JapanQuest Journeys Announces the Launch of Its Luxury Hotel and Ryokan Collection
Posted on December 6, 2012 within News, Press
(Washington, DC and Tokyo, Japan, December 6, 2012)
JapanQuest Journeys is pleased to present its Luxury Hotel and Ryokan Collection. Having traveled extensively throughout Japan for many years, we have developed close and unique relationships with a great many of the country’s finest hotels and ryokans. Our first-hand, insider knowledge at each of these properties enables us to share with you the secrets to creating a truly memorable stay.
From being able to recommend nights at a contemporary leading luxury five-star hotel in Tokyo with impeccable service and the most splendid views of Tokyo’s glittering skyline to a romantic quintessential ryokan in Kyoto or an artful museum stay on Naoshima Island are many of the fine, intimate and eclectic choices from JapanQuest Journeys. Our access extends far beyond our Luxury Collection so please contact us about any region of Japan where we can suggest and book the very best.
Complementing our full destination management services, we offer our more self-directed clientele the expertise and advice to choose and book the very best places to stay, all the while benefiting from our access, pricing and experience. Let JapanQuest Journeys make your journey easier and more enriching through our consultative approach to choosing your accommodations. Available with our full destination management services and for the self-directed traveler.
As Scott Gilman and Philip Rosenfeld, Co-Founders of JapanQuest Journeys describe,”Imagine a stay at a beautiful Japanese ryokan, a quintessential cultural experience of remarkable serenity. Relax in the confines of a simple tatami room, look out at an exquisite private garden while sipping delicious green tea, enjoy an enticingly warm “ofuro” bath and return to your room for a fabulous “kaiseki” traditional Japanese meal. There is no better way to deeply experience the noble nature of the sophisticated kaiseki menu than at a peaceful inn. The lady-owner of the house, kimono-clad and a paragon of Japanese beauty, welcomes you to her well-reputed inn-family owned for generations-with a cautious politeness but a genuine warmth that makes you feel instantly welcome.
Taking off your shoes and stepping into the inn’s dimly lit halls and wooden corridors, the alluring charm of old Japan soon embraces you with its nostalgic flair enticing your senses to tune into the subtle shades and muffled sounds of the centuries old building tucked away in a picturesque street or valley of evergreen forests.
The Zen-like simplicity of the tatami-floored rooms bare of furniture except for a low table and zabuton cushions where seemingly invisible hands serve you green tea and lay out your futon, teaches you to appreciate the intricate lattice and translucent white paper of the fragile sliding screens that serve to hide the majestic view of the surrounding lands’ serene beauty.
A quiet evening spent leisurely wearing a comfortable yukata gown and listening to the mysterious gurgling of a nearby stream evokes beautiful memories of the day.”
To contact JapanQuest Journeys, please visit its web site at http://www.japanquestjourneys.com, call us at 202-455-0095 (Washington, DC) or email us at info@japanquestjourneys.com.
About JapanQuest Journeys
JapanQuest Journeys is the premier 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.
Source: JapanQuest Journeys
Scott Gilman
Philip Rosenfeld
info@japanquestjourneys.com
Phone: 202-455-0095
www.japanquestjourneys.com
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 http://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.
Source: JapanQuest Journeys
Scott Gilman
Philip Rosenfeld
info@japanquestjourneys.com
Phone: 202-455-0095
www.japanquestjourneys.com
JapanQuest Journeys is Featured in TurboJet Horizon Magazine
Posted on April 13, 2012 within News, Press
JapanQuest Journeys is featured in a recent edition of TurboJet Horizon Magazine as a bespoke travel company serving private jet tourists in Asia—adding that, JapanQuest Journeys is dedicated to showing its clients the “real” Japan specializing in insider experiences.
JapanQuest Journeys Announces the Addition of Three New Exciting and Distinguished Partners
Posted on August 23, 2011 within Press
(Washington, DC and Tokyo, Japan, August 23, 2011)
JapanQuest Journeys, the premier destination management company for Japan, is pleased to announce the addition of three 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.
