The contrasts of old and new Japan amaze most visitors to the country.

You can be in the modern, vibrant city of Tokyo one day and then find yourself in the sedate old worldliness of Kyoto the next. It is an easy country to travel round, so staying in more than one hotel is not stressful and means you get the most out of your visit. Tokyo has a whole host of Temples, museums and tourist hot spots. When you need to unwind from all that sightseeing, take a train to Kyoto and revel in its imperial charm and glorious history.

A gentle, friendly country full of smiling people.