Japan Travel Packages & Luxury Tours from Australia

Japan is one of those rare destinations where every layer you uncover reveals something more extraordinary beneath it. Spencer Leisure Travel has been crafting exceptional luxury tours in Japan for Australian travellers for more than 25 years, combining the precision Japan demands with the cultural depth it deserves.

We are specialists who have spent decades building relationships with Japan’s finest properties, most knowledgeable guides, and most exclusive cultural institutions, and those relationships translate directly into a better experience for you.

Our cherry blossom tours in Japan are among the most emotionally resonant journeys we offer, following the sakura bloom from south to north while staying in heritage properties, attending private hanami gatherings, and visiting temple gardens at first light before the crowds arrive. Availability is strictly limited each season.

Japan’s autumn colour season is equally spectacular and considerably less crowded than spring, painting Nikko, Kyoto and Hakone in deep crimson and amber. Our autumn itineraries combine foliage viewing with sake brewery visits, forest bathing in Arashiyama, and stays in carefully selected traditional inns.

An authentic ryokan stay is one of the defining experiences of luxury travel to Japan, and our curated selections prioritise properties that offer kaiseki dining of the highest standard, private onsen access, and the kind of attentive hospitality that Japanese innkeepers have refined across generations.

Hokkaido’s Niseko is globally revered for its exceptional powder snow, while Tohoku offers quieter pistes alongside onsen villages draped in white. Our winter packages pair ski access with cultural exploration, creating a richly layered experience that extends well beyond the slopes.

From tsukiji-adjacent breakfast rituals in Tokyo to ramen masterclasses in Fukuoka and multi-course kaiseki dinners in Kyoto, our culinary tours are built around authentic flavour and genuine human connection, guided by chefs and food historians who bring Japan’s extraordinary food culture to life.

Bloom timing shifts each year with temperature patterns, so tracking the official forecast and booking well ahead is essential. The table below reflects typical averages.

Autumn Leaves Season

Autumn colour moves from north to south between October and November, with Hokkaido peaking in early October and Kyoto reaching its most vivid hues from mid to late November. A combined itinerary covering both regions offers a magnificent seasonal sweep.

Summer Festivals & Winter Snow

July and August bring spectacular matsuri festivals, including Kyoto’s celebrated Gion Matsuri, though summer heat and humidity can be considerable. Winter delivers crystal powder across Hokkaido and the atmospheric stillness of snow-covered temples, making it a deeply rewarding season for culturally focused travellers.

Our Japanese luxury tours are built on a foundation of considered inclusions: return flights from major Australian cities, accommodation across superior hotels and finest-grade ryokans, a Japan Rail Pass for seamless intercity travel, private English-speaking guides, curated cultural experiences, and a pre-departure consultation with your dedicated Spencer specialist.

Optional additions include travel insurance, private airport transfers and specialist dining reservations.

10-Day Classic Japan Itinerary
Days 1–3 in Tokyo cover Shinjuku, Shibuya and a day trip to Nikko. Days 4 and 5 are spent in Hakone with Mount Fuji views and a ryokan stay. Days 6–8 take you through Kyoto’s temple circuit, geisha district and Arashiyama, before Days 9 and 10 in Osaka for street food, Dotonbori and departure.

14-Day Cherry Blossom Luxury Journey
This immersive itinerary follows the sakura bloom from Hiroshima northward through Osaka and Kyoto before arriving in Tokyo at peak season, combining our cherry blossom tours in Japan with private hanami gatherings, exclusive ryokan stays, and behind-the-scenes cultural access arranged for discerning travellers.

7-Day Kyoto & Cultural Immersion
A focused week in and around Kyoto covering Fushimi Inari, Nishiki Market, Nijo Castle, an overnight in Nara and a private tea ceremony experience, designed for travellers who prefer depth over distance. This itinerary pairs beautifully with a broader journey that includes a luxury river cruise to Europe or another Spencer-curated destination.

• Tokyo: Japan’s capital, 14 million people, hub for bullet trains to every major city.
• Kyoto: 1,600+ temples and shrines, the centre of traditional Japanese culture and ryokan stays.
• Osaka: Japan’s third-largest city, street food capital, gateway to Nara and Kobe.
• Hakone: A national park one hour from Tokyo, famous for onsen resorts and Fuji views.
• Hiroshima: UNESCO World Heritage Peace Memorial, Miyajima Island, 10 minutes by ferry.
• Takayama: Preserved Edo-era old town in the Japanese Alps, with twice-yearly morning markets.
• Hokkaido: Japan’s northernmost island, home to Niseko ski resort and fresh seafood.
• Kanazawa: Feudal castle town on the Sea of Japan coast, with geisha districts largely intact.

What’s Included:

• Virtuoso benefits at luxury hotels (upgrades, breakfast, amenities)
• Reserved Michelin restaurant bookings (often impossible for tourists)
• English-speaking private guides throughout
• 24/7 concierge support during travel
• JR Rail Pass for bullet train travel
• All ground transfers and logistics

• Korea — Emerging luxury, temples, K-culture, culinary scene (Japan vs Korea comparison)
• Vietnam — French colonial elegance, Halong Bay cruises, Hoi An charm
• Thailand — Wellness retreats, Bangkok energy, beach luxury
• New Zealand — Nature, adventure, sophistication