Ready to make your DREAM Japan trip
Effortless, Meaningful, and Unforgettable,
while saving time, money, and energy?
Introducing...
The T.R.I.P. Japan™
A one-stop planning program designed to help you
create Your Personalised Japan Experience
— without wasting hours on research or overpaying for tourist-focused options.
You’ll be given a clear, step-by-step method that takes you
from idea to itinerary to travelling in Japan with confidence and local context.
With this, you can focus on what truly matters and
make every dollar you spend worthwhile.
Let me ask you a question.
Does this 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-understand information from locals in English.
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You're overwhelmed with too many choices and not sure about the best options for your group's interests, trip length, and the time of year you'll be visiting.
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You are looking for more than sightseeing. You want to understand Japan’s culture, history, and people, and experience the country in a way that feels meaningful and personal.
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You want to save time, money, and energy through practical guidance and hands-on support, so planning feels easier, faster, and truly worth the investment.
This is exactly why I created the T.R.I.P. Japan Program! Inside, you'll learn:
The T.R.I.P. Japan™ Method
This is my effortless travel planning framework that helps you
plan with clarity, book with ease, and travel with confidence and cultural context.
PILLAR ONE
Tailored Itinerary™
Build a plan that reflects what truly matters to you
PILLAR THREE
Immersive Insights™
Travel confidently with cultural understanding
PILLAR TWO
Reliable Logistics™
Book transport, accommodation, and meals with ease
PILLAR FOUR
Priceless Connections™
Experience Japan through people, moments, and meaning
this is perfect if you want to:
Build a structured itinerary without feeling overwhelmed
Book key logistics efficiently and cost-effectively
Experience Japan with cultural depth and authentic connections
Ideal for independent travellers who want expert local guidance,
without giving up flexibility.
What's included in
The T.R.I.P. Japan™
12-weeks of personalised support
(Your chosen period before your trip)
1:1 Personal Travel Consultation
A powerful 60-min session to craft and solidify your itinerary
Q&A support via
private Facebook Group
Ask questions, get personalised recommendations, and receive guidance to keep your planning moving forward.
Up to 12 months of exclusive access
(Available until the end of your trip)
The T.R.I.P. Japan™ Course
Easy-to-follow audio lessons with visual slides, designed to work through while multitasking
The Japan Travel Foundations Bundle
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When to Visit (and Avoid) Japan
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Japan in Context: History and Culture
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Top 30 Destinations by Interest
Let’s take a look at
The Curriculum Inside
The T.R.I.P. Japan™ Course
Step 1
Priority Planner™
Clarify your interests to
find the right balance
for your travel desires.
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The 3 Essentials That Shape Your Japan Experience
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How to Balance Famous Spots with Authentic Local Areas
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7 Questions to Clarify Your Travel Desires
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How to Create Your Japan Travel Shortlist
Step 4
Transport Like a Local™
Navigate Japan’s transport system without stress
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How to Navigate Japan Easily by Train, Bus, Air and Car
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How to Identify the Most Efficient Travel Route Instantly
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How to Book Tickets and When to Reserve Seats
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Money-Saving JR Passes and Quick Fare Calculator
Step 7
Everyday Etiquette™
Gain local context around transport, inns, dining, and sacred spaces
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Public Transport 101: Common Mistakes You Should Avoid
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Traditional Inns 101: From Arrival to Dining and Onsen
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Local Dining 101: From Walking In to Ordering and Payment
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Shrines & Temples 101: How to Visit Respectfully
Step 10
Profound Experiences™
Engage more deeply with cultural activities, seasonal events, and historical sites
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Significant Shrines, Temples, Castles & Gardens in Context
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6 Types of Japanese Culture: 30+ Ways to Experience
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A Year in Japan: Activities to Enjoy Month by Month
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How to Book Activities in Easy and Sustainable Ways
Step 2
Perfect Places™
Choose destinations that align with your interests.
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How to Select Destinations Based on Seasonal Highlights
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The 3 Key Factors for Choosing the Right Regions
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Should You Explore One Region or Travel Across Japan?
