The 4 Step Trip Planning Process
Step 1: Itinerary
I start working with you by putting together an itinerary outline based on your unique interests, must-see cities and sights, and desired pacing.
Step 2: Accommodations
Want to experience a traditional Japanese inn with hot springs and a multi-course dinner? Prefer a hotel with a gym and all of the amenities when staying in big cities? I can recommend and book it all!
Step 3: Activities
Experiences and guides really do make a trip. To help you get the most from your time in Japan, I can recommend everything from knowledgeable local guides to great cooking classes to the best shrine festivals.
Step 4: Logistics
No trip can run smoothly without spot-on logistics. I can book bullet train tickets, recommend taxi or subway routes in the larger cities, and organize a rental car or private car and driver if you'd like to get out into the countryside.
Trip Planning Services
I believe in transparent pricing, with no markups, so that I can deliver the best recommendations and best trip for your budget and preferences. To do this, I charge a fee per trip day, which allows me to focus on finding the best experiences and accommodations for you, rather than relying on more touristy options which offer commissions.
Osusume おすすめ
Japanese for recommendation, the Osusume service is for you if you're an experience traveler who is overwhelmed by the options and all of the unsolicited Japan advice you've received. I'll walk you through the good and the bad of staying at a traditional Japanese ryokan, and recommend locations that are actually off the beaten path - while still offering great English-language service.
Fill your days with exploring unique neighborhoods, and learning more about Japanese culture through food tours, traditional crafts, and tea ceremony.
Omakase おまかせ
Japanese for chef's choice, the Omakase service is for you if you want to experience the best Japan has to offer, but you don't have the time to wade through all of the options. Let me help you make the most of your limited time in Japan by creating a streamlined itinerary with a mix of must-see sights and off the beaten path locations. And, it goes without saying, reservations to some of Japan's top omakase sushi restaurants.
Leave your stress at home with 24/7 on-trip support, private guides who will meet you right at your hotel, and private transfers to keep everything seamless.
Conbini コンビニ Consulting
Conbini, or convenience stores, are found on nearly every street corner in Japan. Small but mighty, you can do everything from picking up groceries to paying your bills at a conbini. Conbini consulting is for you if you love planning and booking your own trips but want a bit of guidance on the where, when, and how.
I can help wrangle all of your research and ideas into an itinerary outline, send bookable links for activities and accommodations, and talk to you about options for purchasing train tickets.
