JapanQuest Journeys Announces the Addition of Seven New Exciting and Distinguished Partners

Posted on June 4, 2012 within News, Press

(Washington, DC and Tokyo, Japan, June 4, 2012)

JapanQuest Journeys, the premier destination management company for Japan, is pleased to announce the addition of seven new exciting and distinguished Partners to our exclusive list of ‘organizations that embody our ideals by adhering to the highest standards of excellence’. We are delighted to be associated with companies and institutions that have an undeniably top global reputation; complementing JapanQuest Journeys’ bespoke “tailor-made” luxury journeys and unique access to the very best Japan has to offer. Our new Partners span the accommodation and municipal sectors that reflect the finest of Japan.

JapanQuest Journeys works directly with high-end individuals and serves top travel consultants and institutions worldwide. Our in-country presence ensures immediate access to local resources to service client needs.

Elite Resorts of Asia Pacific was founded on a simple principle – bring the best of Asian Pacific Luxury Resorts and luxury product and services to the discerning traveler across the world. The site was created exclusively for those seeking out resorts and products with a difference, resorts that are inspirational, resorts that redefine what an enlightening experience should be – in short they will provide memories that last far beyond the trip home.  Elite travelers seek the extraordinary, they desire excitement, motivation and learning and mostly they demand excellence in style, grace and service.

HOSHINOYA Kyoto stands like an aristocrat’s retreat from the Heian Dynasty from over a thousand years ago. Guests arrive by boat, traveling along the Hozu River surrounded by lush mountains whose trees change color with the seasons. Arriving at HOSHINOYA Kyoto is entering a different world and a different time. HOSHINOYA Kyoto promises an extraordinary Kyoto experience. It has traditional yet stylish Japanese rooms with river views and beautiful serene gardens.

Hyatt Regency Kyoto is a luxury hotel incorporating modern Japanese design to create a beautiful contemporary style property in the heart of Kyoto’s Higashiyama district. The hotel features luxury rooms and suites along with several excellent restaurants. Located next to Sanjusangendo temple and across the street from the Kyoto National Museum, the Hyatt Regency Kyoto is an ideal location at which to base yourself during your stay in Kyoto. Within minutes of the property are Kyoto’s Gion and Shijo Kawaramachi districts, which abound in shopping and dining options.

Japan Airlines (JAL), a member of the oneworld alliance, was awarded the most punctual major airline in 2009 and 2010, has a global network reaching more than 221 airports and 40 countries and regions together with its codeshare partners. JAL also has an expansive domestic network covering 50 airports throughout Japan. With its international fleet, including 777s from the continental U.S. and Canada, JAL is a perfect choice when traveling to destinations throughout Asia including Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore.

The Peninsula Tokyo is a shining landmark superbly located in the prestigious Marunouchi financial district, opposite the Imperial Palace and a three-minute walk from the shopping capital of Ginza. Modern and contemporary with Japanese accents, this gracious freestanding hotel offers 314 spacious guestrooms, including 47 suites. Each guestroom and suite blends traditional Peninsula standards of comfort and innovative technology with elements of Japanese heritage and culture.

Okayama Prefecture, the Land of Sunshine, is located 45-minutes by Shinkansen from Osaka at the center of western Japan. We are full of local charm, from Michelin 3-starred Korakuen, one of Japan’s Three Great Gardens, to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical District. Relax at the Mimasaka Hot Springs or at Hiruzen Heights. Taste our muscat grapes, white peaches and fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea. See our Bizen ware pottery, and try our made-to-order jeans. Visit the art island of Naoshima, close to Okayama. Our motto is “warm hospitality”, we want to welcome you.

Shizuoka Prefecture is divided into four areas Izu Area, Fuji Area, Central Area and Western Area. Eastern Area (Izu) has been known throughout Japan as a hot spring area and is home to many traditional and prestigious hot spring ryokans. Eastern Area (Fuji) is spread around the foot of Mt. Fuji; this area enjoys all the blessings of Japan’s most famous mountain with natural scenery such as volcanic caves and waterfalls created by the spring water of melted snow. Central Area is located around Shizuoka City and is rich in both culture and history. With historical sites related to the famous Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, and art museums displaying ukiyo-e, it is the perfect place to experience Japanese culture. Western Area  is the birthplace and home of world-class companies such as Yamaha and Honda and boasts many top brands leading the way with cutting edge technology.

To contact JapanQuest Journeys, please visit its web site at https://www.japanquestjourneys.com, call us at 202-455-0095 (Washington, DC) or email us at info@japanquestjourneys.com.

About JapanQuest Journeys

JapanQuest Journeys is a boutique firm specializing in bespoke “tailor-made” luxury journeys to Japan with an unparalleled and undiluted single-country focus. With offices in the US and Japan, we deliver a wealth of unique Japanese expertise based upon decades of first-hand experiences and an intimate understanding of the cultural, historic and modern landscape. We will share extraordinary experiences and insider access — making available the “real”Japan through an extensive network of locally cultivated relationships.