Japan Travel Itineraries Crafted For You
by Japan By Locals
At Japan by Locals you will get matched with a friendly personal travel advisor to plan your trip!
Explore the best of Japan's culture, cuisine, and breathtaking landscapes with our personalized itineraries. Tap into the expertise of locals and plan your dream trip to Japan.


Why hire a local to help you plan a trip to Japan?
Planning a trip to Japan takes dozen of hours of research
While researching for an upcoming trip can be fun, there is an overwhelming mount of information online, many in contradiction or including outdated information, and there are many cultural aspects to be aware of.
Getting help from a knowledgeable local will shorten massively the time you spend doing research about cities, attractions, hotels and cultural norms, and will give you exactly the information you need to know.
Why choose Japan by Locals?
Japan by Locals aims to offer an affordable, tailor-made solution for planning a trip, that anyone traveling to Japan can use with ease.
We want you to feel like having a local friend to rely and trust.
We do our best to respond to diverse requests and needs, helping those with food requirements, tattoos and so on, or those wanting a more unique type of trip, travel without stress.


Japan by Locals offers personalized travel itineraries and planning services for your trip to Japan.
Our Products and Services
DIY Japan Trip Planning Kit
Total Japan Travel Planning with a Local
Personalized trip planning:
$35 / day
What is included:
Personalized itinerary creation
Hotel research
Restaurant recommendations
Budgeting support
General tips and must-know rules
One 45-min online call with your travel planner
On-call support during the trip.
*Some itineraries might require more research (eg. special diets or interests, off the beaten path itineraries), so the price will be adjusted after estimating the amount of time needed for the research.
*We do not book services, since we are not a licensed travel agency, but we will tell you what, when and how to book.
Original DIY Japan Trip Planning Kit: $15
Confident to plan on your own but need some tools to make it easier and more organized? This kit is all you need!
What is included:
Easy to use Google sheet template
Must-know Japan-specific travel tips
List with over 20 popular sightseeing spots, with operating schedules and prices
10-day sample itinerary including the most popular destinations
Calendar with annual events and festivals.
Online consultation
45 min online consultation:
$60
Confident to plan on your own but need a little guidance? Book a one-time consultation.
What is included:
An online call with one of our experienced travel planners
Answering your questions about the upcoming trip to Japan during the call
Looking over your schedule and giving you advice during the call
Follow up email with discussion summary.
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