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A Family Success Story
Traveling in Japan is a journey to encounter unique culture that continues to fascinate foreign travelers. Unveiling the contemporary Japan with its deeply rooted ancestral culture, our journeys are a revelation for the visitors and are designed for those wishing to visit Japan to appreciate the best of its lifestyle, art and culture.
And also the Unusual, the Unknown and Sometimes Bizarre Japan.
After years living in Japan, Xavier founded My Japan Guide, a tour guide agency, to share his passion and enthusiasm for the Land of the Rising Sun and help hundreds of wonderful guests to discover Japan as he knew it.
Then his wife Yoko joined him to add a Touch of Japanese Tradition of Omotenashi, the Japanese version of hospitality.
We literally know Japan like the back of our hand.
Our team of well-traveled advisors can put together a luxury experience for a long weekend or a trip that’s weeks long.
Reach out to connect with our Tour Designer to start planning the trip you’ve always dreamed of.
Private Tours Japan creates and promotes tours which are 100% homemade by locals and we are proud to present Japan from unique perspectives. We provide travelers with unique cultural experiences, thoughtfully designed and conducted by local experts.
Discover a different Japan with our exclusive itineraries.
Experiences Japan With Us
A taste of Japanese culture
Tradition
In touch with its past
Heavily influenced by Chinese culture, Japan values “purity” and tradition over anything but is still flexible to change as seen during the Edo and Meiji periods.
Pockets of history, tradition and custom sit alongside the modern, new and innovative Japan.
It can make you smile and leave you in awe, a country where old meets new and each moment is a memory you’ll treasure forever.
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Cuisine
Washoku or mouthful Japan
Washoku is an approach to achieving nutritional balance and aesthetic harmony at table; both a culinary philosophy and a set of practical guidelines for preparing food.
It rests on the “Power of Five” an important number in Japanese culture, each having five components: Goshiki (five colors), Gomi (five flavors), Goho (five methods), Gokan (five senses). The final set of fives is called the gokan no mon — a Buddhist doctrine referring to the state of mind to be maintained while partaking of the food.
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Relaxation
Expressing well-being
Blessed with stunning natural beauty and a time-honored spirit of hospitality, Japan offers myriad destinations to provide a respite from the stress of modern society.
Onsen in Japan (hot springs), are a highly popular destination for locals and visitors alike and are considered a must-do when visiting the Land of the Rising Sun.
Japan, an unmissable wellness destination.
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Relax both your body and soul at the Izu Peninsula.
Nature
Sense of the Seasons
From Ume (plum blossoms) at the end of winter, to the red and gold colors of autumn, and of course the sakura…Japan’s natural scenery reveals different aspects of its beauty as the seasons change throughout the year.
The idea that Japanese people have a particularly close relationship to nature, which Westerners have somehow lost, is deeply ingrained in how the Japanese perceive themselves.
Japan, a country beloved for its unspoiled natural beauty and wide open spaces.
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Outdoor
Exhilarating activities
Japan is brimming with incredible natural wonders that will stir the heart of any outdoor enthusiast.
Go diving in the pristine and warm ocean waters of Okinawa. Venture deep into the untouched and silent forests in Kyushu for thrilling rafting down rushing rapids. Snowshoe or rappel your way across the stunning snows capes of Hokkaido…
Japan boasts so many outdoor activities for you to choose from, you won’t have time to catch your breath!
Experience
Skiing through Japan’s “snow monsters”.
Art
Aesthetics differences
The Japanese art includes a wide range of styles and means of expression, including ceramics, sculpture, painting and calligraphy on silk and paper, Ukiyo-e woodblock prints, origami and, more recently, manga, digital art along with a myriad of other types of artwork.
Since the Meiji era, Japan has been subject to sudden invasions of new and alien ideas, following a long period of contacts minimized with the outside world.
Nowadays, Japan’s contributions to contemporary art, fashion and architecture, are a blend of traditions with modern, global, and multi-cultural bent.
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