(C) MIHO MUSEUMI N T RODUC T ION©East Japan Railway CompanyBlessed with a rich cultural heritage and resplendent nature, Japan is a captivating beauty that delights all the senses. Not only is it a treat for the eyes, but its dynamic culture and unique traditionsalso have a way of touching hearts. From snowy northern Hokkaido to tropical southern Okinawa,each of Japan’s 47 prefectures has a distinct charm, with myriad wonders waiting to be discovered.

Japan’s fascinating dualities are a testament to its emphasis on “wa” (harmony), one of the cornerstones ofJapanese culture. This is a land where futuristic metropolises coexist with secluded natural paradises. In bigcities like Tokyo and Osaka, towering skyscrapers stand alongside ancient temples, shrines, and gardens.
Seasonality is also a significant guiding force in Japanese culture, influencing everything from festivals tothe ingredients used in kaiseki-ryori cuisine. A cycle of seasonal delights means that no matter when youvisit, you’ll experience a different facet of Japan each time: cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery and energetic festivals in summer, colorful leaves and unique delicacies in autumn, and snowscapes in winter.
For refined travelers seeking the finest accommodations, attractions, cultural experiences, and epicureantreats, we present Japan: Where Luxury Comes to Life — a carefully curated guide to exploring this exquisite country in the lap of luxury. Let our guide help you create meaningful encounters with Japan’s abundance of luxurious delights.

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4Chapter1Chapter2Chapter3Chapter4Chapter5Chapter6Chapter

1Gastronom ic Experiencespage05~12Chapter

2Natural Wonderspage13~18Chapter

3Trad it ion & Heritagepage19~26Chapter

4A rts & Cu lturepage27~30Chapter

5Travel ing In St ylepage31~34Chapter

6Luxur y Accommodat ionpage35~41

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1With time-tested techniques, balancedflavors, seasonal ingredients, and attention to detail at its core, Japanese cuisineis committed to perfection. When inJapan, expect to be served the world’sfinest sashimi, melt-in-your-mouth beef,and more. And while there’s no shortageof outstanding options for local delicacies, Japan’s commitment to gastronomicexcellence also extends to internationalcuisine. From fresh seafood in tanks toceremonial techniques, dining in Japancan be a captivating sensory performance.
Elevate your Japanese culinary experiencewith a chef who can reveal all the nuancesof Japanese cuisine on a private food tour.

AJ I K I TC HO HOR I EE M I NO M ISEGI NZ A SUSH I AOK IJ I K I M I YA Z AWAK I K U NOIL’E FFE RV E SC E NC EM ATSU NOZ USH I ( SUSH I M A K I NG E X PE R IE NC E )MOL I E R EN A R IS AWANOR I K U R A S TA R & MO ON R E S TAU R A N TORYOU R I F U J I IOTOWA R E S TAU R A N TRYOT E I [ C E RU L E A N TOW E R SU K I YA]SE TSUGE K K A H A N A R ESH U N PA N ROSU N TORY YA M A Z A K I DIS T I L L E RYT E RU SUSH ITOBE AU BE RGE R E SORTU R A K A SU M IUK A I CHIKUTEIYA N AG AWA TAC H I BA N A-T E I OH A N A©C er u le a n Tower Tok y u HotelGastronomicExperiences
5Chapter 1 / Gastronomic Experiences001AJIKITCHO HORIEAt Ajikitcho in Osaka’s Hommachi district, Chef Ryusuke Nakatani showcasesOsaka and Kyoto’s produce and seafood by reinventing traditional Naniwa (the region’s former name) dishes while staying true to tradition. Seasonal, multi-coursemeals served in ceramic and wooden vessels evoke the mood of another time.

https://ajikitcho.jp/Honmachi Garden City B1F, 3-6-4 Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, OsakaPhoto by Akira Saito002003EMI NO MISEGINZA SUSHI AOKIDining like a local ensures the most authentic experience. You can do just thatat Emi no Mise in Okinawa — home to Japan’s largest centenarian population.
With longevity as the concept, dietitian-turned-restaurateur Emiko Kinjo meticulously prepares healthy meals with carefully chosen ingredients.

