Ultimate Japan Kickoff: Pre-Arrival Prep + First-Day Support

Ultimate Japan Kickoff: Pre-Arrival Prep + First-Day Support

from $837.00

Perfect for first-time visitors or students heading to Japan, this personalized online experience is designed to ease the overwhelm. With cultural insight, language survival skills, and light arrival support, you’ll land in Japan confident, prepared, and ready to dive deeper into everything it offers.

Number of Participants (Adults & Children):
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Experience Summary

⚲ Location: Online Experience + In-Person Arrival Support

↻ Total Duration: 11 hours: spanning 8 hours in a series of six structured online sessions + 3 hours for arrival support

⚐ Language: English

Note: No other INDIVIDUALS will be joining your EXPERIENCE, making it an exclusive and personalized experience.

EXPERIENCE Details

    • Session 1: Travel Essentials (greetings, numbers, ordering food, asking directions)

    • Session 2: Real-Life Scenarios (train stations, restaurants, shopping)

    • Session 3: Cultural Phrases & Manners (politeness levels, gestures, “magic words”)

    Led by a native guide, each 90-minute online session includes a handy cheat sheet for easy review.

    • Session 1: Japan Do’s and Don’ts (temples, trains, shoes, silence, gift-giving)

    • Session 2: Navigating Japanese Daily Life (convenience stores, garbage, public behavior)

    • Session 3: Learn how to "read the air," navigate unspoken social rules, and adapt to Japan’s subtle communication style.

    Led by a native guide, each 90-minute online session includes a handy cheat sheet for easy review.


  • O Summary

    ↻ Duration: ~3 hours

    ⌕ Meeting Location: Just outside the arrival gates at the airport. Your guide will inform you in advance about their specific attire, making them easy to recognize.

    ⌕ Drop-off Location: Your hotel lobby

    ⚐ Language: English

    A local guide will meet you right at the arrivals gate to welcome you and provide personalized assistance, including:

    • Helping you obtain a local train card

    • Activating your JR Pass if purchased

    • SIM card assistance

    • Exchanges or/and ATM withdrawals if needed

    • Leading you to your hotel using public transport or a taxi, based on your preference

    This hands-on support ensures a smooth start to your trip, so you can begin your Japan experience relaxed and confident.

  • ✔ Dedicated professional local tour guides’ time and expertise (for 8 online hours + 3 hours during arrival).

    ✔ Stovenirs: A unique welcome souvenir for each guest during arrival (see section below).

    ✔ Personal Support: If customers who book contact us with any questions about their Japan trip, we will respond promptly.

  • ✖ Meal Costs: Participants are responsible for their own meals (e.g., lunch).

    ✖ Transportation Costs: Participants handle their own transportation costs (public or private).

    Note: For those who booked the 'Luxury Wand' asset, everything mentioned above is fully covered, including private transportation.

    More about the 'Luxury Wand' here.

  • Stovenirs = Souvenirs + Stories.

    贈り物の背後には、心のこもった物語が広がっています。

    (Okurimono no haigo ni wa, kokoro no komotta monogatari ga hirogatteimasu.)

    Translation: "Behind every gift, there is an heartfelt story unfolding."

    For direct bookings made through our website, every guest will receive a special "stovenir" during the tour—a thoughtfully chosen souvenir accompanied by a captivating story about Japan, shared by your guide.

    These stovenirs are designed to enrich your experience, making your tour not just memorable but deeply meaningful.

    • For cancellations made more than 15 days before the tour date, a 80% refund will be issued. Please note that due to the time and effort spent on assigning the dedicated guide and personalizing the itineraries to suit your interests, cancellations within this period still reflect the preparation invested in crafting a unique and tailored experience.

    • For cancellations made 2 to 14 days before the tour date, a 50% refund will be issued.

    • Cancellations made less than 2 days before the tour date or no-shows without prior notice will not be eligible for a refund.

  • 1. Confirmation Email: You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of booking.

    2. Resources: We will email you "Preparing for Your Japan Trip" and "Japan Secrets" digital guides to help you make the most of your experience.

    3. Personalized Contact: Your guide will reach out to you two times (via email or Whatsapp):

    a… 2-4 weeks before your arrival.

    b… again the day before your arrival.

    4. Support: We will follow up with you to ensure everything is going smoothly and offer support if any issues arise.

  • We believe we are redefining the private tour experience. Your experience exploring Japan will be unforgettable — and if you're not completely satisfied, we will make it right, guaranteed.

You may have more inquiries. Why not explore our Frequently Asked Questions section?

 
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