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The 6-Factor Framework to Find Your Perfect Places
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21 Unmissable Spots in Tokyo and Kyoto
Step 5
Stay
Like a Local™
Find accommodation that suits your preferences and travel priorities
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How to Choose and Book Traditional Inns: Ryokan, Shukubo and Minshuku
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How to Find the Right Accommodation Mix for Your Trip
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Where to Stay in Tokyo, Kyoto and Beyond
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5 Onsen Spots in Quiet Rural Areas and Recommended Inns
Step 8
Easy Japanese™
Connect with locals through simple Japanese phrases and gestures
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30+ Everyday Phrases to Interact with Locals
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10+ Feeling Words to Connect with Locals
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30+ Practical Words to Communicate with Locals
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How to Use Japanese Gestures and Finger Signs Naturally
Step 11
Personal Guides™
Identify trusted guides who bring each place to life
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How to Choose Between 3 Types of Guides and Tours
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When to Join Guided Tours vs Exploring on Your Own
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How to Identify the Guides That Make the Difference
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How to Book Private Tours Effectively
Step 3
Structured Plan™
Craft a personalised itinerary using clear frameworks and templates
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The 3 Essentials for Structuring Your Itinerary
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How to Plan Your Japan Travel Route Easily
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How Many Days Should You Spend in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Beyond?
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Ready-to-Use Itinerary Templates for 2-, 3- & 4-Week Trips
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7-Step Process to Use Easy Japan Travel Planner
Step 6
Eat
Like a Local™
Enjoy authentic local meals without overspending
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Everyday Washoku: 5 Types of Japanese Food to Try
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Japan’s Comfort Foods: From Yoshoku to Bento to Wagashi
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TOP List: 25+ Delicious Meat, Seafood & Veggie Dishes
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How to Discover and Book Great Places to Eat
Step 9
Easeful Essentials™
Manage packing, luggage, and unexpected situations with cultural awareness
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What (and Not) to Pack with Local Etiquette in Mind
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Mobile Setups and Apps That Will Have Your Back
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Managing Luggage Using Local Services
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Navigating Emergencies: Earthquakes, Lost Items & Illness
Step 12
Powerful Encounters™
Invite spontaneous connections by embracing the Japanese mindset
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Japanese Mindset No One Explains: How to Approach It
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When and How to Invite Spontaneous Conversations
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3 Questions to Answer: The Secret to Impressing Locals
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Tips, Gifts, and Thoughtful Ways to Show Gratitude
PILLAR ONE
Tailored Itinerary™
Build a plan that reflects what truly matters to you
PILLAR two
Reliable Logistics™
Book transport, accommodation, and meals with ease
PILLAR three
Immersive Insights™
Travel confidently with cultural understanding
PILLAR four
Priceless Connections™
Experience Japan through people, moments, and meaning
Plus, if you join now, you'll also receive these 3 bonuses!
The Japan Travel Foundations Bundle
When to Visit
(and Avoid) Japan
Understand how each season shapes Japan’s landscapes, choose the best time for your priorities, and know what to do if your dates fall in a challenging period.
Bonus one
Japan in Context: History and Culture
Gain a clear, engaging overview of Japan’s history, religions, cultural traditions, and foreign relations, so you can travel with deeper understanding and context.
bonus two
Top 30 Destinations by Interest
A carefully curated mix of cities and lesser-visited areas, selected and measured by six key factors to help you find places that truly fit what you want from your trip.
bonus three
Let me introduce myself.
I'm Miyuki, Licensed Guide + Your Japan Travel Partner!
Born and raised in rural Japan, educated abroad, and widely travelled both internationally and domestically, I’ve always bridged Japan and the West, and I’ve seen firsthand how these cultural gaps can lead to a surface-level understanding of Japan and missed opportunities for genuine connection.
Now, as a licensed bilingual guide with a background in storytelling and years of firsthand travel experience, I help travellers plan their trip with clarity, and explore Japan with confidence and local context.
For the past 5+ years, I’ve supported countless travellers in transforming planning overwhelm into once-in-a-lifetime trips.
What's Possible When You Join Us
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!
