Why We Started – Japan Tours International
Japan Tours International was born from a family’s long love affair with Japan – one that began in the 1980s, when some of us first found a life here. It wasn’t through postcards or guidebooks, but through everyday moments: learning the rhythm of the streets, honoring traditions passed quietly from hand to hand, and discovering the beauty hidden in simplicity.
As the next generation followed, Japan revealed itself again and again through new eyes, deeper understanding, and experiences too meaningful to keep to ourselves. What started as a personal journey became a shared calling: to open the doors to the Japan we came to know and love.
There’s one thing we noticed when we were building upon the idea of sharing Japan to the world:
Most travelers only saw the surface.
The true Japan – the hidden sanctuaries, the refined traditions, the quiet elegance -remained unseen.
People wanted access but didn’t know how to find it.
They longed for the Japan whispered about by locals, not the one printed in guidebooks.
And that became our purpose – to bridge the gap!
Japan Tours International was created to share the treasures we discovered – the Japan that shaped our identity, filled our hearts, and awakened our sense of wonder.
People everywhere were dreaming of a Japan beyond the ordinary – the mist-covered hot springs tucked deep within untouched mountains, the private tea ceremonies held in ancient, moss-lined gardens, the exclusive ryokan suites with quiet forests just beyond their sliding doors, the Michelin-star dishes crafted by chefs who pour their soul into every bite, the sacred spaces where time slows, breathing room for clarity and wonder.
So we began crafting experiences that open the doors to this hidden Japan – journeys that honor culture, authenticity, nature, and refined comfort:
Adventure with intention – discovering remote islands, forgotten shrines, and ancient pathways carved through Japan’s untouched nature. These are places where culture and authenticity live in every stone and cedar trunk, and where few outsiders ever walk.
Luxury with meaning – indulging in extraordinary retreats where world-class comfort blends effortlessly with traditional craftsmanship, natural beauty, and the deep cultural heritage that gives Japan its quiet, timeless elegance.
Connection with depth – sharing authentic moments with artisans, monks, chefs, and locals who reveal Japan’s true spirit: its culture, its landscapes, its traditions, and the heartfelt nature behind every gesture.
For us, this isn’t business.
It’s personal.
It’s heritage.
It’s home.
This is Japan shaped by lived experience, not hurried sightseeing. A place where elegance whispers, culture breathes, and every journey carries intention. From these generations of connection, Japan Tours International was created so others may experience Japan not just as a destination, but as something that stays with them long after they return home.
If you seek beauty, adventure, meaning, and the rare luxury of authenticity…
Welcome to Japan Tours International – where the treasures of Japan become part of your story, too.
