I offer a free support service for travelers who are handling their own planning but want help choosing and booking the right hotels and experiences.

💡 How Is This Free?

I partner with trusted booking platforms like Expedia and Viator. When I book your hotels or experiences through my agent tools, or when you use my affiliate links, I earn a small commission. This doesn’t change the price for you, and sometimes I can even offer exclusive agent-only discounts. It's a win-win: you get expert help, and I’m compensated through the booking platforms I already work with. I only recommend hotels and experiences I genuinely believe are a good fit for you. I’m not here to upsell.

✅ What’s Included (for Free)

When you work with me, I can:

• Help you choose and book hotels that match your budget, location preferences, and style

• Book cultural experiences like food tours, tea ceremonies, kimono rentals, and guided walks

• Recommend activities and send you custom affiliate links so you can book them yourself

• Give you access to a mobile itinerary app that keeps all your bookings in one place

• Add your independently booked flights and activities into the itinerary app as a courtesy

You pay the same rates you’d find on public booking sites, and in some cases I may be able to offer agent-only discounts or special deals. 

🚫 What’s Not Included

To keep this service simple and free, here’s what I do not offer:

• I do not plan full day-by-day itineraries

• I do not book restaurants or lottery-based experiences like the Pokémon Café or Ghibli Museum

• I do not book airfare or train passes

• I do not manage non-commissionable bookings or create detailed travel schedules for this tier

🎯 Who This Is For

• You are planning your own trip but want help picking the right hotel

• You want access to trusted experiences without guessing from a list of hundreds

• You want someone to help make your bookings easier and more organized

• You don’t need a full itinerary, just reliable support with the logistics

If you are feeling overwhelmed or want someone to design your full trip, check out my Custom Itinerary Planning service instead.