What Makes The T.R.I.P. Japan™ Different
Travel Agency
Little planning time,
but limited flexibility
Low stress upfront,
but high during trip
(e.g. crowded locations)
Hidden mark-ups
(e.g. 10–20% commissions included)
Fixed plans,
attracting mass audience
Major landmarks with
little cultural depth
Doing it yourself
Takes time to figure out and make decisions
Endless choices + guesswork
Lower upfront costs, but
risk overspending without knowing cost-effective options
Generic plans based on widely available info
Surface-level highlights,
little local connections
The T.R.I.P. Japan™
Save time with
practical, local insights
Expert guidance from planning to booking to traveling with context
Transparent pricing, investing in what truly matters to you
Your personalised plans, with full flexibility
Authentic experiences with cultural understanding
If you’re looking for
an Effortless, Authentic Japan Experience that Feels Personal,
The T.R.I.P. Japan™ is an investment that truly pays off.
What my amazing clients are saying
This was the most valuable thing we ever did.
Miyuki has considerable experience with travel planning and understands how to pull together an amazing trip itinerary that aligns with travel time available and our family's needs and goals!
She shaped the trip really well for us in a way that I know we wouldn't have had. Her recommendations gave us a picture of Japan that wasn't a big city. We got to take the train into the country and navigate things on our own, which is exciting in itself.
It definitely felt like we were still making our own choices and had a lot of flexibility to do what we wanted. But, having a good framework definitely helped a lot. As well, getting a real understanding of how much time it would take to experience an area was crucial!
Hilary, Max and Sam from Boston
Think about the experiences that you would like to have and work with someone who can help you reach those goals, as opposed to just recommending a place where everybody goes.
Dane
from Australia
Miyuki’s experience and guidance can transform the way you see Japan!
We were looking for local knowledge and expert guidance to help us plan our trip and to avoid the usual tourist trail. Thanks to Miyuki, we discovered hidden local wonders we would have missed otherwise.
I especially loved the spreadsheet layout, the insights into events away from the crowds, and access to different pockets of rural Japan that you wouldn’t easily find on your own.
I’d recommend this platform to anyone visiting Japan who wants to get the most out of their time in this culturally rich country.
We've decided to make Japan our annual holiday destination and we'll most definitely be reaching out to Miyuki again during the planning stage!
Miyuki really listened to what our individual interests were.
Made it much more meaningful for us!
It was very helpful to talk with someone from Japan who understands the distances between places and can help you figure out what is best for your priorities.
Miyuki really listened to what our individual interests were: food, crafts, cultural experiences like the tea. It's really, really special and made it much more meaningful for us.
It really helped organize my thoughts and where I wanted to go. It’s a big country with tons to see and do!
Andrea
from California
I liked speaking to and meeting Miyuki and getting my questions answered. She gave me new ideas about where to go.
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.
Marjorie from the United States
Miyuki's advice and input was solid, meaningful and helped us make important changes to our itinerary.
Even though her specialty is central Japan and arranging special experiences in this area, and our vacation objectives were a far cry from this type of adventure for our first visit, she is so well-travelled and knowledgeable about travelling across Japan that her advice and input was solid, meaningful and helped us make important changes to our itinerary to accomodate for our limited time and travel between cities, and to make good choices on options.
Miyuki has your best interests at heart and is dedicated to ensuring your trip to Japan fully considers all Japan has to offer, and to make your time in her country as memorable and enriching as possible.
A really good balance of city time, and places that were off the beaten track!
What stole my heart in working with Miyuki was an amazing spreadsheet with very detailed questions about priorities. It was a way of travel planning I had never seen before. The way Miyuki framed things and helped us prioritise was amazing.
We were trying to design an itinerary with plenty of time outside of the big cities, but we were overwhelmed with choices. We also wanted insights from someone who actually lives and works in Japan, rather than simply getting lost in an ocean of internet reviews.
There’s only so much English-language material about some of the more off-the-beaten-path locations. There are accommodations, workshops, and artisans you’d never have access to unless you spoke or read Japanese.
We wouldn’t have trusted ourselves to pick some of these places without a recommendation, so thank you so much for making a great recommendation and providing such a magical experience.
Bria from California
We loved Miyuki’s enthusiasm, ideas, and honesty, and we appreciated her emphasis on seasonal considerations for different locations.
