1. Kyoto, Japan 🇯🇵
Culture: Traditional Japanese
Luxury Highlights:
- Private tea ceremonies in historic teahouses
- Stay at a high-end ryokan with kaiseki dining
- Zen gardens, geishas, and ancient temples (like Kinkaku-ji and Fushimi Inari)
Why now? Cherry blossom season and Japan’s increasing focus on luxury inbound tourism.