FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Working with Japan specialists transforms how you experience the country. We handle everything from cultural guidance and restaurant recommendations to insurance advice and comprehensive itinerary planning, allowing you to immerse yourself fully without the overwhelm of navigating Japan's complexities alone.

    Our insider connections unlock authentic experiences beyond typical tourist reach: family-run restaurants tucked into residential neighborhoods, traditional craft workshops led by master artisans, and intimate seasonal festivals in countryside communities.

    Having grown up in Japan while maintaining our international perspective, we naturally bridge cultures and facilitate genuine connections with local families, craftspeople, and community leaders. This dual understanding helps us create encounters that feel organic rather than transactional.

    As mothers, we excel at designing multi-generational journeys that engage every family member. We know which neighborhood visits captivate young minds, how to pace days so grandparents can savor each moment, and where to find experiences that create shared wonder across generations.

    Our clients consistently tell us these carefully orchestrated encounters become the heart of their most treasured travel memories.

  • The terms travel agent and travel advisor are used interchangeably. The original term was "travel agent," but the industry has gone through a bit of a rebrand to showcase the breadth of work that a travel advisor does. We use both, but typically refer to ourselves simply as advisors.

    We work with clients to understand their Japan travel needs and handle all the arrangements, from booking a ryokan for a cultural immersion weekend to planning a cherry blossom honeymoon, to securing accommodations for corporate retreats in Tokyo.

    We specialize in planning authentic Japanese experiences beyond the usual scope of a traditional travel agent.

  • Yes! We navigate Japan’s complex transportation system, suggest the best routes, and assist with booking accommodations suited to your preferences and budget.

    We charge a booking fee of $15 if you would like us to book certain tickets on your behalf.

    We also offer accommodation-only sourcing and booking.

  • We don’t book international flights, but we can recommend the best options for domestic travel within Japan, including trains, buses, and flights.

  • Yes! We can either guide you ourselves on certain trips, or we work with top-rated local guides who provide expert-led experiences in various regions of Japan.

  • Actually, we can! Both of us have lived in multiple continents and have traveled extensively. While Japan is our main focus, we are licensed and connected to help plan trips anywhere in the world!

  • We are highly competitive with standard booking platforms, however we cannot always guarantee the cheapest rates - our service includes the time spent on researching and finding the best accommodations for you - not necessarily just the cheapest.

  • Yes, all of Yutori’s services can be booked as a standalone service. Please note that our itinerary planning daily rate is the same whether we book accommodations for you or not.

  • Grab your umbrellas - our tours happen rain or shine!

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