One-on-one Consultation
Discuss your trip with Japan experts, Becki Benedict or Shawn Weldon, and receive a PDF summary of the 50-minute consultation
Expert Advice & Personal Recommendations
Everything you need to plan a unique and memorable trip to Japan.
This is your one and only trip to Japan and we want to make sure it’s special! Get answers to all your questions, recommendations based on your interests and budget, and advice for every aspect of your trip.
Your first trip to Japan will be an adventure of a lifetime. Exciting, fun-filled days, the best hotels, delicious foods, smooth transportation, and all the best Japan has to offer.
MEET JAPAN TRAVEL SPECIALISTS, BECKI & SHAWN
Hi, we’re Becki & Shawn, Japan Travel Specialists with over 20 years of experience living, working, and traveling in Japan. We’re Americans who know Japan, its culture and the language.
We’ve helped over 150 people plan customized trips to Japan. Our extensive first-hand knowledge allows you to see more, have authentic encounters, and experience places you may not have even considered.
We craft and execute small group tours every spring and fall so we know how to put together an exciting itinerary that includes all the latest festivals, shows, and events.
MEET JAPAN TRAVEL SPECIALISTS, BECKI & SHAWN
Hi, we’re Becki & Shawn, Japan Travel Specialists with over 20 years of experience living, working, and traveling in Japan. We’re Americans who know Japan, its culture and the language.
We’ve helped over 150 people plan customized trips to Japan. Our extensive first-hand knowledge allows you to see more, have authentic encounters, and experience places you may not have even considered.
We craft and execute small group tours every spring and fall so we know how to put together an exciting itinerary that includes all the latest festivals, shows, and events.
WHY PLAN YOUR TRIP WITH US?
Create a Unique Itinerary
We help you plan a unique itinerary based on your interests and preferences.
The fact is, you have complete control. You can see what you want to see and have the experiences you want to have. You are free to move at your own pace, travel the way you like, and stay at your preferred hotels. It’s your one-of-a-kind trip!
See the Real Japan
We know where to go, what to see, and how to get there. We know all the must-see places and the ones worth skipping.
Most importantly, you get recommendations for authentic shows, festivals, and special events that have been around for hundreds of years.
Even better, you can identify which attractions are genuine and which have been arranged just for foreign tourists, so you can spend your time having true cultural experiences.
See the Real Japan
We know where to go, what to see, and how to get there. We know all the must-see places and the ones worth skipping.
Most importantly, you get recommendations for authentic shows, festivals, and special events that have been around for hundreds of years.
Even better, you can identify which attractions are genuine and which have been arranged just for foreign tourists, so you can spend your time having true cultural experiences.
Know When to Go
Timing is everything in Japan. Tap into our first-hand knowledge of when to go and where to be. Get inside information about high and low season and peak times at different attractions. Capture that perfect moment with fewer people.
Additionally, know when to buy advanced tickets before they sell out and museum close days. Spend less time in lines and more time immersing yourself in the culture and having the best trip possible.
What Our Clients Are Saying
AN INSTRUMENTAL PART IN PLANNING
“Becki and Shawn have been an instrumental part in planning my family’s first visit to Japan. Their expertise and knowledge is vital to making this a trip of a lifetime! Working with them has been flawless. They are excellent communicators, easy to reach, welcome all our questions, and eager to create an experience custom to my family’s wants and desires.
In fact, they specialize in unique experiences that most tourists don’t even know about or have access to without knowledge like there’s. There’s no other way I’d plan a trip halfway around the globe without the two of them.
Thank you Becki & Shawn for your patience, passion, and love for creating memories for a lifetime!”
Dan & Georgie
Atlanta, GA
JAPAN and moreOUR TRIP WENT FLAWLESSLY!
“We just returned from Japan where, thanks to you, our trip went flawlessly. Kyoto was superb; Hiroshima was moving and memorable; Tokyo went by in a flash – just like the marvelous Shinkansen!
Becki recommended the best use of our money and time, hotels, trains and buses, which sights are must-see and which can be missed, and so much more. If you’re planning a trip to Japan, I wouldn’t hesitate to have Becki help you make the most of your time there.
Arigato Becki!”
Steve & Wendy
Atlanta, GA
Travel Like a Local
We help you experience all the different modes of transportation, including the world famous Shinkansen bullet train. Witness public transportation that is clean, comfortable, and efficient; and gain a deeper insight into the daily life of the Japanese.
Best of all, find out the best way to get to each destination, saving you both time and money. Learn how to buy train tickets, make seat reservations, and check train schedules; and whether the JR Rail Pass is the best choice for your trip.
