Introducing...

The Japan Travel Essentials

The step-by-step course to
creating your custom itinerary

"with off-the-beaten-path experiences beyond the tourist crowds."

Helping you make the best decisions on when and where to visit, how to get around, and where to stay —all tailored to fit your travel desires and interests.

Keen to know more?

The Japan Travel Essentials is for you if:

You want an amazing Japan trip! But, you're finding it difficult to determine exactly where to visit and what experiences to try to make it happen.

The more you research, the more overwhelmed you become with too many options. It's hard to tell what interests you most. You are ready to try what's most recommended by locals with extensive Japan travel experience.

You've heard about Tokyo and Kyoto, but you're also keen to explore beyond them -- rural areas and off the beaten path locations -- that can be nicely combined with your city experiences.

You're concerned about the increased number of international visitors to major tourist attractions. You'd like to avoid crowds and create your own itinerary that matches your interests and needs.

You're busy with your life, so you want to get your Japan travel planning completed quickly. At the same time, it's important to you that the trip is impactful and meaningful.

Let me introduce myself.

I'm Miyuki, Lisenced Guide + Japan Experience Creator.

I was born and raised in Japan before becoming fully immersed in Western culture through studying abroad and international travel experiences, which have given me a perspective to see Japan from the outisde.

I've been travelling around Japan since childhood and continue to explore new places even after becoming a licensed guide, accumulating tips and hacks for travelling around Japan.

Over the past 24+ months, I've spent thousands of hours of time understanding the needs of international visitors and helping them make their dream trip to Japan a reality!

Here's the reality for you...

Japan’s tourism is booming, with the number of inbound travellers reaching record highs.

If you follow the same sample itineraries everyone finds online, you'll end up spending more time and energy navigating crowded tourist spots and more money securing accommodation and activities in these popular destinations.

To save time, costs, and energy, it’s becoming increasingly essential to create a custom itinerary that fits your needs and preferences.

However, crafting a tailor-made itinerary from scratch takes time and effort. Many people find the biggest challenges are narrowing down choices and creating a feasible plan.

That's why I created the Japan Travel Essentials to help solve your challenges!

Let me tell you the secrets...

This is what makes the difference!

Simplified process

I'll help you clarify your ideal experience using a simple 5-question process to identify your interests, which is key to creating your custom itinerary.

Curated &
Customised

I'll guide you through top recommendations by simple categories and key indicators, making it easy to pick the best options for you.

itineraries & Travel route

You'll unlock 14, 21, and 28-day itineraries, featuring easy-to-access travel routes and destinations, which serve as the foundation for your custom itinerary.

... saving you hours of time in

finding your perfect choices and crafting your unique itinerary that works!

Sounds great!

Here's what we'll cover inside the course:

Module 1

Planning Your Experience

4 Things to Decide Before You Depart for Japan
5 Questions to Clarify Your Ideal Experience
How to Create Your Priority Lists
7 Steps to Build Your Custom Itinerary

Module 2

Deciding when to visit

Seasonal Landscapes That Define Japan’s Beauty
Climate and Temperature of Key Climatic Zones
When to Avoid Japan and What to Do if You Can't
Best Time to Travel in Each Season

Module 3

selecting where to visit

Tokyo and Kyoto: Optimal Planning and 21 Unmissable Spots
Off the Beaten Path: Accessible and Less Crowded Regions
6 Key Factors to Find Your Perfect Destinations
14, 21, and 28-Day Itineraries for Different Interests

Module 4

Knowing how to get around

4 Public Transport Options for Convenient Travel
How to Get Around in Regional Hub Cities and Beyond
Easy Travel Route and Transport Finder
Travel Like a Local: Booking Seats and Paying Fares

Module 5

Finding where to stay

Key Decision-Making Factors for Unique Japanese Inns
Finding the Right Accommodation for Every Location
Convenient Districts to Stay in Tokyo, Kyoto and Beyond
Minimising Hassle for Changing Accommodations

Each of these 20+ lessons is:

no-fluff and easily digestible,

allowing you to learn the essentials with:

minimal effort for a quick path to your itinerary.

What's the investment?

Save your spot for only:

JPY 65,000 (≒ $450 USD)

join now!

What my amazing clients are saying

The places Miyuki recommended made our trip SO much more special!!!

