A TAILOR-MADE HOLIDAY DESIGNED BY SPECIALISTS
At 好色先生TV, all our holidays are created individually to suit your preferences. This Japan & Palau journey can be used for inspiration or as a starting point for your own luxury holiday. Whether you prefer a different style of accommodation, a greater focus on a particular experience or wish to include extra stops on your journey, our experts will design an itinerary that is entirely unique to you.
ABOUT THE ITINERARY
This 21 day odyssey begins in Tokyo, a metropolis where centuries old temples sit steps below shimmering glass towers. Here, you can stand at Sens艒-ji, the city鈥檚 oldest Buddhist temple founded in the 7th century, before stepping into cutting edge districts like Shibuya and Harajuku.
Travel by bullet train to Kaga Onsen, a forested sanctuary where minimalist ryokan bathe you in serene hot spring waters. Onsen bathing is a centuries old ritual in Japan, thought to bring relaxation, purification and a connection to nature. Evenings here unfold with seasonal kaiseki dining, a tradition that dates back to the tea ceremony of the 16th century.
Next, discover Osaka, known as the 鈥渘ation鈥檚 kitchen鈥 since the Edo period. Taste its famed takoyaki and kushikatsu in neon lit D艒tonbori, then pause in Nara, Japan鈥檚 first permanent capital in the 8th century, where sacred deer still roam freely around temples and shrines.
In Kyoto, wander beneath the 10,000 vermilion gates of Fushimi Inari Taisha and explore Zen gardens whose minimalist raked gravel patterns date back hundreds of years. Join a private tea ceremony to experience a practice refined over four centuries, embodying the principles of harmony and respect. Geishas still walk the lantern lit lanes of Gion, maintaining one of Japan鈥檚 most enduring cultural traditions.
The journey then pivots to Palau, a Pacific paradise of more than 300 islands. Board the Four Seasons Explorer to snorkel Jellyfish Lake, where millions of golden jellyfish drift harmlessly each day following the sun鈥檚 arc, and kayak through limestone coves. Divers can explore World War II wrecks around Peleliu, reminders of the fierce 1944 battle, while evenings bring barefoot barbecues under star filled skies.
From Kyoto鈥檚 temple bells to Palau鈥檚 coral ringed lagoons, this itinerary offers a rare combination of cultural immersion and natural wonder, contrasts that together create an unforgettable voyage.
TOKYO
Arrive in Tokyo and step into one of the world鈥檚 most dynamic capitals. Explore Asakusa鈥檚 Sens艒-ji, founded in AD 645, then contrast it with the neon crossings of Shibuya. Try your hand at Edo Kiriko glass cutting, a craft dating back to the 19th century, and Kintsugi, the 500 year old art of repairing ceramics with gold that embodies the philosophy of wabi sabi.
Stay: Three nights at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi in a Deluxe Room with Imperial Garden View, on a bed and breakfast basis.
KAGA ONSEN
Take the Shinkansen west to Kanazawa and continue to Kaga Onsen. Visit Kenroku-en, one of Japan鈥檚 鈥渢hree great gardens,鈥 designed in the 17th century to reflect six attributes of perfection. Wander Kanazawa鈥檚 Samurai and Geisha districts and enjoy mountain air on a hike near Ozuchi village. In the evenings, soak in your private onsen and savour kaiseki cuisine rooted in tea ceremony tradition.
Stay: Three nights at Beniya Mukayu in a Western Premier Garden View Room, on a half board basis (breakfast and kaiseki dinner).
OSAKA
Arrive in Osaka, long celebrated as Japan鈥檚 culinary heart. Venture into D艒tonbori鈥檚 lively backstreets for takoyaki and kushikatsu, street foods that have become symbols of the city. In Sakai, watch master knife makers whose craft has been honed for more than six centuries, producing blades prized by chefs worldwide.
Stay: Two nights at Four Seasons Hotel Osaka in a Deluxe Room, on a bed and breakfast basis.
KYOTO
Pause in Nara, Japan鈥檚 first permanent capital, where the Daibutsu at T艒dai-ji remains one of the world鈥檚 largest bronze Buddhas. Continue to Kyoto, home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Visit the vermilion gates of Fushimi Inari Taisha, the 1,001 gilded statues at Sanj奴sangend艒, and the gardens of Nijo Castle. Join a private tea ceremony in a machiya townhouse, where every movement follows centuries of ritual.
Stay: Three nights at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto in a Deluxe Room, on a bed and breakfast basis.
TOKYO
Return by Shinkansen to Tokyo for a final night. The city offers everything from Michelin-starred dining to quiet Shinto shrines hidden between skyscrapers.
Stay: One night at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi in a Deluxe Room with Imperial Garden View, on a bed and breakfast basis.
PALAU
Fly to Palau and board the Four Seasons Explorer for seven nights. Spend your days diving, snorkelling, kayaking and discovering uninhabited islands. Highlights include Jellyfish Lake, the Milky Way lagoon, the Belau National Museum, and WWII sites on Peleliu. Optional sunrise yoga, spa treatments and night dives are also available.
Stay: Seven nights on the Four Seasons Explorer in a State Room, on a full board basis with daily guided activities.
FLY HOME
Disembark in Koror and transfer to the airport for onward flight back to London.
This 21-day journey is priced on application, with costs tailored to your dates, room categories and chosen experiences.
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