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Private journeys, shaped around your clients
Business owners and successors, families, honeymooners and business visitors: we tailor experiences, transport and stays to each client’s interests, preferences and pace.
FOR TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS
Beyond the familiar,
into the heart of Japan.
A Kyoto-based boutique DMC specialising in Japan.
We create bespoke private journeys with travel professionals worldwide.
PERSONAL ENCOUNTERS. LIVING TRADITIONS.Your Japan partner for travel agencies, tour operators and travel advisors.
WHY CHOOSE ADENTRO JAPAN
A personal approach.
A deeper connection.
A Kyoto-based boutique DMC. Complete private journeys or distinctive additions to your clients’ Japan itinerary.
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Firsthand knowledge. Trusted local connections.
Our planners have explored Japan firsthand. Trusted relationships with local hosts connect your clients with people, places and conversations beyond conventional sightseeing.
TRANSPORT＋ACCOMMODATION＋LOCAL EXPERIENCES
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Make the journey part of the experience
From Shinkansen GranClass to distinctive regional trains and private transport, we combine travel, accommodation and local experiences around your clients.
Japan Knowledge & Network
Built on our founder’s experience and relationships.
480+
Japanese cities & towns explored
15+
Years in travel & tourism
80+
Regional projects
100+
Local connections across Japan
PRIVATE JOURNEY IDEAS
Japan, through personal encounters.
A glimpse of the experiences we create around your clients' interests.
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Living traditions of the performing arts
An encounter with maiko, shaped with traditional teahouses around your clients’ interests and the hosts’ wishes.
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History in everyday life
Guided town walks and conversations in pottery workshops connect Japan’s past with life today.
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Discover Japan through the stories behind its food
Taste Japanese dishes and discover how they came to be. Making udon, for example, reveals the craft behind noodles and dashi, and the knowledge passed down locally.
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The thinking behind lasting businesses
Visit long-established companies and explore with successors what to preserve and what to change.
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Craft traditions in the present
Meet makers and discover how inherited techniques find new expression in contemporary products.
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Golf, skiing & the pleasures of Japan
Golf or skiing, paired with food, onsen and culture, considering ability and companions who do not play.
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Where nature and culture meet
Discover agriculture, regional food and village life through local connections, with respect for the environment.
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Japan’s landmarks, your clients’ way
Private guiding brings personal discoveries to celebrated landmarks and city walks, shaped around your clients.
These are just a few possibilities. Every journey is shaped around your clients.
OUR MINDSET
What we stand for.
01Trust between people
We listen to our overseas partners, guests and local hosts, keep our promises and build relationships that last.
02Respect for local culture and life
Every destination is someone’s home and part of a living heritage. We respect local customs and hosts’ wishes, seeking encounters that also bring value to the communities welcoming our guests.
03Care for the environment
We consider the environmental impact of transport, stays and experiences. Our choices aim to respect local environments and help preserve what makes each place special.
04Professional responsibility
We verify local information and service conditions, explain clearly what we can deliver and keep developing our expertise. We take responsibility for preparation and coordination with local partners.
05Strong relationships with our partners
Through regional projects and ongoing exchanges across Japan, we have built relationships grounded in trust. Understanding our partners’ strengths and perspectives allows us to work openly together and create distinctive experiences for each guest.
ABOUT / FOUNDER
A personal connection to Japan.
We have explored Japan firsthand and built relationships with the people who shape its communities. Those connections with people who know their home deeply become special encounters and experiences, tailored to each guest.
SHIN IRIE
Founder & CEOWith 15+ years in travel and tourism, visits to 480+ Japanese towns and cities, and 80+ regional projects, Shin brings travel expertise and local relationships to every journey.
FROM ENQUIRY TO JOURNEY
From your brief to their journey.
Share the brief.
Tell us about your clients’ interests, dates, party size and budget. Together, we define the scope: a complete journey or a distinctive addition.
Shape the journey.
We develop a tailored itinerary and quotation. We set out the included services and confirm local conditions.
Refine & confirm.
We refine the proposal together and share payment, cancellation and change terms before confirmation. Once agreed, arrangements begin.
WORKING WITH ADENTRO JAPAN
Flexible, transparent partnerships for travel professionals worldwide.
Flexible Collaboration
From Japan-side planning and coordination for complete itineraries to distinctive local experiences, we tailor our role and scope of services to each travel partner's needs.
Net Trade Pricing
We generally provide tailored net quotations that include standard planning and local coordination within the agreed scope. Rates vary according to travel dates, group size, accommodation, transportation and experiences. Any exceptional advance research requirements are discussed before work begins.
Confidentiality & Client Protection
We respect the confidentiality of client information and commercial arrangements. We do not independently solicit clients introduced by our travel partners without prior agreement.
Clear & Transparent Arrangements
We advise on the expected proposal timeline for each enquiry. The scope of services, quotation validity, payment terms, and change and cancellation conditions are clearly communicated before confirmation.
Before departure & during the journey +
We share the final itinerary, meeting points and local etiquette before departure. During the trip, we support guests in coordination with local partners. Contact details, service hours, channels such as WhatsApp and the scope of support are agreed in advance.
Languages & payment +
We work primarily in English, with limited Spanish support. Guide languages are confirmed for each itinerary. Partial or full payment in advance is normally required; all terms are provided before confirmation.
LET’S BEGIN A CONVERSATION
Let’s create their Japan journey.
From complete itineraries to distinctive local experiences,
we welcome your enquiries.