First of all, let me ask you a question.
Does this story sound familiar to you?
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You've searched everywhere — the Internet, social media, podcasts, and travel books — and compiled a long list of places to visit. But now, you have no idea how to narrow it down into a feasible itinerary.
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You're genuinely interested in authentic Japanese experiences but struggle to find trusted, easy-to-digest information from locals in English.
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You're overwhelmed with too many options and have little clue about what would be best for your group's interests, trip length, and the time of year you'll be visiting.
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You're seeking a travel experience beyond just sightseeing—excited to get to know Japan’s culture, history, cuisine, and people.
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You want to save time and energy with hands-on support—from creating your itinerary and making bookings to preparing for authentic Japanese experiences—so the entire process becomes easier and faster.
How do I know all these? Let me introduce myself.
I'm Miyuki, Licensed Guide + Japan Experience Creator.
I was born and raised in Japan before becoming fully immersed in Western culture through studying abroad and international travel experiences, which have given me a unique perspective to see Japan from the outside.
I've travelled around Japan extensively from famous destinations to smaller rural towns and still continue to explore new places every month, accumulating practical tips and hacks for travelling around Japan.
Over the past 5+ years, I've spent thousands of hours of time understanding the needs of international visitors and helping them create personalised travel experiences to immerse themselves in authentic Japan.
Imagine having...
Simplified process
You'll be able to clarify your ideal experience using a simple 7-question process to identify your interests, which is key to creating your unique itinerary.
Personalised Guidance
You'll gain access to my first-hand travel knowledge, which will guide you to the best travel planning decisions and prepare you for authentic Japanese experiences.
Accountability support
You'll receive hands-on support from me over an 8-week period, allowing you to complete your travel planning together and efficiently.
All to make your travel planning
easier, faster and more enjoyable!
Here's a taste of what you'll gain from this 8-week program:
A ready-to-travel personalised itinerary that excites you—complete with places to visit, experiences, accommodations, travel routes, and transport options for your entire trip.
A series of bonus courses designed to deepen your appreciation of Japan's unique culture and traditions while preparing you for meaningful interactions with locals.
Hands-on support that makes you feel accountable and confident in seeking experiences that will make your trip more enriching and enlightening.
What my amazing clients are saying
Save a ton of time and stress and do the program!
My favorite was working with Miyuki to create an itinerary because I couldn’t even start and we did so much so fast! It was exciting to plan and it ended up being perfect!
Miyuki was so organized and had really good points that totally made sense. She didn’t try to make me want to do stuff and really listened to what I was interested in.
I was able to put together an amazing first ever trip for me and my family that everyone loved! The joy we all had (including our 2 year old) is something I realize that not everyone experiences, it takes proper planning to get the most from things.
This program will get you excited and prepared to have your best trip in Japan! You don’t want a cookie cutter experience, you want something special and unique to you!
Tori from Hawaii
I have no regrets, it gave me confidence and allowed me to see and experience so much more in Japan than I thought I ever could.
A really great itinerary that was at a good pace, but kept us seeing all sorts of different things each day.
Claire from
Seattle
We're not necessarily people who are really used to just being in big crowds all the time, and so I was really excited about the idea of getting off of the beaten track. But I was also unsure of how that would work without knowing better Japanese.
Miyuki helped me come up with a really great itinerary that was at a good pace, but kept us seeing all sorts of different things each day. I'm glad that we didn't only go to the big cities. I'm glad that we mixed it up. Miyuki really did make the trip just super memorable and a lot of fun for all of us.
I felt really supported by the spreadsheet. It was so organized and was really helpful to have it all listed out.
A true adventure and a cultural immersion!
I was so intimidated by planning a trip to Japan – it seemed daunting, and I didn’t want to limit myself to just one or two cities. I decided to join this program because Miyuki’s approach to dive into interests versus simply using a canned approach intrigued me.
Had I not worked with Miyuki, I'm sure we would have ended up going to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, because that's the easiest thing to plan – just hit the major cities.
But if you work with Miyuki, you start to shift your mind and think about what you like to do. It was thanks to her that our planning went to a whole new level. We visited parts of Japan I never thought we would – cities, towns, villages, and the countryside. It was a real adventure.
The next time I travel overseas, I'm going to approach my planning differently, thanks to Miyuki. I'm going to think more about, rather than just visiting places, experiencing the country. And I'll never approach a trip the same way again, thanks to the Japan trip.
Gene from
North Carolina
Let Miyuki relieve some of the pressure of planning the journey by helping focus your trip on what you will remember the most!
Here's what's inside:
Japan Travel Planner & Priority Clarity Finder
A ready-to-use, fillable spreadsheet designed to help craft your unique itinerary. It includes the Priority Clarity Finder, which helps identify your interests by answering 7 simple questions and creates priority lists to guide your travel decisions.
Your Personalised Japan Travel Itinerary
Not sure which option best suits your interests or how to create a realistic itinerary? Fill out the Priority Clarity Finder, and I'll draft the first version of your itinerary based on your preferences and needs.
