Japan luxury highlights tour

This cultural tour makes the most of traveling around Japan via public transport, rather than private car or mini-buses, just as the locals do. Traveling this way reduces carbon emissions and road congestion, making it a more environmentally friendly option.

This itinerary includes a cycling tour of the Hida mountains in the Japanese Alps, where you can explore the quaint villages and beautiful countryside of the region in an eco-friendly (and fun!) way. Other modes of public transport to try include Japan's efficient train system (including the famous Shinkansen bullet trains, which are an attraction in themselves), subways, local buses, cable cars, boats and ferries, as well as trams.

We only work with hotels and guesthouses which share our commitment to sustainable tourism and environmental responsibility, especially in terms of recycling and energy conservation initiatives. For example the Hyatt Regency in Kyoto is eco-conscious and has initiatives in place for waste reduction, conversation efforts and responsible sourcing of food and building materials. Similarly, The Gate Hotel Kaminarimon in Tokyo is focused on reducing energy consumption through use of co-generation heat-releasing systems, green roofs and walls, LED lights, and windows that facilitate ventilation.

To further keep up sustainable practices during your trip, we recommend you carry your own reusable, non-plastic chopsticks or cutlery, as Japan gets through 24 billion pairs of ‘waribashi’ (disposable chopsticks made of wood or bamboo) every year. That's 185 pairs for every person in Japan! There are also ample recycling facilities in the country and as tap water is drinkable, we urge you to use a refillable bottle rather than buying bottled water.