I’ve been traveling to Japan for more than a decade, exploring every nook and cranny of the country to the point where I can plan an amazing adventure in my sleep. But what if you’ve only got a few weeks—or days—to undertake a timeless Japan itinerary?
I build fully custom Japan itineraries designed around the way you want to travel, leveraging my years of experience to create a clear, practical plan:
- Personalized daily recommendations for activities, meals and accommodation, so that you don’t waste time at tourist traps, or in big-box hotels.
- Detailed transportation advice throughout, so that you can ride Japan’s rails with confidence, even if it’s your first time.
- Expert curation and sequencing of destinations to minimize backtracking and to maximize experiences that speak to you.
Let’s say you want to stroll under sakura during cherry blossom season in Kyoto or Kanazawa. Or maybe you prefer to hike an ancient trading route through the Japanese Alps or ski award-winning slopes in snowy Hokkaido? Frolic amid fall foliage in Takayama or Shirakawa-go? See the other side of history in Hiroshima or Nagasaki?
No matter where in Japan you want to explore, I’ll curate a Japan trip plan with experiences you’ll be talking about for years to come. Not to mention, personalized recommendations for accommodations and meals, plus detailed transportation advice throughout.
I can also optimize your free time on Japan business and incentive trips. I empowered a recent client to discover Kyoto and Osaka after a conference in Tokyo, and helped another reward her team with an unforgettable weekend at Japan’s most scenic onsen.
Whether you travel for business, pleasure or both, commission a custom Japan travel itinerary today. I’ll provide with you with information, inspiration and empowerment, no matter what shape your trip ends up taking.
One-on-One Consultation
Whether we do it via Zoom or entirely over email, our introductory chat will help me perfectly understand the trip you want to take. I’ll have lots of questions, so don’t worry too much about “preparing”!
Comprehensive Itinerary
Your custom Japan itinerary includes personalized suggestions* for daily accommodation, transport, activities, dining and everything else you’ll need. Sample Japan itinerary available upon request.
Ongoing Support
It’ll only take me 1-2 weeks to put your Japan itinerary together, but I’m available to assist you right up until departure with questions and even minor** last-minute changes to your Japan trip itinerary.
Due to the amount of time, energy and expertise I devote to crafting your custom Japan itinerary, the service is subject to a fee as per below:
Japan Itinerary Review
Have you already planned out a Japan itinerary, and simply need me to look over what you’ve done, or provide suggestions on how to make it even better? I also offer a Japan itinerary review service! It’s priced at half the cost of my full Japan itinerary planning service, based on the intended length of your trip. So my cost to review a 1-2 week Japan trip, in 2026, would be $400. Even better, if you later end up hiring me to plan your trip fully, I roll the review cost into the cost of the full itinerary.
Japan Transportation Consultation
The journey is just as important as the destination, particularly when that destination is as spectacular as Japan. If you’ve created the ultimate itinerary but need help with the logistical piece of it, don’t worry. From bullet trains, to long-distance buses, to rental cars and even transportation within cities, I’ll get you from point A to point B, and then some. My transportation consultation service is priced at $275 per week of travel.
NOTE: My custom Japan itineraries include detailed transportation advice for the duration of your trip. The Transportation Consultation service is designed for travelers who only need assistance with transportation and logistics.
“Thanks for helping us walk [Japan’s] Nakasendo. It was timeless! We especially appreciated advice on side trips and excursions.”
-Charlotte & Michael, USA
“Robert bailed us out when our plans changed in the middle of our Japan trip. The Japan winter itinerary he created for us was perfect, too!”
-Allan & Victoria, USA
“Japan intimidated my wife and I, since we’d never been, but Robert’s itinerary made us feel like experts before we even landed.”
-Tim & Carrie, UK
“We asked for a trip focused on hiking, temples, great food and hot springs—this is exactly what Robert delivered. Whatever you like, he has it up his sleeve!”
-Liza & Jon, USA
“Thanks for making our first trip to Japan so incredibly special! We look forward to using your services on a future trip—hopefully, many of them!”
-Morten & Katrine, Denmark
