Updated September 17, 2023

Want to skip the tourist scene and travel Japan like a local, but not sure where to start? Project Expedition can help plan your trip! Along with building you an itinerary packed with amazing local gems, they’ll also provide personalized travel tips tailored to your budget and style.

From saving a ton of money to ending travel stress, here are 7 reasons why you should connect with Project Expedition for help planning your trip to Japan.

#1: Project Expedition makes planning your trip way less stressful.

Whether you’re visiting Japan for the first time or the fifth time, we are here to help before, during, and after your booking. We can save you hours of planning if you consult us. We offer private transportation, tours for all interests, and if we don't have what you're looking for, we have a top-notch custom team to put together your dream trip!

#2: We make budget-friendly travel a breeze. 

Your wallet might not be bottomless, but your trip to Japan can still be limitless. We know exactly how and where to find the best travel deals which will save you tons of yen. For example, we can tell you which tickets for Tokyo must-dos can be purchased in advance, and which tickets to buy in person at 7-11 instead. (Did you know that’s a thing in Japan? Just one of many money-saving tricks.)

It’s also significantly cheaper (and more reliable) to plan a trip to Japan with a Project Expedition than with a Japan travel agency.

#3: Project Expedition also saves you a ton of travel time and hassle... 

Navigating Japan’s best cities (think Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka) can be a doozy, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the cities’ layouts or public transportation systems. Don’t waste time getting lost or figuring out what to do next—contact us for a personalized location you visit, along with the best ways to get from Point A to Point B. That means no more puzzling over subway maps and apps. We feel more relaxed just thinking about it. 

#4: …And tourist traps become a thing of the past.

It’s an easy equation—we will steer you toward Japan’s off-the-beaten-path spots that most tourists don’t even have an inkling about. In fact, you would be remiss not to plan a trip to Japan around the country’s hidden gems, like Toyama Bay’s firefly squid or Iwayama’s underwater caves. The moral of the story—travel like a local to go where no tourist has gone before. 

#5: Plus, we make sure you see the must-dos like a local (not a tourist). 

On the other hand, you’ll miss out on a LOT if you blow past Japan’s popular places to visit—the key is to see these incredible places how locals do. When it comes to well-known spots like Tokyo Tower, Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion, or Japan’s largest bronze Buddha in Nara, our trip planners know the best times to visit and the secrets you’d otherwise miss. (For example, you can actually crawl through the Buddha’s nostril in Nara’s Todai-ji Temple.) 

#6: We know the safest places to visit.

Especially when you’re visiting unfamiliar places and don’t speak the language, you want to be certain you’re on the right side of town. Luckily, Japan is very safe for foreigners, especially when you plan a trip to Japan with travel tips straight from Project Expedition. Plus, our local trip planners provide 24/7 phone assistance, which comes in handy when you’re on the road, navigating subway systems, or determining which Japan must-dos to visit during your free time. 

#7: Your Japan itinerary truly will be one-of-a-kind.

When you plan a trip to Japan with us, your trip will have “you” written all over it—simply let your curiosity and wanderlust take the wheel, and we will help to create your customized Japan itinerary. Not only will you get to spots that many tourists never see, but you’ll also know you’re getting the most authentic Japan experiences out there. They’re just waiting to be discovered.