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Greetings!

We value your time and keep our Travel Bulletins intermittent, only reaching out when we have exciting news or genuinely valuable information to share. That time is now! Our Founder & CEO, Chris Clark, recently returned from an intensive reconnaissance trip in Japan, and we're thrilled to share his discoveries.


The Land of the Rising Sun is quickly becoming one of our most requested destinations. Our clients—from those seeking bespoke, private-guided leisure adventures to our University partners designing deep learning immersions—are flocking to Japan in droves.


If Japan isn't already high on your travel list, it should be—and we are here to inspire you and to help you design your customized experience.


Chris spent two weeks in November 2025 scouting the best Ryokans, discovering unique hands-on cultural experiences, tasting delicious cuisine, and delving into Japan's incredible urban and rural wonders.

Photos by Chris Clark

Ready to make Japan your next adventure? Below, you'll find a couple of sample private-guided itineraries to spark your imagination. Let us design a customized experience just for you - Reach out now to plan your Japan 2026 adventure!

Discover Japan’s Well-Kept Secrets


This 11-day itinerary gives you an authentic immersion into Japan's well-kept secrets. This trip includes a Geisha experience in Kyoto, a visit to a hidden traditional farmhouse in Miyama, and a sake tour in Okayama. You'll explore Naoshima ("Art Island") with its unique installations and art gallery hotel, then travel to Matsue to see the ancient Izumo Taisha shrine, finishing with cuisine in Osaka.


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Cultural and Historical Exploration of Japan


On this 9-day, private-guided tour of Japan you will have the opportunity to learn about Japan’s culture and history, while visiting Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima – Watch a Sumo Wrestler practice, participate in a tea ceremony donning a Kimono, learn Samurai techniques, and get active on a hike up Mt. Fiji.


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Stay in Touch!


As always, reach out to me if I can help you plan a trip - no matter how big or small. 


Feel free to contact me via email or by phone at 1-877-9TERRA9, Ext 700 - I'm available to answer any questions you may have.


Sincerely,

Christopher Clark, C.E.O Terraficionados

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