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View From Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo

Mandarin Oriental

City
Tokyo, Japan

Mandarin Oriental blends contemporary and Japanese style with impeccable service. The 157 rooms and 22 suites are among the largest in Japan with floor to ceiling windows making the most of the wonderful city views, even stretching as far as Mount Fuji on a clear day.

The extensive spa also benefits from the views and a stay here will ensure a fabulous gastronomic journey with restaurants serving Sushi, French and molecular cuisine to name a few.

Why we like Mandarin Oriental Tokyo

The hotel has 10 restaurants including a French and Cantonese, both of which hold Michelin stars. In addition, there are Japanese, molecular tapas (looks like a strawberry and tastes like fish type thing) and a street cafe/bakery. Sushi chefs are not renowned for being very talkative, but the restaurant here has only 8 covers and the chef speaks excellent English so can explain exactly what you are eating.

Facilities

A vast selection of restaurants, bars and cafes including some Michelin starred
Spa
Fitness centre

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Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, Japan

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Red crowned crane, Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan

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Journey North by train to Hokkaido

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12 days from £4,600pp

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Highlights of Japan Holiday

This classic Japan holiday includes many of the iconic highlights conjured up when one thinks of Japan. Tokyo, Kyoto and Mount Fuji coupled with food, geisha and gardens – perfect for a first time visitor.

11 days from £4,250pp

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Holiday to Japan including Tokyo, Kyoto and Shikoku

This holiday idea is perfect for a first-time traveller to Japan who wishes to take in some of the countries iconic sites as well as experience the less visited and scenically stunning island of Shikoku.

11 days from £3,350pp

Deep green river with solitary kayaker, shore on right and forest on left.

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Family Holiday to Japan

Japan is a wonderful destination to enthral the whole family. Journey by train from futuristic Tokyo to the ancient cultures of Kyoto with some fabulously quirky, fun and fascinating pastimes throughout.

14 days from £3,900pp

Young Girl at Japanese Garden, Genko an Temple, Kyoto, Japan

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Japan – Island Adventure

A true adventure to the island archipelago of Ogasawara, hidden in the Pacific Ocean.

9 days from £2,950pp

Bonin Honeyeater, Ogasawara Islands, Japan

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Japan Holiday By Train

Travel exclusively by train combining the iconic cities of Tokyo and Kyoto with time in the Japanese Alps, bursting with beautiful scenery, traditional villages, hidden valleys and wonderful wildlife.

10 days from £3,800pp

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We know a thing or two about bespoke holidays – we’ve been creating them since 1989. Take a trip through the Japan Holidays that we love today.

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Winter Wildlife Photography with Sue Flood

Enjoy Japan’s winter wildlife exploring Central Honshu and Northern Hokkaido with wildlife and travel photographer, Sue…

Departing 24th February 2020

10 Days from £10,950pp

Red crowned crane, Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan

View Group Tour

Idea

Journey North by train to Hokkaido

For those keen on train travel, this fun and varied holiday to Japan showcases the ease…

12 days from £4,600pp

Fileds with lines of different brighly coloured flowers and snow capped mountains in distance.

View Holiday Idea

Idea

Highlights of Japan Holiday

This classic Japan holiday includes many of the iconic highlights conjured up when one thinks of…

11 days from £4,250pp

View Holiday Idea

Idea

Holiday to Japan including Tokyo, Kyoto and Shikoku

This holiday idea is perfect for a first-time traveller to Japan who wishes to take in…

11 days from £3,350pp

Deep green river with solitary kayaker, shore on right and forest on left.

View Holiday Idea

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Family Holiday to Japan

Japan is a wonderful destination to enthral the whole family. Journey by train from futuristic Tokyo…

14 days from £3,900pp

Young Girl at Japanese Garden, Genko an Temple, Kyoto, Japan

View Holiday Idea

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Japan – Island Adventure

A true adventure to the island archipelago of Ogasawara, hidden in the Pacific Ocean.

9 days from £2,950pp

Bonin Honeyeater, Ogasawara Islands, Japan

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Japan Holiday By Train

Travel exclusively by train combining the iconic cities of Tokyo and Kyoto with time in the…

10 days from £3,800pp

Two women walking away through a square archway of orange pillars.

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Accommodation that we love in Japan

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