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Japan Private Tours

Our fully guided Japan private tours combine the top destinations and sightseeing spots featured on our best-selling tour packages customized to your style of travel at affordable prices. We are Japanese travel experts who know what you need, to turn your Japan dreams into amazing experiences. Whether you're planning a family vacation, a company incentive travel, or a business trip to Japan, our private Japan tours are the best choice.

Your local guide or private drive will happily take you to see the sights for which Japan is famous -Tokyo's splendid Imperial Palace, the ancient city of Kyoto, or the impressive Mount Fuji . All the private tour itineraries are adjustable, and the flexible departures make private Japan tours a perfect choice for travelers from overseas. All of our private tour packages can be personalized around your budget and other requests. Our private English-speaking local guides and drivers ensure you to enjoy the real Japan in a hassle-free and flexible way. In addition, we also offer affordable group tours for travelers from overseas. Our Japan travel experts will give you dedicated support during your trip. Look no further – following is our most popular Japan private tour itineraries.

Most Frequently Asked Questions

•  Will I be traveling with people from other countries? If you join our group tours, there are travelers from other countries, and if you buy the Private Tour Packages, will only have people from your party. You will have your private driver, vehicle and even your private local guide.
•  How do I make a reservation of private tours in Tokyo? First, choose your favorite itinerary, then contact our specialists to book your vacation. You will get a quote within 24 Hours. Once you have decided on a private tour, please send an email to indicate your acceptance of our offer. After making the payment, you will receive an invoice as the receipt from us shortly.
•  What are the departure dates for the private tour packages? There are no set departure dates for the private tour packages, that means you can depart on whatever day you prefer.
•  Can the tour itineraries on your website be modified and customized? Yes, you can. These suggested itineraries are based on our own experience, you can ch tailor it to meet your need.
•  How long should I stay for a basic private Tokyo tour? We think two or three full days are necessary for first-time foreign travelers to arrange a Tokyo city tour. Here is the most popular way of exploring the city. Have one full day to visit the Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi. Another full day is for city highlights sightseeing including the Imperial Palace, Senso-ji Buddhist Temple, Tokyo Tower and Ginza. If you have ample time, you can schedule one more day to visit the Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Kabukichou Shinjuku and other famous spots.
•  How long should I stay for a basic private Tokyo tour package? We think two or three full days are necessary for first-time travelers to arrange a Tokyo local tour. Here is the most popular itinerary. Have one full day to visit Mount Fuji and the Lake Ashi. Another full day is for city highlights sightseeing including the Imperial Palace, the Nijubashi Bridge, Senso-ji Buddhist Temple, Nakamise-Dori Street and Tokyo Sky Tree. If you have ample time, you can schedule one more day to visit the Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Tower Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Shibuya Scramble Crossing, and other famous sightseeing spots.
•  How to choose from Small Group Tours and Private Trips? You can get the best value by joining in our small Group tours. But the itineraries are fixed. Our private Japan tour itineraries are designed for families. If you are looking for something special or if you do not like to travel with others, the Private Tours are the best choice.
•  Does your quotation include tipping for guide and driver? The prices do not include Gratuities and Tips for your local guide and driver. If the guide and driver's services meet or even go beyond your expectation, you can choose to tip them accordingly.
• Rosalind Wong  Travel Date：April. 15th 2024 Travel Route: 7 days to travel out of Tokyo to the north of Honshu I booked Japan Holiday for a car and driver for 7 days to travel out of Tokyo to the north of Honshu. Our group of 8 fitted into the 9- seater comfortably with luggage in April 2024. I planned the itinerary with their rep Lydia, who was always prompt and helpful with her replies and suggestions. She was quick to respond to queries which made the overall planning and booking process easier. The guide and driver Snake-San was wonderful, on time and accommodating. Everything was done professionally and we had a wonderful time. The price of the private tour was very reasonable as well. We were very happy with the service. I would recommend this company.
• Anthony Lobo  Travel Date：Feb. 19th 2024 Travel Route: Narita Airport Private Transfer Service We used the driving service for our first trip to Japan, and it could not have gone smoother. It was easy to find and meet our driver when we arrived at the airport and when we were picked up to head back to the airport. I would definitely recommend this service for any first timers. Honestly, it took the stress out of traveling to and from the airport and easily accommodated my family of 5. Communication was easy and everyone was extremely helpful/friendly. If you are concerned about using the subway system for the first time, I’d use this driving service to ease your mind.  
• Glen Saro  Travel Date：Feb. 8th 2024 Travel Route: Hakuba Bus Tour from Tokyo Japan Holiday Transport and Chauffeur. We booked several transfers within Japan, Firstly, from the Airport to our accommodation in Tokyo and then to and from Hakuba. Their buses and bus drivers were always on time and comfortable for our party of 13 people + luggage. Great experience. Driver was very safe and polite. He was professional and able to guide/explain about Hakuba. It was snowy and Safety is the upmost important. Lydia from their office was always polite and she also responded within 24 hours. Trustworthy company with local knowledge.
• Lydia Cheam  Travel Date：January 25th 2024 Travel Route: Hakone Day Tour My family and I took an 8/9 hours transportation/tour of Hakone with Japan Holiday, and they were amazing! Our driver was very gentle, helpful and thoughtful :) we were traveling with an infant and elderly parents, and he would inform us if the weather seemed colder and that he would wait nearby if we wanted to run back into the car quickly, or he would head over to the restaurants/tea house to check if they were open before letting us out. Really appreciated it! Also, James was very responsive and helpful when coordinating our travels prior to the trip. Thanks so much and would definitely book again when we need a tour/transport!  
• Sandeep Khosla  Travel Date：November 26th 2023 Travel Route: Osaka-Hakuba-Kyoto-Tokyo Please convey our gratitude to the company that employs him. And thank you for making wonderful arrangements for us. We have already told many of our friends and relatives about your company and excellent service.   We were reasonably satisfied with the return trip. I used this service for a business day trip meeting from Tokyo to Hakone. prompt service!  on time!  and thanks to them I had a good meeting and got back to Tokyo in time for business dinner meeting. thank you!   We are in awe of Japanese culture and hospitality. We will surely be returning for another trip.   Many thanks again  

