A Scholar’s Japan

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The Capital Unveiled — Tokyo

Discover Tokyo’s many layers — imperial, artistic, and avant-garde. Each curated option invites guests to experience the metropolis through depth, craft, and connection.

• 3 Days — Tokyo Accent ($2,950): Meiji Jingu Shrine, Omotesando architecture walk, wagashi-making class, Ginza sushi counter dinner, and Nezu Museum garden reflection.
• 5 Days — Tokyo Immersion ($4,850): Edo Kiriko glass-cutting workshop, Samurai Museum and sumo morning practice, evening talk: “The Aesthetics of Restraint.”
• 7 Days — Tokyo Mastery ($6,650): Hakone Day Retreat — Open-Air Museum, onsen, kaiseki lunch, and discussion: “Leisure and Landscape in Japanese Art.”

Refined and Revisited — The Golden Route

Linking Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe through curated encounters that blend history, cuisine, and craftsmanship.

• 10 Days — Golden Route Discovery ($8,200): Tokyo (Meiji Jingu, Nezu Museum, Samurai Museum), Kyoto (Kinkaku-ji, Ryoan-ji, Arashiyama), tea ceremony at Kodai-ji Temple, and Kintsugi workshop on wabi-sabi aesthetics.
• 12 Days — Golden Route Grand Journey ($9,700): Osaka street food tour, okonomiyaki class, and discussion: “Osaka as Japan’s Kitchen.”
• 14 Days — Golden Route Scholarly Expedition ($11,500): Hakone overnight stay, Kyoto artisan studio visit, Kobe sake brewery & Kobe Beef farewell dinner, optional Hiroshima or Naoshima Art Island extension.

Pricing and Booking Details

• Tokyo Accent: $2,950 USD | 3 Days
• Tokyo Immersion: $4,850 USD | 5 Days
• Tokyo Mastery: $6,650 USD | 7 Days
• Golden Route Discovery: $8,200 USD | 10 Days
• Golden Route Grand Journey: $9,700 USD | 12 Days
• Golden Route Scholarly Expedition: $11,500 USD | 14 Days

Deposit: $1,000 per person (non-refundable)
Final Payment Due: 45 days before departure
Early Payment Discount: 5% off if paid in full by 45-day deadline
Group Size: Limited to 12 guests

Inclusions and Highlights

• Hosted by David Wright (30-year Asia resident)
• Insights by Mirei Sato on culture and literature
• Hyatt, Park Hyatt, St. Regis, and La Suite Kobe hotels
• Green Car Shinkansen and private transfers
• Select dinners and daily breakfast included
• Personal concierge service throughout the journey

“Luxury travel should pamper the body, stimulate the mind, and nourish the spirit.” — David Wright