Japan Travel Planner, Custom Itineraries & Consultations

Planning a trip to Japan can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to.

At Your Zen Path, I help travelers create personalized Japan itineraries and offer 1:1 consultations to make your journey stress-free. Whether it’s your first visit or your fifth, I’ll guide you to the experiences you’ll love most.

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Services

Personalized itineraries

Want a stress-free trip? I’ll craft a one-of-a-kind Japan itinerary just for you, tailored to your interests, budget, and travel style - so every moment of your journey is unforgettable and unique!

It includes: access to my exclusive Google Maps, packed with top-rated restaurants, bars, attractions, photo spots, and hidden gems.

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Online consultation

Got questions about Japan, but want to organize everything by yourself?

Book a 1-hour call with me and get clear, personalized answers about transportation, accommodations, itineraries, and cultural tips.

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Who I am

Konnichiwa! I’m Chiara.
I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Japanese Studies and have lived in Japan, as well as six other countries. For the past nine years, I’ve been living abroad and traveling the world. My passion is helping travelers discover the Japan I know and love, sharing authentic experiences and insights along the way.

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Clients Testimonials

  • This was our first time getting external help to organise a vacation and it was totally worth it. This trip wouldn't have been possible without your help! Navigating such a different country and culture like Japan on such a tight and busy schedule would have been very stressful. The peace of mind of not having to worry about figuring things out was just priceless. I personally really appreciated that you understood my needs for this trip consdiering I was coming from a very busy week at work, and I tend to get overwhelmed with crowds and hectic cities. Staying in Ebisu was the perfect choice and the activities recommended gave us a lot of options to choose from according to our mood!

    Virginia & Gonzalo

  • Chiara was essential to fully enjoying my trip to Japan. She provided me with essential information to navigate this wonderful country, which offers services and tourism options very different from those in the West. Thanks to her advice, I was able to explore authentic experiences far from the mass tourism driven by influencer content. Not only did she help me research tourist activities, Chiara also helped me become a sustainable visitor, respectful of the local culture. Especially when traveling to countries with cultures so different from your own, it's important to understand the cultural context and customs. This helps you avoid taking a place in the country you're visiting with arrogance and violence, but rather observe and learn to use completely new eyes without disturbing the locals who kindly welcome you.

    Beatrice

  • Chiara è stata una ottima travel advisor per il mio primo viaggio in Giappone! Mi ha fornito consigli molto utili e pratici con l’Hand Book e realizzato un diario di viaggio personalizzato vicino alle mie esigenze e ai miei desideri! Consiglio Chiara a chi vuole conoscere il Giappone più autentico!

    Francesca

  • Chiara planned 3 weeks trip for me and my partner. We gave her an idea what kind of trip we are looking for and based on that she tailored two plans for us which were both great! She provided hotel options, cities to stay, car rental, even some restaurants and activities! On top, she worked on our budget and gave us different options for prices (eg with hotel stays and flights). Chiara listened carefully our wishes and thanks to her we had very smooth and stress free planning for our trip 🥰 We can highly recommend her!

    Saara & Tommaso

“Why spend money on a consultant when I can do everything by myself online?”

For most people, Japan is a once-in-a-lifetime trip. You could follow the usual tourist trail… or I can craft a personalized itinerary just for you, having access to a lifetime of deep Japan experience.

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Let’s plan your dream trip.

It’ll be worth it.

Book a free call to discuss your travel goals, preferences, and questions. Whether you have a rough idea or need a fully customized itinerary, I’m here to help you create the perfect Japanese adventure!

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