My challenge was not having a clear understanding of what areas of Japan we should visit in the amount of time we had in the country. Miyuki has considerable experience with travel planning and understands how to pull together an amazing trip itinerary that aligns with travel time available and our family's needs and goals!

Hilary, Max and Sam from Boston

Miyuki's encouragement to explore off-the-beaten-path areas was so helpful. As well, getting a real understanding of how much time it would take to experience an area was crucial!

A really great itinerary that was at a good pace, but kept us seeing all sorts of different things each day.

Claire from the United States

We're not necessarily people who are really used to just being in big crowds all the time, and so I was really excited about the idea of getting off of the beaten track. But I was also unsure of how that would work without knowing better Japanese.

Miyuki helped me come up with a really great itinerary that was at a good pace, but kept us seeing all sorts of different things each day. I'm glad that we didn't only go to the big cities. I'm glad that we mixed it up. Miyuki really did make the trip just super memorable and a lot of fun for all of us.

I felt really supported by the spreadsheet. It was so organized and was really helpful to have it all listed out.

Miyuki’s approach to dive into interests versus simply a canned approach intrigued me!

I was so intimidated with planning a trip to Japan - it seemed daunting and I didn’t want to limit myself to one or two cities. I loved Miyuki’s technique of learning your interests and designing the itinerary around that. I now have a much more focused and exciting itinerary that’s about experiences versus hitting major tourist spots.

Gene from

North Carolina

Let Miyuki relieve some of the pressure of planning the journey by helping focus your trip on what you will remember the most!

The Japan Travel Essentials simplifies travel planning and helps you explore cities and beyond in a way that fits your desires.

Let's get a closer look at what's inside...

Here's what you'll absolutely love:

14, 21, 28-day itineraries for different interests

These 3 types of itineraries, tailored to different durations, travel routes, and interests, serve as the foundation for creating your own itinerary. They include suggested places to visit, activities and the appropriate number of days to allocate.

21 Unmissable Spots in Tokyo and Kyoto

You'll learn about 3 important themes that make these two cities unique and discover 21 spots to experience their culture, along with context that helps you appreciate each spot even more.

Off the Beaten Path:
Accessible and Less Crowded Regions

You'll find 3 regions with easy access from Tokyo and Kyoto, along with over a dozen less-visited destinations to choose from based on your interests, which can be nicely combined with city experiences.

Travel Like a Local:
Booking Seats and Paying Fares

I'll guide you through the essential apps and tools that locals use to find travel routes, navigate public transport, and pay fares effortlessly. Plus, I'll share with you when and what to book in advance and how to purchase tickets hassle-free.

Minimising Hassle for Changing Accommodations

Don't want to change accommodations too often? I'll share my best tips on managing the hassle and your luggage, helping you decide when it’s worth moving and when to stay put.

All you have to do is pick what you like from:

The BEST tips and recommendations!

special bonuses for you!

Let's uplevel your experience even further...

Japan Travel Planner & Priority Clarity Finder

A ready-to-use, fillable spreadsheet template to build your itinerary, with a priority clarity finder that helps identify your preferences and priorities.

Top 30 Destinations for Every Interest

A selection of city and off-the-beaten-path spots

—carefully chosen and measured by 6 key factors— to help you find the perfect places.

5 Onsen Spots in Quiet Rural Areas

5 underrated onsen hot spring destinations in tranquil rural areas, with unique appeals and recommended inns, helping you find the best option.

Money-Saving JR Passes & Quick Fare Calculator

I’ll guide you on how to determine if the JR Pass is worth it for your travel route and suggest 3 regional passes that will save you money.

These bonuses alone will give you a head start,
saving you hours of research from scratch!

Here's why I'm the best person to learn from:

I've worked with clients with different needs, ranging from families to couples to solo adventurers from the United States, Europe, and Australia, designing and creating their personalised travel experiences.

I've travelled around Japan extensively, from famous destinations to smaller rural towns, and continue to explore new places every month. I know Japan well enough to make recommendations for various interests.

I'm a journalist turned licensed guide. I've spent thousands of hours learning about Japan's history, culture, geography, and anything that makes Japan a unique destination to visit. I'll teach you all the travel tips and hacks about travelling around Japan in an easy to understand way!

Got questions? I've got the answers!

Q: I'm interested! What should I do now?

