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.
We absolutely loved our trip. I fell in love with Tokyo and am secretly hoping I can convince my sister or friend to visit soon so I can go with them to see more of the neighborhoods we missed this time around. Each guide was very, very well-matched with the type of tour they gave.… Read More
Boutique Japan helped us plan the trip of a lifetime. They made excellent suggestions, taking into account our interests. The itinerary, the accommodations, and the guides they arranged for us were all superb. Everything went smoothly thanks to their careful planning. We really benefitted from their detailed knowledge of and passion for Japan. We highly… Read More
Our trip was truly a great experience planned by a very professional group. My family and I are frequent travelers. We've been to all continents and about 70 plus countries (much on pleasure, but some on business). We have used many travel companies to help plan trips, including the high end well known groups. My… Read More
We are very experienced, independent, international travelers but we found trying to plan and book a personalised holiday in Japan in late 2015 to be very challenging. That is until we discovered the wonderful team at Boutique Japan. After describing our areas of particular interest in art, architecture, culture and fitness, Andres and his team… Read More
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.
Learn more about planning a custom trip with Boutique Japan.
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.
The exact details vary, since every trip is completely unique, but a trip with us typically includes:
Every trip we design is unique, thus we don’t have “set” pricing. The price of your trip depends on factors such as travel dates and seasonality, accommodations, guides and experiences, and more.
To help give you a good sense of approximate pricing, over the years we’ve found our trips usually fall into one of the ranges below. These are merely guidelines, and are not hard categories — many of our travelers “mix” elements from the three.
Please note that during peak seasons, pricing can be higher.
A “Classic” trip features a carefully selected mix of upper mid-range and high-end accommodations, wonderful private guides (with plenty of time to explore independently), transport between all your destinations (primarily via rail), and more. Expect pricing around US ~$700-$900 per person per day based on 2 or more travelers.
A “Boutique” trip features an optimal mix of boutique and luxury accommodations, wonderful private guides and exclusive experiences (with as much free time as you would like), transport between all your destinations (via rail and private vehicles where appropriate), and more. Expect pricing around US ~$900-$1,200 per person per day based on 2 or more travelers.
A “Luxury” trip features the absolute best Japan has to offer, including Japan’s most incredible luxury hotels and ryokans, wonderful private guides and exclusive experiences (with as much free time as you would like), transport between all your destinations (via first-class rail and private vehicles where appropriate), and more. Expect pricing around US ~$1,200-$1,800 per person per day and up based on 2 or more travelers.
We typically require 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 fully applicable toward the final cost of your trip.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
We’re a small, independent company and intentionally choose to work with a small number of clients at a time. This enables us to give each trip the love and attention it deserves. If you’re looking for a completely unique, once-in-a-lifetime trip to Japan, we’d be honored to help.
It’s simple! We listen to you, provide expert input based on our in-depth Japan expertise, and then design a completely unique Japan itinerary for you. You can learn more about planning a custom trip with us here.
Japan is a year-round destination, and we usually recommend taking advantage of any chance to visit, since each of Japan’s seasons is great in its own way.
If your dates are flexible, we recommend reading our in-depth article, When is the best time of year to visit Japan? While we can typically plan around your ideal travel dates, advance planning is essential (check our current availability here).
At this time, we focus primarily on private tours. We can help whether you’re a solo traveler, couple, family, group of friends, or a private group.
Yes, of course! Our sample itineraries are simply examples. We plan every single trip from scratch, based on our travelers’ unique priorities and interests.
Probably not as much as you think! While Japan may be more expensive than places like Latin America or Southeast Asia, it’s generally less expensive than places like Singapore, Australia, or Scandinavia. See our post, Is Japan expensive?
Yes, Japan is an amazing family destination. For more on family travel in Japan, see our article, Is Japan good for families?
The Japan Rail Pass can be a good way to get around Japan, but most people don’t realize it’s not always the best option. For a more in-depth approach, see our article, Should you get the Japan Rail Pass?
Staying in a ryokan is a great way to fully immerse yourself in traditional Japanese culture. But for non-Japanese, there can be many surprises, as it’s quite different from staying at a hotel.
Take our virtual ryokan tour to see if it’s right for you. Even if not, in most parts of Japan there are non-ryokan hotel alternatives.
Not to worry! We make sure all of our clients are prepared with extensive pre-departure information – this is simply part of our service.
Japan is an amazing destination for so many reasons. But don’t just take it from us — see what our travelers say.