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 slow, meaningful journey across Japan’s mountains, rivers, and old post towns — designed to feel gentle and memorable.
We begin in Tokyo, then slow down at the Fuji lakesidebefore entering castle towns, old post roads and mountain villages.
From there, we move towards artisan quarters and tea valleys, then onward to island temples and coastal paths — ending in the warm street life of Osaka.
Everything is paced to feel calm, personal, and deeply Japanese.
A glimpse of the moments that make this 14-day route feel calm, textured and deeply Japanese — from cedar-lined valleys to heritage towns, craft districts, island temples and warm coastal evenings.
A softer side of Tokyo — lantern alleys, warm neighbourhood corners and calm evenings before the journey opens into the rest of Japan.
Mist over the water, cedar forests nearby, and quiet lake paths — a gentle start to the mountains.
Black-walled Matsumoto Castle, clear mountain air and old merchant streets set the tone for Japan’s alpine regions
Edo-era streets, forested paths and deep historical quiet — a step back into Japan’s old travel routes.
Morning markets, carpenters’ quarters and calm riversides — Takayama moves at a gentle, old-world pace.
Wooden storehouses, canal bridges and the soft calm of a true mountain town — simple, unhurried beauty.
Steep-roofed gassho houses, quiet rural lanes and valley views — a timeless look at Japan’s deeper countryside.
Samurai districts, tea houses and the craft culture Kanazawa is known for — refined, slow and thoughtful.
Gion’s warm evenings, temple gardens and quiet morning walks — Kyoto at its most intimate.
Ancient forests, gentle deer and deep cultural spaces — Nara slows everything down naturally.
Heritage teahouses, river views and quiet moments in Japan’s tea heartland.
Japan’s most iconic castle in soft white stone, peaceful castle gardens and old samurai lanes — a graceful pause between mountain towns and western Japan.
Peace Park mornings, riverside paths and a sense of depth that stays with you.
Shrine gates, soft shorelines and calm island pathways — a gentle, sacred pause in the journey.
Sloped alleys, viewpoints and island-hopping routes — the Setouchi region at its warmest.
Neighbourhood food lanes, riverfront walks and a relaxed final night before departure.
A calm route through Tokyo, Fuji’s lakes, the Japanese Alps, post-road villages, craft towns, tea valleys, island temples and the warm street life of Osaka.
DAYS 1–14
Ease in, check in, wander through Shibuya Crossing and start Japan gently with a warm izakaya welcome dinner.
A calm Tokyo morning exploring Senso-ji, craft streets and riverside paths before a soft evening in the city.
Leave the city behind for a calm day around Fuji — lakeside paths, still water, mountain air and quiet viewpoints away from crowds.
Enter the Japanese Alps through a calm castle town rich with craft, history and crisp mountain air.
Walk Japan’s old post road through cedar-lined paths and beautifully preserved wooden towns.
A warm alpine town filled with markets, carpenters’ quarters and calm riversides.
A slow immersion in one of Japan’s quietest towns — canals, bridges and a pure mountain rhythm.
A journey through steep-roofed thatched villages before entering Kanazawa’s craft-rich districts.
Slow walks through Kenroku-en, artisan quarters and refined old streets.
Arrive in Kyoto and ease into Gion’s warm lantern glow and quiet streets.
A day of deep tradition — forested temples, soft deer paths and Kyoto’s serene gardens.
A day that moves gently from tea valleys to Japan’s most iconic castle, ending in the calm riversides of Hiroshima.
A day of depth and reflection followed by the calm beauty of Miyajima’s coastal shrine paths.
A final day of hillside paths, seaside calm and warm Osaka evenings before departure.
These are hotels we sometimes use on this journey. Your confirmed stays for your journey will be shared closer to your travel date.
Tokyo, Japan
Calm, warm, and steps from Meiji Jingu’s greenery.
Rated 8.7 on Booking.com & 8.8 on Agoda
Kyoto, Japan
Serene, elegant, and steps from Gion’s old machiya lanes.
Rated 9.2 on Booking.com & 9.3 on Agoda
Hiroshima, Japan
Elegant, light-filled rooms with calm city views in Hiroshima’s cultural district.
Rated 9.2 on Booking.com & 9.1 on Agoda
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.
| BEYOND TOKYO | OTHERS | |
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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.
