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100% Japan
Since 2013 in business
Boutique · we stay small on purpose
The honest comparison

How we stack up, in one grid.

Only Japan

MT&C
100% Japan-only
Wendy Wu Tours
20+ countries
Abercrombie & Kent
Every continent

Your pace

MT&C
Fully custom days
Wendy Wu Tours
Fixed group tours
Abercrombie & Kent
Preset must-sees

Honest pricing

MT&C
No markups
Wendy Wu Tours
Bundled pricing
Abercrombie & Kent
Premium overhead

Typical cost

MT&C
~$5,000–$7,000, no flights
Wendy Wu Tours
From ~$8,400, no flights
Abercrombie & Kent
~$14,000–$16,000, no flights
Based on publicly described trip styles as of 2026. See the full comparison.
41+ Cities
Across 5 Regions in Japan
A Month Freeplanning your dream trip with Minami — no other company offers this
Free Planning, No Commitment
See it in action

How the Vibe Planner works

A quick walkthrough of building your daily Japan plans — pick your vibe, and watch your trip take shape.

Boutique by design

We do one country, properly.

Japan rewards the people who pay attention. The neighborhood that's quiet on a Tuesday morning. The shop with the curtain halfway down. The local train that scores you the better view. That depth is hard to fake — so we don't try to be everywhere. We go to Japan, often, and put what we learn to work for our clients.

First-time visitors get a trip that doesn't feel rushed or generic. Returning travelers get a trip that earns the second, third, fourth visit.

MT&C founder and guests with the owners of a family-run restaurant in Hitoyoshi, Japan
Family-run restaurant in Hitoyoshi. The owners are children born during the reconstruction of Japan after 1947. We were hosted by a Partner of MT&C to get an authentic home-cooked meal.
What we handle

Everything that goes into a trip.

Pick the pieces you want, leave the rest. Or hand the whole thing over and we'll build it end to end.

Flights

Routing, fares, miles, and the right cabin for the trip.

Hotels & Ryokan

Boutique stays, traditional inns, and city hotels with character.

Restaurants

Reservations at the spots that matter — from omakase to neighborhood gems.

Transit & JR

Rail passes, Suica, transfers, and routes that actually make sense.

Hosted Experiences

Optional on-the-ground hosts for the moments that benefit from a local hand.

Concierge while you travel

Real-time support during your trip, not just before it.

Ready when you are

Let's plan a trip you'll actually remember.

Book a 30-minute discovery call. We'll talk through what you're hoping for and tell you honestly whether we're a fit.

Common questions

Curious how this works?

Our FAQ covers the most common questions: how the retainer works, what's included, what's not, what happens during your trip, and how we handle changes on the ground in Japan.