JAPAN

Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow

Few countries leave an impression quite like Japan.

Tokyo glows beneath neon lights while Kyoto preserves centuries-old temples and traditions. High-speed trains connect futuristic cities with mountains, bamboo forests and peaceful onsens, while further south, Okinawa reveals turquoise waters and an entirely different side of the country.

Japan is a journey of contrasts, precision and extraordinary attention to detail. The secret is not trying to see everything, but choosing the right experiences and giving each place enough time to reveal itself.

This is Levart's guide to experiencing the very best of Japan.

LEVART RECOMMENDS

Ideal Length

14–16 Days

Perfect Itinerary

4 Nights – Tokyo
Fashion, architecture, incredible dining and the energy of one of the world's most fascinating cities.

3 Nights – Kyoto
Temples, gardens, traditional streets and timeless Japanese culture.

2 Nights – Osaka
Street food, nightlife and a completely different energy.

4 Nights – Okinawa
Turquoise water, beautiful resorts and the perfect ending to the journey.

Optional Stop – Mount Fuji
Add Hakone or Lake Kawaguchiko for a ryokan, traditional onsen and unforgettable views of Japan's most iconic mountain.

Best Time to Visit

Late March to early April for cherry blossom season.

October to November for autumn colours and cooler temperatures.

Perfect For

Food • Design • Culture • Fashion • Automotive Culture • Nature • Wellness • Beaches

EXPERIENCE

See Tokyo from Above

Visit Shibuya Sky in the late afternoon and stay until darkness falls.

Watching Tokyo slowly illuminate beneath you is one of the best introductions to the city.

Experience Tokyo's Car Culture

After dark, discover another side of Tokyo.

Join a reputable guided automotive experience and head through the city's illuminated expressways while discovering the Japanese performance-car culture made famous around the world.

Skylines, Supras, RX-7s and other modified Japanese icons create an atmosphere straight out of a film.

For anyone who grew up with Tokyo Drift, this is one of those experiences you'll remember long after the trip ends.

Experience Cherry Blossom Season

For a few extraordinary weeks, Japan turns pink.

Walk beneath the sakura at Chidorigafuchi in Tokyo or along Kyoto's Philosopher's Path.

The season is brief, which somehow makes experiencing it even more special.

Discover Kyoto Before the Crowds

Wake early for Fushimi Inari and walk beneath its seemingly endless vermilion torii gates before the city wakes.

Continue towards Arashiyama, Kiyomizu-dera and the traditional streets of Gion.

Kyoto's early mornings are worth the alarm.

Experience Osaka After Dark

Come hungry.

Dotonbori comes alive after sunset with neon lights, tiny restaurants and street-food counters.

Try takoyaki, okonomiyaki and whatever catches your attention next.

Stay in a Traditional Ryokan

Spend at least one night sleeping on tatami, enjoying a traditional kaiseki dinner and soaking in an onsen.

Hakone or Lake Kawaguchiko makes the perfect setting, especially with Mount Fuji nearby.

Escape to Okinawa

Finish somewhere unexpected.

White beaches, coral reefs and turquoise water make Okinawa feel worlds away from Tokyo and Kyoto.

Swim, snorkel, explore the islands and enjoy a few days with very little planned.

EXPLORE

Tokyo

Explore Ginza for luxury and architecture, Omotesando for fashion and design, Shibuya for energy and Asakusa for a glimpse of traditional Tokyo.

Make time for teamLab Planets and wander through Nakameguro or Daikanyama without an itinerary.

Kyoto

Visit Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, Arashiyama and Gion, but leave time between the landmarks.

Kyoto is often at its most beautiful when you simply wander.

Osaka

Visit Osaka Castle and Kuromon Market before spending the evening around Dotonbori.

The city's personality is found as much in its food and people as its landmarks.

Okinawa

Leave the resort occasionally.

Discover hidden beaches, snorkel above coral reefs and explore smaller islands before returning for sunset beside the East China Sea.

EAT & DRINK

Tokyo | Omakase

Sit at an intimate sushi counter and let the chef decide.

Watching each piece being prepared in front of you turns dinner into an experience.

Kyoto | Kaiseki

A traditional kaiseki dinner is one of the most beautiful expressions of Japanese cuisine, with every course reflecting the season and extraordinary craftsmanship.

