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Enjoy the elegance and ease of a Platinum Japan trip—luxury hotels, expert guides, seamless travel, and authentic cultural moments like tea ceremonies, sumo, and sake tasting. Each day blends rich tradition with modern comfort, creating unforgettable memories in iconic cities, all with thoughtful details and premium service throughout.
Inclusions
Platinum Vacations – Luxury travel at inspiring value
Discover a new class of touring with Inspiring Vacation's Platinum collection, designed for discerning travellers who value comfort, exclusivity and seamless experiences. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered to elevate your journey.
Exclusivity – Travel with no more than 16 guests for an intimate, premium touring experience.
Expert Guidance – Led by a highly qualified local team, with guided visits to cultural icons including Asakusa in Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Matsumoto castle, Byodo-in Temple in Kyoto, and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
Luxury Stays – Enjoy premium accommodation throughout, including Inspiring Stays like a luxurious waterfront hotel in Tokyo, a traditional Japanese Ryokan and a mix of modern comfort and local charm in the heart of Takayama.
Culinary Excellence – Daily breakfast, four lunches and four dinners, including a feature Inspiring Tastes experience: a traditional kaiseki dinner, where seasonal, artfully plated courses showcase the elegance of Japanese cuisine.
Immersive Experiences – Carefully curated sightseeing with Inspiring Sights, including the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, offering a moving experience.
Unforgettable Destinations – Take in breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji from Arakurayama Sengen Park, where the iconic Chureito Pagoda and seasonal cherry blossoms frame one of Japan’s most scenic landscapes.
Thoughtful Touches – Travel in premium small coaches, with hotel porterage, gratuities for guide and driver included, and a complimentary laundry service.
Seamless Arrival and Departure – Private airport transfers included at the start and end of your journey.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Tokyo Hotel: Hilton Tokyo Odaiba
Welcome to Tokyo, Japan’s vibrant capital city. A fascinating blend of futuristic innovation and deep-rooted tradition, Tokyo is renowned for its towering skyscrapers, lively neighbourhoods and world-class culinary scene. Upon arrival, enjoy time at leisure to relax or begin exploring this dynamic city.
Day 2 – Tokyo Hotel: Hilton Tokyo Odaiba Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today begins with a visit to Asakusa, one of Tokyo’s most historic districts and home to the iconic Sensō-ji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple. Wander through the bustling Nakamise shopping street before enjoying a memorable Sumo Experience & Show, where former wrestlers demonstrate traditional techniques followed by a chanko nabe lunch.
Continue to Akihabara, Tokyo’s famous electronics and anime district, known for its vibrant pop culture atmosphere. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner at Grillogy Bar and Grill featuring expertly prepared grilled cuisine.
Day 3 – Tokyo → Hakone (Mt Fuji) Hotel: Ryuguden Onsen Hotel (Traditional Ryokan) Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel to the breathtaking Mount Fuji region, one of Japan’s most iconic landscapes. Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park for spectacular views of Mt Fuji, before continuing to the Mount Fuji 5th Station, located approximately halfway up the mountain.
Tonight, experience traditional Japanese hospitality with a stay at a luxury ryokan in Hakone, complete with a traditional kaiseki dinner.
Day 4 – Hakone (Mt Fuji) Hotel: Ryuguden Onsen Hotel (Traditional Ryokan) Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Hakone. Relax in the ryokan’s soothing onsen hot springs overlooking Lake Ashi and Mt Fuji, or explore the surrounding area including Hakone Shrine, scenic cruises, ropeways and museums. Another traditional dinner will be served this evening.
Journey through the Japanese Alps to Matsumoto, home to Japan’s oldest remaining five-tiered castle, Matsumoto Castle, often referred to as the “Crow Castle” due to its striking black exterior. Continue to the Matsumoto City Museum of Art, featuring works by renowned artist Yayoi Kusama.
Later, travel onwards to the charming mountain town of Takayama.
Discover Takayama’s beautifully preserved Old Town, lined with traditional merchant houses and historic streets. Visit Takayama Jinya, a fascinating Edo-period government building, before enjoying a sake tasting at one of the region’s historic breweries.
Day 7 – Takayama → Shirakawa-gō → Kanazawa Hotel: ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa Meals: Breakfast
Travel to Shirakawa-gō, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed village renowned for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses with steeply pitched thatched roofs. Set amongst picturesque mountain scenery, this historic village offers a glimpse into rural Japan of centuries past. Continue onwards to Kanazawa.
Day 8 – Kanazawa Hotel: ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa Meals: Breakfast
Today is at leisure to explore Kanazawa. Discover highlights such as Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle, Omicho Market and the charming Higashi Chaya District. Optional cultural experiences including gold leaf crafting, pottery making and traditional dyeing are available.
Day 9 – Kanazawa → Kyoto Hotel: Kyoto Brighton Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visit Eiheiji, one of Japan’s most important Zen Buddhist monasteries, set amongst peaceful forested hills. Afterwards, enjoy lunch at a local seafood market before continuing to Kyoto, Japan’s cultural heart. This evening, perhaps explore the atmospheric streets of Gion.
Day 10 – Kyoto Hotel: Kyoto Brighton Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Travel to Uji to visit the elegant Byodo-in Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its Phoenix Hall and beautiful gardens. Enjoy lunch overlooking the Uji River before visiting the iconic Fushimi Inari Taisha, renowned for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates winding through the forested hillside.
Day 11 – Kyoto Hotel: Kyoto Brighton Hotel Meals: Breakfast
Explore more of Kyoto today, beginning with the famous Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), beautifully reflected in its surrounding pond and gardens. Continue to the scenic Arashiyama district, home to the enchanting Bamboo Grove and the Hozu River.
Later, participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony before enjoying time to wander Kyoto’s historic streets.
Day 12 – Kyoto → Hiroshima Hotel: Hotel Granvia Hiroshima Meals: Breakfast
Depart Kyoto and stop at the magnificent Himeji Castle, Japan’s most famous and best-preserved feudal castle. Continue onwards to Hiroshima, where the evening is at leisure to experience the city’s renowned local cuisine, including okonomiyaki.
Day 13 – Hiroshima → Miyajima Island → Hiroshima Hotel: Hotel Granvia Hiroshima Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome, important symbols of peace and resilience. Afterwards, enjoy Hiroshima’s famous okonomiyaki for lunch before taking a ferry to Miyajima Island, home to the iconic floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine.
This evening, celebrate your journey with a farewell dinner overlooking the Hiroshima skyline.
Day 14 – Hiroshima → Osaka Hotel: Hotel It. Osaka Shinmachi Meals: Breakfast
Travel by Shinkansen (bullet train) to Osaka, Japan’s energetic culinary capital. Spend time exploring the city’s vibrant districts, iconic landmarks and famous street food scene before settling into your hotel for the evening.
Day 15 – Osaka Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, your unforgettable journey through Japan comes to an end. Farewell your fellow travellers as you conclude your exploration of Japan’s rich culture, history and cuisine.
Itinerary is subject to change.
Dates/Pricing
Tour Dates
Price from
21 Aug - 4 Sep 2026
$12,295 pp
16 Oct - 30 Oct 2026
$16,595 pp
30 Oct - 13 Nov 2026
$16,595 pp
26 Mar - 9 Apr 2027
$18,995 pp
21 May - 4 Jun 2027
$15,995 pp
30 Oct - 13 Nov 2027
$17,795 pp
*Advertised price is based on per person, twin share for 21 Aug 20267 departure date. Correct as of 18 May 2026, subject to change and availability.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
