60-minute consultation • $325 • Certified Travel Advisor
Love planning your own trips but want professional insider knowledge? This focused session delivers strategic intelligence that transforms good trips into extraordinary ones—without the constraints of traditional trip planning.
Perfect for sophisticated travelers who:
Plan their first Japan visit or seek fresh perspectives
Value authentic experiences over tourist traps
Prefer eco-luxe and off-the-beaten-path discoveries
Want to navigate cultural nuances like a local
Your Japan Intelligence Briefing covers:
Cultural Navigation • Bowing etiquette, onsen protocols, and phrases that earn local respect
Regional Mastery • Which prefectures beyond Tokyo-Kyoto match your travel style
Transportation Secrets • JR Pass optimization, local train timing, and navigating Japan's complex rail system
Insider Access • Private ryokan experiences, artisan workshops, reservation strategies for exclusive kaiseki dining
Japan Insider Tip: Skip the crowded bamboo groves of Arashiyama. Head to Hokokuji Temple in Kamakura where monks have cultivated a secret bamboo garden for 600 years. Locals know to request the traditional tea ceremony inside the grove itself—served on tatami mats surrounded by towering bamboo with zero tour groups. Book directly with the temple, cash only.
What You Receive:
Pre-Session: Questionnaire to identify your specific interests and focus areas
During Session: 60 minutes of targeted insights and practical strategies
Post-Session: Comprehensive report with annotated maps, vetted contacts, and curated recommendations
Transform your DIY approach with professional insight. Gain the confidence to create your own unforgettable Japan story while avoiding common pitfalls that only local knowledge prevents.
Book multiple destinations for comprehensive regional intelligence.
60-minute consultation • $325 • Certified Travel Advisor
Love planning your own trips but want professional insider knowledge? This focused session delivers strategic intelligence that transforms good trips into extraordinary ones—without the constraints of traditional trip planning.
Perfect for sophisticated travelers who:
Plan their first Japan visit or seek fresh perspectives
Value authentic experiences over tourist traps
Prefer eco-luxe and off-the-beaten-path discoveries
Want to navigate cultural nuances like a local
Your Japan Intelligence Briefing covers:
Cultural Navigation • Bowing etiquette, onsen protocols, and phrases that earn local respect
Regional Mastery • Which prefectures beyond Tokyo-Kyoto match your travel style
Transportation Secrets • JR Pass optimization, local train timing, and navigating Japan's complex rail system
Insider Access • Private ryokan experiences, artisan workshops, reservation strategies for exclusive kaiseki dining
Japan Insider Tip: Skip the crowded bamboo groves of Arashiyama. Head to Hokokuji Temple in Kamakura where monks have cultivated a secret bamboo garden for 600 years. Locals know to request the traditional tea ceremony inside the grove itself—served on tatami mats surrounded by towering bamboo with zero tour groups. Book directly with the temple, cash only.
What You Receive:
Pre-Session: Questionnaire to identify your specific interests and focus areas
During Session: 60 minutes of targeted insights and practical strategies
Post-Session: Comprehensive report with annotated maps, vetted contacts, and curated recommendations
Transform your DIY approach with professional insight. Gain the confidence to create your own unforgettable Japan story while avoiding common pitfalls that only local knowledge prevents.
Book multiple destinations for comprehensive regional intelligence.
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