curating
Easy
Fast
JAPAN
- travel simply -
Japan Travel Planning made easy. Do you need a Japan Trip Plan or Travel Itinerary? We are Japan travel planning experts who have curated the internet to create simple, easy-to-use, Japan travel itineraries for those who prefer to travel on their own.
How Many Times are you Going to Japan?
And don’t you want to do it right the first time?
But who to trust?
- You may be finding that planning your trip to Japan is not like planning a trip to Europe or other western countries.
- Information on the internet is inconsistent, unreliable and often based on limited personal experiences – many travelers have been once and tell you what they know from their own trip. But like so many well-meaning travel commentators, they don’t necessarily know everything and their travel style and preferences may not match yours at all.
- Specialty travel companies charge significant fees for custom Japan tour planning – most Japan companies only offer full services that include all hotels, transportation, guides, etc. Due to the costs in Japan it’s just not economical to offer a menu of services.
- Pre-packaged Japan tours are cookie-cutter and don’t meet your specific needs – one or two popular destinations with a busload of 40 other tourists doesn’t work for most travelers who are used to the independence and freedom of making their own travel plans.
So who are we?
Curated Japan is an offshoot of one of the premier Japan custom travel planners, Esprit Travel & Tours. As a small, boutique tour company, we’ve helped thousands of travelers, with their myriad interests and requests, to navigate Japan on their own with our Japan custom planning services. Now we have developed some basic itineraries that, combined with our in-depth information and relevant links to hundreds of websites, will allow you to plan your trip with confidence that you will be getting the most reliable and accurate information. Our staff travels regularly to Japan to check on hotels, tourist conditions, new offerings and to make sure our materials stay as up-to-date as possible.
Do you know that Japan is one of the few places where you don’t want to go ad hoc and just show up and hope for the best? Careful planning will make your time in Japan fun and easy. You can savor the adventure but still know where you’re going to sleep at night!
We scour the internet for you, pulling together, in one place, all the information you need to book your Japan trip. We offer two types of Japan Trip plans and travel itineraries:
Travel to Japan is like no other country in the world. Japan is a land of contrasts: it can be simultaneously exciting and calming; cosmopolitan and traditional; exquisitely refined and yet sometimes disarmingly naive and coarse. We hope you enjoy your trip with the help of these great Japan travel plans, insider tips and insights into what to expect.
Japan Travel Itinerary Options
Choose a plan that works for you!
7 to 10 Days
10 to 14 Days
14 or more Days
Additional Products
TESTIMONIALS
What clients say about our work
We had underestimated the language barrier, I think, and so it was especially good to have your info, which allowed us to understand what was going on (like with the luggage shipping), when our communication skills failed.
Lauren,
The itinerary was just about perfect in every way. We kept busy, and got tired, but never exhausted and always looking forward to the next day. Every day for 3 weeks.
Bruce and Ann,
The thoughtful and creative manner in which you constructed each day, unfolded like the blossoms that I had come to see.
Ann M.,
Are you ready for some fun?
Visit our blog, Facebook or Instagram account for our curated insights into all that Japan has to offer.
Verdant Venue for Art
The Hakone Open Air museum has numerous outdoor art installations set in the green hills of Hakone. In… Continue Reading
Seafood Selections
Lots of obscure seafood offerings here – mostly dried, pickled and otherwise processes seafoods, seaweeds, etc. This is… Continue Reading
Wallets Galore
One of the most interesting things about shopping in Japan is the incredible range of products offered. This… Continue Reading
Outdoor Art
This colorful installation draws visitors to explore the primary colors and how they interact. It can be found… Continue Reading
Good Luck Cats
Waving cats are a sign of good fortune and grace many retail establishments.
Hakone Daimonji-yaki
The Kanji near Hakone is visible on the far hill when taking the ropeway to Owakudani hot springs…. Continue Reading
Classic Fushimi
The afternoon light makes the bright vermilion torii gates of Fushimi Inari glow with radiant color.
Shinkansen Race
These Shinkansen trains aren’t really racing each other, but it sure looks like that as you pass the… Continue Reading
Plate of Light
One of the most unusual sushi presentations we’ve ever seen – Suiran hotel in Arashiyama uses a platter… Continue Reading
Tourist Kimono
Young Japanese couples will often travel to another city and then rent traditional outfits (colorful kimono for women… Continue Reading
Nishiki Treats
Treat shop along one of Nishiki Market (Kyoto’s) side streets.
Lima Beans and Bacon?
It must be an acquired taste, but we found these “pastries” at a bakery at the Kanazawa train… Continue Reading