JAPAN

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 for fast-paced living and Michelin-starred restaurants or Niseko for the lightest powder snow you’ll likely ever ski with sake and sushi under the stars. Japan gives you what you want and then elevates your experience to a whole new level. It’s not just one temple to visit in Kyoto, it’s over 1600 temples and 400 shrines to fill your days exploring. Luxury hotels and ryokans are there to rest your weary head at night, before you’re ready for another attack on the senses the next day.

Japan is a wonderland of hidden gems awaiting your visit

Takashi Sato

CURRENT FAVES

TOKYO

AMAN 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.