Classic Japan, first time done right
Tokyo to Mt. Fuji to Kyoto to Osaka
Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto and Osaka. The essential route, privately guided and vegetarian and Jain-friendly throughout.
From ₹2.45L per person
Japan, designed around you.
Private journeys planned from Ahmedabad by people who know Japan first-hand. Visa, flights and the trip itself, under one name.
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Or explore sample journeys- Over ten years planning trips from our Ahmedabad office
- Every departure private: your family, your dates
- Vegetarian and Jain meals planned before you fly
- Help in Hindi and Gujarati while you’re in Japan
How planning works
Tell us about your trip
Who’s travelling, roughly when, and what you’d love to see. Two minutes on the planner or a WhatsApp message.
Get three options in 24 hours
A Japan specialist builds real itinerary options around your family. No template, no chatbot.
Confirm, fly, and enjoy
We coordinate visa and flights alongside the trip, and our team in Japan is a call away once you land.
Sample journeys
Starting points, not fixed packages. Dates, pace and hotels change to suit you before anything is confirmed.
When to go
Japan changes completely through the year. Choose a month to see what it’s like.
January: Snow country
Cold and clear. Hokkaido powder snow, snow-covered Shirakawa-go and quieter Kyoto temples.
Plan a trip for January
February: Winter festivals
Sapporo Snow Festival in early February. Good hotel availability outside Hokkaido.
Plan a trip for February
March: Blossom begins
Cherry blossom usually opens in late March in Tokyo and Kyoto. Book four to six months ahead.
Peak season. Hotels fill early.
Plan a trip for March
April: Peak cherry blossom
Early April is peak bloom on the main route. The busiest and most expensive weeks of spring.
Peak season. Hotels fill early.
Plan a trip for April
May: Fresh green
Pleasant and green. Avoid Golden Week (late April to early May), when Japan travels domestically.
Plan a trip for MayJune: Rainy season
Tsuyu brings frequent rain to most of Japan except Hokkaido, which is at its best.
Plan a trip for June
July: Summer festivals
Hot and humid on the main route. Gion Matsuri in Kyoto, lavender in Hokkaido.
Plan a trip for July
August: Fireworks and islands
Hot, with fireworks festivals and Obon holidays. Okinawa and Hokkaido work well.
Plan a trip for August
September: Late summer
Still warm, with a chance of typhoons. Fewer crowds and good value.
Plan a trip for September
October: Clear autumn days
Comfortable weather everywhere. Foliage starts in Hokkaido and the mountains.
Plan a trip for October
November: Autumn foliage
Peak koyo in Kyoto and Tokyo, usually mid to late November. Book four to six months ahead.
Peak season. Hotels fill early.
Plan a trip for November
December: Lights and early snow
Winter illuminations in the cities, ski season begins. Busy around New Year.
Plan a trip for DecemberBloom and foliage dates shift each year and differ by region. We confirm timing for your dates when we plan.
Coming up: Indian holidays and Japan
Updated automatically. The next four holiday windows, what Japan is like then, and when to book.
Dussehra, Tue 20 Oct 2026
Dussehra long weekend
Clear, comfortable autumn days, with early colour in Hokkaido and the mountains.
Best for: Hokkaido, Takayama and Shirakawa-go, Tokyo
Book by 17 Aug 2026
Plan this tripDiwali Sun 8 Nov, New Year Tue 10 Nov 2026Peak season
Diwali and Gujarati New Year
Autumn colour arriving in Kyoto, Tokyo and Kanazawa. One of the best times of year, and busy.
Best for: Kyoto, Kanazawa, Fuji and Hakone
Book by 5 Jul 2026
Plan this trip25 Dec 2026 to 1 Jan 2027Peak season
Christmas and New Year
Winter illuminations in the cities and ski season in the north. Some sights close for New Year.
Best for: Hokkaido, Tokyo, Osaka
Book by 22 Aug 2026
Plan this tripMakar Sankranti 14 Jan, Republic Day Tue 26 Jan 2027
Uttarayan and Republic Day
Snow country at its best: Shirakawa-go under snow and Hokkaido powder. Sapporo Snow Festival follows in early February.
Best for: Takayama and Shirakawa-go, Hokkaido
Book by 14 Oct 2026
Plan this tripHoli Mon 22 Mar, Good Friday 26 Mar 2027Peak season
Holi and Easter weekend
Cherry blossom season usually opens in Tokyo and Kyoto in late March. The most popular weeks of the year.
Book by 20 Sept 2026
Plan this tripMay to mid-June 2027
Summer school holidays
Fresh green in May (after Japan’s Golden Week). June is the rainy season except in Hokkaido, which is at its best.
Best for: Fuji and Hakone, Kyoto, Hokkaido
Book by 6 Jan 2027
Plan this tripIndependence Day, Sun 15 Aug 2027
Independence Day weekend
Hot on the main route. Cooler Hokkaido and Okinawa’s beaches work well.
Book by 13 May 2027
Plan this tripDussehra, Sat 9 Oct 2027
Dussehra long weekend
Comfortable autumn weather everywhere, with colour starting in Hokkaido.