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi (The Four Seasons) is prominently placed in the Marunouchi central business district, the commercial heart not merely of Tokyo, but of all of Japan. The Four Seasons offers a striking, contemporary setting within the landmark glass-clad tower of the prestigious Pacific Century Place, a prestigious office and retail development neighboring Ginza shopping district and directly connected to Tokyo Station. A small jewel in Tokyo with 57 rooms, The Four Seasons offers a boutique luxury hotel experience that focuses on providing the best-personalized service.
The City of Kyoto is the most traditional city in one of the world’s most advanced countries. It was the centre of Japan’s culture and the imperial capital of Japan for more than 1,000 years. Kyoto boasts over 2,000 shrines and temples and numerous seasonal festivals and celebrations. It remains home to roughly 20% of Japan’s National Treasures and approximately 14% of its Important Cultural Properties; 17 of which have been registered as World Heritage Sites. Much of Kyoto’s traditional culture, which flourished during the Heian period, has been passed on and preserved, creating a repository of cultural excellence that cannot be experienced elsewhere.
Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau attracts tourists and conventions to Tokyo, one of the most exciting and modern cities in the world. With over 400 years of history as the capital of Japan, Tokyo has a rich cultural heritage originating in the Edo period. The juxtaposition of the historical with the modern in terms of architecture, customs and trends make Tokyo unique and very different from any other city in the world. Modern architectural masterpieces exist side by side with historic temples, beautiful gardens, shrines and shops that have been in business for generations where kimono clad customers mingle with clientele wearing the latest in designer fashions. The beauty of Tokyo lies in its individual neighborhoods and in many ways Tokyo is the largest, most exciting village in the world. One can undoubtedly appreciate the fusion of traditional, modern and natural elements of the city.
To contact JapanQuest Journeys, please visit its web site at http://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.
Source: JapanQuest Journeys
Scott Gilman
Philip Rosenfeld
info@japanquestjourneys.com
Phone: 202-455-0095
www.japanquestjourneys.com
JapanQuest Journeys Welcomes Back Luxury Travelers to Japan
Posted on April 28, 2011 within Press
(Washington, DC and Tokyo, Japan, April 28, 2011)
JapanQuest Journeys, the premier destination management company for Japan, welcomes luxury travelers back as Japan’s doors open once again. Most of Japan’s major tourist areas, transportation systems and food supplies were unaffected by the earthquake and tsunami and are safe and fully available for travel and enjoyment. Co-Founders Scott Gilman and Philip Rosenfeld are pleased to announce that JapanQuest Journeys will resume offering the very best of Japan, a truly extraordinary country, to its clientele.
JapanQuest Journeys is known for its bespoke “tailor-made” luxury journeys exclusively to Japan and its unique access to the very best Japan has to offer. 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.
According to Rosenfeld based in Tokyo, “A sense of normalcy has returned to most of Japan. In the days and weeks following the earthquake and tsunami that struck the Tohoku region of northern Japan on March 11th, a feeling of self-restraint prevailed as a nation came together to lend its support to those individuals affected by the disaster. This support will of course continue in the months and years ahead. However, there is a sense throughout Japan that it is time to move forward, for people to return to their daily routines as a spiritually strong and economically reinvigorated nation is what is needed most to rebuild the lives of those individuals in the affected areas.
People are once more dining out with many restaurants in Tokyo and other areas full with customers and Japanese will again be traveling domestically as the Golden Week holiday begins next week. Professional baseball, which proved to be cathartic in the United States in the wake of 9/11, is underway and people are taking time to enjoy themselves. In essence, the Japanese people have realized that returning to their normal lives is the best way for them to help their fellow citizens in need and traveling to Japan is one of the primary means through which you too can help and show your support for the Japanese people.”
