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Narai-juku, Nagano

60min

Time Slip to the Edo Period

Art & Culture

Art & Design

Byaku Narai is an inn that opened its doors last year in Narai-juku, Nagano Prefecture, the longest post town in Japan that still retains a strong trace of the Edo period. Walk along the streets of Narai-juku, and encounter a hundred stories of the fascinating scenery, climate, culture, and people of Narai and Kiso. Byaku Narai offers a new culinary experience designed around the unique environment and culture of Narai-juku. The menu, curated by Chef Zaiyu Hasegawa of Den, winner of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, is pleasing to the eye and the palate. For a taste of some local sake, visit Suginomori Brewery next door. Guests can tour the building, which initially housed Suginomori Sake Brewery in 1793 before it was renovated and brought back to life in the modern age. Soak in a hot spring bath, experience Zen meditation at a local devoted temple, and take your time to enjoy an excellent old-fashioned Japanese experience.

Tokyo

60min

An Evening of Art and Cocktails

Art & Culture

Art & Design

Japanese whiskey and gin, overwhelmingly popular among the world's affluent, are the pride of Japan, and you can experience this firsthand when you visit a gin distillery in Tokyo. Afterward, a prominent gallery with an international reputation for contemporary art invites you in after hours. Harumasa Hasegawa, owner-bartender of Monde Bar Hasegawa, a legendary Ginza bartender with over 40 years of bartending experience, will create a gin or whiskey cocktail of your choice. This exclusive opportunity invites you to explore Tokyo's modern art while sipping gin or whiskey cocktails with Tomio Koyama, owner of Tomio Koyama Gallery and a renowned gallerist. With artwork available for purchase, this evening of contemporary art and Japanese cocktails will give you a memorable, unique Tokyo experience to take home.

Atami, Shizuoka

60min

A Journey of Arts & Crafts

Art & Culture

Art & Design

March 2021 marked the grand opening of three Curation Hotels in Atami: Momoyama-gaen, Suto-suien, and Tounoya-an. Once a traditional folk house, each one has been boldly and beautifully renovated into a small luxury hotel by globally acclaimed designer Noriko Sawayama who has returned after years of success in London. These highly appraised hotels have each received global design awards and emanate high quality. Discover innovative art that transforms traditional Japanese beauty as well as conventional crafts unique to Atami, Japan.

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Karuizawa, Nagano

60min

Distillery Tour with Master Blender Ian Chang

Gastronomy

The pristine water and ideal climate of the picturesque town of Komoro in Nagano Prefecture captivated Ian Chang, a renowned multi-award-winning master blender and distiller, leading him to collaborate with Karuizawa Distillers in founding Komoro Distillery. At Komoro Distillery, dedicated artisans craft single-malt whisky rich in character and complexity, striving for the highest quality. The state-of-the-art facility also houses the Whisky Academy, which provides a range of courses for enthusiasts of all skill levels. A quick journey by bullet train and car from Tokyo, Komoro Distillery invites visitors to explore the world of Japanese whisky with a tour and tasting session and this exciting new venture by Ian Chang.

Niseko, Hokkaido

60min

Gastronomy & Wellness Tour

Gastronomy

TOKYO LUXEY has partnered with Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, which opened doors in December 2020, to offer a unique plan highlighting Niseko’s gastronomy and wellness experience. Dining at Michelin-starred French restaurant Kamimura, or Rakuichi Soba, famous for their handmade soba, is available upon additional request. Enjoy this truly unique mind-and-body healing experience exclusive to Niseko.

Kamakura, Kanagawa

60min

Traditional Japanese Cooking

Gastronomy

A traditional Japanese cooking experience in Japan’s ancient capital, Kamakura. Shōjin ryōri—the cuisine of Zen Buddhist monks—is perfect for vegans and vegetarians to indulge in Japanese cooking. Visit a shitake farm and collect shitake mushrooms to make a soup stock. Alongside a Japanese culinary master, you will learn to cook kenchin-jiru with the stock served with sesame tofu and rice cooked in a pot. This shōjin ryōri gastronomy experience unique to Japan is offered at Modern Ryokan Kishi-ke—located in Yuigahama, Kamakura—with beautiful Japanese garden and ocean views. Available in Japanese and English.

Odawara, Kanagawa

60min

A Meditation & Gastronomy Tour

Gastronomy

Seikantei in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture Seikantei was built in 1906 as a villa for the Marquis Nagashige Kuroda, who was active in the Meiji era (1868-1912). The area around Seikantei is located at the tip of a ridge that extends from Hakone, called Tenjinyama, and on a clear day, you can see Sagami Bay and Mt. Hakone with the Manazuru Peninsula and Oshima Island from the main building. While overlooking the view, you can enjoy afternoon tea from MECIMO, a popular restaurant in Odawara that focuses on local ingredients. Experiences such as meditation and handcrafting Japanese sachet are also available.

Wellness & Outdoors

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Tokyo

60min

Meditation and Mindfulness

Wellness & Outdoors

Wellness & Beauty

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected people globally with psychological effects and other issues around mental health. In difficult times, we know it is essential to find calm, firmly ground yourself, and control your emotions. Take a moment away from your daily routine to close your eyes, take a deep breath, and listen to the sound of the wind. This meditation (zazen) and mindfulness experience distinct to Japan will allow you to immerse yourself in the world of Zen.

Tokyo

60min

Yoga & Tea Ceremony

Wellness & Outdoors

Wellness & Beauty

Charen offers a service at their retreat that combines mindfulness yoga and Japanese tea ceremony. Awaken your true inner self by stimulating your five senses through deep breathing and the tranquility of yoga and Japanese tea ceremony. Indulge in this unique Japanese mindfulness experience to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. Available in Japanese and English. (No prior experience necessary.) Special Thanks to the International House of Japan

Yamagata

60min

Yamabushi Experience

Wellness & Outdoors

Wellness & Beauty

Mt. Haguro, Mt. Gassan, and Mt. Yudono, known collectively as Dewa Sanzan, are located in the Yamagata prefecture of the Tohoku region and known as one of the leading areas for Shugendō. Visiting Dewa Sanzan is said to be an experience of rebirth. During the Yamabushi experience, you will wear a white costume, practice a part of the training away from the secular world, and learn about the nature of the Dewa Sanzan and Shugendō. Rediscover yourself by experiencing the symbiosis between nature and humanity and by sharing the spiritual culture of Yamabushi from ancient times. The Buddhist vegetarian cuisine served at the Saikan on the summit of Mt. Haguro features exceptional handmade sesame tofu and is packed with essences of the area’s culture and nature.

Luxury Experiences Across Japan

Art & Culture

Time Slip to the Edo Period

An Evening of Art and Cocktails

A Journey of Arts & Crafts

Gastronomy

Distillery Tour with Master Blender Ian Chang

Gastronomy & Wellness Tour

Traditional Japanese Cooking

A Meditation & Gastronomy Tour

Wellness & Outdoors

Meditation and Mindfulness

Yoga & Tea Ceremony

Yamabushi Experience