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Thank you, Mas Hamid, Mas Wiwit, Mbak Saefah, Mas Adam.. we bid farewell to Tokyo for now... until we meet again.... 👍🙏

Thank you, Mas Hamid, Mas Wiwit, Mbak Saefah, Mas Adam.. we bid farewell to Tokyo for now… until we meet again…. 👍🙏

Thank you to Mas-Mas and Mba from the Japan trip! Our apologies for any shortcomings, both physically and spiritually.

Also, thank you to Mb Saefah and Mas Adam.. apologies if there were any act ions or words that were not pleasing. Hopefully, we can meet again soon..

Mas Hamid, Mas Wiwit, thank you, we have returned to Jakarta…

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 fully escorted private and small group tours of japan, our small group tour lineup.

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A&C Tours Japan is a family run business that specializes in creating, arranging, and escorting  friendly  private and small group tours of Japan. All of our  unique tour itineraries are  tailored to suit small groups of no more than 10 people.

PRIVATE TOURS

If you would like to enjoy Japan with family or a small group of friends, then please inquire about organizing a fully escorted private tour. Our customized private tours are available for groups of two or more people, and can be anywhere from 3 to 21 days long. Enjoy Japan your way!

OUR NEXT TOUR

Our next tour is the "SUMMER FESTIVALS TOUR 2024" starting on July 24th, 2024. Join us on this fun-filled 14-day journey through central and northern Japan and enjoy fantastic fireworks displays, exhilarating festivals and beautiful natural scenery in its most lush and vibrant state.

TESTIMONIALS

Spring Sakura Tour 2024

This was our first time to Japan and what a fantastic introduction Craig gave us to this wonderful country. The Spring Sakura Tour exceeded our expectations in all ways. Everyday as we travelled north was like a new adventure and guaranteed more magnificent displays of perfect cherry blossom trees, often beside pristine rivers or surrounding century old forts. No photos did justice to this idyllic scenery. We explored beautiful old traditional villages, walked through stunning temples and shrines, rested our bodies in private onsens, ate plenty of amazing food, rode the Shinkansen at 317km/h and witnessed the finest cherry blossom festivals in Japan. Craig is an excellent tour guide and ensured we all had the best time. He is kind, thoughtful, very well organised and has a great sense of humour. His extensive knowledge of Japan is impressive and him being able to read and speak Japanese fluently had so many advantages. Our accommodation was always clean and comfortable. There was never a shortage of good restaurants within walking distance from the hotels, the biggest problem was deciding at night which one to eat at. Apart from the splendid cherry blossoms we really enjoyed the welcoming and considerate Japanese people. Their culture and safe and clean country is something to be admired.

Thanks again Craig for a bloody good tour, we can’t wait to do another one with you!