At Ginza Sushi Aoki, watch master sushi chef Toshikatsu Aoki whip up incredible dishes before your eyes at your own private counter. Chef Aoki not onlyprovides the traditional sushi experience, but also improvises to create wonderfulnew variations. Pair your meal with champagne for further luxury.

https://eminomise.com/en/61 Oganeku, Ogimi-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa

6https://www.sushiaoki.jp/en/Ginza Takahashi Bldg. 2F, 6-7-4 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo004JIKI MIYAZAWAKyoto-style kaiseki cuisine emphasizes the use of light seasonings to bring outthe natural flavors of the ingredients. This is Jiki Miyazawa’s guiding principle.
Don’t be fooled by its minimalism; each dish is meticulously prepared. The shining star is yaki-gomadofu: melt-in-your-mouth tofu with salt-and-honey sauce.

https://jiki-miyazawa.com/553-1 Yaoya-cho, Sakaimachishijoagaru Higashigawa, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto005006KIKUNOIL’EFFERVESCENCEA world-famous kaiseki-ryori restaurant, Kikunoi revolves around kirei-sabi:powerfully elegant beauty. Chef Yoshihiro Murata delights guests with exquisiteseasonal dishes with harmoniously balanced flavors. Complementing the foodare carefully curated tableware and decor, all with stories to tell.

L’Effervescence in Nishi-Azabu is one of the finest French restaurants in Tokyo.
Chef Shinobu Namae serves up delights he calls “post-colonial cooking” to busyTokyoites as part of an experience that transports diners to another reality, echoing the forests and oceans from which he sources the finest ingredients.

https://kikunoi.jp/kikunoiweb.en/top459 Shimokawara-cho, Yasakatoriimae-sagaru,Shimokawara-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyotohttp://www.leffervescence.jp/en/2-26-4 Nishi azabu, Minato-ku Tokyo

7Chapter 1 / Gastronomic Experiences007MATSUNOZUSHI(SUSHI MAKING EXPERIENCE)Currently led by Chef Yoshi Tezuka, a sushi ambassador who has served royalty,Matsunozushi has specialized in Edomae sushi (sushi made with fresh seafoodfrom Tokyo Bay) since 1910. Learn the art of sushi-making in a private workshop,then sit down to a meal with dishes selected and prepared by Chef Yoshi himself.

https://matsunozushi.com/en/3-31-14 Minamiooi Shinagawa-ku Tokyo008009MOLIERENARISAWAOverlooking Sapporo’s Maruyama Park, the elegant but minimalist Molierehighlights Hokkaido’s bounty: Tokachi beef, forest mushrooms, locally sourcedvegetables, and seafood from nearby waters. Dishes showcase the wealth of Japanese cuisine, and staff spare no effort to give guests VIP treatment.

Based on rural Japan’s symbiotic relationship with nature, Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa of the Michelin-starred Narisawa has created a revolutionary cuisine called“innovative satoyama.” The menu changes daily to honor the changing seasonsand Japan’s diverse landscapes, making use of specialties from across the nation.

https://sapporo-moliere.com/Lafayette Miyagaoka Bldg. 1F, 2-1-1 Miyagaoka, Chuo-ku,Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido

8https://www.narisawa-yoshihiro-en.com/2-6-15 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo010011NORIKUR A STAR &MOON RESTAUR ANTORYOURI FUJIIGlamping and Japanese cuisine come together at Norikura Star and Moon Restaurant in Shinshu (modern-day Nagano). Deep in the Japanese Alps, guests will feaston a multi-course dinner planned by one of Tokyo’s top chefs, Chisako Hori. EnjoyShinshu’s best cuisine, including wagyu beef and soba — plus wine and craft beer.

