Travel Planning for Japan Trips. Experts Who Live Here.
Experience Japan: Authentic & Local
Why choose us as the travel planners for your Japan self-guided tour? With Japan Travel Pros, you’ll experience a journey that’s uniquely tailored to your travel style, needs & preferences. From itinerary planning and accommodation/tour advice to support when you’re here. Discover how it all works and start planning your Japan trip today.
Local Experiences from a Network of Japan Insiders
Why Choose Us as Your Japan Travel Consultants
Local, authentic & unique. That’s our approach to planning and delivering your Japan self-guided tour. Fancy an ikebana flower workshop? We can help make that happen. Sushi making classes more your speed? We’ll get you set up. Want to attend a Japanese baseball game or behind-the-scenes sumo session? Count on Japan Travel Pros to show you the way. These are just a few of the many local experiences across Japan that we are able to introduce you to when you choose Japan Travel Pros as the travel planners & consultants for your Japan trip.
Living in Japan ourselves, we know the ins and outs of not only the major urban areas, but other regions, towns and rural settings. Across Japan we’ve curated (and are constantly expanding) a network of guides, local travel providers and others in the hospitality industry. When you work with us to plan a custom-tailored Japan itinerary, we’ll match your travel dreams with the most memorable, locally authentic experiences in the best settings throughout Japan. That’s the Japan Travel Pros way.
Your Self-Guided of Tour of Japan, Explained
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Step 1: Initial Conversations
We start with a chat about your upcoming Japan trip, asking questions & digging deeper into why you’ve chosen Japan as a travel destination and what you want to experience while you’re here. There’s even a quiz (sort of, haha)! Then we’ll set out to develop your customized, unique itinerary.
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Step 2: Creating Your Customized Itinerary
Based on your goals and input, we’ll send an itinerary that fits your travel goals. Then we’ll go over the itinerary together, getting your feedback and making adjustments as needed. Once the itinerary framework is all set, we’ll guide you on accommodations, tours, experiences and transportation.
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Step 3: Education & Anticipation
As your Japan trip gets closer, our role shifts to one of teacher and guide. We’ll help steer your journey of learning by focusing on the Japanese language and culture. That way, you’ll be well prepared by the time departure day rolls around, ready to hit the ground running upon arrival in Japan.
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Step 4: Your Virtual Host & Guide in Japan
You’ll have in-country support from our team: Daily rundown on Zoom or FaceTime, plus live chat available all day. Need a good restaurant or a tour / local experience? Making changes in your travel plans while in Japan? Think of Japan Travel Pros as your virtual cruise director and VIP tour desk!
Why Work with a Travel Planner for Your Japan Trip
Discover Hidden Gems & Back Doors Across Japan
The “Golden Route” of Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka is indeed the road well traveled. And there are plenty of gems to be found. Even in the big cities, we’re always seeking new and different ways to enjoy local Japan life, without being surrounded by hordes of tourists. But there’s so much of Japan beyond that! For your customized self-guided tour of Japan, we’ll get you onto the roads less traveled as much and as often as you desire.
Stretching from Kyushu & Okinawa in the south, to Hokkaido and Tohoku in the north — and all points in between — Japan offers a vast array of virtually untapped attractions and experiences. We’ll guide you towards those hidden pathways & back doors that let you experience Japan away from the herd. Why not do more than just bringing home snapshots and souvenirs of a whirlwind, cookie-cutter itinerary?! Instead, you’ll be able to create memories of your uniquely crafted Japan trip that will last a lifetime — and leave you longing to return to Japan again to soak in even more.
Your Customized Japan Adventure Starts Here
From mapping out your Japan itinerary to advising on accommodations & experiences, to supporting your journey once in Japan, we’re here to help. When you select Japan Travel Pros as the travel planners for your trip to Japan, you’re getting a team who live here and have extensive experience both traveling in Japan and working in the travel industry.
Let’s Start Planning — The First (Virtual) Coffee Is on Us!
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About Japan Travel Pros
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We offer a full range of Japan travel services, including:
Customized itinerary planning & creation
Japan travel consultations
Advice on accommodations (hotels, ryokans, etc.)
Transportation consultation (train travel, car rentals, etc.)
Tips on local experiences & activities
Virtual Host/Guide/Concierge - a daily briefing and Q&A session when you're in Japan
Restaurant recommendations and reservation assistance
Daily support during your trip (live chat or email)
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When you schedule your free initial travel consultation, we'll give you a quote for services such as itinerary planning, travel consultation & support at your destination.
The quote for the itinerary planning service is based on the amount of time it will take for us to research, curate, plan and create your Japan travel itinerary. Prices for a 7-day itinerary start at $549 (USD). Longer itineraries and trips with more variables are arranged at higher rates.
The price for our Japan virtual host/concierge service starts at $99 per day, depending on the length of itinerary and the level of support you desire.
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Our itinerary planning service includes:
Two calls with our Japan travel experts: the first one to get an idea of your travel goals & dreams, and the second as a follow-up to revise the itinerary and answer any questions you may have
Customized itinerary creation
Personalized Japan travel mini-guide
We also offer optional add-ons such as:
Advice on accommodations (hotels, ryokans, etc.)
Transportation consulting (train tickets & passes, car rentals, etc.)
Tips on local experiences & activities
Restaurant recommendations and reservation assistance
Daily support during your trip (live chat or email)
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We recommend starting your planning process at least 6-8 months in advance, especially if you're traveling to Japan during peak seasons (cherry blossom season or autumn). This allows you ample time to secure the best accommodations and popular experiences. However, we work with clients on a variety of timelines.
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Yes, certainly! We specialize in creating customized Japan travel experiences. Whether you're interested in traditional Japanese culture & history, modern technology, outdoor adventures, culinary experiences or a mix of everything, we can design an itinerary that matches your preferences. Let's have an in-depth consultation to understand your interests and desires.
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