Greg and Deb Amos (New Zealand)

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Enjoy sci-fi cityscapes, tranquil green tea plantations and placid, eternal lakes in Japan

Japan is a land where the future meets the past. You’ll find ancient customs and craftsmanship woven together with cutting-edge modern technology and futuristic fashions in this 6,800-island volcanic archipelago.

The dazzling capital of Tokyo is often people’s first introduction to Japan and to say it is an assault on the senses is an understatement. This is a city that moves at an astonishing rate but take the time to step back and you’ll discover that just like any big city around the world, there is a more sedate side waiting to be explored. Other cities, such as Kyoto and Kanazawa , while by no means small, have an altogether more relaxed feel thanks to their beautiful castles, pagodas and quaint wooden buildings. In Kyoto it’s not uncommon to see kimono-clad geisha shuffling along the narrow streets, a reminder this is a country where traditions are still embedded in everyday life.

A patchwork of bamboo forests, sparkling lakes and hot springs, Japan’s beautiful countryside provides the perfect antidote to its frenetic cities. Here it’s all about taking the time to appreciate the natural environment and really tuning into yourself.

And then of course there’s the food. Without a doubt one of the highlights of any trip Japan, every meal offers something special. From fresher-than-fresh sushi to steaming bowls of ramen and crunchy tempura, there is so much to look forward to.

Let Jacada help you to discover this diverse region with a seamless and personalised itinerary. Take a look at our example itineraries for inspiration, and then speak to our Japan Travel Designers to start planning your own tailor-made trip.

Travel by high-speed trains from the sci-fi cityscapes of Tokyo and Osaka to tranquil landscapes of the east

Watch kimono-clad geisha shuffle down a Kyoto street

Explore the medieval castle town of Kanazawa

Feel your troubles melt away in the warm waters of a traditional onsen resort in Hakone or Yamashiro and Yamanaka

Re-imagine Hiroshima , a city once destroyed by an atomic bomb and now a thriving, international metropolis

Discover Okinawa , a laid-back and idyllic island with a surprising fusion of cultures

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Travel to Japan just for the food. The emphasis on excellent, farm-to-table fare is second only to Italy, but with very different flavours. When you’re there you’ll be blown away by the striking countryside, the bright and manic cities, the depth of their customs and traditions and the serenity of the temples and gardens. It’s an intriguing and unique country of contrasts and one that everyone should visit during their life.

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Whatever you want from your Japan tour, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

Where to go

Endowed with more than its fair share of natural beauty, Hakone in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is a town with water at its heart.

Hiroshima and Miyajima Island 

Hiroshima has emerged from its nuclear past as a thriving and internationally minded community.

Ise Shima National Park

From its magnificent vistas, to its peaceful coves, to it’s stark mountains and dense forest, the park is a cultural and culinary landmark in Japan.

Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park

Jigokudani is the ultimate and privileged location to watch snow monkeys interact, bond and just chill out.

A thriving historical centre, Kanazawa escaped destruction in World War II leaving it standing as a beautifully preserved example of medieval Japan.

Kyoto is where you’ll find ancient and contemporary Japan collide in a fascinating cultural hub.

The charming town of Matsumoto offers an attractive departure point for hikes in the beautiful deep mountain domain of Kamikochi.

Mount Fuji is Japan‘s highest mountain, a picture-perfect snow-capped cone that dominates the landscape of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Revered as a dwelling place of the gods since ancient times, Mount Koya rises mysteriously from the Kii peninsula.

Its laid back pace, beaches and bright weather give it a wonderfully Mediterranean atmosphere, but it’s art enthusiasts more so than sun-seekers that flock here.

With a dreamy subtropical climate and some of the best beaches in Japan, most come to Okinawa for its sunny weather and beachside relaxation.

Osaka is a full bodied metropolis brimming over with contemporary architecture, animated nightlife and delicious street food.

Sado Island

Sado is a rural summer getaway of rocky coasts, green hills and quaint fishing ports far away from the frenzy of the mainland.

A wonderful place to appreciate some of Japan’s most beautiful natural scenery and sacred sites.

Takayama's remote location means that it’s remained somewhat isolated from the rest of Japan, creating and conserving a unique cultural character.

A city of excitement and bright neon lights set against the backdrop of the vast and towering Mount Fuji.

Yamashiro and Yamanaka

For more than a thousand years, Japanese holiday makers have been coming here to sooth body and mind in their warm therapeutic waters.

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When to visit

Japan is a year-round destination. Visit in March and April to catch the cities cloaked in cherry blossom and from October to November to see the maple trees explode in clouds of orange and red.

