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 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
Thank you again for planning such a special and perfectly curated trip for us. We will definitely be recommending you to all of our friends, who now want to go to Japan after hearing about all the fun we had! We hope we will be returning to Japan again sometime soon as well.
Boutique Japan dreamed, planned and organised the most perfect honeymoon for us! We could not be more thrilled with the collection of magical memories and treasures with which we now start our lives together. At first we were hesitant, because a trip to Japan is an investment when compared with some other travel destinations one… Read More
First of all, it was fabulous. We had such a wonderful time! You accommodated us so well with all different kinds of activities and were very responsive to our needs. I have worked with other very large companies, and I really appreciated the kind of personal attention you get with a smaller operation. Japan is… Read More
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.
Learn more about planning a custom trip with Boutique Japan.
Click on each Sample Trip above to see more details.
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.
Learn more about our unique approach and trip planning with us, including essential details about our process, pricing, and more.
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.
While we can typically plan around your ideal travel dates, advance planning is essential (check our current availability here).
If your dates are flexible, we recommend reading our in-depth article, When is the best time of year to visit Japan?
At this time, we focus primarily on private trips.
We work with everyone from solo travelers to couples, families, groups of friends, and private groups.
Yes, absolutely.
Our sample trips are simply examples. They can be customized to best match your priorities and interests.
The exact details vary, since every trip is completely unique, but a trip with us typically includes:
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.
In most cases, a 30% deposit is required at the time of booking, with the balance due 90 days before your trip.
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.