Travel Like a Local
We help you experience all the different modes of transportation, including the world famous Shinkansen bullet train. Witness public transportation that is clean, comfortable, and efficient; and gain a deeper insight into the daily life of the Japanese.
Best of all, find out the best way to get to each destination, saving you both time and money. Learn how to buy train tickets, make seat reservations, and check train schedules; and whether the JR Rail Pass is the best choice for your trip.
Dine at Local Restaurants
Try a variety of Japanese foods including local delicacies and Japanese Kaiseki cuisine.
In short, you get great recommendations for small, family-run restaurants where Japanese people eat, so you can have an authentic experience while supporting the local economy.
Stay in City Centers
Find the right hotels in the best locations. Get recommendations for hotels in your price range that are clean, have comfortable beds, and feature modern amenities.
What's more, you don’t have to worry about staying in undesirable areas, or being too far from the city center. You can rest assured knowing your hotel is in a safe area of the city within minutes of shopping, restaurants and transportation, so you can get a good night’s sleep and wake up feeling refreshed for a fun day of sightseeing.
Stay in City Centers
Find the right hotels in the best locations. Get recommendations for hotels in your price range that are clean, have comfortable beds, and feature modern amenities.
What's more, you don’t have to worry about staying in undesirable areas, or being too far from the city center. You can rest assured knowing your hotel is in a safe area of the city within minutes of shopping, restaurants and transportation, so you can get a good night’s sleep and wake up feeling refreshed for a fun day of sightseeing.
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU
Personal Travel Consulting
During your one-on-one consultation, you can ask questions, get instant answers, helpful tips, and personalized advice and recommendations based on your interests, preferences, and budget.
This makes planning your trip to Japan easier and saves you hours of online research. You’ll also have a better understanding of what to expect and how to minimize unwanted surprises ensuring a smooth, stress-free trip.
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU
Personal Travel Consulting
During your one-on-one consultation, you can ask questions, get instant answers, helpful tips, and personalized advice and recommendations based on your interests, preferences, and budget.
This makes planning your trip to Japan easier and saves you hours of online research. You’ll also have a better understanding of what to expect and how to minimize unwanted surprises ensuring a smooth, stress-free trip.
Itinerary Review
We will review your itinerary and give feedback based on our many years of traveling and giving tours of Japan, so you can find out if your ideas will work within your travel dates.
The result? You get the most out of your time. You can feel relaxed knowing your plan is not overly ambitious and see the sights that are most important to you.
Travel Resources
Get all the resources you need before your trip, including digital PDFs of our Japan Guide (64-pages), Food Guide, and Area Restaurant Guide that you can take with you and view on your computer, tablet and phone.
The Japan Guide covers important information about packing tips, what to wear, exchanging money, cellular and WIFI service, useful apps, and Japanese etiquette.
The Area Restaurant Guide lists our favorite restaurants in Tokyo, Kyoto, Nagoya, Hiroshima, Nara, and Nagano. These are restaurants where we frequently dine and personally recommend, so you’ll be sure to have memorable experiences.
Travel Resources
Get all the resources you need before your trip, including digital PDFs of our Japan Guide (64-pages), Food Guide, and Area Restaurant Guide that you can take with you and view on your computer, tablet and phone.
The Japan Guide covers important information about packing tips, what to wear, exchanging money, cellular and WIFI service, useful apps, and Japanese etiquette.
The Area Restaurant Guide lists our favorite restaurants in Tokyo, Kyoto, Nagoya, Hiroshima, Nara, and Nagano. These are restaurants where we frequently dine and personally recommend, so you’ll be sure to have memorable experiences.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PLAN YOUR TRIP
For only $599
Limited Time 50% Off
$297
Includes Access for 12 Months
LET US HELP YOU PLAN AN AMAZING TRIP
Nothing can replace first-hand knowledge on where to go, what to see, and how to travel. We tell you the best hotels in the best locations and all of our favorite local restaurants, so you can have authentic experiences.
Get expert advice on traveling Japan, answers to all of your questions, personal recommendations based on your interests and budget, and everything you need to plan a memorable vacation that you and your whole family will enjoy.
Your first trip to Japan will be an adventure of a lifetime. Exciting, fun-filled days with amazing foods, stress-free transportation, and all the best Japan has to offer.
BONUS!
Live Q & A Sessions
Meet Becki or Shawn weekly on Zoom to get your questions answered.
OUR SPECIALTIES
Becki and Shawn
Japan Travel Specialists
Hi, we’re Becki and Shawn! We love Japan and are truly passionate about Japan and Japan travel.
We’ve lived, worked, and traveled in Japan for 20+ years, so we know where to go, what to see, and how to get there. Join us in Japan for an adventure of a lifetime!
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