GETTING THERE

ANA, British Airways and Japan Airlines offer direct flights to Tokyo from Heathrow. Connecting flights are also available through carriers Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, via their respective hubs. ana.co.jp jal.co.jp ba.com emirates.com etihad.com qatarairways.com

Average flight time: 14h.

GETTING AROUND

Tokyo has one of the best public transport systems in the world, with almost 900 stations. Keep a Suica card topped with credit for smooth transition between the often hectic gates. For travel outside of Tokyo, consider buying a Japan Rail Pass ahead of your trip. jrpass.com

MORE INFO

Japan Travel. japan.travel/en/uk

HOW TO DO IT

InsideJapan’s Japanese Ikigai and the Path to Happiness tour has five nights in Tokyo split between the beginning and end of their 13-night tour. It includes experiences such as a backstreet Tokyo tour and an izakaya food tour along with a kintsugi pottery class. From £3,100 per person, excluding international flights. insidejapantours.com

Exodus Travels’ Ancient And Modern 14-day itinerary starts by exploring Japan’s feudal past in Kyoto then moves east towards Tokyo. Highlights include a visit to the Senso-ji Temple, a jaunt up to the top of the Tokyo Skytree and a visit to a karaoke bar. From £4,499 per person, excluding international flights. exodus.co.uk

The Golf Japan’s 11-day Highlights itinerary offers rounds at courses along the Golden Route, plus sake tasting and a calligraphy class in Tokyo. From £8,600 per person, excluding international flights. thegolfjapan.jp