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Japan Travel Planning…DONE!

Everything You Need to Plan Your Trip of a Lifetime

Not sure where to start with planning your trip? This Itinerary Planning Course puts you on the right track, so you know exactly where to begin and what you need to know.

Experienced Japan tour operators, Becki and Shawn, guide you through planning your trip in 12 easy steps. You’ll know how to choose hotels and restaurants, add authentic cultural activities, arrange transportation, and travel Japan like a pro!

This is truly everything you need to plan your trip to Japan, all in one place.

IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR ME?

Cut Your Planning Time in Half

Each step is designed to be delivered in bite-size chunks, so you don’t have to spend too much time in one sitting. Just a couple of hours a week is all it takes to follow the course and plan an amazing trip!

All the research is done. You’ll find 300+ links and resources for sightseeing, accommodations, transportation, shopping, local foods, and special events all in one place.

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41 detailed videos with expert advice

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Outline for each video

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Downloadable resources for each video

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300+ links and resources

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Terms explaining Japanese words

12 Steps

To help you plan your trip

41 Videos

Unlimited access for a full year

9 Minutes

Average per video

250+ Clients

Who had a trip of a lifetime!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Build an amazing itinerary

See more with far less stress. You’ll get the tools you need to put together an itinerary that checks all the boxes on your must-do list.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Build an amazing itinerary

See more with far less stress. You’ll get the tools you need to put together an itinerary that checks all the boxes on your must-do list.

Plan Your Route

Actual itineraries from Becki and Shawn’s tours give you an idea of what can be done, how many nights to spend in each place, and which cities make good day trips.

Explore Popular Destinations

You’re only visiting Tokyo and Kyoto? No problem. Included in the course are 4 videos all about Tokyo and 3 videos all about Kyoto, totaling nearly an hour and a half of footage.

These videos are filled with things to see and do, and give suggestions for the best areas to stay, local foods, when to go, special events, hotels, and how to get around.

Choose Your Dates

Choose the right dates to avoid the crowds and see the best of Japan – theater performances, cherry blossoms, sumo, and festivals that are hundreds of years old.

Go Off the Beaten Path

Get ideas for day trips, hikes, ryokan stays, and where to enjoy less touristy areas to get the most out of your trip, such as Kanazawa, Fuji, Hiroshima, and more!

Plan Your Route

Actual itineraries from Becki and Shawn’s tours give you an idea of what can be done, how many nights to spend in each place, and which cities make good day trips.

Explore Popular Destinations

You’re only visiting Tokyo and Kyoto? No problem. Included in the course are 4 videos all about Tokyo and 3 videos all about Kyoto, totaling nearly an hour and a half of footage.

These videos are filled with things to see and do, and give suggestions for the best areas to stay, local foods, when to go, special events, hotels, and how to get around.

Choose Your Dates

Choose the right dates to avoid the crowds and see the best of Japan – theater performances, cherry blossoms, sumo, and festivals that are hundreds of years old.

Go Off the Beaten Path

Get ideas for day trips, hikes, ryokan stays, and where to enjoy less touristy areas to get the most out of your trip, such as Kanazawa, Fuji, Hiroshima, and more!

Find Hotels in Great Locations

Confused about where to stay in Tokyo? Becki and Shawn give you their personal hotel recommendations of hidden gems in the best areas of Tokyo and other popular cities.

You’ll find hotels and ryokan traditional inns in great locations that are in your price range and close to dining, shopping, and transportation.

Ryokan Room with Beds
Ryokan Room with Beds

Find Hotels in Great Locations

Confused about where to stay in Tokyo? Becki and Shawn give you their personal recommendations. You’ll get an inside knowledge of Japan’s hidden hotel gems and stay in the best areas in each city.

Find hotels and ryokan traditional inns in great locations that are in your price range and close to dining, shopping, and transportation.

Kanazawa Shinkansen

Master Japan’s Transportation

Learn how to find the most accurate train schedules and the quickest and easiest ways to get around, so you can travel Japan’s vast network of subways and trains with ease and confidence.

Is the Japan Rail Pass the best way to go? Are taxis safe and reliable? Find the answers to all your transportation questions, and more!

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“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.”

Steve & Wendy - Atlanta, GA

Discover Authentic Activities

Learn how and where to experience Japan’s most authentic activities and hands-on experiences, such as Zen meditation, tea ceremony, calligraphy, cooking, and so much more.

Discover where to enjoy the beauty of Japan’s Zen gardens, explore ancient temples and shrines, soak in mineral-rich onsen hot springs, and sip matcha tea in traditional teahouses.

Kimono at Inari Shrine
Kimono at Inari Shrine

Discover Authentic Activities

Learn how and where to experience Japan’s most authentic activities and hands-on experiences, such as Zen meditation, tea ceremony, calligraphy, cooking, and so much more.

Discover where to enjoy the beauty of Japan’s Zen gardens, explore ancient temples and shrines, soak in mineral-rich onsen hot springs, and sip matcha tea in traditional teahouses.

Becki at Kaiseki Dinner

Learn About Unique Foods & Restaurants

Becki and Shawn introduce you to local foods and give you recommendations for small, family-run restaurants that often only have a few seats available and you probably won’t find in a guidebook.

Also included is a free copy of Becki and Shawn’s Food Guide and Area Restaurant Guide, created exclusively for Becki and Shawn’s tour participants.

Downloadable Resources & Guidebooks

In addition to the course, you also get access to a library of valuable PDF resources, including maps, sample itineraries, checklists, and more! All resources and guidebooks are available to print or download to your phone or tablet.

Becki and Shawn’s Japan Guide provides 60+ pages of practical information and tips about traveling Japan.

  • Useful Phrases

  • Japanese Customs & Etiquette

  • Packing Tips

  • Costs & Budgets

  • Cellular Service & Wi-Fi

Downloadable Resources & Guidebooks

In addition to the course, you also get access to a library of valuable PDF resources, including maps, sample itineraries, checklists, and more! All resources and guidebooks are available to print or download to your phone or tablet.

Becki and Shawn’s Japan Guide provides 60+ pages of practical information and tips about traveling Japan.

  • Useful Phrases

  • Japanese Customs & Etiquette

  • Packing Tips

  • Costs & Budgets

  • Cellular Service & Wi-Fi

Start Now. Be Ready.

  • Itinerary Planning Course
  • $97 ⇾ $47

  • One-time Payment
  • 1 Year Access
  • Downloadable Resources
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“I had the honor of Becki and Shawn’s help planning a 7 day itinerary and I was able to see so much, cover so much ground, and experience places I wouldn’t have even considered without their guidance. They are truly experts on the country and culture! It’s a magical place.”

Jennifer - Wilmington, NC

Ad-Free

All of the content and videos are completely ad-free. Restaurant and hotel recommendations are based on Becki and Shawn’s first-hand experiences.

Each of the videos is packed with unique information that you won’t find anywhere else. No fluff, no ads, just 100% useful information.

Time-Saving

Mistakes cost money, and in Japan, some mistakes can cost hundreds of dollars. For only a couple of dollars per video, less than a cup of coffee, you’ll be guided with expert advice, recommendations, and downloadable resources.

The tips in this course will potentially lower your trip expenses and be worth much more than the upfront cost.

100 Percent Guarantee

Satisfaction Guaranteed

We’re confident that you’ll love the Itinerary Planning Course. However, if you aren’t satisfied for any reason, simply email us within 30 days of your purchase, and you’ll receive a full refund. Absolutely no questions asked!

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About

Becki & Shawn in Nara, Japan

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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