KyotoCraft & culture
Kyoto, with the makers
A private day with Kyoto’s makers for two to four guests: a Nishijin weaving studio, zazen at a Zen temple, kaiseki, pottery or gold leaf, and tea.
Two to four guests, private
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Beyond the itinerary.Into Japan.
Thoughtfully considered journeys, grounded in Japan.
The art of leaving space.
In Japanese, yohaku is the space an artist leaves untouched. It is what lets everything else on the page breathe. We plan journeys in the same spirit: fewer things, chosen with care, and time between them for the moments travellers remember.
Our ApproachA collection of possibilities
Journeys to begin with
A day with the makers. A quiet stretch of coast. An island reached by sea. Start with a feeling, then shape the journey around your clients.
- One day
- 4 days
Izu, ShizuokaCoast & islands
Izu, along the coast
Four days along Izu’s east coast, from Atami’s arts and geigi culture to Atagawa’s hot springs and the port of Shimoda.
Two to four guests, private
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HokkaidoCoast & islands
Hokkaido’s northern islands
Seven summer days from Furano’s flower fields to the coast of Wakkanai and the walking landscapes of Rebun and Rishiri.
Two to four guests, private
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What we take care of
As an Osaka-based DMC, we look after the ground for travel companies planning Japan: where guests stay, how they move, who they meet and how each day is paced.
Ground Arrangements
Accommodation, transport and guides, arranged to suit each journey.
Bespoke Itinerary Support
Routing, pacing and alternatives, so an itinerary works on the ground.
Cultural Experiences
Time with crafts, food and traditions, arranged case by case with local hosts.
Local Coordination
A partner in Japan who keeps timings, suppliers and details aligned.
Where we work
Kansai is our home ground. Further afield, we consider each request on its own merits.
How we work
Discover
We listen to your brief: who your guests are, the pace they enjoy and what the journey is for.
Design
We propose a route, places to stay and experiences, with the space between them in mind.
Coordinate
We arrange the details with local suppliers and confirm each one with you.
Refine
We adjust as plans change, and carry what we learn into the next journey.
For travel professionals
We work alongside travel companies, tour operators, travel designers and concierges who want a careful partner on the ground in Japan.
What travellers remember is rarely the schedule. It is the space within it.
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