Osaka | Street Food

Takoyaki, okonomiyaki and kushikatsu.

Forget fine dining for an evening and eat your way through the city.

Okinawa | Island Cuisine

Fresh seafood, local ingredients and tropical flavours offer another perspective on Japanese food, preferably enjoyed somewhere overlooking the ocean.

STAY

Aman Tokyo

Levart's choice in Tokyo.

Minimalist, peaceful and suspended high above the city, Aman Tokyo is an extraordinary contrast to the energy outside.

Six Senses Kyoto

Japanese craftsmanship, contemporary design and wellness create a beautifully peaceful base in Kyoto.

W Osaka

Bold, contemporary and energetic — a hotel that perfectly matches Osaka's personality.

Halekulani Okinawa

End the journey overlooking the turquoise waters of the East China Sea, surrounded by tropical landscapes and exceptional Japanese hospitality.

SHOP

Japan is one of the world's great shopping destinations.

Explore Ginza and Omotesando for luxury and Japanese fashion, Nakameguro and Daikanyama for smaller boutiques, and Shinsaibashi in Osaka.

Look beyond clothing too.

Japanese ceramics, stationery, eyewear, fragrances and beautifully designed everyday objects make some of the best souvenirs.

Leave space in the suitcase.

THE LEVART EDIT

Stay at Aman Tokyo for Japanese minimalism and extraordinary views above the city.

Cultural Stay in a traditional ryokan with tatami rooms, kaiseki dining and an onsen.

Dining Experience with an authentic kaiseki dinner in Kyoto.

Tokyo Experience after dark, discovering the city's legendary Japanese automotive culture.

Early Morning at Fushimi Inari before the crowds arrive.

Season during cherry blossom, when Japan briefly transforms beneath delicate shades of pink.

Neighbourhood in Ginza for architecture, fashion, gastronomy and Japanese luxury.

Food City in Osaka, eating your way through Dotonbori after dark.

Escape to Okinawa for turquoise water and an unexpected tropical side of Japan.

Sunset from Shibuya Sky as millions of lights begin illuminating Tokyo below.

View of Mount Fuji, whether from the Shinkansen or from a peaceful ryokan.

Memory of experiencing neon Tokyo, silent Kyoto temples, Mount Fuji and tropical Okinawa within one extraordinary journey.

LEVART TIPS

Travel between Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka on the Shinkansen. The journey is part of the experience.

Reserve exceptional restaurants and cherry blossom accommodation early.

Wake early in Kyoto, but allow yourself at least one very late night in Tokyo.

Spend one night in a traditional ryokan.

Respect local customs and onsen etiquette.

And don't schedule every hour. Some of Japan's greatest moments are the ones you never planned.

A PERFECT SIXTEEN-DAY ESCAPE

Days 1–4 | Tokyo

Explore Ginza, Shibuya, Asakusa and Omotesando. Experience teamLab Planets, omakase, Shibuya Sky and one unforgettable night discovering Tokyo's automotive culture.

Days 5–7 | Kyoto

Take the Shinkansen to Kyoto. Visit Fushimi Inari at sunrise, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera and Arashiyama before experiencing traditional kaiseki.

Days 8–9 | Osaka

Explore Kuromon Market and Osaka Castle before eating your way through Dotonbori after dark.

Days 10–13 | Okinawa

Fly south for beaches, snorkelling, island exploration and sunsets beside the East China Sea.

Days 14–16 | Mount Fuji

Finish in Hakone or Lake Kawaguchiko. Stay in a traditional ryokan, soak in an onsen and wake to one of Japan's most iconic landscapes.

THE LEVART PERSPECTIVE

Japan stays with you through moments.

The silence of Fushimi Inari before sunrise.

The precision of an omakase dinner.

Tokyo's lights passing across the window of a Japanese sports car after midnight.

The first glimpse of Mount Fuji from the Shinkansen.

And the unexpected turquoise waters of Okinawa.

Tokyo looks towards tomorrow.

Kyoto remembers yesterday.

Osaka celebrates tonight.

Okinawa makes you forget about time altogether.

Together, they create a journey unlike anywhere else.

Come curious.

Notice the details.

And don't be surprised if you begin planning your return before you've even left.

The Art of Travel starts here.