Explore Japan’s Pacific coast, from Mount Fuji to art islands and ancient cedar forests.

Your journey begins in Tokyo, where centuries-old temples and neighborhoods coexist with neon-lit crosses and one of the world’s most vibrant food scenes. Explore Sensō-ji, Tokyo’s oldest temple, amidst the historic streets of Asakusa, stroll across the famous Shibuya Crossing, and enjoy an evening with a Michelin-starred sushi chef for a private omakase, where each dish is prepared at the chef’s counter.

From here, board your private Pelorus yacht, and the horizon will give way to the tranquil waters and forested peaks of Hakone, with Mount Fuji rising majestically from the sea. Visit the Hakone Open Air Museum with a private curator, touring its sculpture gardens and the Picasso Pavilion before it opens to the public, then spend the afternoon at an onsen (traditional Japanese hot spring bath) in the mountains with Mount Fuji as your backdrop.

 

 

In the Fuji Five Lakes region, paddleboard across Lake Kawaguchi at sunrise as Mount Fuji emerges from the mist. During the official climbing season, ascend its slopes with expert guides or admire Fuji from above on a private hot air balloon flight over the lake and surrounding forests.

Sail through Ago Bay, a labyrinth of pine-covered islets and sheltered coves, prized for centuries for its pearl-fishing tradition. Explore the tranquil waters by kayak or stand-up paddleboard, or take a private boat tour through the bay's oyster farms to understand how Mikimoto developed the world's first successful cultured pearls here in the late 1890s.

On Mikimoto Pearl Island, explore the history of pearl farming with an expert guide, then meet the Ama of Toba, women who have been freediving for shellfish for centuries. Further south, stroll beneath the towering cedars of Ise Jingu, Japan's most sacred Shinto shrine. In Himeji, step inside the soaring white walls of one of Japan's best-preserved feudal castles before exploring the nine traditional Japanese gardens of neighboring Kokoen, until another night falls under a blanket of stars. Then head to Kansai and discover the timeless beauty of Kyoto.

Walk beneath the famous red gates of Fushimi Inari, where the shrine paths wind into the forested slopes of Mount Inari. Explore the towering bamboo forests of Arashiyama and visit Kinkaku-ji, the Zen temple whose upper floors are covered in gold leaf and reflected in the pond. In Gion, participate in a private tea ceremony before enjoying a traditional multi-course dinner served by geisha and maiko (apprentice geisha), with an evening of music and dance.

 

 

From the tranquility of Kyoto, immerse yourself in the vibrant energy and world-class cuisine of Osaka. Join a local expert beyond the neon lights and street food stalls of Dotonbori, stopping at small izakayas (Japanese bars) tucked away in alleyways and sampling the dishes that have made Osaka one of Japan’s great culinary capitals.

Return to your private yacht and head west to the Seto Inland Sea, where hundreds of islands punctuate the strait between Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. Among them, Naoshima [pictured above] and Teshima are home to some of Japan’s most outstanding contemporary art. Disembark on Naoshima via tender to visit Tadao Ando’s Benesse House Museum and explore the island-wide installations before crossing to the Teshima Art Museum. Back on the water, swim from the yacht’s beach club, try stand-up paddleboarding, or enjoy a beach barbecue under the stars until nightfall.

In Onomichi, leave the water behind and ascend the narrow hillside streets of Temple Walk, which connects 25 historic temples above the old harbor, with views of the Seto Inland Sea islands from Mount Senkoji.

The final leg begins in Hiroshima, where the Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome offer a moment of profound reflection. A private guide will accompany you through the museum and gardens. From there, you'll be directed to Miyajima Island to see its iconic floating torii gate emerging from the sea, and then ascend Mount Misen by cable car for panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea.

Further south, steam rises above Beppu from thousands of hot springs. Explore its vividly colored geothermal pools before continuing along the Miyazaki coast to Yakushima, an island of ancient Cedar forests, crystal-clear rivers, and subtropical coastlines.

Explore the island on foot with expert guides beneath the ancient yakusugi rock formations, following moss-covered trails that wind into the mountainous interior. Then, dive into the depths of the sea and snorkel among the Yakushima reefs with local guides, surrounded by sea turtles and colorful reef life. In summer, loggerhead and green sea turtles come ashore to nest on the island's beaches.

Your journey culminates in Kagoshima, beneath the imposing silhouette of Sakurajima, one of Japan's most active volcanoes. Relax in a natural sand bath on the nearby black sand beaches, warmed by the volcanic landscape, or simply enjoy the views from the yacht.