FAQs

There isn’t a single starting price that works for every journey.
Cost depends on how long you travel for, the time of year, the standard and type of accommodation, how much private guiding or transport you want and the experiences you choose to include.
Tell us your approximate budget when you enquire. We can then consider what is realistic and how your money is best used, rather than encouraging you to spend more simply for the sake of it.

We can arrange the main elements of your journey, including accommodation, transport within Japan, private guides and selected experiences. International flights can also be arranged through our UK flight partner.
You don’t necessarily need everything arranged for you. Some clients want a comprehensive itinerary; others prefer more independent time with particular arrangements made where they add most value.
We can also work with arrangements you have already made yourself.

We begin by finding out about you rather than simply asking for a list of destinations.
We want to understand what interests you, how you like to travel, your preferred pace, approximate budget and what you want from Japan. If you already know where you want to go, that is equally useful.
From there, we can determine how much planning you need and develop or refine the route, accommodation, transport and experiences accordingly. The detailed arrangements are then booked in Japan, with support available while you are travelling.

Yes.
We have example itineraries on the website because they are useful for ideas, but they aren’t packages that we simply reproduce.
Your journey is developed around your interests, priorities, dates, budget and travelling style. Sometimes that means including famous places; sometimes it means going somewhere quite different.
What matters is that the journey makes sense for you.

You have English-speaking support from our team in Japan while you are travelling.
The people supporting you have access to your itinerary and the arrangements that have been made, so if you need help they can understand what has been booked and what needs attention.
Most clients will travel independently for much of their journey, but support is there when it is needed.

For most journeys, planning six to twelve months ahead gives considerably more choice, particularly if you want to travel during cherry blossom season or the autumn colours.
Certain ryokan, smaller hotels and specialist experiences can fill much earlier than people expect. We can sometimes arrange journeys at shorter notice, although greater flexibility may be needed.

Absolutely.
You don’t need to arrive with an itinerary. Tell us what interests you, what you’ve enjoyed on previous holidays and how you like to spend your time.
We can then work out which parts of Japan are likely to suit you and how they can sensibly be connected. Working out the right route is an important part of what we do.

Yes.
Different travellers need very different journeys. Families may need more downtime and carefully chosen accommodation; solo travellers can benefit from a different balance of guided and independent time; and mobility requirements can influence everything from hotel choice to station access and transport.
These considerations are incorporated into the journey from the beginning rather than dealt with afterwards.

Start by telling us roughly when you would like to travel, who is travelling, how long you have, your approximate budget and anything you already know you would particularly like to experience.
You don’t need to have worked out where to go or how everything fits together. Equally, if you already have a good idea of the journey you want to make, tell us that too.
We’ll use that information to work out the most appropriate way to help.