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Whatever you want from your adventure in Japan, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

Why book with Jacada?

Personalised design

We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

Authentic experiences

Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

Responsible travel

Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

Our trip was to Thailand, Cambodia and Singapore. This is the second trip we plan with Jacada and they have both been outstanding. We were two couples travelling and we are very appreciative of the hotel and tours recommendations we received on the planning stage and the flexibility and courtesy of the local tour guides whom accommodated all our requests.…

I've traveled a lot, but never like this! My recent trip to Japan with Jacada exceeded my expectations in every aspect. Working with Lauren and Leanne was easy right from the beginning, and they truly turned it into the most effortless and relaxing vacation I've ever experienced. There's no way I would have ever been able to plan a trip…

Our experience with Jacada was wonderful. We worked with Rosanna and Cathy who assisted in planning our honeymoon to Japan and Thailand. We wanted a trip that would highlight the amazing food that both countries had to offer, and we were not disappointed! Our trip was filled with food tours, cooking classes, and even more experiences that we will never…

I can't recommend Jacada enough! If you want a curated and hassle free trip, do it with them! They planned all details and gave us plenty of info leading up to the trip that we really didn't need to do much ourselves. We decided to use them for a culture/food trip through Japan and it was beyond exceptional! The best!

Absolutely seemless experience. A perfectly planned trip to Japan. Would definitely use them again and have been raving about them since I’ve returned. Charlie and Gilda were amazing.

Plan with peace of mind

When you book a trip in today’s world there’s a lot to think about. But with the right advice and expert planning, you can do it with confidence.

If you book to travel with us but your plans are impacted by circumstances you can’t control, we’ll change your reservation or cancel your booking for a full credit towards future travel.

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Being a local land tour operator, we have a personal involvement in every aspect of your tour. Your itinerary is designed and approved by our team of experts with firsthand experience of living in Japan.

Your daily tour management, down to the occasionally requested last-minute adjustments, is performed firsthand by our team in Japan. It is the kind of quality you can expect only from dedicated professionals with local know-how.

We pride ourselves in our drive to improve. Our staff always do their best to serve our esteemed customers, and it shows in the positive reviews we have accumulated.

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From ¥ 448,000 3,584,000 JPY

From $ 3,324 26,596 USD

From € 3,129 25,031 EUR

From £ 2,781 22,250 GBP

From $ 4,869 38,949 AUD

From ฿ 114,960 919,679 THB

From Rp 50,565,677 404,525,414 IDR

From ₽ 409,723 3,277,787 RUB

From ₪ 11,843 94,744 ILS

From ¥ 429,000 3,861,000 JPY

From $ 3,183 28,651 USD

From € 2,996 26,966 EUR

From £ 2,663 23,969 GBP

From $ 4,662 41,959 AUD

From ฿ 110,084 990,760 THB

From Rp 48,421,150 435,790,353 IDR

From ₽ 392,347 3,531,120 RUB

From ₪ 11,341 102,066 ILS

From ¥ 415,000 4,150,000 JPY

From $ 3,080 30,796 USD

From € 2,898 28,984 EUR

From £ 2,576 25,764 GBP

From $ 4,510 45,100 AUD

From ฿ 106,492 1,064,919 THB

From Rp 46,840,973 468,409,729 IDR

From ₽ 379,543 3,795,428 RUB

From ₪ 10,971 109,706 ILS

From ¥ 402,000 4,422,000 JPY

From $ 2,983 32,814 USD

From € 2,808 30,884 EUR

From £ 2,496 27,452 GBP

From $ 4,369 48,056 AUD

From ฿ 103,156 1,134,716 THB

From Rp 45,373,665 499,110,318 IDR

From ₽ 367,654 4,044,189 RUB

From ₪ 10,627 116,896 ILS

From ¥ 392,000 4,704,000 JPY

From $ 2,909 34,907 USD

From € 2,738 32,854 EUR

From £ 2,434 29,203 GBP

From $ 4,260 51,120 AUD

From ฿ 100,590 1,207,079 THB

From Rp 44,244,967 530,939,606 IDR

From ₽ 358,508 4,302,095 RUB

From ₪ 10,363 124,351 ILS

850,000 ¥ Per group (2 persons)

6,308 $ Per group (2 persons)

5,937 € Per group (2 persons)

5,277 £ Per group (2 persons)

9,237 $ Per group (2 persons)