Gilman further comments that “if one were to overlay a chart on a map of Japan encompassing the predominant destinations that travelers traditionally visit, it would include Tokyo then on through Nagano to the western coastline to Kanazawa and throughout the southern, western and eastern regions stretching to the island of Kyushu. In the north, tourism would be focused on the island of Hokkaido. These destinations are far from the impacted areas in Tohoku including the Fukushima Daiichi Power Plant. “
The U.S Department of State has downgraded its travel alert stating that health and safety risks are low and do not pose significant risks outside a defined 50 mile/80 kilometer radius around the Fukushima Daiichi Power Plant which lies approximately 185 miles/300 kilometers north of Tokyo. Other governments have also updated their travel advisories to more accurately reflect the status of the country in terms of safety and security. The Japan National Tourism Organization has also resumed promoting tourism to Japan.
According to Gilman and Rosenfeld, “Japan is an amazing venue to journey to and those seeking to travel there should not be dissuaded by the events that transpired in the northern part of Honshu. Although tragic, virtually everywhere luxury travelers venture is unscathed and available for an extraordinary journey.”
“We encourage travelers to start planning now for their journey and see the wonders Japan has to offer in the upcoming seasons.”
To contact JapanQuest Journeys, please visit its web site at http://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.
Source: JapanQuest Journeys
Scott Gilman
Philip Rosenfeld
info@japanquestjourneys.com
Phone: 202-455-0095
http://www.japanquestjourneys.com
JapanQuest Journeys Announces the Addition of Eight New Exciting and Distinguished Partners
Posted on February 15, 2011 within Press
(Washington, DC and Tokyo, Japan, February 15, 2011)
JapanQuest Journeys, the premier destination management company for Japan, is pleased to announce the addition of eight 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 arts, luxury transportation and accommodation 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.
ANA (All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd.) is a leading Japanese provider of air transportation services, the tenth largest airline in the world by passenger load, the largest domestic carrier in Japan and a member of the Star Alliance. ANA offers a variety of premium member services and benefits targeted to high-end travelers.
Benesse House is the central feature of Benesse Art Site Naoshima and combines multiple functions – museum, hotel, restaurant and spa. Benesse House comprises four buildings all designed by Tadao Ando and was conceived as a coexistence of nature, art, and architecture. The property is located on the southern end of Naoshima Island and has a panoramic view of the Inland Sea.
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo is located in Nihonbashi, the literal center of the city, and is a tower of contemporary luxury. The Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo offers 178 splendidly appointed guest rooms, spectacular restaurants and bars and an extravagantly sumptuous spa. The hotel is frequently acknowledged as the top luxury hotel in Japan including being rated the World’s Best Hotel by Institutional Investor magazine in 2010.
Miho Museum designed by I.M.Pei, contains an extraordinary collection of ancient Near Eastern art and sculpture and Japanese art including ceramics, Buddhist art, lacquer ware, calligraphy and paintings. Nestled among the verdant Shigaraki Mountains approximately one hour outside of Kyoto, 80% of the museum’s structure is beneath the earth so as to preserve its natural environment and to assimilate it into the surrounding scenery.
Kodo Cultural Foundation has a mission to not only preserve Sado Island’s cultural and environmental treasures, but to also develop unique ways for visitors to experience them directly. Kodo, based on Sado Island, is the world’s premier Japanese drumming and traditional performing arts group, delivering over 3,300 performances on five continents.
Kyo-Shin-An Arts is an American organization dedicated to the integration of Japanese classical instruments – specifically shakuhachi, koto and shamisen – into Western classical music. It is commissioning, developing and producing new works and concerts, working with great composers to bring forth the outstanding virtuosity of these instruments within the context of chamber ensembles and orchestras on an international scale.
TAI Gallery located in Santa Fe New Mexico, is one of the world’s finest galleries featuring Japanese bamboo art, contemporary photography and museum-quality textiles from Indonesia, India, Japan and Africa. Since 1978, gallery founders Mary Hunt Kahlenberg and Robert T. Coffland have hosted this selective gallery, combining her renowned knowledge in the field of textiles with his contemporary art sensibility to offer visually dazzling textiles and Japanese bamboo baskets and sculptures.
IATAN (international Airlines Travel Agent Network) is the American arm of IATA, the global community of officially accredited travel professionals and travel business entities. IATAN endorses bona fide travel sales professionals and travel business entities that are engaged in the sale or brokerage of travel-related services to the general public. Its mission is to promote professionalism, administer meaningful and impartial business standards, and to provide cost effective products, services and educational programs that benefit the travel industry.
