日本 ・ 再生の旅 ・ 極上の体験
Wander Wide — Private Journey
Japan:
A Luxury Renewal
Tokyo · Hakone · 7 Days of Pure Restoration
7Days
4Person Max
2Destinations
✦Exclusive Group
Skin rejuvenation · Ancient stone spas · Herbal therapies · Michelin dining · Haute couture shopping
Onsen & Stone Spa
Herbal Treatments
Sake Tasting
Ginza & Roppongi
Michelin Dining
Private Transfers
The Philosophy
Four women.
Seven days. One transformation.
Japan has practiced the art of renewal for centuries — in the mineral-rich waters of Hakone's volcanic onsen, in the ancient rituals of stone-heated therapy rooms, in the discipline of skin care elevated to philosophy. This journey distills the very finest of that tradition into seven immersive days: ultra-luxury hotels in Tokyo, a private ryokan sanctuary in Hakone, Michelin-starred kaiseki, a full day of haute couture in Ginza, and the most coveted wellness treatments the country has to offer. No detail is left to chance. Every experience has been curated for four discerning travelers who want to return home looking — and feeling — five years younger.
Day by Day
Your Complete Journey
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Day One
Arrival & First Impressions
Tokyo
Landing in Luxury
Haneda Airport · Private Transfer · Aman Tokyo Check-In
- 🚗Private Meet-and-Greet Transfer — Haneda HND → Aman TokyoYour dedicated English-speaking driver awaits arrivals in the terminal with a Wander Wide card. Chilled towels and green tea served en route. Journey approx. 35–45 min.
- 🏨Check-In: Aman Tokyo, Otemachi TowerFloors 33–38 of the Otemachi Tower. Rooms among the largest in Tokyo — expect curated Japanese interiors, floor-to-ceiling views of the Imperial Palace gardens and Mt. Fuji on clear days. Each room features deep soaking tubs and bespoke amenities by Aman Skincare.
- 🌿Aman Spa Welcome Ritual — 60 minBegin the journey with Aman's signature Japanese Purification treatment. Warm herbal compress, mineral body scrub, and a 40-minute shiatsu massage. This is the reset your body has been waiting for.
- 🍱Private In-Room Kaiseki DinnerSettle in gently. A curated seasonal kaiseki set is delivered to your suite — no need to venture out on arrival night. Pair with a cold bottle of premium junmai daiginjo sake arranged by the concierge.
Aman Tokyo
Otemachi Tower, 1-5-6 Otemachi, Chiyoda · ★★★★★ Ultra-Luxury
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Day Two
Skin, Stone & Sake
Tokyo
The Full Restoration Day
Anti-Aging Treatments · Japanese Head Spa · Premium Sake Tasting
- 🌅Morning: Traditional Japanese Skincare Facial at Aman SpaA 90-minute anti-aging facial using fermented rice bran (komenuka), camellia oil, and gold-leaf serums — cornerstone ingredients of Japanese skin longevity. Lymphatic drainage massage included. Targeted to all four guests.
- 💆Afternoon: The Head Spa Tokyo — DaikanyamaJapan's most celebrated scalp therapy studio. Each guest receives a 70-minute private treatment: microscopic scalp analysis, deep-cleanse shampoo ritual, pressure-point scalp massage, and a customized conditioning treatment. Hair emerges glossy, renewed, and visibly transformed. Rated 5.0 by 700+ guests.
- 🛁Late Afternoon: Ganban-yoku Stone Spa (Hot Stone Bed Therapy)Lying on heated Japanese black silica stone beds triggers deep infrared warmth, opens pores, and stimulates circulation — a centuries-old detox and anti-aging practice. Sessions are silent and meditative; plan for 45–60 min each. Private room reserved for your group.
- 🍶Evening: WASAKE Premium Sake Tasting — AsakusaA private guided tasting at one of Tokyo's most intimate sake bars. The owner — a former financial executive turned sake sommelier — leads your group through 6–8 curated pours from rare, single-origin breweries across Japan. Tasting notes, regional context, and food pairing guidance included. Private booking for four.
Aman Tokyo
Second night · Aman Skincare turndown amenities
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Day Three
Ginza & The Art of Shopping
Tokyo
A Day Entirely Your Own — Ginza
Flagship Boutiques · Rare Hermès · Rooftop Champagne · Gourmet Basement Markets
- 🚗Private Transfer to GinzaYour driver delivers you to the heart of Ginza at 10:00 AM and remains on standby throughout the day for luggage, bag drops, and onward transport. This day is entirely unstructured — the agenda is yours alone.