Osaka › Shirahama › Kumano Kodo › Nachikatsuura › Nachi Falls › Totsukawa › Koyasan (Mt. Koya) › Nara › Kyoto › Arashiyama › Kameoka › Arashiyama › Kyoto › Osaka

1,542,000 ¥ Per group (2 persons)

11,443 $ Per group (2 persons)

10,770 € Per group (2 persons)

9,573 £ Per group (2 persons)

16,758 $ Per group (2 persons)

From ¥ 771,000 1,542,000 JPY

From $ 5,721 11,443 USD

From € 5,385 10,770 EUR

From £ 4,786 9,573 GBP

From $ 8,379 16,758 AUD

From ฿ 197,844 395,688 THB

From Rp 87,022,627 174,045,254 IDR

From ₽ 705,127 1,410,253 RUB

From ₪ 20,382 40,763 ILS

From ¥ 577,000 1,731,000 JPY

From $ 4,282 12,845 USD

From € 4,030 12,090 EUR

From £ 3,582 10,746 GBP

From $ 6,270 18,811 AUD

From ฿ 148,062 444,187 THB

From Rp 65,125,883 195,377,648 IDR

From ₽ 527,702 1,583,105 RUB

From ₪ 15,253 45,759 ILS

From ¥ 480,000 1,920,000 JPY

From $ 3,562 14,248 USD

From € 3,352 13,410 EUR

From £ 2,980 11,920 GBP

From $ 5,216 20,865 AUD

From ฿ 123,171 492,685 THB

From Rp 54,177,511 216,710,043 IDR

From ₽ 438,989 1,755,957 RUB

From ₪ 12,689 50,756 ILS

Every company has a story, and we love to share ours the way we share our carefully crafted adventures. Our company has a long-standing reputation as the leading inbound land tour operator in Japan. We started as a couple of foreigners living in a traditional house in the mountains of Kyoto, who strived to share our love and passion for Japan. Even back when we had only two guides, we were recognized for our sincere and exceptional service. More than 10 years since our small beginnings, we have grown into a team of professionals, serving thousands of satisfied clients from around the world.

Ours is an experience you can trust.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT US

We pride ourselves in our drive to improve. Our staff always do their best to serve our esteemed customers, and it shows in the positive reviews we have accumulated. By having a direct communication channel with our travelers, we also ensure that we receive critical comments and suggestions based on their experiences. We use customer feedback to reinforce the positives and improve on the shortcomings, allowing us to constantly evolve. Best of all, we are transparent with our reviews -- they are reliable and unbiased.

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6 Days Tailor-Made Japan Private Tours, Daily Departure

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• Introduction
• Day 1 Arrive in Tokyo, Airport pick-up
• Day 2 Tokyo City Tour
• Day 3 Mount Fuji Tour by Ropeway and Cruise
• Day 4 Take Shinkansen to Kyoto & Afternoong Sightseeing
• Day 5 Kyoto & Excursion to Nara
• Day 6 Departure from Osaka

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Customer Reviews

• Overall Rating Excellent 4.7
• Itinerary Good 3.7
• Guide Excellent 4.3
• Transport Good 3.7
• Accommodation Good 4.0
• Food Good 3.3
• Tour Operator Agate Travel 4.9
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• WL Wang Sing · 14th October 2023 The tour package only provide one transport pick up from airport on the day of arrival to the hotel. The rest of the transfers from destinations to destinations was not included. We also have to figure out our own way from hotel to Osaka airport on the... Show more Trip date: October 2023

• A Jakob Whitley · 6th September 2023 Our family (me, my husband, and 2 children) took a tour to Japan with agatetours. We were very happy. Our guide was courteous, knowledgeable, and friendly, careful with every detail of our schedule. His straightforward explanations made us know... Show more Trip date: May 2023 Review collected by Agate Travel

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Tour packages range from individual travel plans, which include only a train ticket and hotel reservation and leave everything else to the traveler, to fully guided tours which cover everything from airfare to English speaking guides and meals. Furthermore, there is a range of special interest tours, such as anime , hot spring , hiking or theme park tours.

Many companies inside and outside of Japan offer tour packages. Because the companies purchase tickets and hotel rooms in large bulks, they are able to offer the packages at costs far below the ones available to individual travelers, making tour packages an option worth considering by travelers of all budgets .

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Get the most out of your visit to Hokkaido, Japan with our customized private tours. We offer multi-day private guided tours with a car and personal driver all for your use. There will be an English-speaking licensed tour guide supporting you during the whole trip, making it possible to head right into the heart of Northern Japan, and enjoy a cultural adventure without masses of tourists. Realize your dreams, immerse yourself into a different culture and get off the well-worn tourist trails with our unique travel plans!

