autumn bell on the samurai trail, japan
Japan

The contrast
of fast & slow

edition 3
nov 23 - dec 3, 2026
tokyo & mt fuji · gero onsen · kyoto & osaka · magome & nakasendo
an acclaimed calligraphy artist in tokyo.
an active 97-year-old woman in okinawa.
a home lovingly restored in magome.
still curious,
still in awe

over the past few years, i've spent close to three months in japan. matching the pace of its cities. slowing down in its countryside. meeting some amazing women. come, experience japan in autumn with me - its culture & rituals, cool neighbourhoods, samurai trails, onsen towns, flavours and true local connection.

richa
richa
founder & fellow traveler
kimono, courtyard - dressed for the tea ceremony

kimono, courtyard - dressed for the tea ceremony, 2024 edition

the places you will visit

tokyo to the samurai road, and back

tokyo & mt fuji
3 nights
experience the fast pace and different facets of the capital city, a day trip to mount fuji, and a 4★ stay near ginza.
gero onsen
2 nights
one of japan's three most celebrated onsen towns, in the mountains of gifu. stay in a lovely onsen ryokan and explore the town.
kyoto & osaka
2 nights
kyoto's zen temples, gardens and tea houses, then osaka's neon signs and street food. a 4★ stay close to the buzz.
magome & nakasendo
2 nights
slow & active in the countryside. an edo-era post town, a beautifully restored home, a hike on the samurai trail, and a chef special dinner.
tokyo
1 night
back in tokyo to shop, take a solo day, and let's explore more of the local scene before flying home.
experiences you will have

immerse,
the travel like her way

local connect & art
  • a personalised experience with a woman artist
  • teamlab planets - a museum where you walk through water
  • stay & conversations with a local couple in magome
  • neighbourhood walks, museums, tokyo christmas celebrations
culture & rituals
  • traditional japanese tea ceremony, wearing a kimono
  • zen temples and gardens, including tickets
  • prayers at asakusa and a few offbeat shrines
  • onsen - the japanese ritual of hot-spring soaking
flavours of japan
  • a chef special dinner in a historic post town
  • a vegan fine dining experience
  • tea and coffee, kissaten to specialty coffee shops
  • osaka & kyoto street food
nature & trails
  • the nakasendo samurai trail
  • mt fuji and the lake
  • mountains and the hida river in gero
  • arashiyama's bamboo groves
  • autumn colours through the journey

the ones before you

25 journeys, 200 curious women, a thriving community, sharing experience of a few. click for her story.

sobia
brand marketer, solo traveler

Different shades of black and white with a little bit of grey Tokyo stands tall as my first glimpse of Japan On a cold November day Yubiso peeks out slowly, Hidden in a mountain and clouds Suddenly, I am soaked with colour A beautiful palette of green, red, orange and brown Tokyo spoke to my mind Of technology that awes your senses People so polite and gentle That made me drop all pretenses With its green lakes and red trees Lying in an onsen, looking up at the stars Nestled in the midst of nature Yubiso touched my heart Then with more to see And more places to go I can safely say this, even if I'm cold I do love fall, most of all

japangeorgia
shruti
it leader who is a solo traveler

My journeys have been a perfect mix of rich experiences, connecting with diverse women, and me time too. Japan wasn't only cities, but countryside too. I'm so glad I found Richa and travel like her.

japanbundelkhandkashmirgeorgia
nilza
celebrity chef

Thank you, Richa for making Japan a beautiful experience and bringing lovely women together. I didn't know I needed this much foliage and fun.

japan
aruna
pharma professional

From Gurez Valley to Ladakh, my experience has been surreal, I can't explain it in words. I learnt Sheena language in Tulail, danced with local women in Ladakh. You should come on a journey with travel like her.

kashmir/gurez valleyladakh
spoorthy
tech manager who is a sewist

My Bhutan journey felt different than regular group trips. I connected with nature, culture and inspiring local women. An authentic experience- soulful, spiritual and adventurous.

bhutanbundelkhandkashmir/gurez valley
vartika
ca turned visual artist

Nagaland was a unique offbeat experience. I liked how nature, culture and local people were integrated into the journey. Grateful for this conscious community.

nagaland
her journey, her story,
yours next
₹2,55,000
+ 5% gst · twin sharing
culturewomennatureexperiences
what's included
  • 10 nights - 6 in 4★ hotels (tokyo & kyoto), 2 in a charming home in magome, 2 in one of gero's oldest onsen ryokans
  • multiple shinkansen/bullet train rides, subway, intercity trains & buses, airport transfers
  • breakfast daily, welcome and closing dinners
  • tea ceremony & kimono, chef special dinner, the woman-artist experience, teamlab planets, the nakasendo hike, kissaten coffee, entry fees to temples/shrines, welcome swag, and more experiences
what's not
  • flights and visa
  • meals beyond what's listed
  • personal transfers, taxis, shopping
  • medical expenses and insurance
before you decide

a conversation first,
not a booking

richa reads every message herself. tell her where you are with it - she'll tell you honestly if this is your trip. and our team will help you plan your travel.

the groupwho else is coming, what's different, how intimate we keep
the pacethe balance of fast and slow
the howvisas, flights, rooming, and paying in parts
talk to richa
nov 23 - dec 3
tokyo & mt fuji · gero onsen · kyoto & osaka · magome & nakasendo