— THE D. DAVIS DIFFERENCE
— SEASONAL GUIDE
March–April for cherry blossoms. October–November for fall foliage and perfect temperatures. Avoid July–August (hot, humid, crowded).
Jan
8°C
Feb
9°C
Mar
13°C
Apr
18°C
May
22°C
Jun
25°C
Jul
29°C
Aug
31°C
Sep
27°C
Oct
21°C
Nov
15°C
Dec
10°C
— FORA RESERVE PREFERRED PARTNERS
Properties below are part of Fora's preferred partner network — meaning real perks, not fake discounts.
Serene urban sanctuary on the upper floors of Otemachi Tower. Minimalist Japanese design, an extraordinary spa, and the best sushi breakfast in the city.
ASK DION ABOUT THIS PROPERTY →Commanding views of the Imperial Palace gardens. Legendary service, a rooftop bar, and a spa that blends East and West.
ASK DION ABOUT THIS PROPERTY →The hotel that defined Lost in Translation. Perched above Shinjuku with floor-to-ceiling city views and the iconic New York Bar.
ASK DION ABOUT THIS PROPERTY →— WHAT YOU GET
Perks vary by property — Dion confirms what's locked in before booking.
— DAY BY DAY
Every trip is customized. This is the starting point.
Land at Narita or Haneda, transfer to your hotel in Shinjuku. Decompress, then hit Shibuya Crossing at night — it's everything the photos promised and then some. Dinner at a standing ramen bar where nobody speaks English and the broth is perfect. Walk the neon-lit streets of Shibuya until you forget what time zone you're in.
— KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
VIBE
Hyper-modern meets ancient ritual. Neon and temple smoke in the same breath.
FOOD
The world's most Michelin stars per capita. Ramen at 2 AM, omakase at 8 PM.
CROWD
Polished, punctual, and profoundly respectful. You'll feel safe everywhere.
MOVE
The Yamanote Line is your best friend. Taxis are spotless but pricey.
— COMMON QUESTIONS
Tell Dion where you want to go. He'll handle everything else.