• Hi, I'm Adeline! I fell in love with Japan on my first trip there in 2013...

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    I was lucky enough to be able to move to Fukuoka, in western Japan, in 2014. I started a fitness studio, where I led group hikes in the countryside and taught yoga classes in English to a mix of locals and expats. In my free time, I loved going to onsen, Japanese hot springs, and learning about the traditional tea ceremony. My husband and I met and married in Japan, then moved to Colorado in 2018 where I spent several years working for InsideJapan Tours as a Travel Consultant.

    I started Savor and Soak Travel Co. because I have a passion for travel and love talking all things Japanese culture, food, and language. I love when my clients are able to come home from a trip not only with an album full of gorgeous photos, but also moments where they connected with the people and the culture.

  • Favorite Place in Japan

    My favorite place in Japan is probably Itoshima, an area about an hour outside Fukuoka. Itoshima is known for its beautiful beaches, but it also has great hikes, and the best farm-to-table cafes.

    Favorite Travel Memory

    I spent a weekend in the Goto Islands to run a marathon, and everything about that trip was so lovely! The locals were incredibly friendly, the sushi was absolutely to die for, and the views of the ocean while running the marathon made all the pain worth it.

    Favorite Japanese Food

    One of my favorite Japanese foods is a type of hot pot that is popular in Fukuoka in the winter called motsunabe. The English description is honestly pretty unappetizing, but just know that it contains cuts of meat not sold in American grocery stores. But it is delicious and buttery and warms you up!

    Favorite Purchase in Japan

    I love shopping at thrift and antique shops in Japan! I usually look for porcelain, kimonos, and things made with recycled kimono silks. One of my favorite finds is a set of 4 small plates handpainted with a village scene with Mt Fuji in the background.

  • otagi nenbutsuji
    ryokan dinner
    yusentei garden
    wedding kimono
    obon festival
    mountain top sakura

  • "Adeline planned a remarkable two-week family trip to Japan with our 10 and 4-year-olds. She is a careful listener with an abundance of ideas and recommendations that are outside anything we could have planned on our own. She struck the perfect balance between historical and pop culture activities to keep the whole family engaged. We traversed much of the country by train and she had all our tickets purchased in advance and delivered to our first hotel. Adeline has personally been to so many of the places she recommends and she writes about them in a way that makes it feel like she’s there guiding you. The app she used for our itinerary was incredibly user-friendly and easy to reference. I wish there was an expert like Adeline to plan our trip to every destination!"

    Jaclyn M

  • And just in case you're wondering if I'm legit, here are my certifications that say I'm qualified to plan your trip...

    but I know these certifications aren't as important to you as my expertise, passion, and desire to help you experience Japan!

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