Japan
Luxury hotels, insider access, and bespoke itineraries
The Destination
Japan's luxury hospitality occupies a unique position — international brands like Aman, Four Seasons, and Ritz-Carlton have adapted their global standards to a culture that invented meticulous service centuries before the first palace hotel opened in Europe. The result is properties that honour Japanese aesthetics while delivering the comforts Western travellers expect.
Our Recommended Properties
Aman Tokyo
Tokyo · $$$$$
Urban sanctuary occupying the top six floors of Otemachi Tower with rooms from 71 sqm
Aman Kyoto
Kyoto · $$$$$
Hidden garden retreat at the base of Kyoto's northern hills — invisible from any road
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto · $$$$$
800-year-old ikeniwa pond garden — Kyoto's most significant private garden
The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo
Tokyo · $$$$$
Occupying the top floors of Tokyo Midtown with Mount Fuji views on clear days
The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto
Kyoto · $$$$$
Kamogawa riverfront with moonlit water views and Pierre Herme patisserie
Janu Tokyo
Tokyo · $$$$$
Aman's sister brand debut — a livelier social counterpart to Aman Tokyo in Azabudai Hills
Amanemu
Ise Shima · $$$$$
Japan's only hot-spring Aman — onsen suites on Ago Bay overlooking the sacred Ise Shima coastline
The Ritz-Carlton Osaka
Osaka · $$$$
Osaka's first international luxury hotel, Georgian-inspired in the Nishi-Umeda business district
Best Time to Visit
Cherry blossom (late March to mid-April) and autumn foliage (November) are peak seasons requiring 4–8 months advance booking. June's rainy season and July–August heat are best avoided.
Insider Tips
The ultimate Japan circuit: Aman Tokyo (3 nights), Ritz-Carlton Kyoto (2 nights), Aman Kyoto (3 nights). We arrange shinkansen transfers, private temple openings, and geisha dinner reservations.
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