Description

Custom tour: Japan tailored to you

Design your experience in Japan based on your interests, pace, and priorities.

This tour is designed for those looking for complete flexibility. There is no fixed route: the itinerary adapts to what you want to see, do, or explore. It can focus on traditional culture, food, shopping, architecture, anime, or a combination of all. Based on your preferences and available time, a plan is created to match your goals in cities such as Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, or others.

Included / Not included

Included: English-speaking guide throughout the entire tour; hotel pick-up (optional); pre-tour itinerary planning.
Not included: personal expenses, transportation costs, food and drinks, entrance fees to paid attractions.

Key highlights of the tour

Full flexibility: itinerary adapted to your interests and available time.
Pre-planning: route design before the tour based on your preferences.
Guided experience: continuous guidance with explanations on culture, history, and local context.

How the tour is organized

Defining your interests: Before the tour, your preferences are collected to design a route aligned with what you want to experience.

Itinerary design: A route is proposed and optimized based on location, timing, and priorities.

Tour execution: On the day, the planned route is followed with flexibility to adjust based on pace or interest.

Examples of possible approaches

Lesser-known temples: visits to temples and shrines outside the main tourist routes, with fewer crowds.
Contemporary architecture: exploration of modern buildings, recent developments, and projects by renowned architects.
Residential neighborhoods: local areas to observe everyday life beyond typical tourist spots.
Markets and local food: visits to markets, street food spots, and restaurants popular with locals.
Themed cafés: stops at specialized cafés (anime, gaming, animals, design, etc.).
Niche otaku culture: stores focused on collectibles, trading cards, retro games, or specialized merchandise.
Urban photography: routes designed to capture specific scenes such as neon lights, alleyways, crossings, and architecture.
Specialized shopping: searching for specific items (vintage fashion, watches, electronics, Japanese stationery, etc.).
Modern Japanese history: locations linked to Japan’s opening, post-war period, and urban transformation.
Railway and transport culture: key stations, iconic lines, and infrastructure-related areas.
Izakayas and local nightlife: areas frequented by locals with small bars and a more authentic atmosphere.
Urban art and galleries: contemporary spaces, exhibitions, and areas with artistic presence.

Location options

Tokyo: Asakusa, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ginza, Akihabara, Harajuku, Ueno.
Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari, Gion, Arashiyama.
Osaka: Dotonbori, Osaka Castle, Shinsekai.
Other destinations: Kamakura, Nikko, Nara, Yokohama.

Additional information

Flexible duration (3 or 7 hours). Mainly a walking tour, combined with public transportation if needed. The pace is adaptable, with time for stops, visits, and adjustments during the experience.