Japan 2026 • Reservations Open
Reserve your spot with ₹4,999 and get your Visa Support Pack right away.
The remaining balance is due 45 days before start date.
Trips are confirmed within 72 hours of the payment deadline once the minimum group size is met (approx. 42 days before the trip starts).
If a trip doesn’t confirm, you receive a full refund of everything paid.
If you need to cancel, all fees are non-refundable, as your place is held in advance.
Everything essential is covered — no surprise add-ons.
We don’t bundle flights or visas — it keeps your journey flexible and avoids unnecessary markups.
And leaving some meals open lets you explore regional food at your own pace.
This is a calm, unhurried journey — designed to feel easy and enjoyable for everyone.
We stay in Kyoto for the entire week, exploring different sides of the city at an easy summer pace — moving through Uji’s tea valleys, wandering Ōhara’s moss temples and farm gardens, and walking the cedar forests of Takao.
A quiet trail links Kurama and Kibune, with cool rivers and kawadoko platforms above the water, followed by a calm coastal day across Amanohashidate’s pine sandbar and the still boathouses of Ine.
Evenings unfold along the Kamogawa River or through lantern-lit lanes — warm, gentle and unhurried.
A glimpse of the moments that define a Kyoto summer — soft light, quiet forests and calm riverside evening.
Old wooden streets, tea rooms and temple paths holding centuries of calm, soft light and quiet beauty.
Historic tea fields, gentle river walks and centuries-old teahouses where matcha is crafted with ritual and precision.
Moss-covered gardens, countryside temples and slow rural lanes where Kyoto’s pace softens into a quieter rhythm.
Shaded mountain paths, towering cedar forests and silent temple steps cooled by summer breezes.
Forest shrines, cool riverside walkways and Kyoto’s signature summer experience — kawadoko dining above flowing water.
A sweeping coastal sandbar lined with pines, peaceful bays and viewpoints stretching across sky, sea and green.
Quiet boat houses, still water channels and an untouched coastal village where life moves with the tide.
A thoughtful, unhurried route through Kyoto, Uji, Ōhara, Takao, Kurama–Kibune, Amanohashidate & Ine.
DAYS 1–7
Settle into Kyoto, check in, and ease into the city with a calm walk through Gion’s wooden lanes before a warm welcome dinner.
Journey to the historic tea town of Uji — walk riverside paths, explore Byōdō-in, and taste matcha where it’s been crafted for centuries.
A calm countryside day in Ōhara exploring Sanzen-in’s moss temple, farm gardens, and quiet rural lanes.
Spend the day in Takao, following cedar-forest trails to Jingo-ji and cooling off along the Kiyotaki Gorge path.
Take the cable to Kurama Temple, walk the forest trail to Kibune, and enjoy Kyoto’s signature summer kawadoko dining over flowing water.
A calm coastal day — view Amanohashidate’s pine sandbar, then move to Ine for a quiet boat ride through its fisherman village.
A quiet walk from Nanzen-ji to Eikandō via the Philosopher’s Path, followed by an intimate geisha dance performance and a warm farewell dinner.
These are hotels we sometimes use on this journey. Your confirmed stays for your journey will be shared closer to your travel date.
Kyoto, Japan
Quiet, roomy apart-hotel near Kiyomizu’s old lanes.
Rated 8.8 on Booking.com & 9.1 on Agoda
Kyoto, Japan
Serene, elegant, and steps from Gion’s old machiya lanes.
Rated 9.2 on Booking.com & 9.3 on Agoda
Kyoto, Japan
Soft, minimal, and a short walk from the Kamo River.
Rated 9.1 on Booking.com & 8.8 on Hotels.com
Say hello to the calm, friendly faces who’ll welcome you in Japan. Your trip leads will be with you throughout the journey.
Trip Lead & Experience Designer
A product manager and long-time Japan traveller, Abhay brings calm, clear, detail-led planning — so your days feel smooth and never overwhelming.
Trip Lead & Guest Well-being Planner
A practising dental surgeon with a deep connection to Japan, Shivani brings a warm, gentle presence — helping the group feel at ease in a new country.
Travel with curious, like-minded people — never crowds.
A calm presence for navigation and support.
No flags, no rush.
Move the way locals do — comfortable, efficient, seamless.
Time to actually enjoy each place. Slow mornings, thoughtful pauses.
A quiet, considered journey — the opposite of rushed, checklist-style tours.