Awesome! Please complete this form as the first step. I'll review and be in touch shortly with the next steps. If you are the right fit for the program, you'll be invited for a 1:1 introductory session where you can share with me about your travel goals and you will also have your questions answered.
Q: Am I the right fit for this program?

This program is for you if you are willing to learn about Japan before your trip and to try out authentic Japanese experiences loved by locals. This program is not a done-for-you service and your initiative is the key to successfully creating your travel itinerary and completing every step of the process. I will help you through the whole process from setting your travel priority to designing your trip and completing bookings and will also provide the input and resources you need along the journey.
Q: How far in advance should I enrol in the program?

Based on my previous experience of working with my clients, 8 weeks should give you sufficient time to have your travel itinerary ready from scratch and complete bookings. It's however advisable to enrol in the program at least 3-6 months before your trip. Popular accommodations and cultural activities will be booked out a few months in advance so I recommend having your itinerary ready in time for the reservation to open so that you won't miss anything you want.
Q: What's the process of working together over the course of this program?

You'll be first asked to answer 7 simple questions and I'll make the first draft of your personalised itinerary based on your answer. During the first consultation session, I'll walk you through all the options I suggest and brief you about pros and cons about each option. Over a 8 week period, you are encouraged to do your own research, make decisions and complete bookings. If you're facing any challenges in regards to planning and bookings, I'm only an email away and will give you input, resources and all other support you need so that you can move your travel planning journey faster and with ease. You'll also receive self-paced content from the Japan Travel Essentials course every week so that you can build Japan travel knowledge effectively and complete your travel planning journey successfully. During the second consultation session, I'll help you finalise your travel plan and solve all your concerns so that you will be ready to create amazing experiences in Japan. You will have the flexibility to work at your own pace and complete the program within 8 weeks.
Q: Do I get to ask questions outside of consultation sessions?

Of course! Private chat support will be available over a 8 week period between the two consultation sessions. I will get back to you within 48 hours except for the weekends and Japan's public holidays.
Q: When are the consultation sessions held?

I keep my Fridays free for consultation sessions, so the available time slots will be: Thursday evenings in North America, Friday mornings in Europe and the UK, and Friday daytimes and evenings in Australia and New Zealand. I can offer some Saturday time slots if you are in a European time zone and if you have work commitments on Fridays.

What my amazing clients are saying

Miyuki's advice and input was solid, meaningful and helped us make important changes to our itinerary.

Even though her specialty is central Japan and arranging special experiences in this area, and our vacation objectives were a far cry from this type of adventure for our first visit, she is so well-travelled and knowledgeable about travelling across Japan that her advice and input was solid, meaningful and helped us make important changes to our itinerary to accomodate for our limited time and travel between cities, and to make good choices on options.

Marjorie from the United States

Miyuki has your best interests at heart and is dedicated to ensuring your trip to Japan fully considers all Japan has to offer, and to make your time in her country as memorable and enriching as possible.

Lori and Alan

from New Jersey

Miyuki has made great recommendations, which made our journey much much better!

My challenge was to trim down the itinerary for a convenient travel time and an efficient visit. She has made great recommendations not to travel from town to town, from hotel to hotel, but to stay in one location and travel from that location, which made our journey much much better without having carried things around and we were able to see so many wonderful places. I highly recommend her!

Through working with Miyuki, I’ve learned about the local train system and ease of visit between cities.

We loved Miyuki's enthusiasm, ideas and honesty.

We were trying to design an itinerary with plenty of time outside of the big cities, but were overwhelmed with choices. We also wanted to hear insights from someone who actually lives and works in Japan rather than simply getting lost in an ocean of internet reviews. She really helped us narrow down our itinerary and suggested experiences I would not have thought of or found on our own.

Bria from the United States

We appreciated her emphasis on seasonal considerations for different locations.

You truly deserve the travel experience you’ve always dreamed of.
Let’s clarify your interests, uncover your choices, and craft an itinerary
as unique as you are.

Everything you need is waiting in The Japan Travel Essentials...

When you enrol today, you'll receive lifetime-access to:

The FIVE Core Modules

to clarify your interests and

craft your custom itinerary with ease:

01

Planning Your Experience

02

Deciding When to Visit

03

Selecting Where to Visit

04

Knowing How to Get Around

05

Finding Where to Stay

The Four Special Bonuses

to make your travel experience more personalised and memorable:

(Value: $500)
FREE when you enrol!