotels.
WHERE DOES IT GO? Tokyo, Hokuriku, Kyoto, and Naoshima.
WHAT ACTIVITES? Work with artisan masters to make soba noodles, wooden sake cups, ukiyo-e woodblock prints, nerikiri confections, and Washi paper.
WHAT EXCURSIONS? Onsen hot springs, peaceful forests, ancient villages, zen gardens, golden temples, immersive museums, and Japan’s “art islands.”
WHAT ELSE? Learn the craft behind uchikake bridal kimonos, Echizen cooking knives, and tea making from a 20th-generation master.
WHAT ABOUT FOOD? Enjoy a legendary izakaya known for its yakitori, a traditional geisha dinner, a famed tempura shop, a kaiseki-style feast, and more.
WHICH HOTELS?
Japandi in the city at Trunk Hotel Yoyogi Park in Tokyo
A modern ryokan at Beniya Mukayu in Kaga
The restored kyo-michaya townhouses of The Hiramatsu in Kyoto
The Tadao Ando-designed art museum/hotel Benesse House in Naoshima
WHAT ARE TABLET TRIPS? Tablet Trips are once-in-a-lifetime adventures that immerse you in a destination through excursions and activities rarely available to visitors, while setting aside time so you can detach, relax, and enjoy special experiences at unforgettable hotels.
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