In addition to creating dynamic itineraries filled with exceptional destinations and remarkable lodgings, it is our pleasure to help our guests fill their journey with authentic and remarkably unique private experiences that will allow them to have a firsthand experience with all that Japan has to offer. These private and personalized experiences are arranged specifically according to the interest of our guests and reflect the wide diversity of Japanese art, food, sports and culture.
JapanQuest Journeys, thanks to having fostered extensive relationships across all of Japan, can help create all manner of special experiences for our clients. If you can imagine it, we can help make it happen. Whether spending time in the home of one of our dear friends learning Japanese cooking over dinner, discussing with a Zen monk in the confines of a centuries-old temple how Zen Buddhism may apply to your daily life, or discovering some of Japan’s modern architectural masterpieces while strolling along the street of Tokyo with an architect, we will provide you with the opportunity to indulge your interests in the context of Japan.
From seeing first hand how a kimono is made to witnessing the making of a traditional samurai sword, there is no shortage of experiences in Japan to bring you closer to the arts. Whether your interest lies with Japanese pottery and lacquerware, indigo textile dyeing, or umbrella making, we can create an amazing experience just for you.
As a country steeped in a fascinating cultural history, Japan offers a myriad of opportunities to learn about the country’s traditions. Take in a traditional tea ceremony or spend an afternoon learning about Zen meditation under the tutelage of a Buddhist monk, take a deeper dive into the meaning of Japanese calligraphy or ikebana, the art of flower arranging.
To see an entirely different side of Japanese culture, visit a sumo beya to watch a wrestling practice, or take in a baseball game to see how America’s national pastime looks in the context of an entirely different culture.
For anyone traveling throughout Japan, eating delicious food will always be top of mind. While you will consume lots of sushi, sake, and incredible street food on your journey, you can also spend time seeing just how these delicacies are made and where things such as wasabi, wagyu beef, and traditional Japanese tea are grown and produced.
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to roll your own sushi, beat a traditional taiko drum, delicately trim a bonsai tree or try your hand at throwing your own pottery, Japan is the place to learn. When simply seeing things in person doesn’t feel like enough, we can connect you with the chefs, artisans, and experts who will invite you to roll up your sleeves and learn.
Those looking to go outdoors and get active will find an abundance of activities to help get the blood pumping. Whether it’s taking a class in kenbu (the art of sword dancing), hiking along mountain paths or cycling through Kyoto’s quiet streets, there is an activity to meet every interest.
For every sight there is to see in Japan, there are just as many ways to see them. Helicoptering over Mt. Koya, touring tea plantations in Shizuoka and Wazuka, getting up close and personal with Tokyo’s most iconic architecture – no matter what you’d like to lay eyes on, we can arrange a way for you to take it all in.
Japan is a magical place for everyone, but for those traveling with children it is a place of unique delights — soba-making, bicycle tours, manga drawing classes, taiko drum lessons, Japanese calligraphy. There are unlimited opportunities for parents and kids to engage with culture in immersive and totally special ways.
For those looking to more fully immerse themselves in the culture, we offer private and guided tours that allow for a much more personal experience. Whether it’s getting a personal, guided stroll through the National Museum in Tokyo or a private tour of one of Kyoto’s most sacred temples, these exclusive experiences provide unique access to some of Japan’s most fascinating destinations.
Optical Glass Stage and Winter Solstice Light-Worship Tunnel ©
Odawara Art Foundation
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.
