"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).
Your luxury Japan holiday awaits
Your luxury Japan holiday awaits


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.
Your luxury Japan holiday awaits
Your luxury Japan holiday awaits


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.
Your luxury Japan holiday awaits
Your luxury Japan holiday awaits


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.

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Craft your own signature itinerary where every detail is tailored to your preferences.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Travel range

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Alex Hannagan
Hannagan & Greive Travel Associates
Dunedin, South Island
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Megan Elliott
Chaffey & Turner Travel Associates
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
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