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— Three services, one approach

Written documents for travellers who move at their own pace.

Each service is prepared for your specific trip — your dates, your interests, your stamina. Delivered as a clear document you can carry, annotate, and keep.

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What we offer

Three services, each suited to a different kind of need

Some travellers need a coherent route through several cities. Others want a well-organised outdoor outing without the strain of planning every logistical thread. Others simply want to read deeply about one place before they arrive. We've built a service for each of those situations.

All three are delivered as written documents — digital files you can save, print, or keep on your phone. None of them require an account, an app, or a subscription. They're yours to use as you see fit.

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Service 01

Investment

¥10,500

Includes a short follow-up exchange after delivery

For multi-day trips

Itinerary Planning Consultation

A planning session for travellers preparing a multi-day trip within or beyond Japan, focused on shaping a coherent route around the visitor's interests, pace preferences, and budget range. The consultant reviews accommodations, transit links, and seasonal considerations, then drafts a day-by-day outline with optional side-routes.

Notes on local etiquette and quiet-hour suggestions are included. Suitable for first-time travellers, returning visitors, and small groups looking for a thoughtfully paced rather than rushed schedule. Delivered as a written document with a short follow-up exchange.

What's included

Day-by-day route outline shaped to your pace
Transit recommendations with cost ranges
Optional side-routes at key decision points
Seasonal notes and etiquette guidance
Short follow-up exchange after you've read the document

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Service 02

Investment

¥19,500

Includes gear notes, weather backup plans, and route brief

For outdoor travellers

Adventure Tour Curation Service

A custom outing assembled around interests such as coastal hiking, mountain trekking, river kayaking, or rural cycling. The curator scouts route options, partners with reputable local guides where applicable, and aligns the experience to a participant's stamina and prior outdoor experience.

The deliverable includes a route brief, gear notes, weather backup plans, and a quiet-arrival schedule designed to avoid the busiest stretches of trail. Suitable for individuals, couples, and small groups seeking outdoor time without the strain of organising every logistical thread on their own.

What's included

Route brief matched to your stamina and experience
Gear notes covering what's actually needed
Specific weather backup routes, not vague suggestions
Quiet-arrival windows to avoid peak trail congestion
Local guide partnerships where applicable

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Service 03

Investment

¥30,000

Digital file with optional printed copy available

For curious readers

Destination Research Package

A written research dossier focused on a single destination, prepared for visitors who like to read before they go. The dossier covers neighbourhood character, local customs, seasonal events, dining notes, and walking routes drawn from the curator's recent observations.

It also includes a short reading list and a small glossary of useful local phrases. Suitable for solo travellers, families, and educators preparing a study trip, and is delivered as a digital file with optional printed copy.

What's included

Neighbourhood character and local customs, written from observation
Seasonal events with their practical impact noted
Dining notes and walking routes from recent visits
Curated reading list for pre-departure preparation
Glossary of useful local phrases
Digital file with optional printed copy

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At a glance

Which service fits your situation?

	Itinerary Planning	Adventure Curation	Destination Research
Best for	Multi-day city and regional trips	Outdoor activities and trail outings	Deep reading before a focused visit
Traveller type	First-time, returning, small groups	Individuals, couples, small groups	Solo, families, educators
Follow-up included	Yes	Yes	On request
Delivery format	Digital document	Digital document	Digital + optional print
Fee	¥10,500	¥19,500	¥30,000

Not sure which applies to your trip? Write to us — we're glad to suggest a starting point based on a few lines about your plans.

Getting started

From your first message to your travel document

You write to us

A short message describing your destination, travel dates, and what kind of help you're looking for. No lengthy forms.

We clarify

A brief exchange to understand your pace, interests, outdoor experience if relevant, and budget range.

We prepare your document

The written document is prepared and delivered as a digital file. Preparation time varies by service complexity.

You travel with it

Use the document as a reference, adapt it as needed, and reach out if questions come up after you've read it through.

Questions

A few things people often ask

How long does preparation take?

It depends on the service and the complexity of the trip. A straightforward itinerary for a 7-day trip typically takes 3–5 working days after the initial exchange is complete. Adventure curation and destination research packages may take a little longer. We'll give you a realistic timeframe once we understand the scope.

Can I request a service for a destination outside Japan?

Our strongest coverage is Japan, but we've documented certain other destinations in Asia and have field notes for parts of South Korea and Taiwan. Write to us with your destination and we'll be honest about whether our knowledge is current enough to be useful.

Do you handle bookings or reservations?

No. We prepare planning and research documents — we don't book flights, accommodation, or tours on your behalf. The document will include suggestions and cost ranges that help you make your own bookings, but the transaction is always between you and the service provider directly.

What if my plans change after I receive the document?

Minor adjustments can usually be handled within the included follow-up exchange. Significant changes to dates or destinations — where the document would need to be substantially reworked — would be treated as a new engagement, and we'd discuss the scope and any additional fee before proceeding.

How do I pay?

We'll discuss payment arrangements during the initial exchange. We accept bank transfers and can accommodate international payments. We'll confirm the process once we've agreed on the service scope.

Start here

Not sure which service fits your trip?

Write to us with a few lines about where you're going and what kind of help would be useful. We'll suggest a starting point — no pressure, no commitment in the first message.

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