Japan isn't explained. It's experienced.
Japonica was born from a simple obsession: showing the Japan that doesn't appear in guidebooks. That alley in Kyoto where incense mixes with the steam of freshly made ramen. That mountain only locals know.
Every experience is intimate — six people maximum. Gustavo, photographer and local guide, accompanies you not as a tourist, but as a traveler. And at the end, you take home something no souvenir can match: photographs that capture exactly how it felt to be there.
We design custom itineraries. We photograph your journey. We turn your time in Japan into something permanent.
Experiences
Private tours, photo sessions and curated accommodations
PhotographyView details →
Golden Hour Session in Kyoto
Kyoto · 2h
¥45,000
ToursView details →
Private Arashiyama Tour
Kyoto · 4h
¥80,000
LodgingView details →
Traditional Ryokan Retreat
Nara · 2 days
¥120,000
150+
Guided experiences
12
Years in Japan
100%
Customized
How does it work?
Tell us about your trip
Fill out the form with your dates, interests and travel style.
We design your experience
We create a personalized itinerary with our best services.
Gustavo guides you
In person, in Japan. Camera in hand and local knowledge.
Take the memory home
You receive a private gallery of professional photos from your trip.
From the travel journal
February 15, 2026
A sunrise at Fushimi Inari
Arriving at 5am, when the thousands of torii gates are completely empty, changes the experience entirely.
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January 28, 2026
Why Kyoto in autumn changes everything
The momiji ignite in November and transform every garden into a living ukiyo-e painting.
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January 10, 2026
Eating alone at an izakaya: a survival guide
Everything you need to know to sit at the counter, order like a local and enjoy the experience.
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