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Ian Ropke: Your all-Japan travel expert, specialist and designer!

Since 1990, I have provided guided and self guided independent tour services on all of Japan's 5 islands (Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku, Hokkaido and Okinawa). I know Japan, Japanese culture, and Japanese people extremely well. I can speak, read and write the language, and studied Japanese intensively at a Kyoto language school from 1990-1993.

In a way, I am the ultimate Japan insider. I have traveled extensively all over the country since the early 1980s. I have been based in Kyoto since 1989 (but also spend a fair bit of time in North America during off season months). I lived in Tokyo for a year and have visited Tokyo and the surrounding area frequently since the early 1990s. I am also active as a journalist and Japan travel writer. Japan is one of the world's "most" unique cultures and also one of the most challenging countries for travel and business. My expert, highly personal service style can make a difference (but please note I only work with 4 or 5 clients a month, less in off season months).

I have worked for a wide range of clients including affluent families and couples from the USA, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the UK, and, increasingly Southeast Asia, in general.

As a bespoke Japan travel expert, specialist, designer, I specialize in many key Japan travel areas including nature travel, high traditional and contemporary culture, arts & crafts including studio visits, everything to do with cuisine and restaurants (high and low). My specialties include walking, driving and hiking tours anywhere in Japan (town & country), Japanese cuisine experiences (from gourmet to street food), all key forms of Japanese traditional culture (tea ceremony, gardens, religion), and everything to do with modern contemporary Japan (manga, anime, art, architecture, tech).

I have also provided a wide range of corporate travel services and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events (MICE) services to large corporations from North America and Europe.

An overview of my work and life:1. My work is 100% traveler or client centric and everything I do is tailored to the client and their specific cultural needs. 2. I am the only tour operator in Japan that specializes in both guided and self guided independent tours anywhere in Japan (That's right! All 5 islands since 1990!). 3. I am one of the few tour operators in the industry that advises and assists clients from everywhere anywhere in Japan. 4. I work with a great team of vetted, licensed tour guides in and around Tokyo | Kyoto | Osaka | and in other major centers. 5. I have also guided many families and groups in Kyoto and Tokyo as a qualified lecturer on Japanese history, culture and art. 6. I am also an active startup founder, journalist, and wood sculptor.

At the bottom of this page you will find my publications, work history, educational background, personal interests, community projects, and a brief overview of other companies I have founded and am working on. My LinkedIn profile is here .

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• Major corporate clients I have worked with in Japan
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• Other work history related to Japan travel, society and culture
• Personal interests, community work and global startup founder experience

Learn more! Email me today at yourjapanprivatetours AT gmail DOT com. Or text me on Whatsapp @ +1-415-230-0579.

As a Japan travel expert, specialist and designer since 1990, I have been providing tour packages, tours and travel services on all of Japan's 5 islands (Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku, Hokkaido and Okinawa) for a wide range of clients.

My clients and where they come from has changed a lot over the last 30 years. For the first 20 years about 70% of my clients were from the USA and Canada. Now 70% of my clients are from Southeast Asia, including Australia and New Zealand. Clients from Singapore are one of the biggest trends in recent years.

Most of my clients are families, often multi-generation families, and couples. I also work with a lot of retired travelers and many of them are doing off-the-beaten-track tours that include Tokyo and Kyoto but also Kyushu, the Japanese Alps region, and Shikoku and Hokkaido. Driving tours in a rental car are a common theme but many also rely on Japan's exceptional rail and bus system. And nearly all of these older clients rely almost 100% on my unique self guided independent tours & travel services.

And year by year, I have also had the privilege of working with a number of international companies and a few celebrities and luxury lifestyle travelers. My rates are the same for any and all clients but big clients like this tend to do more and thus require more guidance, advice and service. For some clients, usually large groups, I also acted as expert lecture-level guide (in Tokyo and Kyoto). I no longer guide clients as I am too busy with planning and design and my other business interests (and I am a single father with a 17-year-old daughter which takes up more time than you might think).

One of my best past client stories involved two 50-year-old daughter from Malaysia who were traveling with their 80-year-old retired architect father. The father toured with a foldable wheelchair. Their trip was 12 days and covered both Tokyo and Kyoto but also the countryside areas neighboring Kyoto and the Izu Peninsula (southwest of Tokyo). And for the entire journey, including many memorable reserved dinners, they never toured with a single local tour guide. They did the entire trip using only self guided independent tours together with a number of days with a hired car and driver (some spoke English; others did not) touring the countryside. They spoke no Japanese and relied entirely on my personalized itineraries and expert transportation guidance.

