Jet to Tokyo nonstop on a luxury airline and stay in a 4-star hotel for $1599 per person, including all taxes. With this package, travelers save as much as $550 per person compared with booking the components separately.

This special covers stays during the city's "dry season," especially spring dates when plum and cherry blossoms are in bloom.

Highlights include a stroll through the gardens of the Imperial Palace, a view of the city from above at the Tokyo Tower, and a trip to the shops, art galleries and restaurants of Ginza.

This five-night vacation from Friendly Planet includes:

• Roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles aboard 5-star Singapore Airlines
• Five nights at the 4-star Keio Plaza Hotel
• Breakfast daily
• Half-day city tour of Tokyo
• All transfers
• All taxes and fees

The hotel is in the heart of Tokyo's Shinjuku neighborhood, within walking distance to the city's main train station.

Depart on the following dates: Jan. 15; Feb. 12; March 5 or 12; April 16; May 7. Add $60 per person for a last-minute getaway leaving Oct. 30.

Note: The prices will be listed as $1699-$1759 on the link below, but the coupon code TZ092612-100 will take off another $100 per person. The coupon will appear automatically when booking online, but it must be given to the reservation agent if booking by phone.