If you’re looking for the trip of a lifetime to Japan, you’re in the right place.
Japan is one of the most fascinating countries in the world, but getting beneath the surface can be a challenge for even the most experienced travelers. Our specialty is helping travelers embark on unique, memorable experiences – not just sightseeing or checking items off a list.
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Japan offers an incredible array of cultural and culinary experiences, from the sublime to the exhilarating. We don’t believe one size fits all, and design your trip just for you whether your interests lie in:
We meticulously arrange your trip around your unique interests, ideal travel pace, accommodation preferences and personal travel style.
Our sample Japan itineraries are here to inspire you. We can use them as a foundation for your bespoke trip, or design your trip completely from scratch. These are not fixed itineraries, and can be customized or altered in almost any way.
Curious about traveling to Japan with us? Here is some essential information about what it’s like to plan your trip with Boutique Japan.
Whether you usually plan your own trips, or normally work with a destination expert, planning a trip to Japan can seem overwhelming.
Our specialty is crafting bespoke trips for travelers seeking unique experiences. We’re here to help you get the most out of your precious time in Japan, without feeling like you’re rushing around – and make the process as fun and effortless as possible, so you can simply relax and savor every moment of your experience.
Your trip is designed completely around you – to focus on the aspects of Japan that most interest you – and we take care of all the essential arrangements so you can simply enjoy the experience.
See a real-life example of how we planned one trip from start to finish.
As explained on our About Us page, because of our focus on personalized service and bespoke itineraries, we actively limit the number of trips we work on at any given time.
The first and most important step in the process is to learn more about what you are truly looking for in this trip. We will delve into your motivations, priorities, interests, and style of travel. Once we have a clear understanding of the trip you are envisioning, we can begin putting everything together.
Because of how much attention we pour into each trip, the process may not be as quick as requesting a proposal from a larger company offering a less customized experience. It’s important to get the details right, but we work as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Because of our focus on personalized service and bespoke itineraries — to ensure each trip gets the full attention it deserves — we only offer complete trips (as opposed to “a la carte” services).
Please also note that itemized cost breakdowns are not available, and all products and services are sold as a complete customized package. Because of this it’s important to discuss any budget-related goals or constraints before we begin crafting an itinerary (for more on pricing, please see below).
Lastly, as passionate as we are about food and culinary experiences, we only offer restaurant reservations as part of private culinary outings with local experts, rather than on a standalone basis.
While no two of our trips are ever the same, they do tend to fall into one – or a mix – of the following three categories, depending on your interests, priorities and budget:
Our Classic Trips feature select hotels and ryokans, all your transport between destinations, a mix of independent exploration and private guides, and more. Prices start at about $700-$800 per person per day.
Our Boutique Trips feature the optimal balance of comfort and luxury, including stays at carefully-selected boutique and luxury hotels and ryokans, the best private guides and unique experiences, a mix of private cars and public transportation, and more. Prices start at about $800-$1,000 per person per day.
Our Luxury Trips feature the absolute best Japan has to offer, including stays at Japan’s top luxury hotels and ryokans, the best private guides and unique experiences, private cars and first-class train transport, and more. Prices start at around $1,000 per person per day and up.
We typically request a preliminary itinerary design fee, which allows us to dedicate our time and efforts to each of our clients, and give each trip the personal love and attention it deserves.
The amount varies depending on various factors (such as trip length, itinerary intricacy, etc.) and is usually around $250-$500. While non-refundable, it is fully applicable toward the final cost of your trip.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.