As a Japan travel specialist, I provide specific and expert solutions for a wide range traveler types and interests.

I frequently work with families (man of which are multi-generational families), elderly travelers, couples, and single travelers. And I provide BLeisure travel solutions for both business travelers and accompanying family members. I have also worked extensively all over Japan with travelers requiring wheelchairs and van & driver assistance, and also with many individuals with specific food allergies and issues.

I am experienced in almost every specialty area related to Japan travel and culture. Everything from deep city tour itineraries and customized private craft & art tours to nature, hiking tours and other off-the-beaten-track destinations and interests.

Over the past 30 years, I have provided Japan travel private travel packages, tours and services to quite a few luxury travelers and celebrity clients.

When it comes to luxury travel, Japan is famous for its high-end travel attractions. These include exclusive ryokan inns with ensuite indoor or outdoor private bathing and a restaurant cuisine menu in exclusive settings. I can provide guidance, reservations and all logistical requirements for this level of travel and dining.

Luxury and celebrity clients also prefer city and day-tour transportation in hired sedans with private drivers. I specialize in these services too, including airport pickup, meet and greet, and other logistical services and guidance.

And high-networth clients require a higher degree of privacy and personal service and I always work with the client to satisfy every need.

My clients over the past 30 years have also included many corporations and businesses for all business and corporate travel needs. This also includes extensive Japan conference and event experience. These include individual executives at corporations like Volvo (2008), Fannie Mae (2007), Google Maps (2018) and Continental Tire (2018). Many of my business clients were BLeisure travelers--often traveling with family members--including a billionaire sugar magnate from Mexico, steel company owners from Argentina, and a sheik from Dubai. And I have worked with various celebrities from Los Angeles, New York, Malaysia and Singapore.

I have also worked with a number of prominent corporate travel & business event planning clients over the years. From 2003 to 2009, I was in charge of BAE Systems' (formerly British Aerospace) Japanese culture seminar program (Tokyo & Kyoto). These week-long intercultural seminars (2003, 2005, 2007 and 2009) "hosted" and educated 25-30 top BAE executives from around the world. My job was to take care of everything from touchdown to departure: transportation, guides, renting special facilities, cellphones, Japanese culture seminars, and private maiko | geiko | geisha banquets. My other clients include Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, Prudential Financial, Fannie Mae, Google Maps, and AstraZeneca pharmaceuticals.

1. BAE Systems (formerly British Aerospace): From 2003 to 2009, I was in charge of organizing everything for BAE's 7-day cultural immersion program for top global executives (25-30 executives: all managing directors of BAE subsidiaries). BAE Systems hired me for this in 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2009. The program took place mainly in Kyoto but in 2009 it was split between Tokyo and Kyoto. For all the Kyoto programs, I rented an entire Buddhist temple on a small mountain near the Westin Miyako Hotel (where the participants stayed every time). I also provided all interpreters, guides, audio visual equipment, access to tea ceremony teachers and maiko | geiko | geisha, all transportation needs, banquet dinners, as well as private travel arrangements for some executives before and after the seminar.

2. Hewlett Packard: I personally handled a 3-day tour break for a 12-person team from the Singapore office (HP's Asian headquarters) in 2004. They chose my services because they found the ideas from JTB (Japan's biggest tour operator) to be too superficial and lacking in creativity.

3. Prudential Financial: I was hired for Prudential Financial's annual international board meeting which takes place in a different country every year. The 2001 board meeting took place in Tokyo and Kyoto, and about 40 participants from all over the world attended. I was the lecture-guide for the group in both Tokyo and Kyoto.

4. AstraZeneca Estonia: AstraZeneca Estonia hired me to coordinate a group of 24 participants (mostly doctors) from Estonia attending a major medical conference in Tokyo and Kyoto in the spring of 2009. I booked all the hotels for the group in Tokyo and Kyoto, handled all the transportation (in Tokyo, from Tokyo to Kyoto and in Kyoto), special banquet dinners in both Tokyo and Kyoto, and designed multiple excursion itineraries in Kyoto led by local tour guides.

I have been writing about Japan travel, history and culture for nearly 30 years including 15 years as the Editor-in-Chief of the Kyoto Visitor's Guide . In 1999, I published a Historical Dictionary of Osaka and Kyoto in 1999 (hardcover) which is in the collections of many major research and university libraries around the world. And I write frequently as a Japan travel journalist and as a journalist in other areas of interest.

