Spanning the gamut from luxurious ultra-modern hotels to charmingly rustic ryokan, Japan offers a wide range of stays in both the cities and the countryside. Where you stay depends on what you want to see and your personal style — your specialist will help you choose the right option for you.
For the most authentic experience of Japan, we do recommend spending at least one night in a ryokan. These inns range from rustic B&Bs perched amid the mountains to Kyoto’s most sublimely sophisticated establishments.
You can also opt to immerse yourself in the country’s spiritual side with a stay in shukubo — lodgings within a Buddhist temple, like those found on Mount Koya. These spartan quarters give you a front-row seat to the daily life in the hushed, holy spaces.