Kaminokuni – the land of Gods – – Tailor-made private tours in Japan—custom itineraries, local guides, seamless planning

Journeys

Cities

From ¥65,000 per day, ideal for first-time visitors wanting flexible city exploration with a private guide and transit support.

Explore Tokyo and Kyoto with a private guide, uncovering alleys, cafés, and viewpoints most visitors never find alone.

Nature

From ¥70,000 per day for scenic countryside escapes, including transfers, route planning, and trail-friendly pacing.

Walk cedar forests, coastal trails, and mountain villages while we handle transport, gear logistics, and flexible timing around the weather.

Heritage

From ¥80,000 per day focusing on cultural deep dives, specialist guides, and immersive workshops with artisans and chefs.

Step inside temples, shrines, and old merchant towns, meeting artisans and priests through introductions only our local network can arrange.

Luxury

From ¥120,000 per day featuring upscale stays, private drivers, and exclusive access experiences tailored to discerning travelers.

Indulge in boutique stays, kaiseki dinners, private transfers, and exclusive experiences curated to match your tastes, dates, and budget.

Guided by the spirit of Japan

We design intimate journeys that reveal Japan’s stories, pairing local experts, hidden neighborhoods, and seamless logistics to create travel that feels effortless and personal.

An elegant, minimalist wooden travel planner’s desk crafted from dark Japanese oak, its surface organized with a detailed unfolded map of Japan, a leather-bound itinerary notebook, and a sleek black fountain pen resting diagonally. A small lacquered box reveals neatly stacked train tickets and delicate paper omamori charms, while a single branch of white plum blossoms lies beside them. Warm, diffused afternoon light enters from an unseen window, creating soft highlights on the polished grain and subtle reflections on the ink bottle. Shot from a slightly elevated angle in photographic realism with shallow depth of field, the focus rests on the notebook and tickets, while the edges fall into gentle blur. The mood is refined, anticipatory, and intimate, evoking the quiet luxury of bespoke travel planning.

A tranquil interior of a traditional Japanese ryokan suite, seen without any people, showcasing a perfectly arranged tatami room with shoji screens partially open to a manicured courtyard garden. A low, dark-wood table holds a lacquered tea tray with a cast-iron tetsubin teapot and two empty porcelain cups, beside a neatly folded yukata laid on a woven zabuton cushion. Golden hour light streams in from the garden, illuminating the washi paper screens and casting delicate grid-like shadows across the tatami mats. Captured at eye level in photographic realism with a balanced, symmetrical composition, the image emphasizes depth, drawing the eye from the foreground tea set to the mossy stones outside. The mood is indulgently peaceful and sophisticated, suggesting a private, carefully curated stay.

A dramatic twilight cityscape of Tokyo viewed from a high vantage point, focusing on the intricate network of illuminated expressways winding through a dense cluster of glass towers. In the foreground, a minimalist rooftop terrace with a sleek stone bench and a small bonsai tree overlooks the metropolis, its leaves subtly outlined by cool LED strip lighting. The sky transitions from deep indigo to faint orange at the horizon, while thousands of windows shimmer below like a refined tapestry of light. Captured in photographic realism with a wide-angle lens and sharp focus throughout, the composition uses leading lines of the highways to draw the eye into the distance. The atmosphere is modern, sophisticated, and slightly cinematic, evoking the exclusive perspective of a privately guided urban experience.

A secluded Shinto shrine hidden within an ancient cedar forest, its vermilion torii gates receding in perfect alignment along a stone path dappled with moss. The main honden building, partially visible in the background, features weathered wood, intricate carvings, and elegantly tied shimenawa ropes with white paper shide fluttering slightly in the still air. Soft, diffused overcast light filters through dense foliage, creating a gentle green cast and delicate shadows that add depth without harsh contrast. Captured from a low, forward-looking perspective in photographic realism, the image emphasizes the rhythmic repetition of the torii and the inviting progression into sacred space. The mood is mystical, reverent, and intimate, conveying access to hidden, spiritually rich locations typically known only to locals.

An exquisitely arranged kaiseki-style dining setting laid out on a low, dark-lacquered table in a private tatami room, entirely without diners. Each course is presented in distinct ceramic and lacquerware: a porcelain bowl with seasonal sashimi on crushed ice, a small square plate with artfully arranged mountain vegetables, and a lidded lacquer bowl hinting at a clear soup within. A single branch of seasonal flowers in a slender vase stands at the table’s edge. Overhead, warm, indirect pendant lighting casts gentle, controlled highlights on the glossy surfaces and subtle shadows across the tatami. Photographic realism with a slightly elevated, three-quarter angle and shallow depth of field keeps the central dishes in precise focus while softly blurring the background alcove. The mood is luxurious, meticulous, and contemplative, capturing the refined artistry of a private, tailor-made culinary experience.

A panoramic vista of a pristine Japanese landscape, featuring a mirror-smooth lake reflecting snow-capped mountains and a distant Shinto torii gate rising from the water’s edge. The shoreline is edged with meticulously raked gravel and moss-covered stones, with delicate maple leaves scattered across the surface. Soft early-morning light filters through a thin mist, casting a cool, silvery glow and gentle, elongated shadows. Captured at eye level in photographic realism with sharp foreground detail and a subtly blurred background, the composition follows the rule of thirds to create a calm, contemplative mood. The overall atmosphere is sophisticated and serene, suggesting the beginning of an elegant, tailor-made journey through Japan’s sacred and natural landscapes.

Reviews

Aya Nakamura

Our guide blended history, quiet shrine visits, and hidden ramen counters into one seamless week; it felt like traveling with a local friend.

Mateo García

Every detail was anticipated, from airport trains to vegetarian menus. We experienced popular sights without crowds and discovered peaceful neighborhoods between them.

Stories

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May 7, 2026

Pricing

Essentials

From ¥75,000 per day for up to 4 guests, including private guide, custom itinerary design, and on-trip support

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Signature

From ¥140,000 per day for up to 6 guests, with senior local expert, bespoke experiences, and concierge-level planning

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Share your dates, interests, and group size, and we’ll design a custom Japanese journey that balances comfort, culture, and discovery.

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Monday–Sunday 9–7

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(123) 456-7890

San Francisco, CA, United States