As the editor-in-chief of the Kyoto Visitors' Guide from 1995 to 2010, I produced roughly 90% of each monthly issue's content. This included countless detailed walking tours, many interviews with prominent Japanese people from all walks of life, and an evolving focus on compact practical Japan travel writing. When I left this job, I retained all the content I had created, nearly 5,000 articles, which I use extensively in my Japan private travel work for clients looking for even more detail.

As a guest blogger, I have also contributed many articles on Japan and Japanese culture for Deep Kyoto and for the Japan Visitors Guide.

As a journalist, I write about Japan, climate change, philosophy and high tech themes.

Before becoming a full-time Japan travel expert, I was also the Editor-in-chief of the Kyoto Visitors' Guide (1995-2010) and an English communications professor at Ritsumeikan University (1999-2009).

As the editor-in-chief of one of Japan's biggest and oldest English travel and tourism magazines (in print and online), I built a huge collection of green content articles on Kyoto and the surrounding region including Osaka and the deep countryside north of Kyoto. I was also involved with the design of the magazine's online website and early SEO strategies. My work with the parent company of KVG, Ad Brain Inc., also involved a lot of extra work projects for Japanese government agencies and corporations.

From 1999 to 2009 I was a part-time professor at Ritsumeikan University and other universities. Though I mostly taught first and second year engineering students highlevel reading skills and low-level speaking skills, I also designed and taught courses on tourism and travel from an international perspective. Teaching large classes (25-35 students) in Japan for 10 years also provided me with valuable insights into how Japanese society is changing and what Japan's weaknesses and strengths are in an international context.

Educational background and degrees related to my Japanese tourism expertise

I have a Bachelors of Science degree (1996), a Masters of Applied Linguistics degree (2007), and 40 years of experience researching and working in areas related to high technology and venture capital. And I studied Japanese at a Japanese language schools 6 days a week from 1989 to 1992. I love the intricacies and unique qualities of Japanese and try where ever I can to share this insider knowledge with my clients.

I started my Bachelors of Science degree at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada with a focus on electrical engineering and computer science. I completed the first three years of my BSc at the University of Waterloo. The final year was completed online at Brigham Young University (Utah, USA). My science background and my ability to read and write Japanese has given me a deep understanding of the Japanese economy and society. Many of my past clients have been interested in experiencing Japanese technology and factories and it was easy for me to make all the arrangements, which take much longer than in most other countries to set up.

My Masters of Applied Linguistics degree was completed at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia in 2007. The entire degree program was finished online. In addition to fluency in Japanese, I am also fluent in German, Swedish and soon Spanish. My understanding of linguistics and foreign languages creates unique advantages for understanding other foreign cultures and how those cultures "relate or interact" with the Japanese.

My expertise in high technology (mostly from a software and AI perspective) and the venture capital industry, a 40-year informal education, has also added to my understanding of Japan (mostly a hardware culture) and the solutions I can offer clients interested in these areas.

In addition to my dedication to Japan private travel and Japan business or corporate travel services, I am interested in philosophy, self-help, quantum physics, global travel in every way, and wood sculpture (animistic, primitive guardian statues: zero power tools and zero chemicals). I am also the founder of NexussPlus, a global startup that will provide private services for global upper-middle-class private travelers, businesses, and governments.

I studied traditional Japanese woodworking (cabinetry) with a small group of Japanese carpenters and enthusiasts from 1991 to 1997. My teacher was the eldest son of Tatsuaki Kuroda, one of Japan's most accomplished mingei folkcraft artists (1930-1970). I continue to practice woodwork using Japanese hand tools but have focused mostly on animistic guardian statues and spiritual furniture.

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I attended university at the University of Waterloo for my first 2.5 years and finished my degree at Brigham Young University. I also have a masters degree in Applied Linguistics from the University of Southern Queensland. I also lectured at Japanese universities from 1998 to 2008. I speak & read Japanese, and I am also fluent in German. My Swedish is also very good and my Spanish is not too bad!

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Exodus Travels

• Address Grange Mills, Weir Road, London, England
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• Response Time 2 hours

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• Address 200 George street, Sydney, Australia
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World Expeditions

• Address 1B Osiers Road, Wandsworth, London, England
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• Address 18 Exhibition House Addison Bridge Place, London, England
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• Address 3 Shortlands, 4th floor, Office 19, Hammersmith, England

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• Address 109 Power Road, Chiswick, London, England
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