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Embark on a voyage into luxury : Unveiling Japan's Premier New Retreats

Enhance your travel journey with an indulgent escape to Japan's newest and most luxurious hotel destinations. Immerse yourself in the refined artistry of these exquisite establishments, each offering a harmonious blend of sophistication and cultural resonance. Explore with us as we reveal a carefully curated selection of recently opened and upcoming havens, set to transform your definition of opulence.

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Booking a Japan Tour with TokudAw Inc

At TokudAw Inc, we know that the best journeys are the ones that provide truly personal experiences. So, as your dedicated Japan travel agency, that’s why we go above and beyond to create tailored tour packages for those visiting Japan. Wondering how exactly we do this? Here, we detail how easy it is to book with us so keep reading and take one step closer to your next unforgettable adventure.

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Japan Chubu and Hokuriku Adventure: 6 days, 5 nights

Taste seafood freshly caught from the Sea of Japan and see the mountains of Hokuriku draped in the fiery colours of autumn.

The Hokuriku Region lies to the northwest of Tokyo along the Sea of Japan, backing on to the spectacular snow-capped peaks of the Japanese Alps. This is one of Japan's most celebrated locations for seafood and gourmet dining, with Kanazawa in particular considered one of the very best places to eat in all Japan. Its majestic mountain landscapes and beautiful historic sites make it one of Japan's most popular locations for seeing the autumn colours, as do the natural thermal waters of its hot spring towns like Kaga Onsen.

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Hotel Koo Otsu Hyakucho

Designed by architect Yoshiji Takehara, the hotel's rooms are spread across seven traditional townhouses dating back to the last century, reinterpreted and transformed into comfortable, modern spaces while losing nothing of their original soul, but providing all the facilities modern visitors expect. But the choice of its location was a fundamental part of the design. Otsu is a 20 minute drive from the overcrowded tourist hotspots of central Kyoto and is often overlooked in favor of its more famous neighbor. Bringing visitors here helps to support the regions outside the tourist hotspots and reinvigorate commerce, but also to give visitors a glimpse of the hidden charm that can't be found in the over-travelled centers. 

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The Marriage of my two loves: Science and Travel

TokudAw was started because co-founder, Wanping Aw wanted the world to experience Japan as it really is; to have the most enriching and authentic experience they can of one of the world's most fascinating cultures, the brilliant and inspiring, but also the everyday, and everything between. Read more on Wanping’s inspiration.

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Satisfy your need for speed at the Porsche Experience Center Tokyo

Satisfy your need for speed at the Porsche Experience Center Tokyo

There are some experiences that can't be recreated virtually. You may have watched it on Youtube, or on television, but none of that can prepare you for the reality. As part of your visit to Japan, leave the smartphone at home and get ready to spend some time with a different kind of machine…

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