Japan

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Marriage of tradition and modernity

Long considered inaccessible, Japan is a destination promising a rich and contrasting cultural experience. With its fascinating megacities, the country is first adorned with high technology, plunging the traveller into an electrifying and trendy atmosphere. But faced with the vertiginous skyscrapers of Tokyo's district of Shinjuku, Japan also invites you to savour the moment, as if suspended, during a tea ceremony or in the sulphurous vapours of an onsen. Nature lovers are not left out, with meticulously designed Zen gardens, Hanami and its cherry trees in bloom or bamboo forests like the one d'Arashiyama. The lives of Japanese people are also punctuated by spirituality: at the heart of the temples of the former imperial capital of Kyoto ; to Nara, religious cradle of the Land of the Rising Sun; facing the symbolic and venerated Mount Fuji ; but also in the art of the geisha. Japan is above all a fascinating land, a blend of ancestral traditions and futuristic modernity.

When to go to Japan

HANAMI: CHERRY BLOSSOMS

March to April

IDEAL SEASONS

Spring and autumn

Okinawa Archipelago

March to May (mild) and July to October (hot and humid)

OUR ADDRESSES IN JAPAN

Aman Kyoto

Japan Kyoto

Style A signature of the architect Kerry Hill, both modern and traditional Location To the north of Kyoto city, a 1-hour drive from Osaka Capacity 24 Suites & 2 Pavilions with 2 bedrooms in the heart of the greenery Highlights The Aman Kyoto's natural setting is superb and the way the buildings integrate into it is remarkable

Aman Tokyo

Japan Tokyo

Style A signature of architect Kerry Hill, with a contemporary and minimalist design in the Japanese tradition. Location In the financial district of Otemachi Tower, right in the heart of Tokyo city Capacity 84 Rooms & Suites between the 35th and 38th floors Highlights The hotel's rooms and swimming pool offer a magnificent panoramic view of the city, giving the sensation of being weightless above Tokyo.

Amanemu

Japan Ise-Shima National Park

Style A signature of architect Kerry Hill, embodying modernity, sobriety, and timeless elegance Location To the south-east of Honshu Island, on the Osaki Peninsula, in the heart of Ise Shima National Park Capacity 24 Suites & 4 Villas with 2 bedrooms, overlooking the gardens or Ago Bay Highlights Its immediate proximity to natural hot springs promotes well-being, relaxation, and meditation

Asaba

Japan Izu Peninsula

Style An ancient Buddhist temple transformed into a traditional guesthouse, where the simplicity of its lines highlights the beauty of nature Location On the Izu Peninsula, in the hot spring resort town of Shuzenji, a 2-hour drive south-west of Tokyo Capacity 11 rooms that unfold within a landscaped garden like true works of art Highlights Natural hot springs and authentic Noh theatre performances will enhance your stay

Gora Kadan

Japan Hakone National Park

Style The ryokan is designed in the purest traditional Japanese style, where simplicity and elegance reign supreme. Location In the heart of Hakone National Park, near Mount Fuji, south-west of Tokyo Capacity 20 Rooms & Suites Highlights A true immersion in the Japanese art of living, with the surrounding wonders of Hakone Park and Mount Fuji as a backdrop

Hoshinoya

Japan Kyoto

Style Entirely restored, the hotel's style is a masterful balance between tradition and modernity, with nature taking centre stage. Location South-west of Kyoto, on the banks of the Oi River, it is accessible only by private boat from Arashiyama. Capacity 25 rooms spread across several buildings, lulled by the song of the river Highlights The 15-minute journey by private boat to reach the hotel acts as a temporal buffer that fosters wonder upon your arrival.

Style A modern design imbued with elegance, taking root in the traditions of an old merchant house Location A stone's throw from the iconic Nijo Castle, in the very heart of Kyoto Capacity 160 delicate rooms & suites reminiscent of traditional tea rooms Highlights The hotel reflects Japanese excellence: contemporary luxury, cultural roots, superb gardens, a natural hot spring, and refined gastronomy.

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PRACTICAL GUIDE

ENTRANCE AND SECURITY

No visa required for a short stay
Passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of departure from the territory

CLIMATE

- Mild climate in spring, hot and humid in summer, pleasant in autumn, cold and dry in winter
June and July are the wettest months.
Autumn typhoon season

TIME DIFFERENCE

Japan is GMT+9
In summer, a 7-hour time difference
In winter, +8 hours time difference

LANGUAGE

The official language is Japanese
English mainly spoken in tourist areas

HEALTH & VACCINATION

- Vaccination record update

CURRENCY

- The currency is the Yen
- 1,000 JPY = £5.87 (July 2025)

ELECTRICITY

110 volts
- American type 2-pin flat plug sockets
- Await an adapter

TIP

Tipping is not a practice in Japan and can even be seen as an offence.

As this information may change, we invite you to consult
The website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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