Win a Samurai-inspired adventure across Japan for two

Imagine stepping into a land where ancient traditions blend with modern energy as you embark on a two-week journey across Japan. The prize is a 13-night Samurai Footsteps cultural adventure for two adults, including return economy flights from London to Tokyo, and it’s valued at over £12,000.

The route sweeps you through iconic metropolises and quieter corners, from buzzing Tokyo to historic Kyoto and lively Osaka, while also guiding you into Japan’s lesser-known heartlands. Along the way you’ll witness a sumo training session in Tokyo, head by Shinkansen to Kyoto for a samurai-inspired kenbu class, share a moment with a maiko, and sample Osaka’s street food scene. In Nagoya you’ll glimpse the city’s samurai heritage, while Tokoname’s pottery streets offer hands-on craft and color. Then take a walk along the historic Nakasendo, staying in a traditional ryokan inn in Kiso Fukushima and passing through preserved post towns that once carried travelers and warriors.

The 13 nights cover Tokyo, Nagoya, Kiso Fukushima, Kyoto and Osaka and include breakfasts, transfers and the chance to enjoy private guiding for selected days. You’ll also travel between cities with the train network that makes hopping between modern bustle and centuries of history effortless, creating a mosaic of sensory experiences—delicious meals, whisper-quiet temple precincts, neon nights and quiet alleyways that tell stories of generations.

Entries for this Promotion run from February 13, 2026 at 00:01 until March 13, 2026 at 23:59, with the winner drawn shortly after on March 16, 2026. The prize is for two adults and includes all travel in Japan, two economy return flights from London to Tokyo, 13 nights of accommodation and daily breakfast, private guiding on key days and a curated set of experiences that bring Japan to life.