How it works
From first note to first night.
Every trip starts with a conversation, not a package. Here is what happens after you write to us.
01
Tell us about you
Share when you're thinking of going, who's coming and what you love. A short form, then a personal reply within two days. If it helps, we'll set up a call. We know not everyone travels the same, or values seeing the same things — even in couples and families.
02
We design the trip
We draft a route from places we know firsthand: where to sleep, eat and walk, in an order that makes sense. We work with you to design the perfect trip, from simplifying logistics to meeting everyone's needs, and you shape it until it feels like yours.
03
We book everything
Ryokan, counter restaurants, private guides, transfers. Including the places that only take phone calls, Japanese-language forms or introductions. Some of these ask you to do our etiquette and language workshop first, to ensure a great stay for you and for future guests.
04
You travel
You receive a personal trip guide with every reservation, note and map. On Lantern trips a host walks with you on key days. On Firsthand trips, help is a message away. The way you want, at your pace, prepared and comfortable with no stress.
Questions
- Do you only plan luxury trips?
- Higher end, built around you. Not every night needs to be five stars.
- Can you plan around dates I've already set?
- Yes.
- How far ahead should I reach out?
- Three to six months is ideal; peak seasons sooner.
- Do you book flights?
- No, we start when you land.
- How much does a trip cost?
- Every trip is different, so pricing is discussed after your inquiry, once we know what you have in mind.
お待ちしております(we look forward to welcoming you)
Where would you like to go?
Tell us a little about your trip. We reply personally within two days.