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Japan

"Japan is the most intoxicating place."

- Roman Coppola

Best time to visit Japan

Japan is a year-round destination with distinct seasonal experiences and spectacular natural displays.

Foodie highlights

Japan’s legendary culinary scene boasts more Michelin stars than any other country.

Flight time

11h to Tokyo, 15h 20m to Osaka, departing from Auckland.

Visa required?

New Zealand passport holders can visit Japan visa-free for up to 90 days.

Currency

Japan’s official currency is the Japanese yen (JPY).

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Tokyo, JapanShinbashi, Tokyo, Japan

There’s a reason our clients fall for Japan at first sight: a land where past and future co-exist in perfect harmony. In Tokyo, salarymen queue for street food whose recipes predate nearby skyscrapers. Kyoto blends geisha culture with modern design, while Osaka pulses with traditional cuisine and urban energy.

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Nara, JapanWhooper swans in Teshikaga-cho, Hokkaido

Japan’s beauty shines year-round through seasonal contrasts. Winter brings Hokkaido’s powder snow; spring, sakura blooms that transform temples and parks into pink spectacles; summer, Okinawa’s tropical waters; autumn, Nikko’s vibrant foliage. Mount Fuji stands timeless, watching as centuries pass.

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Ryoanji Temple, JapanVisit a Zen Garden during a luxury travel holiday to Japan

What makes a luxury Japan trip truly special is meeting the people behind its dedication to perfection. With our advisor's connections, get to know artisans, tea masters, and ryokan hosts. From meticulously raked Zen gardens to private kaiseki dinners, it's these one-of-a-kind moments that capture our client’s hearts.

Kyoto luxury travel holiday Japan
  • "Kyoto’s backstreets are full of hidden gems you won’t find in a guidebook, like a private tea ceremony in a 300-year-old machiya (traditional townhouse). The tea master, whose family has been practicing the art for generations, will guide you through the ritual with stories that feel timeless. It’s the kind of personal, authentic experience that truly connects you to Kyoto’s heritage."

    Trudy Markham
    Travel Associates Mt Eden, North Island
  • “If you crave nature, nothing compares to a secluded ryokan stay where you’ll enjoy kaiseki dining, warm hospitality, and soaking in a steaming private onsen in Hokkaido, surrounded by snow-covered pines as delicate flakes drift silently by. It’s pure tranquillity, with nothing but the sound of hot spring water bubbling and the crisp winter air on your face.”

    Michael Cory-Toussaint
    Toussaint & Turner Travel Associates, Auckland

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From ocean to river, expedition or ultra-luxury cruising - set sail on your perfect cruise holiday, matched to you by your local Travel Associates cruise expert.

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Immersive Tours

Travel deeper with a luxury tour: connect with culture, uncover stories, and see the world with ease with an expert guide by your side. Perfectly matched to you by your advisor, a luxury tour takes care of the details – so all you need to do is choose your destination.

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Luxury Flights

Round-the-world, multi-city, mixed-class, multiple airlines and more – our advisors can navigate even the most complex flight itineraries with ease. Explore hand-selected flights below, or leave your flights in the hands of our Travel Associates experts. 

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Luxury Stays

Your luxury holiday is not complete without the perfect hotel – and your Travel Associates advisor knows just the place for you. From remote retreats, city escapes, ski hotels, beach hotels, or a combination of them all, your Travel Associates advisor will find the ones that feel just right. 

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Exclusive Holiday Packages

Explore our collection of exclusive holiday packages below, with everything you need for a one-of-a-kind holiday. Crafted by experts, each pairs luxury with exceptional value – including your flights, stays, cruises and more. Each package can be tailored to your tastes by your Travel Associates advisor.

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Luxury Rail Journeys

With luxury rail holidays, it's about the journey, not the destination – and our advisors’ expert recommendations will have you slowing down and savouring the ride.

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Luxury Cruises

From ocean to river, expedition or ultra-luxury cruising - set sail on your perfect cruise holiday, matched to you by your local Travel Associates cruise expert.

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Immersive Tours

Travel deeper with a luxury tour: connect with culture, uncover stories, and see the world with ease with an expert guide by your side. Perfectly matched to you by your advisor, a luxury tour takes care of the details – so all you need to do is choose your destination.

See all Immersive Tours
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Luxury Flights

Round-the-world, multi-city, mixed-class, multiple airlines and more – our advisors can navigate even the most complex flight itineraries with ease. Explore hand-selected flights below, or leave your flights in the hands of our Travel Associates experts. 

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Exclusive Holiday Packages

Explore our collection of exclusive holiday packages below, with everything you need for a one-of-a-kind holiday. Crafted by experts, each pairs luxury with exceptional value – including your flights, stays, cruises and more. Each package can be tailored to your tastes by your Travel Associates advisor.

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Luxury Stays

Your luxury holiday is not complete without the perfect hotel – and your Travel Associates advisor knows just the place for you. From remote retreats, city escapes, ski hotels, beach hotels, or a combination of them all, your Travel Associates advisor will find the ones that feel just right. 

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Luxury Rail Journeys

With luxury rail holidays, it's about the journey, not the destination – and our advisors’ expert recommendations will have you slowing down and savouring the ride.

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LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISORS

Our Japan Travel Specialists

Cruise Specialist

Alex Hannagan

Hannagan & Greive Travel Associates
Dunedin, South Island

Specialties

European

Island & Beach

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Cruise Specialist

Megan Elliott

Chaffey & Turner Travel Associates
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Specialties

France

Island & Beach

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Cruise Specialist

Trudy Markham

Travel Associates Mt Eden
Auckland, North Island

Specialties

Cruise

Solo Travel 

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Cruise Specialist

Michael Cory-Toussaint

Toussaint & Turner Travel Associates
Auckland, Auckland

Specialties

New Zealand

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Cruise Specialist

Kylie Wright

Wright & Turner Travel Associates
Petone, Petone

Specialties

New Zealand

Ocean Cruise

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