- 🛍️GINZA SIX — Tokyo's Crown Jewel of Luxury RetailOver 240 flagship boutiques across 13 floors: Louis Vuitton, Céline, Dior, Bottega Veneta, Balmain, and the full roll call of French and Italian ateliers. The basement floors house extraordinary Japanese artisan food — mochi, wagyu bento, seasonal confections — ideal for gifts. The rooftop Noh garden offers a rare, serene break between boutiques.
- 👜XIAOMA Ginza Flagship — Rare HermèsOne of Japan's most revered sources for rare and pre-loved Hermès. Birkins, Kellys, and exotic skins in colors unavailable through retail channels. Pieces arrive with original Hermès certificates of authenticity. Staff speak English and the experience is immaculate. Worth visiting even as a browsing gallery.
- 💎Orange Boutique Ginza — Curated Luxury ConsignmentHermès, Chanel, Van Cleef on the Ginza avenue. Highly curated selection, warm staff, and prices that rival Paris. An insider stop rarely on tourist itineraries.
- 🥂Afternoon Champagne Break — Ginza Rooftop Bar of your choiceRegroup and toast mid-afternoon. The rooftop bar at Ginza Six or the terrace at the Mandarin Oriental's 38th-floor bar offer sweeping city views and perfectly chilled Krug or Billecart-Salmon.
- 🍜Early Dinner: Ginza Kousui — Michelin Omakase (optional alternative evening)If the group prefers to dine in Ginza tonight, Ginza Kousui offers an extraordinary seasonal omakase on the 8th floor — private dining room available, tasting menu includes rare fugu (puffer fish, chef-licensed) and a Kobe chateaubriand finished with sea urchin. Rated 5.0. Reserve in advance.
Wander Wide Insider Note
Ginza Shopping Strategy
Arrive at GINZA SIX when it opens at 10:30 AM — the most coveted floors are quietest in the first hour. Visit XIAOMA before noon; rare Hermès pieces move quickly. Your private driver will hold purchased bags throughout the day so you shop freely. A personal shopping liaison can be arranged through Aman Tokyo's concierge for any boutique requiring advance access or waitlist navigation. Tax-free shopping is available for visitors spending over ¥5,000 — keep your passport accessible throughout the day.
Aman Tokyo
Third night · Late-night luggage storage arranged for shopping haul
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Day Four
The Michelin Evening
Tokyo
Morning Wellness · The Michelin Night
Morning Recovery · Herbal Afternoon · Kagurazaka Ishikawa Kaiseki
- 🧘Morning: Private Yoga & Meditation — Aman StudioBegin the day with a 60-minute guided session in the Aman's private studio overlooking the Tokyo skyline. Choose from vinyasa flow, restorative yin, or a silent meditation practice. One instructor per two guests.
- 🌿Afternoon: Japanese Herbal Bath & Aromatherapy TreatmentA two-hour private herbal ceremony at Aman Spa. Hinoki cypress steam bath opens the pores and calms the nervous system. Followed by a yuzu and camellia oil full-body wrap, then a 60-minute meridian-point massage with warming ginger and mugwort oils — traditional kampo (Japanese herbal medicine) blends chosen for lymphatic flow and skin luminosity.
- 🚗Private Transfer to KagurazakaYour driver departs Aman Tokyo at 6:30 PM, arriving at Kagurazaka — Tokyo's most enchanting French-Japanese cobblestone quarter — with time to stroll the lantern-lit alleyways before dinner.
- ⭐Dinner: Kagurazaka Ishikawa — Michelin Three StarsOne of Japan's most celebrated kaiseki destinations, Chef Hideki Ishikawa's intimate restaurant holds three Michelin stars and stands as a living embodiment of washoku philosophy. The 14-course evening kaiseki unfolds with meticulous attention to seasonal produce, exquisite Mino-yaki ceramics, and Baccarat crystal sake vessels. The sommelier's nihonshu pairings are legendary — expect rare aged sake and exceptional seasonal wines. Private counter reservation for four guests. One of the finest meals available in all of Asia.
