TAILORMADE
INDIVIDUAL
TRIP
Tailormade
Individual
Trip
We Make Your Travel Dreams a Reality
IACE Travel specializes in crafting tailormade tours for families, couples, and solo adventurers, ensuring you maximize your time and enjoyment during your visit to Japan.
Trip Planning Process
We start with a free 30-minute consultation to discuss where you want to go, when you can travel, and whether a package or customized trip would be the best fit.
Consultation
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Shortly after we receive your trip design fee, you will receive the initial itinerary and cost estimate for your trip. From here, we will work with you to fine-tune the itinerary to your liking.
Your Travel Plan
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If you would like to move forward with planning your trip with IACE Travel, we ask for a trip design fee before we begin crafting the initial itinerary and cost estimate for your trip.
Trip Design Fee
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In order to start booking the services specified in your itinerary, IACE Travel will request a non-refundable deposit to begin the process of securing services.
Deposit
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As the departure date for your trip draws near, the final payment for the outstanding balance of your tour will be due.
Final Payment
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Once the final payment is paid and you receive your final itinerary, you'll be all set to embark on your journey to Japan!
Ready to Go!
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Explore the grounds of Kiyomizu-dera Temple like few others with a private tour guided by a Buddhist monk. This tour provides the rare opportunity to see Kiyomizu-dera from an insider’s perspective, and offers access to areas of this iconic Kyoto landmark typically closed off to the public.
Insider’s Tour by a Monk at Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Are you intrigued by the idea of experiencing rural Japanese life up close and personal? If the answer is yes, staying overnight at a local farm in Shizuoka Prefecture provides the perfect opportunity to live a day in the life of a modern Japanese farmer. The chance to indulge in a dinner crafted from locally sourced ingredients is reason enough to come!
Farm Stay (Shizuoka)
Experience one of Japan's most revered cultural traditions, cherished across all levels of society and practiced in settings ranging from elegant gatherings with geisha to discussions among powerful samurai warlords. Let our expert tea ceremony practitioners guide you through every step of this timeless ritual. You will learn everything from the art of mixing tea to the proper way to enter a tearoom. We offer both private and group tea ceremonies, so let us know which suits you best!
Tea Ceremony
When it comes to discovering the best local dining spots in Japan, nothing compares to a local show you around. We offer both private and group food and barhopping tours by local guides, allowing you to savor authentic local Japanese cuisine at charming, off-the-beaten-path eateries.
Food and Barhopping Tour
This isn't your typical history tour. Instead, it's a walking/trekking adventure that offers a unique opportunity to explore the rural areas of Hakone, where you'll immerse yourself in the local culture by meeting key community members, discovering unique indigenous crafts, and dining alongside locals at some of your guide's favorite eateries. The tour can be tailored to accommodate various levels of physical exertion, so just let us know your preferences!
Private Local Trekking Tour in Hakone
Discover the charm of Kyoto's historic landmarks with the freedom of a cycling tour. Let our expert guides lead the way, ensuring you maximize your time while avoiding hassles like finding bike parking. We offer both private and group full-day and half-day tours, allowing you to immerse yourself in Kyoto's rich cultural heritage while staying active.
Cycling Tour in Kyoto
Indulge in a piping hot bowl of chankonabe, the hearty stew that fuels sumo wrestlers during their rigorous training, as you experience a live sumo performance featuring retired sumo wrestlers. Feeling adventurous? There might even be a chance to step into the ring yourself and go head-to-head with a sumo wrestler firsthand!
Lunch with Retired Sumo Wrestlers in Tokyo
There is no better place to sample sake than at one of the many historic breweries open to the public throughout Japan. From the charming local breweries in Tochigi Prefecture to the renowned Fushimi Sake District on the outskirts of Kyoto, we can arrange brewery tours and tastings that offer an up-close encounter with Japan’s signature alcoholic beverage.
Sake Brewery Visit
Visit a local supermarket to buy ingredients and learn how to prepare traditional Japanese dishes such as sushi rolls and miso soup. This small group tour will allow you to spend time with a local resident who will guide you through the art of Japanese cooking in a cozy, relaxed setting, while also giving you the chance to sample some excellent Japanese sake.
Sushi Making and Sake Tasting Cooking Class
Join a small group tour with a knowledgeable local guide through the anime and video game epicenter of Japan—Akihabara. From classic video games of yesteryears to the latest figures from hit anime, the streets of Akihabara are where Japanese nerd culture has flourished for decades. This tour also includes a visit to one of Akihabara’s most popular maid cafes, so get ready for an unforgettable adventure!
Anime and Gaming Tour in Akihabara
IACE Travel’s Signature Experiences
Our IACE Signature Experiences are a collection of our most popular and sought-after local experiences. Handpicked by our team of expert travel designers, these experiences reflect years of feedback from crafting tailor-made trips to Japan. If you’re looking to enhance your itinerary, you can’t go wrong with any of these highly recommended experiences!
Our Signature Experiences are only available as inclusions in tours arranged by IACE Travel. They are not available for purchase individually.