Talk to Your Local Friend in Japan
Chat 1-on-1 with a local Japanese who knows Japan inside and out. Honest advice and real experience—not selling tours.
Kinkan Trip is your personal Japan travel advisor, supporting you 1-on-1 before and during your trip.
Questions like
"Is this route realistic?"
"Is this schedule too packed?"
"Is this restaurant truly worth it?"
"Are there any must-visit spots in this area?"
These small but important travel decisions are discussed directly with a local Japanese advisor.
We review your plans together and offer honest, practical advice you will not find in guidebooks or on social media, including when to simplify, adjust, or rethink certain choices to make your trip smoother and more enjoyable.
If you need to change plans during your stay or run into unexpected issues, you can reach out via chat during our business hours. We aim to give you the reassurance that someone knowledgeable about Japan is by your side throughout your journey.
Support is provided through our Standard and Premium plans. If needed, we can also assist with restaurant, activity, and other bookings.
Kinkan Trip is not a typical travel agency. We exist to be your trusted consultation partner and safety net, so you can experience Japan with confidence and peace of mind.
We believe travel decisions are better made with a real human, not just search results.
Chat 1-on-1 with a local Japanese who knows Japan inside and out. Honest advice and real experience—not selling tours.
Already have a plan?
We’ll review your itinerary and tell you what’s worth doing—and what you can skip.
If needed, we can help with restaurants, activities, and other bookings—included in your plan.
Traveling in Japan and need help? Message us during your trip for quick advice, decisions, or peace of mind.
Get honest, local advice on your Japan trip. We review your ideas and tell you what’s truly worth doing—and what you can skip.
Avoid tourist traps and unnecessary detours. We help you focus on experiences that actually fit your travel style.
Have a question about your plan? Unsure about a route, timing, or place? You can chat 1-on-1 with a local Japanese before and during your trip.
Plans change. Things happen. If you need help before or during your trip, we're here to support your decisions—and help with bookings too.
How Kinkan Trip supports your Japan trip — before & during your journey
Register on Kinkan Trip
Create an account on Kinkan Trip to get started.
Registration is quick and free.
Answer a Short Questionnaire
Answer a short questionnaire about your trip.
Tell us when you’re traveling, what you’re interested in, and any concerns you may have.
Choose Your Plan & How to Chat
Select the plan that fits your trip—Standard or Premium. Then choose how you'd like to communicate:
Instagram DM or Kinkan Trip chat—whichever feels easiest for you.
1-on-1 Travel Chat & Review
We talk with you 1-on-1 via chat.
Share your plans, questions, or ideas, and we’ll review them together with honest, local advice.
Booking Support, When Needed
If needed, we can also assist with restaurant, activity, and other bookings.
Enjoy Your Trip with Peace of Mind
Enjoy your trip knowing you have a local Japanese to talk to.
We’re here to support your decisions before and during your journey.
$199
Before Your Trip
Everything you need to plan your Japan trip — nothing extra.
$799
Before & During Your Trip
Your personal Japan advisor — before and during your trip.
Everything you need to know about planning your Japan trip with a local advisor.
Kinkan Trip is a personal Japan travel consultation service where you chat 1-on-1 with a local Japanese advisor before and during your trip. Unlike travel agencies or guidebooks, we provide honest, experience-based advice on itineraries, hidden spots, restaurant choices, and real-time support while you travel.
Kinkan Trip is for international travelers planning a trip to Japan who want personalized, local advice rather than generic tourist recommendations. It's especially useful if you already have a rough plan and want a local to review it, or if you want guidance on places and experiences you wouldn't easily find on your own.
Kinkan Trip offers two plans. The Standard Plan is $199 - 30 days of 1-on-1 chat, itinerary review, and 1 reservation handled for you. The Premium Plan is $799 - 90 days of support before and during your trip, up to 5 reservations, real-time help while traveling, and priority support.
The Standard Plan ($199) includes: 30 days of 1-on-1 travel chat, travel plan review and optimization, personalized local recommendations, access to spots tourists usually miss, and 1 important reservation handled for you. It covers everything you need to plan your Japan trip before you go.
Yes. Booking assistance is included in both plans. The Standard Plan includes 1 important reservation. The Premium Plan includes up to 5 reservations, including high-demand restaurants and experiences that are often difficult for tourists to book on their own.
Yes. The Premium Plan includes real-time support during your trip. If your plans change, something goes wrong, or you need quick local advice while traveling, you can message your advisor during business hours. The Standard Plan covers pre-trip planning only.
Getting started takes just a few steps: (1) Create a free account on Kinkan Trip. (2) Answer a short questionnaire about your trip - when you're traveling, your interests, and any concerns. (3) Choose your plan (Standard or Premium) and your preferred chat method. (4) Start chatting 1-on-1 with your local Japanese advisor right away.
No. You can sign up at any stage of your planning. Whether you have a detailed itinerary or just a rough idea of when you want to visit Japan, your advisor will work with what you have and help you move forward from there.
Consultations are provided by a local Japanese advisor based in Japan with deep knowledge of travel across the country. The service is operated by VAbeat Inc, in partnership with WANNAGROW Inc, a licensed travel agency under Japan's Travel Agency Act.
Kinkan Trip's booking services are provided in compliance with Japan's Travel Agency Act through WANNAGROW Inc, a licensed Type II travel agency (Registration No.2-8811). VAbeat Inc and WANNAGROW Inc are group companies that work together to deliver Kinkan Trip's services.