Chef Hironori Fujii leverages Toyama’s delicious bounties for his restaurantOryouri Fujii, using farm-direct ingredients procured almost exclusively fromthe region. Through seasonal ingredients complemented by his carefully prepared dashi soup stock, enjoy a taste of Japan’s four seasons.

http://shinshu.miraidukuri.jp/en/122-1 Azumi Oonota, Matsumoto-shi, Naganohttps://www.oryouri-fujii.jp/93 Higashiiwase-cho, Toyama-shi, Toyama©Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel012013OTOWA RESTAUR ANTRYOTEI[CERULEAN TOWER SUKIYA]Helmed by Chef Kazunori Otowa, Otowa Restaurant presents French cuisine that reflects Japan’s four seasons and the chef ’s devotion to Tochigi. Usinghigh-quality ingredients sourced mostly from local farms, Chef Otowa transforms even classic local produce into beautiful, exciting dishes.

The elegant ryotei restaurant at Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel offers immersivetraditional dining, in an intimate setting with an authentic tearoom design. Thefocus on seasonality and elegant presentation is taken to new levels by NobuhikoFukuda, a leading light of Japan’s culinary world.

https://otowa-artisan.co.jp/3554-7 Nishihara-cho, Utsunomiya-shi, Tochigihttps://www.tokyuhotelsjapan.com/global/cerulean-h/restaurant/sukiya/index.html26-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

9Chapter 1 / Gastronomic ExperiencesSetsugekka Hanare014SETSUGEKK A HANAREFor a refreshing change from sushi and seafood, dine at Setsugekka Hanare,a relaxed teppanyaki restaurant where melt-in-your-mouth premium beef takescenter stage. With dishes carefully prepared in front of you, expect an out-ofthis-world experience savoring the world’s highest-grade Kobe beef.

https://kobe-setsugetsuka.com/hanareLa Doll Ray Kobe Sannomiya Bldg. 8F, 1-25-6 Nakayamatedori, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo015016SHUNPANROSUNTORY YAMAZAKI DISTILLERYThe first restaurant publicly licensed to serve fugu (blowfish), Shunpanro hasbeen masterfully preparing this infamous delicacy since 1888. Ito Hirobumi,Japan’s first Prime Minister, was instrumental in Shunpanro’s popularity; today,you can still expect royal treatment sampling this iconic dish.

Visit Suntory Yamazaki Distillery to explore the oldest malt whiskey distilleryin Japan and see how its acclaimed whiskey is made. You can delve into the history of Japanese whiskey at the adjacent Yamazaki Whiskey Museum (reservationsrequired).

https://www.shunpanro.com/en/4-2 Amidaiji-cho, Shimonoseki-shi, Yamaguchi10http://www.suntory.com/factory/yamazaki/5-2-1 Yamazaki, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka017Teru Sushi pays homage to Fukuoka’s sushi traditions by selecting fish fromtrusted fishermen and treating ingredients with respect. Chefs demonstrate impressive knife skills at the counter as they serve the best catches of the season,freshly sourced from the nearby waters of southwestern Kyushu and Yamaguchi.

TERU SUSHIhttps://terusushi.jp/index_english.html3-1-7 Sugawara, Tobata-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka018TOBE AUBERGE RESORTTobe Auberge Resort combines Japanese culinary spirit with the best of Western techniques. Look forward to a tantalizing menu that draws on traditionsfrom all over the world. Tobe’s menu changes roughly every two weeks to ensurethat every ingredient reaches your plate at its best.
http://www.tobe-resort.com/1622-7 Miyauchi, Tobe-cho, Iyo-gun, Ehime11

Chapter 1 / Gastronomic Experiences(C)URAKASUMI Saura Co., Ltd.

019Based in the fishing town of Shiogama, the Urakasumi Sake Brewery has revolutionized sake culture since its inception in 1724. Legendary among connoisseurs, and brewed with local rice and in-house yeast, Urakasumi is one of Japan’sfinest sake brands. It’s best paired with Shiogama’s fresh seafood.

UR AK ASUMIhttps://www.urakasumi.com/en/2-19 Motomachi, Shiogama-shi, MiyagiUKAI CHIKUTEI020021UK AI CHIKUTEIYANAGAWA TACHIBANA-TEI OHANAAt the foot of Tokyo’s Mt. Takao is Ukai Chikutei, a secluded kaiseki-ryorirestaurant that overlooks a gorgeous garden. Rich and flavorful, the menu highlights the season’s bounties: bamboo shoots in spring, sweetfish in summer, matsutake mushrooms in autumn, and yellowtail and crab in winter.