★★★ Michelin — Kagurazaka Ishikawa
What to Expect This Evening
Arrive by 7:00 PM. Dress code: smart elegant (kimono welcome, always encouraged). The meal runs approximately 2.5–3 hours. Pre-order the sake pairing — the sommelier's nihonshu selection is not to be missed. Chef Ishikawa personally visits each table; it is customary and deeply appreciated to bow slightly and offer a brief compliment on the meal. Your Wander Wide concierge will communicate dietary preferences in advance. Budget approximately ¥35,000–¥45,000 per person (food + beverages).
Aman Tokyo
Fourth night · Late return from Kagurazaka — private driver on call
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Day Five
Into the Mountains
Hakone
Tokyo → Hakone Transfer · Gōra Kadan Arrival
Private Mountain Drive · Imperial Ryokan · First Onsen Immersion
- 🚗Private Luxury Transfer — Tokyo to Hakone (Gōra)Depart Aman Tokyo at 10:00 AM by private vehicle. The 90-minute mountain drive winds through cedar forests and volcanic foothills. Your driver provides a brief landscape narration — arrive relaxed, not rushed.
- 🏯Check-In: Gōra Kadan — Former Imperial VillaBuilt on the grounds of a Showa Imperial family villa, Gōra Kadan is the apex of Japanese luxury hospitality. 19 private suites, impeccably maintained gardens, and a level of omotenashi (hospitality) that guests describe as life-changing. Your suite attendant (personal to each room) greets you by name, guides you through the property, and will be your single point of contact for the duration of your stay.
- ✨Afternoon: Gōra Kadan Beauty Treatment — 2 HoursGōra Kadan's signature beauty course is near-legendary: a comprehensive two-hour program of skin analysis, mineral hot-stone facial, volcanic mud mask, and targeted anti-aging serum application. Guests consistently describe the results as remarkable. Reserved exclusively for your group on arrival afternoon.
- ♨️Evening: Private Outdoor Onsen SoakEach suite at Gōra Kadan includes a private open-air rotenburo (outdoor onsen bath) fed by Hakone's alkaline-sulfur volcanic mineral springs — renowned for skin-softening properties, deep muscle relaxation, and circulation enhancement. Soak as long as you wish. The mineral water is the finest in Japan.
- 🍽️Dinner: In-Room Kaiseki at Gōra KadanA full kaiseki course served privately in your suite or the intimate dining room. Each course is presented on hand-selected seasonal ceramics. The evening's menu reflects the precise ingredients of Hakone's mountain season.
Gōra Kadan
1300 Gōra, Hakone · Former Imperial Villa · ★★★★★ Luxury Ryokan
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Day Six
Hakone Deep Restoration
Hakone
A Full Day of Silence & Renewal
Stone Spa · Anti-Aging Rituals · Mountain Views · Gourmet Dinner
- 🌄Sunrise Onsen — Private Outdoor BathBegin at 6:00 AM in your suite's private rotenburo as mist rises from the valley. The mineral content of Hakone's waters — sodium bicarbonate, sulfur, silica — is clinically associated with improved skin texture and elasticity. There is no more peaceful place to greet the morning.
- 🍳Japanese Breakfast — Full In-Room CourseTraditional Hakone-style breakfast served in your suite: house-made tofu, grilled Hida wagyu, seasonal pickles, dashi-rich miso, steamed rice, and medicinal herbal tea. Slow, nourishing, and deeply restorative.
- 🪨Morning: Ganban-yoku Stone Spa — 90 Minutes (Private Room)Gōra Kadan's stone spa uses rare black tourmaline and jade heated beds that emit far-infrared rays — penetrating 4–5cm beneath the skin surface. Effects: deep detoxification, lymphatic cleansing, accelerated collagen production, and significant caloric burn (equivalent to a 30-minute run). A 90-minute session is recommended for maximum benefit. Private room reserved for all four guests simultaneously.
- 💧Afternoon: Milky Onsen Communal Baths & Cooling RoomRotate between Gōra Kadan's outdoor communal baths — each fed by different mineral compositions. The "nigori-yu" (cloudy sulfur water) baths are particularly celebrated for skin whitening and softening effects. Follow each soak with the cooling room and cold-spring rinse for maximum circulation benefit.
- 🌿Late Afternoon: Private Japanese Botanical WrapA 75-minute full-body treatment using locally harvested hakone-sasa (mountain bamboo grass), ginger root compresses, and camellia seed oil — a recipe drawn from centuries of mountain healing tradition. Skin emerges luminous and profoundly hydrated.