Best for: Hokkaido, Tokyo, Fuji and Hakone
Book by 7 Aug 2027
Plan this tripDiwali Fri 29 Oct 2027Peak season
Diwali and Gujarati New Year
An earlier Diwali: clear autumn days, colour in the mountains, before Kyoto’s peak foliage.
Best for: Takayama and Shirakawa-go, Fuji and Hakone, Kyoto
Book by 27 Jun 2027
Plan this trip25 Dec 2027 to 1 Jan 2028Peak season
Christmas and New Year
Illuminations, ski season and festive cities. Book early for New Year.
Book by 22 Aug 2027
Plan this tripHoli, Sat 11 Mar 2028
Holi
An early Holi, before cherry blossom: mild early spring and plum blossom.
Book by 9 Dec 2027
Plan this tripDiwali Tue 17 Oct 2028Peak season
Diwali and Gujarati New Year
Clear mid-autumn days with colour in Hokkaido and the mountains.
Best for: Hokkaido, Takayama and Shirakawa-go, Tokyo
Book by 14 Jun 2028
Plan this trip
Most trips cover four cities. Japan has forty-seven prefectures.
We plan across the whole country, including the places that make a second or third trip special.
What changes when you travel with a specialist
One name for the whole trip
Visa, flights and itinerary coordinated together, so nothing falls between three different vendors. Bluedust’s visa service is available even if you book the trip elsewhere. Japan visa guide
Private, never a coach
Your own vehicle and guide, your own dates. The day bends around a tired child or a grandparent who wants a longer lunch.
Help in Japan, in your language
Our Ninja Helpdesk is a team member who lives in Japan, not a call centre at home. Missed train or hotel mix-up, you can call in Hindi or Gujarati.
Vegetarian and Jain travel, done properly
Japan is hard to eat in without local knowledge. Dashi, a fish stock, is in many dishes that look vegetarian, and menus rarely say so.
How we plan meals
We research restaurants along your route and book ahead where we can, briefing them on what you don’t eat, including Jain requirements such as no onion, garlic or root vegetables.
On guided days your guide helps with ordering, and our team in Japan can step in by phone when there’s a question at the table.
Choice is wide in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka and much narrower in rural Japan. We tell you honestly where it gets difficult before you book, so there are no surprises at the table.
Ask about your dietWho we plan for
- Families with childrenShorter travel days, teamLab and theme parks where they fit, and food the children will actually eat.
- Three generations togetherPrivate transfers, fewer stairs and rest built in, so grandparents enjoy it as much as grandchildren.
- Couples and honeymoonersRyokan stays, private dinners and slower days in Kyoto and Hakone.
- First time in JapanThe essential route done well, with someone to call if anything feels unfamiliar.
- Friends travelling togetherTokyo after dark, anime and street fashion, and a day or two somewhere quieter.
A country we’ve actually walked
Before Bluedust, Varun spent years in Jet Airways ground operations at Ahmedabad airport. Then he travelled Japan himself, from Tokyo to Nagasaki, including the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail.
That’s why our itineraries read differently. When we suggest a train, a temple or a lunch stop, it’s because someone on the team has stood there and knows whether it suits your family.
Varun
Founder and Director, Bluedust Japan
Straight answers
The questions families ask us most before they book.
How much does a Japan trip from India cost?
Private Bluedust itineraries start from around ₹2.45L per person for a classic eight or nine day trip. The price moves with season, hotel category and group size. Flights and visa can be quoted separately or bundled.
Is a private trip worth it compared with a group tour?
A private trip runs on your dates and your pace, with your own vehicle and guide. You pay more than a seat on a coach, and in return nobody waits for strangers, the day bends around children or grandparents, and meals are planned for your diet.
Can we change the itinerary?
Yes. Every itinerary on this site is a starting point. Dates, pace, hotels and inclusions are adjusted with you before anything is confirmed.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Yes. Bluedust handles the visa process end to end: documents, appointment and follow-up. You can use the visa service even without booking a trip. The decision itself rests with the Embassy of Japan, so no agency can guarantee approval.
Can vegetarian and Jain meals really be arranged?
Japan is hard without local knowledge, because dashi (fish stock) is in many dishes and menus are rarely labelled. We plan meals in advance and brief restaurants on Jain requirements. Options are narrower in rural areas, and we tell you that before you book.
Is Japan suitable for children and senior citizens?
Very. It is safe, clean and punctual. The real challenges are walking distances and stairs at stations, which a private vehicle and a gentler pace largely remove.
When is the best time to visit?
Late March to early April for cherry blossom and November for autumn colour are the most popular, and need booking four to six months ahead. May and October are comfortable and less crowded. June is the rainy season.
What happens if something goes wrong in Japan?
The Ninja Helpdesk, a team member based in Japan, is available in Hindi and Gujarati throughout your trip, including late at night.
How much should we budget for shopping and spending?
This varies widely. Ask us when you enquire and we will give you a realistic figure for your family and the places you are visiting.
Your Japan story starts here
Tell us what you imagine. We’ll shape a journey around your interests, your pace and your budget, and send real options within 24 hours.
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