Mt Fuji at golden hour
GAINWELL
Elite Concierge
For Vandan & Surabhi · Durga Puja 2026

A Curated
Luxury Japan
Escape

Tokyo · Hakone · Kyoto
Crafted by Gainwell Elite Concierge

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17 — 27 October 2026
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IThe Invitation

Japan in autumn — a vivid, considered theatre of timeless tradition, refined hospitality, and modern sophistication.

This curated journey has been thoughtfully designed for Mr. Vandan & Ms. Surabhi during the Durga Puja holidays — balancing luxury, culture, wellness, gastronomy, and immersive experience across Tokyo, Hakone, and Kyoto.

From Michelin-level dining and elegant ryokan stays to Kyoto's historic districts and Tokyo's vibrant luxury neighbourhoods, every detail is intended to create a memorable, elevated Japanese escape.

IIAt a Glance
Duration
10 Days
9 Nights
Cities
3
Tokyo · Hakone · Kyoto
Style
Boutique
Luxury FIT Japan
Focus
Culture
Culinary · Wellness · Luxury
Land Budget
₹13–16L
for two guests
IIIThe Itinerary

Ten days, curated with intent.

Each day is sketched with intention — a balance of cultural depth, sensory pleasure, and unhurried space. Final reservations open closer to travel and are managed by Gainwell Elite Concierge.

An Elegant Arrival into Tokyo

Met privately at Narita or Haneda and chauffeured into the city. A composed first evening unfolds in Ginza or Marunouchi — a quiet stroll through illuminated boulevards before an unhurried dinner.

Highlights
  • Private airport transfer (Mercedes-class)
  • Ginza evening walk through luxury boulevards
  • Tokyo Station illumination
  • Optional whisky lounge nightcap
Suggested Stays
  • Hotel Groove Shinjuku
  • The Gate Hotel Tokyo by Hulic
  • Keio Plaza Premier Grand
Transport
  • Private chauffeur transfer from airport to hotel.
Vegetarian kaiseki — seasonal Kyoto course
IVThe Table

Curated Culinary Experiences

A considered mix of Japan's most coveted tables — not every meal needs to be a Michelin-starred occasion. Kyoto kaiseki houses, refined Shojin Ryori (Buddhist temple vegetarian cuisine), plant-forward modernist tasting menus, hidden machiya dinners and the ritual of in-room ryokan dining.

  • Shojin Ryori — temple vegetarian (Daigo · Shigetsu · Ikkyu)
  • Vegetarian kaiseki (Kikunoi · Hyotei on request)
  • Florilège — plant-based fine dining (2★ + Green)
  • Luxury cafés, matcha houses & patisserie
  • Premium whisky & sake bars
  • In-room ryokan kaiseki (vegetarian arranged)
  • Hidden machiya & izakaya introductions
  • Optional Michelin omakase (non-vegetarian)
Dietary Note · Vegetarian Curation

Japan offers an exceptional vegetarian tradition through Shojin Ryori — Buddhist temple cuisine refined over centuries. Wherever a starred kaiseki house is suggested, a full vegetarian kaiseki menu can be arranged with advance notice. Where Michelin status is not the priority, we have favoured restaurants known for warmth, atmosphere and exceptional vegetarian craft over star count alone.

Reservations & dietary preferences confirmed closer to travel by Gainwell Elite Concierge.

VRecommended Stays

Houses of refined hospitality.

Tokyo

3 houses
Hotel Groove Shinjuku
Hotel Groove Shinjuku
₹45k–65k / night

A design-forward Shinjuku address with sweeping skyline rooms and a curated art programme.

The Gate Hotel Tokyo by Hulic
The Gate Hotel Tokyo by Hulic
₹40k–55k / night

Marunouchi sophistication, steps from Tokyo Station, with quietly luxurious interiors.

Keio Plaza Premier Grand
Keio Plaza Premier Grand
₹50k–75k / night

An elevated club-floor experience above Shinjuku, with private lounge and panoramic vistas.

Hakone

3 houses
Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu
Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu
₹65k–1L / night · meals incl.

An architectural ryokan of black wood and steam, with private open-air baths in every suite.

Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora
Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora
₹50k–80k / night

Contemporary mountain luxury, blending modern design with Hakone's onsen tradition.

Setsugetsuka
Setsugetsuka
₹45k–70k / night

Intimate ryokan retreat — refined kaiseki and tatami suites overlooking the forest.

Kyoto

3 houses
THE THOUSAND KYOTO
THE THOUSAND KYOTO
₹45k–70k / night

Minimalist Kyoto modernism — wabi-sabi materials and quiet service near the station.

Good Nature Hotel Kyoto
Good Nature Hotel Kyoto
₹35k–55k / night

A wellness-led boutique address in central Kyoto, sustainably crafted and quietly chic.

Kyoto Brighton Hotel
Kyoto Brighton Hotel
₹40k–60k / night

Classic Kyoto luxury — generous suites and discreet service in the imperial district.

VIAspirational

Enhance Your Journey

For travellers seeking the very pinnacle — a curated selection of Japan's most coveted addresses, available as optional upgrades.

Tokyo
Aman Tokyo
+₹1.8–2.5 lakh / night
Tokyo
Bulgari Tokyo
+₹2–3 lakh / night
Hakone
Gora Kadan
+₹1–1.8 lakh / night
Kyoto
Ritz-Carlton Kyoto
+₹1.5–2.5 lakh / night
Kyoto
Hoshinoya Kyoto
+₹1–2 lakh / night
VIIInvestment

Approx
₹13 – 16 Lakhs
for two guests

An indicative land budget for the curated journey as outlined. Final pricing confirmed upon hotel selection and seasonal availability.

Includes
  • Luxury 4–5★ hotels
  • Hakone ryokan with meals
  • Shinkansen Green Car rail
  • Selected luxury experiences
  • Concierge assistance throughout
  • Premium dining estimates
Excludes
  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Shopping
  • Personal expenses
VIIIThe Atelier

Quiet expertise.
Considered journeys.

Gainwell Elite Concierge curates bespoke journeys for a discerning clientele — combining decades of luxury travel expertise, an international network of trusted suppliers, and the discretion of a private atelier.

Luxury Specialisation
Decades of premium FIT expertise
Bespoke Curation
Every detail considered, never templated
Global Network
Privileged supplier relationships worldwide
Concierge Care
Discreet support, before and during travel
IXNext Steps

From an estimate to a firm, bookable journey.

What you have in your hands is a thoughtfully crafted estimate and a suggested plan — a creative blueprint. The next, more precise stage begins once a few details are confirmed with you.

    01Step

    Confirm Exact Travel Dates

    Please share your final, locked travel dates so we can align hotel inventory, restaurant calendars, and experience availability for the exact window.

    02Step

    Share Flight Details

    Once your international flights are ticketed, we will fold the precise arrival, departure, and intra-Japan transfers into the itinerary.

    03Step

    Confirm Hotel Preferences

    Tell us which of the suggested houses (or aspirational upgrades) resonate. We will hold rooms and confirm category, view, and bed configuration.

    04Step

    Lock Reservations & Firm Quote

    We will then work through exact costings, live availability for each restaurant and experience, hotel and transport costs — and revert with a firm, all-in quote you can confirm against.

A note on this proposal

This document is an indicative estimate and a suggested creative plan — not a firm quotation. Once dates, flights, and hotel preferences are confirmed, we will revert with reservation availability and a firm, fully-costed itinerary against which services can be booked.

Confirm & Proceed→Your concierge will revert within 24 hours