Experience the Very Best of Japan

Welcome to JapanQuest Journeys, the leading tour operator (DMC) specializing in bespoke ‘tailor-made’ luxury journeys to Japan. For decades we have lived the Japan that our clients experience. The exacting standards that we expect for ourselves, family and friends underlie the holistic experience that we provide to our guests.

With our unique single country focus and offices in the US and Japan, we provide travelers from around the globe, or through their travel intermediaries, an unparalleled level of knowledge and service. Our highly experienced travel planners in the US will work with you to create a journey that is tailored to your specific interests while our team on the ground in Japan is there to ensure that your trip is flawlessly executed.

Japan's Enchanting Maples

Japan's autumn, or koyo, is indeed a sensory delight. As the landscape undergoes a dramatic transformation, it becomes a vivid tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows, creating a scene that seems almost magical. The iconic maple trees, or momiji, are central to this spectacle, their vibrant foliage standing out brilliantly against the cool, crisp air of the season.

Kyoto shines particularly brightly during this time. The city’s historic temples and shrines, already imbued with a sense of timelessness and serenity, become even more enchanting when framed by the rich colors of autumn. The view of Kinkaku-ji, or the Golden Pavilion, surrounded by a sea of crimson maples mirrored in the serene pond, presents an almost ethereal beauty. Likewise, Kiyomizu-dera, with its cascading waterfalls and panoramic views, is transformed into a tranquil haven of color, adding to the city's autumnal allure.

Special Experiences & Insider Access

Another highlight that our clients often mention after returning from their trip to Japan are the opportunities they have to engage one on one with people from multiple aspects of Japanese life. Wonderful memories will be created in the course of day to day encounters during your travels in Japan. We will provide you ways to engage with experts in areas in which you may have a specific interest including art, architecture, the way of tea, soba making, flower arranging, craftsmanship, Zen Buddhism or activities perfect for kids such as kenbu and wagashi-making.

Whether spending time in the home of one of our dear friends learning about Japanese cooking, discussing Zen Buddhism with a Priest at a centuries-old temple or learning about Japan’s modern architectural masterpieces with an architect, we will provide you with the opportunity to indulge your interests.

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Some of Our Favorite Special Experiences

Wasabi Farming

With a wasabi farmer, experience the Wasabi fields of Ikadaba, the largest wasabi fields in Japan. Streaming down a valley, the fields are massive to experience.

Kimono Fabric Repurposing

Visit a gallery/atelier that transforms the most diverse collection of vintage silk kimono fabrics in Japan into one-of-a-kind garments.

Way of Tea Ceremony

Learn the ancient Japanese Art of Tea from a master during a tranquil and refined tea ceremony at a beautiful temple.

Pottery Makers

Take the opportunity to meet with emerging and established potters in some of the most well-known pottery towns in Japan.

Ikebana

Experience the Japanese art of ikebana or flower arranging, one of the traditional arts of Japan, and has been practiced for more than six hundred years.

Manga

Sketch with a professional manga artist who will teach you things about your favorite manga characters that only a manga artist would know.

Our Signature Journeys

Our shorter duration Japan tours from our Signature Journey Collection, offer our clients unique options for visits to some additional amazing, timeless and culturally enriching areas of Japan that are more off the beaten path. These trips can easily be incorporated and adapted as you like with any of our bespoke journeys.

Combined with some of the absolute best and eclectic accommodations in the country, our luxury Japan trips are masterfully crafted to meet the interests, passions, and style of travel of our worldwide clientele.

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Luxury Hotel and Ryokan Collection

Our Favorite Properties

Our exclusive selection of the most distinguished hotels and ryokans, personally visited time and again, let you revel in Japan's heartfelt hospitality leaving nothing to be desired and all the time ensuring an unforgettable journey perfect in every aspect imaginable.

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto welcomes you to a contemporary oasis nestled around Shakusui-en, an 800-year-old heritage pond garden. Located in the serene and well-preserved Higashiyama district, this luxury Hotel in Kyoto puts many of the city’s key attractions within easy reach. Every season unveils new splendors, providing an unrivaled setting for cultural rituals, wellness experiences and culinary explorations. Immerse yourself in Kyoto’s authentic living history while still enjoying the modern comfort and bespoke service synonymous with Four Seasons.

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What Our Clients Are Saying

We absolutely couldn’t have done this trip without JapanQuest Journeys. It was the perfect way to really explore a country and culture that was largely new to us without any of the worry of typical travel. We could just relax and try to take it all in. The whole thing was magic.

Dalia Rawson and Gareth Hughes –California (June, 2024)

Our Commitment

JapanQuest Journeys is committed to excellence, delivering a unique in-country experience that is unparalleled and safe. Our clients truly access Japan, through the lens of insiders who know it exceedingly well.

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