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Guided Custom Trips to Japan

Guided Custom Trips to Japan

Inspiring Destinations

Request a Custom Trip

Curate Your Dream Trip to Japan

Japan is a fascinating country with a unique culture, food, and language like no other but often confusing to travelers.  Let us help you find what you seek, customize the itinerary just for you, and take care of the details so you can relax and experience the best of what Japan has to offer.

Choose from our four unique sample trips, decide on the type of accommodations, places to visit, and style of your trip.

Customized Itinerary

Our certified travel advisor will personalize itinerary to reflect the style and type of your travel

Bookings

We book carefully selected hotels and activities based on your budget and wishes

Transportation

Your price includes local transportation such as Japan Rail Pass, bus, ferry, and taxi rides

Guide and Interpreter

A bilingual guide will assist you throughout the journey for a high-quality travel experiences

Peace of Mind

Travel can have unexpected surprises but, we are here to help so you can relax and enjoy your journey

How it Works in Five Steps

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  1. Get to Know You
    Please choose from one of our sample journeys and submit your trip request by filling out the Travel Inquiry Form online.
  2. Framework
    You will receive a complimentary itinerary and estimated price based on your requests and budget.
  3. Customized Itinerary Just for You
    We will make adjustments to the itinerary based on your wishes and then make reservations for accommodations and activities.
  4. Almost There
    You will receive a final itinerary with updated pricing.
  5. See You in Japan!
    Our English-speaking guide will meet you at a selected airport in Japan

Our Commitment

Tanpopo Journeys is an independently-owned travel company located in St. Paul, MN, USA. Our mission is to work with artists, farmers, craftspeople, and small businesses to foster and preserve traditional Japanese crafts and food production and share them with you.
We are proud of the quality of services we provide and would love to curate a one-of-a-kind experience for you.

Start your journey here

Hours

Mon – Fri: 10am – 5pm (CST)
Sat: 10am – 3pm (CST)

Contact

Tel: 651-734-3923
koshiki@tanpopojourneys.com
benjamin@tanpopojourneys.com

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