Planning a trip to Japan can be overwhelming. With so many options—and so much conflicting information online—it’s easy to feel stuck.
I help you cut through the noise, avoid costly mistakes, and design a trip that actually fits your interests, pace, and style.
Start Here: Japan Jump Start Meeting (30 Minutes)
If you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed, or just want some feedback on a draft itinerary, this is the best place to start.
Book a 30-minute Zoom consultation with Chris for US$95.
In this session, we can cover:
- Where to go (and what to skip)
- Route planning and pacing
- Hotels and ryokan
- Seasonal considerations
- Transport strategy
- Whether and where a private guide would add real value
- Anything else on your mind
After the session, you will receive an email with our recommendations for your trip and advice about next steps. For many people, this is all they need.
👉 Book your session here:
Continue Planning (Optional)
If you want to go deeper, we also offer more detailed consulting. Both Chris and his business partner Koko do this consulting.
¥27,000 per hour (approx. US$174)
This usually begins with a call and continues via email.
We typically help with:
- Accommodation recommendations
- Recommending good local restaurants to meet your preferences
- Transport logistics (best routes, how to reserve etc)
- Route planning, including off-the-beaten track and deeper Japan
- Daily activities and experiences, including geisha experiences
- Advice for when guides can be useful and how to explore without a guide
- Private experiences not listed on our public site
- Practicality details (IC cards, money, wifi, luggage shipping)
- Daytrips possible from cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto
We don’t usually produce full day-by-day itineraries or make bookings—but we give you everything you need to do this efficiently and at the best rates.
To arrange this, email:
chris@chrisrowthorn.com
京都府知事 旅行業登録 地域 – 906号
