The Art of Wabi-Sabi
A journey shaped around exceptional stays at distinctive design hotels, each offering its own atmosphere and sense of place.Moving between energy and stillness, immerse both body and mind in the subtle beauty of Japanese aesthetics, expressed through architecture, sound, texture, color, and flavor.
LET THE STAY BECOME PART OF THE JOURNEY
Immerse Yourself in Local Traditions, History, Landscape, and Ways of Life
Japan’s most exceptional design hotels are destinations in their own right. More than places to stay, they embody a thoughtful dialogue between tradition and modernity, express a distinctly Japanese sense of space, and provide peaceful retreats from the energy of the city.
Warm minimalist interiors, natural materials, abundant daylight, and quiet, restorative spaces invite you to slow down. From Tokyo and the Mt. Fuji region to the timeless surroundings of Kyoto, each stay creates a deeper connection with the history, landscape, and rhythm of its destination.
EXCEPTIONAL PLACES TO STAY
01Luxury Design Hotel in TokyoLuxury Design Hotel in TokyoLuxury Onsen Hotel in the Mt. Fuji Area
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03Luxury Design Hotel in TokyoLuxury Onsen Hotel in the Mt. Fuji Area
04Luxury Design Hotel in TokyoLuxury Onsen Hotel in the Mt. Fuji Area
05Luxury Design Hotel in TokyoLuxury Onsen Hotel in the Mt. Fuji Area
06Luxury Design Hotel in TokyoLuxury Onsen Hotel in the Mt. Fuji Area
07Luxury Design Hotel in TokyoLuxury Onsen Hotel in the Mt. Fuji Area
08Luxury Design Hotel in TokyoLuxury Onsen Hotel in the Mt. Fuji Area
09Luxury Onsen Hotel in the Mt. Fuji Area
10Luxury Onsen Hotel in the Mt. Fuji Area
PRIVATE SERVICES & EXPERIENCES
01Private Vehicle Service
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JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS
The Art of Wabi-Sabi
14 DAYS / 13 NIGHTS
| Day 01 | Arrival in Tokyo | Private Airport Transfer | Luxury Design Hotel in Tokyo | Arrive in Tokyo, meet your private driver at the airport, and transfer to your luxury design hotel for check-in. |
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| Day 02 | TokyoTokyo | Full-Day Private Vehicle Service | Luxury Design Hotel in Tokyo | Explore the Imperial Palace area, visit Meiji Jingu, and discover Shibuya before taking in panoramic views of Tokyo from SHIBUYA SKY. |
| Day 03 | Tokyo | Full-Day Private Vehicle Service | Luxury Design Hotel in Tokyo | Visit Tokyo Tower and Senso-ji before exploring the elegant shopping and architectural districts of Ginza and Omotesando. |
| Day 04 | Tokyo · Kawagoe · Tokyo | Full-Day Private Vehicle Service | Luxury Design Hotel in Tokyo | Take a day trip to Kawagoe, a historic town often known as “Little Edo.” Visit Kitain Temple and Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, and walk through the traditional merchant buildings of Kurazukuri Street. |
| Day 05 | Tokyo · Mt. Fuji | Full-Day Private Vehicle Service | Luxury Onsen Hotel in the Mt. Fuji Area | Travel to the Mt. Fuji area and visit a Sengen shrine and Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba, a restored traditional village beside Lake Saiko. Check in at a luxury onsen hotel. |
| Day 06 | Mt. Fuji · Hakone | Full-Day Private Vehicle Service | Luxury Onsen Hotel in the Mt. Fuji Area | Visit Gotemba Premium Outlets before continuing to Hakone. Explore Owakudani, cruise across Lake Ashi aboard a sightseeing ship, and visit the Hakone Open-Air Museum. |
| Day 07 | Mt. Fuji · Hakone | Full-Day Private Vehicle Service | Luxury Onsen Hotel in the Mt. Fuji Area | Enjoy a full day of golf at a selected course in the Mt. Fuji area, subject to course availability and weather conditions. |
| Day 08 | Mt. Fuji · Kyoto | One-Way Shinkansen and Half-Day Private Vehicle Service | Luxury Design Hotel in Kyoto | Travel to Kyoto by Shinkansen. On arrival, visit Togetsukyo Bridge, ride the Sagano Romantic Train, walk through the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and visit Kinkaku-ji. |
| Day 09 | Kyoto | Full-Day Private Vehicle Service | Luxury Design Hotel in Kyoto | Begin with a kimono experience, then visit Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari Taisha. Continue to the Philosopher’s Path, Gion, and the historic Hanamikoji Street. |
| Day 10 | Kyoto | Full-Day Private Vehicle Service | Luxury Design Hotel in Kyoto | Visit Kifune Shrine and Sanzen-in before exploring the flavors and atmosphere of Nishiki Market. |
| Day 11 | Kyoto · Nara · Osaka | Full-Day Private Vehicle Service | Luxury Five-Star Hotel in Osaka | Visit Kodaiji and take part in a traditional tea ceremony before continuing to Nara Park. Travel onward to Osaka for the evening. |
| Day 12 | Osaka | Full-Day Private Vehicle Service | Luxury Five-Star Hotel in Osaka | Visit Osaka Castle and its main tower, explore Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, and spend time in Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori. |
| Day 13 | Osaka | Full-Day Private Vehicle Service | Luxury Five-Star Hotel in Osaka | Spend a full day at Universal Studios Japan, with private transfers between your hotel and the park. |
| Day 14 | Osaka · Departure | Private Airport Transfer | / | Transfer to the airport by private vehicle for your departure, bringing your journey through Japan to an end. |
Day 01
Arrival in Tokyo
Private Airport Transfer
Luxury Design Hotel in Tokyo
Arrive in Tokyo, meet your private driver at the airport, and transfer to your luxury design hotel for check-in.