- 🥩Gourmet Dinner: Hakone Wagyu & Seasonal KaisekiYour final Hakone evening dinner. Chef presents a special course centered on Kanagawa prefecture A5 wagyu, paired with three pours of sake selected to complement each course. Dessert features Hakone black sesame ice cream with gold leaf and seasonal fruit from the mountain valley.
Gōra Kadan
Second and final night · Full board included · Checkout 11:00 AM
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Day Seven
Departure Morning
Hakone → HND
Farewells & Flight Home
Final Onsen · Slow Breakfast · Private Transfer to Haneda
- ♨️Final Morning Onsen SoakOne last soak in the private suite rotenburo before checkout. The mineralogy of Hakone's sulfur-alkaline springs has been shown to retain skin benefits for 5–7 days post-immersion. The perfect way to carry the restoration home.
- 🍵Slow Departure Breakfast & Matcha CeremonyA light, ceremonial matcha and seasonal sweet farewell prepared by your suite attendant. Luggage collected, gifts wrapped, and Wander Wide departure amenity bag presented to each traveler (yuzu face mist, camellia hair oil, and a hand-selected Japanese confection tin for the flight).
- 🚗Private Transfer — Gōra Kadan → Haneda Airport (HND)Depart at 11:00 AM. Journey approximately 90–100 minutes depending on traffic. Your driver will monitor your flight departure time and adjust accordingly. Cold towels, Japanese tea, and local snacks provided en route.
- ✈️Haneda Airport DepartureYour Wander Wide journey concludes at HND departures. You leave Japan with skin that glows, a body that is rested, and memories that will last a lifetime.
A Note Before You Go
What Japan Will Have Given You
Over seven days you will have soaked in volcanic mineral springs proven to improve skin elasticity, received herbal and stone treatments drawn from centuries of Japanese healing tradition, eaten at one of the three-star kaiseki tables in the world, shopped the finest luxury district in Asia, and rested in rooms that define what a hotel can be. This is not a vacation. This is a recalibration.
The Science of Beauty
Why Japan Transforms Skin
Onsen Mineral Therapy
Skin · Circulation · Detox
Hakone's volcanic waters carry sodium bicarbonate, silica, and sulfur compounds. Silica-rich "bijin-no-yu" (beauty waters) are clinically linked to increased skin moisture retention and collagen synthesis. The alkaline pH gently dissolves dead skin cells — no exfoliant required. Daily soaking over 2+ days produces measurable improvements in skin texture.
Ganban-yoku Stone Therapy
Anti-Aging · Lymphatic · Caloric Burn
Far-infrared radiation emitted by heated black tourmaline and jade penetrates deep into tissue, triggering mitochondrial activity, accelerating cellular turnover, and stimulating collagen and elastin production. A 45-minute session burns 300–600 kcal and can reduce visible pore size within 24 hours. Often called "Japan's anti-aging secret."
Kampo Herbal Medicine
Botanical · Anti-Inflammatory · Radiance
Japan's 1,300-year-old tradition of kampo uses botanicals including mugwort, ginger, peony root, and yuzu to treat skin at a systemic level. When applied topically in compresses and wraps, these herbs reduce inflammation, increase microcirculation, and visibly brighten skin tone within hours. Gōra Kadan's herbal treatments are formulated by in-house herbalists.
Rice Bran & Camellia Oil
Japanese Beauty Staples · Skin Rejuvenation
Komenuka (fermented rice bran) has been used by Japanese women for centuries. Rich in ferulic acid, vitamin E, and ceramides, it delivers potent antioxidant protection while deeply hydrating the skin barrier. Paired with camellia (tsubaki) oil — a molecular match for human sebum — the combination is responsible for the radiant, porcelain-smooth complexion Japan is famous for worldwide.
Sake & Skin Longevity
Kojic Acid · Brightening · Antioxidant
Toji (master sake brewers) are renowned for having extraordinarily smooth, youthful hands. The secret: kojic acid, a natural byproduct of sake fermentation that inhibits melanin production and brightens hyperpigmentation. Many Aman Spa treatments incorporate sake lees (sake kasu) as a brightening mask ingredient — you'll experience both the topical and the liquid form.
Japanese Head Spa
Scalp Health · Hair Renewal · Deep Relaxation
The Japanese head spa (atama spa) is a singular experience unavailable in the West at this level. Microscopic scalp analysis identifies specific treatment needs; the subsequent massage targets 14 pressure points on the scalp, reducing cortisol levels by up to 31% (measured post-treatment). Hair emerges shinier and structurally stronger. The relaxation effect persists for 48–72 hours.
