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The white keep of Himeji Castle above its stone walls, Japan

Castles, hot springs and the bullet train

Japan

Japan pairs centuries-old castles, temples and hot springs with some of the world's most modern cities, all linked by fast, punctual trains.

Best time to go
March to May for cherry blossom and October to November for autumn colours.
High season
Late March–April, October–November
Top places
Tokyo · Kyoto · Kyushu

Highlights

  • Castles such as Himeji and Kumamoto
  • Temples and tea in Kyoto
  • Ryokan stays and hot springs
  • Bullet trains between cities

Cities and regions

  • TokyoShrines, neon and great food
  • KyotoTemples, gardens and Gion
  • KyushuVolcanoes, onsen and coastal towns

Journeys in Japan

What we arrange for Japan

Holiday packages

Ready-made Europe and Japan tours you can adjust, or a trip planned from scratch.

Hotels and transport

Hotels, trains, transfers and flights within Europe and Japan, booked and confirmed.

Visa document guidance

Checklists and booking letters for your visa application. Approval is decided by the embassy.

Support while you travel

A planner you can reach by phone throughout your trip.

Reviews

What travellers say

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Sample reviews for the layout. They will be replaced by real reviews from BESSALOV travellers before launch.

They made the visa part simple

I was nervous about the Schengen application. The planner went through every document with me on the consultation call, and the hotel letters were ready when I needed them. Paris and Rome were a dream.

Lovely trip, trains need patience

Rome and the Cinque Terre were wonderful. One train was cancelled and the planner rebooked us within an hour by phone. I would only ask for a little more free time in Florence.

My first trip to Europe

Everything was explained before I paid anything. The hotel was central, the Seine cruise was magical, and someone always answered the phone when I had a question.

The Eiffel Tower above the Seine at dusk

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