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GROUP SIZE
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MAX 10 TRAVELERS
Conversations, not crowds. |
25–40+ PEOPLE
Bus groups and waiting around. |
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TRAVEL STYLE
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MOSTLY TRAINS
Move the way locals do - efficient & comfortable. |
BUS HEAVY
Rushed loops and long drives. |
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PACE
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CALM & UNHURRIED
Time to actually enjoy places. |
TICK‑BOX ITINERARIES
Too much, too fast. |
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EXPERIENCES
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LOCAL SECRETS
Places only the neighbourhood knows. |
STANDARD TOURIST SPOTS
Pre-packed routes built for the masses. |
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STAYS
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CENTRAL, SAFE HOTELS
Near stations, walkable areas. |
OUTSKIRTS / FARTHER
Saves cost, loses time. |
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SUPPORT
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TRIP LEAD WITH YOU
Navigation + local help. |
LIMITED ON‑GROUND HELP
Left to figure things out. |
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Visa Essential Pack
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INCLUDED
Complimentary with your reservation |
USUALLY EXTRA
Typically sold as an add-on. |
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
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INSURANCE + ESIM
Included for every traveler. |
USUALLY EXTRA
Pay separately. |
We keep the group small, stay in safe, central neighborhoods, and move mostly by trains. Your trip lead is with you throughout — someone to guide, translate, and help whenever needed. You’ll have your own space when you want it, and friendly company when you don’t want to be alone.
Rooms are twin-share with two separate beds.
Women are always paired with women.
If you’d prefer your own private room, we can arrange that — a supplemental fee may apply, depending on hotel availability.
Most travelers join these journeys solo.
Groups stay small, friendly, and easy to settle into, so it never feels overwhelming.
You’ll have space to be independent — and people to share moments with when you’d like to.
We travel as a small group of 10–14 people.
Many travelers join solo — and feel at home within a day.
The pace is gentle and spacious, with time to pause, notice, and enjoy. This is not a rushed tour — it’s a calm way to experience Japan together.
Your trip leader is with you throughout — warm guidance, no pressure.
Clear meeting points, gentle pacing, simple transitions between cities.
Comfortable even for first-time solo travelers.
A steady pace, not rushed.
Comfortable hotels in safe, central neighborhoods.
We travel mostly by trains, walking at an easy rhythm, with time to actually take in the places you visit.
Your trip lead is with you throughout — for guidance when you want support, and space when you prefer your own time.
It’s travel that feels calm, supported and human.
Around 80% of our travelers join solo or as pairs — the group always feels friendly, relaxed, and easy to connect with.
Yes. Many travelers join solo. The group is small, friendly, and your trip lead is with you throughout — so you always have someone to rely on, while still having your own space when you want it.
Yes. We stay in safe, central neighborhoods and move mostly by trains. The group culture is respectful and supportive, and your trip lead is there to ensure you always feel comfortable.
No. Your trip lead handles navigation, tickets, and communication. You’ll also learn simple phrases along the way — naturally and without pressure.
Clean, comfortable, and well-located hotels close to transit and dining. Not hostel-level, not luxury — just reliable, relaxing places to unwind after exploring.
That’s completely okay. Japan has veg-friendly, vegan, halal-friendly, and other flexible options. Your trip lead helps with restaurant suggestions and ordering.
Expect 8,000–12,000 steps depending on the day. The pace is gentle and we take breaks. This is not a rushed tour.
We provide a free visa document checklist to help you apply correctly.
If you’d like extra support, we offer optional visa guidance for ₹2,500, including document review and tips to avoid common mistakes.
Visa approval depends on your personal documents and travel history, and the decision is made by the Japan Embassy/Consulate, so we cannot guarantee or influence the outcome.
Because we make advance bookings in Japan for your hotels, trains, and experiences — and these are non-refundable on our side as well — the deposit and trip cost are non-refundable if your visa is delayed or denied.
However, if the journey itself does not confirm (our side), you’ll receive a FULL REFUND of everything paid — including the deposit.
If the group minimum isn’t met, you receive a full refund — including your deposit.
No fees, no vouchers, no complications.
I’ve done group tours before, but this was different - calm, cultural, beautifully curated.
It felt like Japan, not tourism.
Reserve your spot with ₹4,999.
If the journey doesn’t confirm, you’ll receive a full refund — including your deposit.
