WAKE UP FROM THE DREAM AND CLICK “BOOK”
Trees topped with pillowy, pink flowers. A snowcapped mountain ready to be explored. Coral reefs teeming with wildlife. A steamy hot spring to relax in. Food bursting with dynamic flavors. We know what you’ve been dreaming of — and it’s time to wake up.
There is something deeply enticing about a trip to Japan. This is a dream destination for many, perhaps for the centuries of vibrant history, delectable cuisine or breathtaking vistas. In reality Japan is all these wonders — and more.
For those who have long been dreaming, the research has likely stacked high over the last few years. Numerous social accounts have been followed, the list of destinations has grown longer and perhaps a vision board has been crafted. How many “must-see” lists have you saved?
Now that Japan’s borders are open to international travelers, it’s time to wake up from the dream and click “book.”
Virtue is not knowing but doing.”
– Japanese proverb
An Invitation to Explore
Reopened borders are nothing if not a wake-up call for those dreaming of Japan. Travel restrictions interrupted even the best-laid plans in the name of health and safety, but now that flights have resumed normal operations, so can your itinerary. From days packed with unforgettable sightseeing to nights spent savoring culinary masterpieces, wonder and beauty should be experienced — not left to dreams. Japan’s rich culture and dynamic landscape offer dream-worthy experiences for every type of traveler. Temples, museums and architectural wonders await those looking to step back into Japan’s storied history. For the food obsessed, the myriad of enticing street carts, or Yatai, Michelin-starred restaurants and unexpected flavors beckon. Adventurers and nature-lovers alike find respite in Japan’s lush forests, beaches, waterways and mountain ranges. Vast shopping districts, vibrant nightlife and more await those seeking out Japan’s more contemporary, cosmopolitan experiences.
I loved the quiet places in Kyoto, the places that held the world within a windless moment. Inside the temples, Nature held her breath. All longing was put to sleep in the stillness, and all was distilled into a clean simplicity. The smell of woodsmoke, the drift of incense; a procession of monks in black-and-gold robes, one of them giggling in a voice yet unbroken; a touch of autumn in the air, a sense of gathering rain.”
― Pico Iyer, British essayist
An Invitation to Explore
Reopened borders are nothing if not a wake-up call for those dreaming of Japan. Travel restrictions interrupted even the best-laid plans in the name of health and safety, but now that flights have resumed normal operations, so can your itinerary. From days packed with unforgettable sightseeing to nights spent savoring culinary masterpieces, wonder and beauty should be experienced — not left to dreams. Japan’s rich culture and dynamic landscape offer dream-worthy experiences for every type of traveler. Temples, museums and architectural wonders await those looking to step back into Japan’s storied history. For the food obsessed, the myriad of enticing street carts, or Yatai, Michelin-starred restaurants and unexpected flavors beckon. Adventurers and nature-lovers alike find respite in Japan’s lush forests, beaches, waterways and mountain ranges. Vast shopping districts, vibrant nightlife and more await those seeking out Japan’s more contemporary, cosmopolitan experiences.