To contact JapanQuest Journeys, please visit its web site at http://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.
Source: JapanQuest Journeys
Scott Gilman
Philip Rosenfeld
info@japanquestjourneys.com
Phone: 202-455-0095
www.japanquestjourneys.com
JapanQuest Journeys Announces Exclusive Tailor-Made Journeys For Asia Jet Clients
Posted on December 6, 2010 within Press
(Washington, DC and Tokyo, Japan, December 6, 2010)
Scott Gilman and Philip Rosenfeld, Managing Directors and Co-Founders of JapanQuest Journeys are pleased to announce our first collaborative travel offering to Asia Jet’s high-end clientele.
Together as travel partners, JapanQuest Journeys and Asia Jet announce that Asia Jet clients will have the exclusive opportunity to experience Japan as only an insider can do. Combining the resources of both companies, two unique and wonderful trips have been created by JapanQuest Journeys expressly for Asia Jet’s clients. These offerings include private luxury jet services and on-the-ground “tailor-made” journeys for 4 days/3 nights in Japan to such venues as Tokyo and Hakone or Kyoto and Nara. According to Gilman and Rosenfeld, “Our joint offering brings to Asia Jet’s clients an extraordinary way to experience Japan in a vibrant yet relaxing way.”
Visit Asia Jet’s website at http://www.asiajet.com for further information on these Exclusive Tailor-Made journeys or call +(852) 26 133 133.
Source: JapanQuest Journeys
Scott Gilman
Philip Rosenfeld
info@japanquestjourneys.com
Phone: 202-455-0095
www.japanquestjourneys.com
Asia Jet Announces its Collaboration with JapanQuest Journeys
Posted on September 16, 2010 within Press
Asia Jet can now provide bespoke tailor-made luxury experiences within Japan to coincide with the latest regulatory announcement by the Ministry of Transportation of Japan opening up the luxury tourism market for private jet users for the first time. Please download Asia Jet’s Press Release announcing its new collaboration with JapanQuest Journeys.
Click Here For Asia Jet’s Press Release
Scott Gilman
JapanQuest Journeys and Asia Jet Announce an Exciting New Partnership for Private Luxury Air Travel and Bespoke Luxury Journeys to Japan
Posted on September 13, 2010 within Press
(Washington, DC ,Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai September 13, 2010)
JapanQuest Journeys and Asia Jet are pleased to announce their partnership to jointly offer bespoke “tailor-made” luxury journeys to Japan to bring our high-end clients the ultimate in luxury air and on-the-ground travel. The collaboration combines Asia Jet’s deep knowledge and experience flying the finest private jet fleet and providing prestigious service, with JapanQuest Journey’s expertise and reach on tailor-made luxury journeys as well as insider access to the best hotels, restaurants, sites and activities of Japan based upon decades of an extensive network of locally cultivated relationships. Continue Reading JapanQuest Journeys and Asia Jet Announce an Exciting New Partnership for Private Luxury Air Travel and Bespoke Luxury Journeys to Japan
JapanQuest Journeys Announces the Launch of its Bespoke Luxury Travel Business Focused Exclusively on Japan and Website
Posted on August 31, 2010 within Press
(Washington, DC and Tokyo, Japan, September 1, 2010)
Founders Scott Gilman and Philip Rosenfeld are pleased to introduce JapanQuest Journeys (“JQJ”) to the high-end luxury travel marketplace; addressing an ever increasing demand for luxury travel into Japan – representing high-end travelers worldwide; discerning individuals who want platinum service and desire to go beyond the surface and immerse themselves in the real Japan. Both Gilman and Rosenfeld passionately believe that JQJ is uniquely positioned to offer luxury Japan travel with an unparalleled single country focus and an extraordinary high-touch service model. Continue Reading JapanQuest Journeys Announces the Launch of its Bespoke Luxury Travel Business Focused Exclusively on Japan and Website