Set in an ancient aristocratic villa, Ohana offers a dining experience overflowing with history and traditional culture. Enjoy an ever-changing seasonal menuin a private room with views of the gorgeous Matsuboen Garden, or taste localspecialties in a more relaxed restaurant setting.

https://www.ukai.co.jp/english/chikutei/2850 Minami-asakawa-machi. Hachioji-shi, Tokyo12s-yoyaku@ohana.co.jp1 Shinhokamachi, Yanagawa-shi, Fukuoka

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1Gastronomic Experiences055TAMIYA RADEN​056TENKU NO CHANOMA​057THE SHIKOKU OHENRO PILGRIMAGE​058TRADITIONAL GEIKO PERFORMANCE​059TSUIKI COPPERWARE - GYOKUSENDO​001AJIKITCHO HORIE060UNIQUE EXPERIENCES IN ARITA​002EMI NO MISE061WAJIMA LACQUERWARE​003GINZA SUSHI AOKI062WATCH SUMO WRESTLING PRACTICE​004JIKI MIYAZAWA063YOBANASHI SAHAN TEA CEREMONY​005KIKUNOI064CASTLE STAY​006L’EFFERVESCENCE007MATSUNOZUSHI ( SUSHI MAKING EXPERIENCE )008MOLIERE009NARISAWA010NORIKURA STAR & MOON RESTAURANT011ORYOURI FUJII012OTOWA RESTAURANT013RYOTEI [ CERULEAN TOWER SUKIYA ]014015064a OZU CASTLE STAY​064b HIRADO CASTLE STAY​Chapter4Arts & Culture06521ST CENTURY MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART,KANAZAWASETSUGEKKA HANARE066AINU CULTURAL EXPERIENCE​SHUNPANRO067COMICO ART MUSEUM​016SUNTORY YAMAZAKI DISTILLERY068ENOURA OBSERVATORY​017TERU SUSHI069KENGO KUMA’S WORKS IN YUSUHARA TOWN​018TOBE AUBERGE RESORT070MIHO MUSEUM​019URAKASUMI071NEZU MUSEUM​020UKAI CHIKUTEI072OHARA MUSEUM OF ART​021YANAGAWA TACHIBANA-TEI OHANA073OKADA MUSEUM OF ART​074OMIYA BONSAI ART MUSEUM, SAITAMA​075TOWADA ART CENTER076ART TRIENNALE​Chapter2Natural Wonders​0 76a SETOUCHI TRIENNALE​076b ECHIGO-TSUMARI ART FIELDChapter022AUTHENTIC CANYONING​023DIVING IN YONAGUNI UNDERWATER RUINS​024GLAMOROUS FUJI CLIMBING​025IYA VALLEY​026KUMANO KODO PILGRIMAGE ROUTES​077ASUKA II​027KUSHIRO CRANE WATCHING​078BUSINESS JET SERVICE​028NAKASENDO WAY​079GRANDAYS​029NIKKO​080GUNTÛ​030SHIRETOKO NATURE CRUISE​081SETOUCHI ISLAND CRUISE​031SNOWCAT SKI TOUR OF HACHIMANTAI​082SEVEN STARS IN KYUSHU​032THREE MOUNTAINS OF DEWA​083THE ROYAL EXPRESS ​033WINTER IN HANAZONO​084TRAIN SUITE SHIKI-SHIMA​034YAKUSHIMA ISLAND​085TWILIGHT EXPRESS MIZUKAZE​035YAMABUSHI TREKKING AND WATERFALL TRAILS​086YOKOHAMA HELICOPTER FLIGHTS​036RURAL JAPANCYCLINIG TOUR​036a TOUR DU LAC BIWA​087YUI PRIMA​036b SATOYAMA EXPERIENCE​ChapterChapter

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