Plan by place, travel at your pace

Japan’s essential places, with room to linger.

Explore iconic cities and quieter landscapes through daylight-led days, easy connections and the support to make every stop feel manageable.

Destination notes

Choose the Japan that feels right for you.

Each destination guide pairs well-loved sights with calmer alternatives, so you can focus on the places, flavours and cultural moments that matter most.

Tokyo, Japan

Kanto

Tokyo

Must-see, made easy

Senso-ji Temple, a market breakfast and the garden paths of Hamarikyu.

A quieter highlight

Take a daytime neighbourhood walk through Yanaka, with time for tea and local craft shops.

Osaka, Japan

Kansai

Osaka

Must-see, made easy

Osaka Castle, Dotonbori flavours, a carefully chosen food-market visit and a day trip to magnificent Himeji Castle.

A quieter highlight

Settle in at a small sushi counter or spend an unhurried afternoon in Sumiyoshi.

Nagoya, Japan

Central Japan

Nagoya

Must-see, made easy

Nagoya Castle, local miso cuisine and an easy city-centre introduction.

A quieter highlight

Pause at Tokugawa Garden for seasonal colour and a slower cultural visit.

Hiroshima, Japan

Chugoku

Hiroshima

Must-see, made easy

The Peace Memorial Park, museum and a ferry-view moment towards Miyajima.

A quieter highlight

Explore the quiet lanes and galleries of Onomichi at a pace that suits the group.

Hokkaido, Japan

Northern Japan

Hokkaido

Must-see, made easy

Open mountain scenery, regional markets and restful stays with generous views.

A quieter highlight

Take in gorge lookouts and alpine landscapes without rushing from one stop to the next.

Travel your way

Nature, culture and sushi — without the crowds.

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