Experience the buzz that characterises the Japanese capital, where flashing neon and dazzling skyscrapers light up your visit. From the free hugs of Harajuku to the electronics of Akihabara, each district has its own story to tell.

Journey to one of Japan’s best preserved post towns. Its residents go to great lengths to preserve it as it would have been in the Edo period and you’ll easily see why when you visit. Tsumago still boasts traditional row houses and the original Honjin, the main inn of the town.

Pay your respects to those that fell victim to the atomic bomb dropped on this Japanese city at at the end of the Second World War at Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial. Thousands of paper cranes, a symbol of peace, hang as a colourful reminder of the futility of war, replaced by local school children as they fade in the sun.

Absorb Japan’s history in the ancient heart of its former capital Kyoto. In Gion, watch as maiko and geisha scurry off to their clients clad in traditional kimono, their faces painted white and their feet clad in geta. This city’s wooden ryokans and elaborate temples will leave a lasting impression.

Enjoy the breathtaking view of Japan’s most iconic mountain. Climb Mt Fuji and you’ll have ascended the country’s highest peak at over 12000 ft above sea level. Later, soothe your aching muscles with a dip in the Hakone hot springs.