Where You'll Rest
Two Extraordinary Properties
Tokyo · Nights 1–4 · Ultra-Luxury Hotel
Aman Tokyo
Otemachi Tower, Chiyoda — overlooking the Imperial Palace
Aman Tokyo occupies the top six floors of the 38-story Otemachi Tower, offering rooms that are the largest and most serene in Tokyo. The design language is inspired by traditional Japanese architecture — washi paper screens, deep soaking tubs, vast windows framing either the Imperial Palace forests or Mt. Fuji on clear mornings. The Aman Spa is a full floor dedicated to healing, with a 30-meter indoor pool, yoga studio, and a treatment menu drawing from Japanese skincare traditions 400 years deep. Service is unseen until needed, then flawless. This is the undisputed finest hotel in Tokyo.
安
★★★★★
Aman Tokyo
Otemachi · Ultra-Luxury · 4 Nights
Hakone · Nights 5–6 · Luxury Ryokan
Gōra Kadan
1300 Gōra, Hakone — former Imperial family villa grounds
Built on grounds gifted to the Imperial family in the Showa era, Gōra Kadan is the most refined ryokan in Hakone. Just 19 suites, each with a private onsen fed by Hakone's own volcanic mineral springs. The stone spa is celebrated nationwide. The kaiseki kitchen sources entirely within Kanagawa and neighboring prefectures. Every suite attendant is assigned personally — they know your preferences, remember your name, and anticipate needs you have not yet thought to express. This is what the Japanese word "omotenashi" actually means when practiced at its highest level.
静
★★★★★
Gōra Kadan
Hakone · Imperial Ryokan · 2 Nights
Investment
Journey Pricing
Starting At — Per Person (Land Only)
$16,000
USD · Private group of 4 · Excludes international flights · Shopping at your own discretion
Accommodation
Aman Tokyo — 4 Nights
Ultra-luxury suites with Imperial Palace or garden views. Aman Spa access included throughout your stay.
Accommodation
Gōra Kadan — 2 Nights
Former Imperial villa ryokan. Private suite with volcanic mineral onsen. Full board — all dinners and breakfasts included.
Dining
Michelin & Gourmet Experiences
Kagurazaka Ishikawa ★★★ kaiseki dinner, Gōra Kadan full-board kaiseki, sake pairing throughout.
Spa & Wellness
All Treatments — 7 Days
Aman Spa rituals, Head Spa Tokyo, ganban-yoku stone therapy, kampo herbal wraps, Gōra Kadan beauty course.
Experiences
Sake Tasting & Activities
WASAKE private sake tasting, morning yoga, Ginza shopping day with private driver, all guided experiences.
Ground Transport
All Private Transfers
Private meet-and-greet at Haneda, dedicated Tokyo vehicle, scenic Hakone transfer, return to HND.
What's Included
Inclusions & Exclusions
✦ Included in Your Journey
- ✅All accommodation (4 nights Aman Tokyo, 2 nights Gōra Kadan)
- ✅Private airport transfers — Haneda arrivals & departures
- ✅Private vehicle & driver on standby, all Tokyo days
- ✅Private transfer Tokyo → Hakone → Haneda
- ✅All Gōra Kadan dinners & breakfasts (full board)
- ✅Aman Tokyo welcome ritual & herbal treatment
- ✅Gōra Kadan signature beauty course (2 hours)
- ✅Head Spa Tokyo Daikanyama — all 4 guests
- ✅Ganban-yoku stone spa sessions — Tokyo & Hakone
- ✅Kampo herbal bath & botanical wrap treatments
- ✅WASAKE private sake tasting — Asakusa
- ✅Kagurazaka Ishikawa Michelin dinner reservation management
- ✅Private morning yoga session — Aman studio
- ✅Wander Wide Departure Gift Bags (all 4 travelers)
- ✅24/7 Wander Wide concierge support throughout journey
- ✅All gratuities and service charges
◯ Not Included
- ○International airfare (Tokyo Haneda HND)
- ○Travel insurance (strongly recommended — E&O covered)
- ○Personal shopping (Ginza / Roppongi boutiques)
- ○Alcoholic beverages outside included meals
- ○Personal mini-bar charges at hotels
- ○Additional spa treatments beyond itinerary
- ○Optional Ginza Kousui dinner (Day 3 alternative)
- ○Gifts and souvenirs
- ○Visa fees where applicable
- ○PCR or health documentation if required