For nearly two decades, JapanQuest Journeys has specialized in creating bespoke, personally-curated luxury journeys to Japan. With an intimate knowledge of the culture, the people, and the dynamic landscape of Japan, we craft unparalleled travel experiences.
JapanQuest Journeys is the leading tour operator (DMC) specializing in creating bespoke luxury journeys to Japan. Having spent decades exploring the country as residents and frequent visitors, we have an intimate knowledge of the culture, people, and the finest experiences that Japan has to offer. We set an incredibly high bar for ourselves and apply exacting standards to the tailor-made itineraries and personalized experiences we deliver to our clients.
With our unique single-country focus and offices in the US and Japan, we provide travelers from around the globe an exceptional level of first-hand knowledge and service, drawing on our personally cultivated network of relationships with hotels, artisans, chefs, and travel experts spread throughout Japan. Our travel planners will work with you to create a unique journey tailored to your own specific interests, while our team on the ground in Japan will ensure that every facet of your trip is executed flawlessly. It is our pleasure to show you every part of Japan — from timeless destinations that lie off the beaten path to modern cityscapes, our goal is to unpack all of the mysteries and delights this incredible country contains.
Our planning process is a collaborative effort that begins with a series of personal conversations so that we may better understand your interests and desires. Equipped with this knowledge and an understanding of how you best like to travel, we will create a personalized itinerary that includes the most refined luxury accommodations, sites of particular interest, special experiences, and a variety of culinary delights.
An essential aspect of our collaborative process is providing our clients with options that most travelers to Japan would otherwise be unaware of. Our Signature Journey Collection, for example, offers unique opportunities for in-depth exploration of areas in Japan for which you may have a particular fascination. These journeys are perfect for travelers seeking a uniquely focused experience and can be incorporated into our regular bespoke journeys. Our guides, who will accompany you throughout Japan, are among the best in the country. They are experienced, knowledgeable, engaging and flexible. They understand this is your trip and will do everything possible to accommodate your interests and wishes.
Our on-the-ground presence in Japan ensures we can provide our clients with the most up-to-date information about this continuously changing country. Additionally, our extensive network across Japan — with local artisans, specialists, hospitality experts, connoisseurs — forged from years of cultivating personal relationships and deep friendships — grants us unparalleled insider access. This allows us to provide the ultimate luxury for our clients — truly authentic and exclusive experiences.
Our co-founders, Scott Gilman and Philip Rosenfeld, have personally visited every site, eaten at every restaurant, and stayed in every hotel and ryokan we recommend to our clients. Our commitment to excellence is an iterative and ongoing process that enables us to continuously offer our clients the very best of Japan.
Another highlight that our clients often mention after returning from their trip to Japan is the opportunity to engage one-on-one with people from different aspects of Japanese life and culture. We will provide you with the opportunity to learn from and engage with experts in any area that might interest you — including art, architecture, calligraphy, cooking, The Way of Tea, pottery or Zen Buddhism.
Whether you spend time in the home of one of our dear friends learning Japanese cooking over dinner, discuss life with a Zen monk within the confines of a centuries-old temple, or discover some of Japan’s modern architectural masterpieces while strolling along the streets of Tokyo with an architect, we will provide you with the opportunity to indulge your curiosity.
Our clients tend to be some of the most discerning, high-end travelers in the world and are characterized by an innate curiosity, a desire for tailor-made experiences, and an appreciation for exceptional service. We appreciate that we work with people who are seeking a travel experience that goes beyond the surface, who truly hope to immerse themselves in Japanese culture. Japan, in turn, provides the perfect landscape for this kind of traveler, offering a wealth of opportunities to explore and serving as the perfect destination for traveling alone, as a couple, with a group of friends, or as an intergenerational family.
So we can tailor your journey to your exacting needs, kindly take a few moments to complete our questionnaire. In doing so, please keep all of the members of your party in mind. We thank you in advance and look forward to designing your extraordinary bespoke journey. You can also contact us at [email protected] or 202.455.0095.
Note: An investment in a bespoke journey with us starts at $3,000 per person per day, based on double occupancy.
