The Japan 95% of travellers never experience

From seeing Japan to getting to know it

With members of our team based in Japan, your journey benefits from knowledge shaped by life in the country. A classic visit might include cherry blossom, Shibuya, sushi, a few Kyoto temples and a Shinkansen journey. It is a wonderful introduction, but only part of the country. What 95% of travellers never experience A temple stay where the day begins with meditation.

  • A fire ceremony at dawn.
  • A craft workshop in a small town away from the main routes.

  • A discreet ryokan with an onsen facing the mountains.
  • A private encounter made possible through local connections.

These experiences are not necessarily beyond your budget; they often depend on the right contacts and a team who are here.

Bespoke journeys beyond Japan’s usual routes with Caramage.

Knowledge shaped by life in Japan We draw on more than ten years of firsthand expertise, with members of our English-speaking team living and working in Japan.

  • That means knowing which neighbourhoods make the best bases, avoiding overrated properties, anticipating busy sakura, autumn and Golden Week periods, and selecting partners with care.

Relationships built over time Our experiences grow from years of working with specialist English-speaking guides, family-owned properties, cultural experience organisers and sought-after restaurants.

  • A private dinner with a maiko in Kyoto calls for personal connections.

Our presence in Japan allows us to draw on that network. Making your budget work thoughtfully A successful journey depends on good choices: investing in a memorable overnight stay, choosing a perfectly located 4★ hotel over an outlying 5★ property, or adding half a day with a passionate guide who brings Japan to life. Our partnerships give us access to negotiated rates. The price agreed when you sign remains fixed, even if the yen changes in value.

If something unexpected happens A delayed flight or an unavailable guide: our team in Japan steps in to adjust, replace and coordinate arrangements, leaving you free to enjoy the journey. Travel arrangements you can trust Caramage is a registered travel agency with a financial guarantee and professional liability insurance. Payments are secure, and we take responsibility for organising your trip. A deeper experience Japan’s famous sights are already remarkable. While 95% of travellers visit the country, others get to know it more fully. Tell us about your plans. Let’s talk about your journey to Japan.

Our suggested Japan journeys

Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto: a journey through Japan’s great highlights.
13 days
 From €2,860
Tokyo, snowy mountains and steaming onsen: experience the beauty of a Japanese winter.
12 days
 From €2,840
Discover the highlights of Tokyo and Kyoto, at your own pace.
10 days
 From €2,490

Ready for a Japan journey of your own?

Caramage creates bespoke journeys in Japan: personal itineraries, local experiences, less familiar places and carefully selected accommodation. Each suggested journey is a starting point, shaped around your interests.

More from the journal

5/5

We felt in safe hands from the start

The Caramage team, and Anne in particular, were wonderfully responsive. Their professionalism, warmth and willingness to listen put us at ease straight away. Everything felt effortless. We are from Canada and have recommended Caramage to two friends, who also loved their trips. We would recommend this agency without hesitation.

The Tremblay family, Canada