Apsley Travel · Bespoke Luxury Travel
A typical 10-night luxury Japan itinerary — Tokyo, Hakone or a ryokan, then Kyoto — costs £8,500–£14,500 per person before flights. International flights add £900 (economy), £2,200 (premium economy), £3,500–£5,500 (business) or £8,000+ (first). At the very top tier (Aman Tokyo, Aman Kyoto, Tawaraya, private vehicle throughout), the same 10 nights runs £18,000–£25,000+ per person.
A 10-night luxury Japan holiday typically costs £8,500–£14,500 per person on the ground (hotels, rail, guides, transfers), plus £900–£5,500 in flights depending on cabin. Ultra-luxury (Aman, top ryokans, private vehicle) runs £18,000–£25,000+ per person.
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International flights are additional — £900 economy, £2,200 premium economy, £3,500–£5,500 business class. We arrange them on request.
No — the Shinkansen and taxis cover most needs. We arrange private drivers selectively (Kyoto for temple-day efficiency, airport transfers) rather than throughout.
Yes — shoulder season (May–June or September) at Park Hyatt/Hyatt Regency for 8 nights with selective guide days is achievable at £7,000–£8,500pp ex flights.
Hotel rates rise 20–35% in late March–early April. Book 12 months ahead for the best properties.