See Japan.
Get to know it.
SMALL-GROUP JOURNEYS THROUGH THE JAPAN I LOVE
Walk it, eat it and experience it with someone who has spent a lifetime moving between Japanese and Australian culture.
I’m Sachi.
Meet your host
Half Japanese, half Australian, and someone who has spent a lifetime moving between the two cultures I call home.
Japan has never just been somewhere I travel to. It’s family, food, language, traditions and memories. My mum is from Kyushu, and some of my favourite experiences have come from everyday moments—wandering local neighbourhoods, finding a tiny restaurant down a side street, and visiting makers and family-run businesses.
I don’t want to show you Japan from the window of a tour bus. I want you to walk it, eat it, experience it and understand a little more about the culture along the way.
“My hope is that you leave feeling like you didn’t just visit Japan—you got to know it.”
NEW JOURNEY
2027
NEW JOURNEY 2027
29 April–8 May 2027 · Only 6 guests
Makers of Kyushu
Meet the makers and discover the Japan most travellers never see. Travel through Kyushu’s towns and countryside, step inside family workshops and pottery villages, stay in beautiful ryokans and experience a slower, more personal side of Japan.
Bookings are now open · Pricing available on request
Upcoming Journey’s
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Spring 2027
Tokyo and Kyoto · 24 March–3 April 2027
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Makers of Kyushu
29 April–8 May 2027 · An intimate journey for only six guests.
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May Matsuri 2027
Kyoto and Tokyo · Dates pending official 2027 festival schedules.
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Bespoke Discovery Journeys
Bespoke and private Japan tours designed entirely around your dates, interests, pace and the Japan you want to discover.
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May Matsuri 2027
Kyoto + Tokyo · Dates pending
Experience Japan in celebration.
A personally hosted small-group journey created around one of the most beautiful times to experience Japan. Final dates will be confirmed when the official 2027 festival schedules are released.
Indicative pricing from A$5,990 per person twin share. Final pricing to be confirmed.
JAPAN IN CELEBRATION
2027
JAPAN IN CELEBRATION 2027
Designed around you
Bespoke
Discovery Journeys
Your Japan. Designed around you.
Japan isn’t one-size-fits-all—and your journey shouldn’t be either.
If you’re looking for something beyond a standard itinerary, I can create a completely bespoke Japan journey designed around you—your interests, travel style, pace, budget and the experiences you want to take home with you.
From tiny neighbourhood restaurants and countryside ryokans to ceramics, traditional crafts, food and sake, hidden onsen towns and family adventures, I’ll use my knowledge and connections to bring your journey together.
Start your journey
24 March–3 April 2027 · Fully booked
Spring 2027
Tokyo & Kyoto
Our inaugural Japan with Sachi journey is officially fully booked: ten nights exploring Tokyo, Kamakura and Kyoto, finishing with a beautiful ryokan stay in the mountains of Ohara.
Status: Fully booked · 12 guests confirmed
Journey at a glance
Ten nights. Two remarkable cities.
5 nights in Tokyo
Including a day trip to Kamakura
5 nights in Kyoto
Ending with a stay at a traditional ryokan
Maximum 12 guests
A small, personal group journey
Travel like a local
Exploring by train, subway and on foot
A few things to know
This journey is made for walking.
Expect an active, walking-focused experience—up to 20,000–25,000 steps on some days—using public transport, navigating stairs and busy stations, and managing your own luggage.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Groups are intentionally kept small, with a maximum of 12 guests. We explore Japan on foot and by public transport, combining iconic sights with character-filled neighbourhoods, memorable food and places you may never find on a large coach tour.
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The ten-night journey includes five nights in Tokyo, a day trip to Kamakura and five nights in Kyoto, finishing with a stay at a traditional ryokan.
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That is the heart of every Japan with Sachi journey. You’ll walk local streets, use trains and subways, discover neighbourhood restaurants and gain cultural context from a host who has spent a lifetime between Australia and Japan.
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Yes. Bespoke Discovery Journeys are created around your dates, interests, pace, budget and travel style—from Tokyo and Kyoto to countryside ryokans, food, sake, ceramics, crafts, onsen towns and family adventures.
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Yes. Private and luxury Japan tours can be tailored around premium ryokans, exceptional food, cultural experiences and a comfortable pace. For Sachi, luxury means thoughtful details, personal attention and experiences chosen specifically for you.