Expert Japan Trip Planning
Personalized advice from people living here in Japan.
We Take the “Overwhelm” out of Your Japan Travels
Your Local, Human-Powered Japan Team
Japan is unforgettable.
Planning for it, though, often feels overwhelming. Too many routes. Too many neighborhoods. Too many opinions. Most travelers start excited and quickly find themselves second guessing every decision.
We help you cut through the noise, early and often.
A planning session with Japan Travel Pros brings clarity to your priorities, timeline and route. From there, many clients continue working with us to develop a fully customized itinerary built around what matters most to you.
Begin with direction. Travel with confidence.
Japan-Based Travel Consultants at Your Service
No generic itineraries. No automated suggestions. No anonymous forum advice.
At Japan Travel Pros, you work directly with people who live in Japan and work exclusively in the local travel scene every day.
We collaborate with you to shape a trip that fits your priorities, style & budget.
From route planning & logistics to places that feel authentic, we’re your strategic planning partner - helping you make smart decisions ahead of time, so you can hit the ground running once you arrive here in Japan.
The result is clarity, confidence and a trip that reflects you.
Human Insight. Local Knowledge. Better Japan Trips.
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Overwhelmed by too many Japan options?
Get expert guidance from Japan-based travel advisors. We’ll help you:
• Fix trip pace & routing issues
• Clarify priorities & tradeoffs
• Plan with confidence
How Thoughtful, Human-Led Planning Makes a Difference
Japan Travel Pros: Why We Do This
Having lived in Japan for decades, we’ve seen this country change, grow and become one of the most popular travel destinations in the world.
As interest has increased, so has the noise. More information. More opinions. More generic advice. And more travelers arriving unsure whether they made the right choices (thanks FOMO… ugh).
We started Japan Travel Pros to bring clarity back into the process.
Our professional background covers many years in travel, education and client service. Today our focus is simple: human led Japan trip planning.
We do not operate tours or push bookings. We collaborate with travelers who want to understand options, make smart decisions and design a trip that reflects who you are.
That is the work we care about.
Your Japan Travel Pros Crew
Aki
Ari
Mayu
Naoko
Our Process: Japan Travel Made Extraordinary
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Step 1: Initial Conversations
We’ll have 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. Then we’ll get working your bespoke itinerary.
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Step 2: Creating Your Customized Itinerary
You’ll receive a customized Japan itinerary that fits your travel goals. After incorporating your feedback and making adjustments as needed, our Japan travel experts will then help secure your accommodations, tours, experiences & local transportation.
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Step 3: Education & Anticipation
As your Japan trip nears, our role shifts to one of teacher & guide. We’ll help steer your journey of learning by focusing on the Japanese language & culture. That way, you’ll be well prepared by the time departure day rolls around, ready to hit the ground running.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About Japan Travel Pros
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Our range of Japan travel services cover:
Tailored, unique itinerary planning & creation
Japan travel consulting
Advice on accommodations (hotels, inns, etc.)
Help with domestic transport booking (train tickets & passes, flights in Japan, car rentals, etc.)
Sourcing local experiences & activities
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We'd love to! Japan Travel Pros excels at putting together customized holidays and experiences. No matter if your interests cover traditional Japanese culture & history, modern technology, outdoor adventures, culinary experiences or a mix of everything, we can design your dream Japan holiday!
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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 ample time to secure the best accommodations and make reservations for popular experiences. However, we work with clients on a variety of timelines.
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We offer consulting sessions, at $79 for a 25-minute itinerary review, or $129 for a Japan travel strategy session. (prices are in USD)
We also offer a full itinerary planning package, which includes multiple zoom calls, in-depth planning and collaboration, and a detailed itinerary delivered to you (PDF, browser & app versions). Prices for the full itinerary planning package start at $995 (USD). 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.
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