Where tradition thrives and Tokyo never sleeps

Japan

A journey of contrasts, stitched together by craft, movement, and memory. From Kyoto’s still gardens and shrines to the kinetic energy of Tokyo, each place reveals a different side of Japan’s beauty. You’ll glide across volcanic lakes, walk through orange torii trails, taste the umami of wagyu grilled to perfection, and follow cherry blossoms from one town to the next. With Footprint, every transition feels seamless, and every moment is made to stay.

IDEAL LENGTH

11 Days

STARTING FROM

$17,300

IDEAL TIME TO GO

May - Oct

IDEAL LENGTH

11 Days

STARTING FROM

$17,300

IDEAL TIME TO GO

May - Oct

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Completely customisable for you

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A deeper look

Kyoto where elegance never left

Cherry trees frame Kyoto’s temples like brushstrokes. The Silver Pavilion, Ryoan-ji’s raked stone garden, and the steps of Kiyomizu-dera show centuries of care and belief. Gion’s narrow alleys feel like theatre. Here, time slows, but never stops. You’ll stay where the views open out toward gardens and rooftops, and your guide knows the stories that live between each season.

Nara and the path to tea

Nara’s deer bow as you pass. Todaiji’s great hall is still the largest wooden structure in the world. Later, in the tea fields, you pick leaves and taste a fresh brew that has not yet left the mountains. The experience is tactile and calm, grounded in generations of care. On your way back, Fushimi Inari’s crimson trails lead you up into forests full of echoes and prayer.

Hakone where the land speaks in steam and still water

The Owakudani Valley shows a more primal side of Japan. Sulphur clouds rise from the ground, while above them, cable cars float toward Mount Fuji. At the Open-Air Museum, modern sculptures stand against alpine backdrops. You shop, soak, and savour Kaiseki dinners that reflect the flavours of each region passed through. The rhythm here is shaped by seasons, never a schedule.

Fuji and Tokyo where the energy shifts

Mount Fuji rises like a promise. From the ropeway, the view widens, taking in forests and distant lakes. Then comes Tokyo, bold and electric. The contrast is exhilarating. One day might include sushi sculpted by robots, the next a quiet walk through Nezu Shrine when the azaleas bloom. You’ll learn to fold origami, see sumo wrestlers in training, taste the freshest tuna, and move through neighbourhoods that feel like separate worlds. Every detail is in motion. Every moment leaves something behind.

Unpacking in style

There’s something about stays that make you want to linger. With Footprint, you can stay at a London townhouse where the city runs just beyond your window. A lodge in the Scottish Highlands where the fireplace is always lit. A suite in New York where room service feels like a restaurant reservation. The right stay isn’t just where you rest— it’s where the experience begins.

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