Japan was recently voted the best country in the world to visit.
It doesn’t surprise us. In fact, we don’t know of many people who wouldn’t put Japan on the top of their bucket list. With its awe-inspiring cityscapes, incredible culture, festivals galore and ever-changing possibilities, it has something for everyone.
Head to Tokyo and Osaka for fast-paced living exploring Tokyo’s famous fish market in the morning and Michelin-starred restaurants at night. Take the train to Hiroshima to visit Miyijima Island and then onto Kyoto where there’s not just one temple to visit, but over 1600 temples and 400 shrines to fill your days. Fly to Niseko for the lightest powder snow you’ll likely ever ski with sake and sushi under the stars. Combine luxury hotels and ryokans for your accommodation with soothing onsens for the most authentic experience. All are designed to help you rest your weary head at night, before you’re ready for another attack on the senses the next day. Japan gives you what you want and then elevates your experience to a whole new level.
Best visited in spring and autumn but make sure you’re avoiding their peak dates for holidays when it becomes too full of tourists!
Japan is a wonderland of hidden gems awaiting your visit
Takashi Sato
CURRENT FAVES
TOKYO
It doesn’t get much better than this. It became AMAN’s first urban outpost when it opened in 2014 spanning the top six floors of a shiny skyscraper and offering metropolis views over the city of Tokyo. With just 84 rooms, including 32 suites, the rooms are vast starting at an impressive 77sqm for an entry-level room that boasts panoramic views of the skyline from your sunken living area. The hotel’s zen-like spa and 33-metre long indoor swimming pool is the perfect place to start your day or sit down for dinner with Imperial Palace Garden views or (on clear days) views of Mount Fuji in the distance.