2 × 60 minute pre-travel consultation sessions
In the first session, I'll walk you through all the options I suggest for your personalised itinerary. The second session will be an opportunity for you to finalise the details and have all your questions sorted so that you'll be fully ready to immerse yourself in authentic Japan.
Unlimited private chat support
Need guidance on how to make bookings? Want advice on which option best suits your interests? Need your itinerary reviewed after making adjustments? I'll help you with all that to best support your planning and decision making process for a period of up to 8 weeks.
1 × 30 minute post-travel debrief session
Reviewing your travel experience is an important step for you to best plan your future trips. Let's discuss the ways to better prepare for your next trip to Japan.
But...
This isn't just an itinerary creation program.
It's focused on building the knowledge that will create the trip of a lifetime.
Here's why building the knowledge is essential.
1. Make the best decisions in your travel planning journey.
The better you understand your options, the more confident you'll feel about your choices. Your knowledge makes a difference in selecting the best option based on your interests, trip length, and seasonal highlights.
2. Appreciate Japan's rich cultural assets better.
Japan has a rich culture and history. Your knowledge will shape the level of appreciation you gain at each site you visit. With deeper understanding, you'll feel more confident engaging in interactions with locals.
3. Create an experience beyond your itinerary.
A well-planned itinerary alone won't guarantee the best experience.
Travel is full of surprises, and your knowledge will help you adapt and turn them into memorable moments.
4. Help sustain local destinations and culture.
The more you learn about Japan, the more you'll appreciate lesser-known destinations, gaining a deeper understanding of its culture and supporting local communities.
special free bonuses!
Now let's take a look at how I can help you with that...
bonus one
(price: $450)
A step-by-step course designed to guide you through key factors in making the best travel planning decisions, along with my recommendations for different interests and trip lengths.
Available immediately after enrolment.
bonus two
Japan in Context: History and Cultural Traditions
(price: $300)
This easy-to-digest audio course explores Japan’s historical evolution across various time periods. Discover the dynamics of political powers, religions, foreign relations, and cultural traditions that have shaped contemporary Japan.
Scheduled to be delivered in mid-2025.
bonus three
Japan in Context: Language and Social Customs
(price: $300)
An audio course covering simple Japanese phrases and conversation starters for shops, restaurants, public transport, and inns, along with social manners and customs to keep in mind in these settings and when interacting with locals.
Scheduled to be delivered in mid-2025.
You'll always have access to the latest version of these courses, as I plan to update them regularly. This means: these bonuses will not only help with your immediate trip but will also:
continue to support your future travel planning, and deepen your appreciation of Japan!
Real Words from My Client
If I could advise anything to people that are going or planning a trip, it would be: study up a little bit more on Japanese history and religious culture there.
If I had done a little bit more homework in that aspect, it would have helped me enjoy and appreciate it more.
It'll just get your mind ready to experience what you're going to see.
- Gene from North Carolina
Here's why I'm the best person to work with:
I've worked with clients with different interests, ranging from families to couples to solo adventurers, mainly from the United States, Europe, and Australia, creating their personalised Japan travel experiences.
I'm a journalist turned licensed guide. I've spent thousands of hours learning about Japan's history, culture, geography, and anything that makes Japan a unique destination to visit. I'll walk you through what you need to know about Japan in an easy to understand way.
Sounds great!
What's the investment?
The fee is based on the number of days you'll be in Japan with a minimum investment of
JPY 135,000, which is about $ 890 USD.
If your trip is for more than 10 days, JPY 5,000 per day will be added to the minimum investment.
To give you an idea, the prices for 14-day and 21-day travel planning will be
JPY 155,000 ($1020 USD) and JPY 190,000 ($1250 USD).
Up to 10 days
(the minimum investment)
JPY 135,000 ($890 USD)
11+ days
add JPY 5,000 per day to the minimum investment
What my amazing clients are saying
Miyuki gave us options I wouldn't have been able to find on my own.
Ron and Jan from the Netherlands
What really struck me was what Miyuki said about how to plan a trip to Japan: we should think about what we want to experience instead of what places we want to visit.
Miyuki gave us options I wouldn't have been able to find on my own, such as good traditional Japanese hotels with hot springs, local festivals and sights that are lesser known but well worth seeing.
Her service is really professional and well organised. Miyuki really helped us make progress with our itinerary and supplied us with lots of ideas and helpful links. This process really confirmed the things that interest us. I feel very happy and the trip is more prepared than ever!
Extra information about the habits of Japanese people was really useful too. A lesson about the way of the Japanese (日本人道) gave us a lot of the value.
Miyuki’s itinerary planning services are above and beyond.
I’ve used a few similar services to plan trips in the past. Miyuki is the most helpful by far.