Day 02
TokyoTokyo
Full-Day Private Vehicle Service
Luxury Design Hotel in Tokyo
Explore the Imperial Palace area, visit Meiji Jingu, and discover Shibuya before taking in panoramic views of Tokyo from SHIBUYA SKY.
Day 03
Tokyo
Full-Day Private Vehicle Service
Luxury Design Hotel in Tokyo
Visit Tokyo Tower and Senso-ji before exploring the elegant shopping and architectural districts of Ginza and Omotesando.
Day 04
Tokyo · Kawagoe · Tokyo
Full-Day Private Vehicle Service
Luxury Design Hotel in Tokyo
Take a day trip to Kawagoe, a historic town often known as “Little Edo.” Visit Kitain Temple and Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, and walk through the traditional merchant buildings of Kurazukuri Street.
Day 05
Tokyo · Mt. Fuji
Full-Day Private Vehicle Service
Luxury Onsen Hotel in the Mt. Fuji Area
Travel to the Mt. Fuji area and visit a Sengen shrine and Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba, a restored traditional village beside Lake Saiko. Check in at a luxury onsen hotel.
Day 06
Mt. Fuji · Hakone
Full-Day Private Vehicle Service
Luxury Onsen Hotel in the Mt. Fuji Area
Visit Gotemba Premium Outlets before continuing to Hakone. Explore Owakudani, cruise across Lake Ashi aboard a sightseeing ship, and visit the Hakone Open-Air Museum.
Day 07
Mt. Fuji · Hakone
Full-Day Private Vehicle Service
Luxury Onsen Hotel in the Mt. Fuji Area
Enjoy a full day of golf at a selected course in the Mt. Fuji area, subject to course availability and weather conditions.
Day 08
Mt. Fuji · Kyoto
One-Way Shinkansen and Half-Day Private Vehicle Service
Luxury Design Hotel in Kyoto
Travel to Kyoto by Shinkansen. On arrival, visit Togetsukyo Bridge, ride the Sagano Romantic Train, walk through the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and visit Kinkaku-ji.
Day 09
Kyoto
Full-Day Private Vehicle Service
Luxury Design Hotel in Kyoto
Begin with a kimono experience, then visit Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari Taisha. Continue to the Philosopher’s Path, Gion, and the historic Hanamikoji Street.
Day 10
Kyoto
Full-Day Private Vehicle Service
Luxury Design Hotel in Kyoto
Visit Kifune Shrine and Sanzen-in before exploring the flavors and atmosphere of Nishiki Market.
Day 11
Kyoto · Nara · Osaka
Full-Day Private Vehicle Service
Luxury Five-Star Hotel in Osaka
Visit Kodaiji and take part in a traditional tea ceremony before continuing to Nara Park. Travel onward to Osaka for the evening.
Day 12
Osaka
Full-Day Private Vehicle Service
Luxury Five-Star Hotel in Osaka
Visit Osaka Castle and its main tower, explore Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, and spend time in Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori.
Day 13
Osaka
Full-Day Private Vehicle Service
Luxury Five-Star Hotel in Osaka
Spend a full day at Universal Studios Japan, with private transfers between your hotel and the park.
Day 14
Osaka · Departure
Private Airport Transfer
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Transfer to the airport by private vehicle for your departure, bringing your journey through Japan to an end.
TOUR PRICE & INCLUSIONS
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The Art of Wabi-Sabi
14 Days / 13 Nights
- TransportationToyota Alphard, private airport arrival and departure transfers, one day of theme-park transfers, ten full days plus one half-day of private vehicle service, and one-way Shinkansen travel from the Mt. Fuji area to Kyoto
- AccommodationThirteen nights: four nights at a luxury design hotel in Tokyo, three nights at a luxury onsen hotel in the Mt. Fuji area, three nights at a luxury design hotel in Kyoto, and three nights at a luxury five-star hotel in Osaka
- Itinerary DesignTailor-made itinerary planning included
- Travel SupportAssistance with unexpected situations, last-minute itinerary adjustments, and interpretation during your journey
From USD 6,280 per person / Price based on 4 travelers
※Admission fees, activity fees, and golf costs are not included, allowing the itinerary to remain flexible. The estimated total for admissions, experiences, and golf on this itinerary is approximately USD 345 per person.
※Luxury design hotels refer to Aman or properties of a comparable standard, subject to availability.
※Meals are not included. Hachi will recommend restaurants according to your preferences and make reservations at no additional service charge where possible. Guests order and pay for their meals directly at each restaurant.
※Airfare is not included.
※Visa and travel-document fees are not included.
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