Flavours of Japan

Sushi, Sake & Seasonality from Tokyo to Kyoto

Where every meal becomes pure indulgence.

Japan seduces through experiences that money rarely buys — private omakase dinners with sushi masters who’ve earned three Michelin stars, sake tastings in centuries-old cellars where bottles cost more than most cars, and kaiseki feasts in temples where emperors once dined. This is luxury travel where culinary excellence meets cultural refinement.

Your Tokyo indulgence begins in Ginza’s most exclusive establishments, where reservation lists stretch months ahead but your private access opens doors that remain closed to most. Stay in suites overlooking the Imperial Palace, where your concierge arranges experiences that define luxury: private sushi counters for two, sake cellars where master sommeliers guide you through tastings worth thousands, and rooftop dining where Tokyo’s skyline provides the backdrop for Japan’s finest cuisine.

THE EXPERIENCE
Kyoto reveals Japan’s most refined pleasures through exclusive temple access where monks have perfected tea ceremonies for centuries, private kaiseki dinners in gardens where every seasonal detail has been considered for your arrival, and sake experiences in breweries that have served Japanese nobility for generations. Your accommodations place you in ryokans where traditional architecture meets contemporary luxury — heated floors, private onsen baths, and dining rooms where every meal showcases ingredients flown in daily from across Japan.
Between extraordinary dining experiences, discover Japan’s cultural treasures through private access: temple gardens closed to the public, traditional craft workshops where masters demonstrate techniques passed down through families, and cultural experiences that provide context for the sophisticated cuisine you’re enjoying. Every moment balances pure indulgence with cultural appreciation, creating memories that justify this level of investment.
This is Japan for the sophisticated traveler — where luxury dining meets cultural immersion, and where every experience exceeds expectations while deepening your appreciation for one of the world’s most refined cultures.
JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS
From Tokyo’s Michelin-starred establishments to Kyoto’s temple dining rooms, Flavours of Japan delivers luxury culinary experiences through exclusive restaurant access, private cultural moments, and sophisticated cultural immersion. You’ll stay in Japan’s finest accommodations while enjoying dining experiences that typically require connections and months of advance planning.
 
Days balance extraordinary dining with cultural discovery: morning visits to exclusive markets with restaurant connections, afternoon cultural experiences in private settings, and evening meals at establishments where reservations are nearly impossible to secure. Every experience emphasizes luxury and exclusivity while providing cultural context that enhances your appreciation.
 
Highlights Include:
 
 
  • Seven nights of luxury accommodation: Tokyo suites with Imperial Palace views, traditional Kyoto ryokans with private dining facilities.

  • Exclusive dining access: Michelin three-star omakase experiences, private sake cellars, temple kaiseki dinners.

  • Cultural immersion: Private temple access, traditional craft demonstrations, exclusive garden experiences.

  • Signature luxury moments: Private sushi counters, rare sake tastings, temple dining experiences typically reserved for dignitaries

Journey Essentials

Start:
Tokyo (NRT or HND) — via Doha, Dubai, or Singapore from South Africa
End:
Kyoto (KIX) or Tokyo (return via Hakone/Kanazawa)
Duration:
8–12 Days (customisable)
Best Season:
March – May (cherry blossom), October – November (autumn foliage)
Inclusions:
Luxury hotel and ryokan stays, private culinary guides, omakase tastings, tea ceremony, sake pairing, cooking classes, shinkansen tickets