After some emails and an initial meeting, she developed a detailed itinerary which we reviewed and adjusted together. She then helped advise us on route, accommodations and activities based on our preferences. We were given guidelines and roadmap to follow and it was immensely helpful. I especially appreciated the care she took with recommending traditional accommodations and locations to stay.
We were able to create an itinerary we are excited about and are comfortable with our navigation from place to place. There are four of us planning this trip and I think it helped everyone get what they wanted out of it.
Morgan and Nick from New York
Miyuki really gave personal recommendations that catered to our priorities and steered us towards the most authentic experiences.
We loved working with Miyuki!
Zach and Kelly from New York
The format of the program was easy to follow and having a file to build out our trip and ask questions allowed for a seamless planning experience.
We loved working with Miyuki and all of the suggestions she provided based on our interests.
We are confident the itinerary we have planned for our upcoming trip will provide us with an adventurous and balanced experience. We are excited to visit the big cities but really looking forward to experiencing some of the quieter towns along the coast and in the mountains.
We had such an amazing time in Japan. I'm so glad we got to try the different hot spring onsens and stay in a traditional ryokan. We had so many memorable experiences and hope to visit again soon!
Miyuki’s recommendations were great and we really enjoyed our time in Japan.
Here's the REAL difference:
It's not a done-for-you service like many other travel designers provide.
Here's why I offer the 1:1 Uniquely Japan Experience as a done-with-you model.
This program is designed to help you create a unique travel experience by crafting a personalised itinerary and building your Japan travel knowledge, complemented by a series of bonus courses covering Japanese history, cultural traditions, customs, and basic conversation starters.
Travel is full of surprises, and to turn these moments into memorable experiences, it's important to stay adaptable and be mindful of essential details about Japan that many tourists often overlook.
That's why I’ve taken a collaborative approach—providing you with the knowledge and guidance needed to plan and prepare efficiently, making your trip more enriching and meaningful.
Does this sound like what you're looking for?
Real Words from My Client
Miyuki has opened the door for me to interact with locals and break the ice.
Her language course online and the material provided proved to be invaluable for getting around at train stations, shopping centers, museums etc.
Only a few language skills make a huge difference!
- Andreas from Switzerland
Here's how we'll work together!
Define
Use the Priority Clarity Finder and the Japan Travel Essentials course to identify your interests and gain clarity on the experiences you want.
Step one
Design
Build your itinerary through 1:1 consultations and unlimited chat support, refining your plans, confirming interests, and making bookings.
Step two
Deepen
Prepare for your unique Japan experience with the Japan in Context courses and get all your questions answered during 1:1 consultations.
Step three
Got questions? I've got the answers!
What my amazing clients are saying
I really appreciate how special Miyuki made our family's trip to Japan.
Japan was one of, if not the most difficult places, to plan a trip to. I started to plan some things. Miyuki redirected me kindly because little did I know, I was going to end up spending half my trip on a train. She saved me from myself.
Miyuki was very thoughtful about helping me craft the right itinerary for my family of five. I was able to ask her so many detailed questions, a lot more detailed questions than one would usually ask a travel agent because she was really intimately involved in what my family would like.
We covered a lot of ground in our 10 or so days and really loved it. We couldn't have covered as much ground if I had to plan this on my own.
Lorie from
California
Miyuki made my planning experience a lot more stress free.
We had an amazing, once in a lifetime trip!
Kaitlyn from the United States
I was looking for an authentic, cultural experience for my first time in Japan. My challenge was finding travel information from native Japanese people. I did not want a travel itinerary based on foreigner's blogs, of which there are many.
I loved Miyuki's travel itinerary. It also relieved the stress of endless research on my own.
We had an amazing, once in a lifetime trip! We especially loved Koyasan, the minshuku stay in Shirakawa-go, everything related to food, the art museum near Mt Fuji and the autumn colors.
I thank her so much for all of her help - it made it a most memorable experience.
Miyuki is very organized, helpful, informative, and professional.
Before joining this program, we were facing challenges of knowing where to go, narrowing down the choices, making a route and assessing whether a location was worth visiting.
It was so nice to have a partner in planning! Miyuki really took time to understand what we wanted to do and make recommendations accordingly. Review of our itinerary was invaluable. We also appreciated the very tailored advice. It saved us a lot of time in planning.
Now we are confident in our trip and feel much more prepared!
Amanda and Graeme from Texas
We highly recommend the program to other people interested in traveling to Japan!
A Final Note from Me, Miyuki:
My aim with this program is to help you create a unique travel experience—one that leaves lasting feelings and memories. To the best of my knowledge, no other program focuses on both crafting a personalised itinerary and supporting your learning journey about Japan in a way that makes your trip truly unforgettable.
You may have spent hours researching, felt overwhelmed by endless options, or even considered giving up on planning a trip to Japan.
Trust me, planning a trip to Japan itself is exciting and doesn’t have to take up a lot of your time—if we do it the right way.
I’m here to provide the direction, guidance, and resources to make your travel planning easier, faster, and more enjoyable.
Ready to do this together?
