Thank you for considering us to help you plan your Japan trip! We love working with travelers from around the world.
We have a low-volume approach to Japan travel planning, and intentionally work with fewer travelers to ensure that each trip we arrange gets the personalized attention it deserves. Learn more about our planning process and guidelines for planning together.
Current Availability
We are currently focused primarily on new trips taking place in spring 2027. If you are thinking of traveling to Japan next spring, now is the time to plan and we would love to hear from you.
Due to higher-than-usual demand, our team is at capacity for the remainder of 2026, apart from a delightful window of availability in early December. If your dates are flexible and you’d like to travel with us in 2026, the first half of December (before the winter holiday season gets underway) is a wonderful time to be in Japan, with fall-like weather and fewer crowds.
We would love to hear from you if:
- Your travel dates align with our current availability (which can fluctuate due to our focus on fewer clients, along with demand for the best local guides, experts, and accommodations). We usually recommend planning at least 6 to 12 months in advance, or 9 to 12 months in advance for peak seasons like spring and fall.
- You are looking for a bespoke Japan itinerary that includes thoughtfully selected hotels and ryokans, in-country transport, and unique private experiences (see what our trips typically include). We will unfortunately not be able to assist if you are seeking assistance with “a la carte” services (e.g., only hotels or only tours, etc.).
- You are seeking a trip of 1 week or longer. Our specialty is itineraries of around 1 to 3 weeks in length.
- Your desired budget for your Japan adventure aligns with the pricing for our trips.
- You are a traveler (not a travel agent). We love our fellow travel industry professionals, but work exclusively with travelers directly.
We’re a small team focused on delivering exceptional service to each traveler we work with. While we typically only respond to inquiries for trips we can assist with, for all other Japan-bound travelers our website and blog are filled with helpful resources to support your planning. Thank you for your understanding and consideration!
Additional Details
- You can also reach us by email at travel [at] boutiquejapan.com.
- Our regular business hours are Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm (US Central Time).
- To help us assist you best, please start by filling out the form above. We’re always happy to speak by phone during the planning process.
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Susan & Smiler, Palo Alto, CA
Nothing could have made this three-week, first time trip to Japan better. Andres and Piper’s planning made it perfect. The level of thought and attention to detail they put into curating our experience in Japan was something I’d never experienced in many years of travel. I’m smitten, with Japan and Boutique Japan.
Harley Finkelstein, Ottawa
My wife and I cannot say enough great things about Boutique Japan. They planned the greatest trip for us, with special attention to our particular interests and desires. If you’re looking for a full service trip planning team, where every single aspect is curated perfectly, you need to work with Boutique Japan.
Keri and Marvin, Los Angeles
We really had a terrific trip! Can’t thank you enough for the thoughtful planning and recommendations along the way. From Naoshima for the guys (a huge highlight), to the magical Kyoto of temples, bamboo forests and geishas, to sumo in Osaka, through the restful ryokan and walking around Shuzenji Onsen on a rainy day, and… Read More
Daniel Weinand, Canada
Thank you so much for arranging our travel! It was such a wonderful time and I can’t wait to go back to Japan. It wouldn’t have been this amazing experience without your help. Everything worked out perfectly and the schedule was spaced out and paced in a way that allowed us to explore some things… Read More