Upcoming Trips
Lyn takes up to 7 people (age 50+) on 4 trips a year.
Each trip is personalised and offers flexibility.
Cherry Blossom
15 Days · Fri. 27 Mar – Fri. 10 Apr 2026
This action-packed trip covers a LOT of territory from Osaka and Kyoto right up to Aomori and finishing in Tokyo. Cherry blossoms, loads of World Heritage sites, history, architecture and fun. We’ll also meet locals in Fukushima who are rebuilding their lives after the triple disasters (earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown) of 2011.
AU$8,980
Gardens, Ikebana, Jazz & Crafts
14 days Fri. 24 Apr – Fri 08 May 2026
This season is so pretty with wisteria irises and azaleas all in bloom. Japan celebrates Golden Week at this time so we will participate in many events and festivities, including a Jazz festival, and a photo shoot in kimono. We’ll also visit lots of iconic sights from Himeji Castle to the Geisha district of Kyoto. For keen walkers or cyclists, we can also include some great day trips.
AU$6,980
Pottery Plus (Sold Out)
17 days Fri 03 Oct – Sun19 Oct 2025
We will be exploring some of Japan’s most famous pottery towns in Kyushu, Aichi and Kansai areas during Lyn’s favourite season of the year. The kinmokusei flowers will be in bloom, you’ll see rice fields being harvested and join in many autumn festivals.
This itinerary includes 5 nts in hotels and11 nts in Lyn’s 2 little cottages midway between Osaka and Kyoto.
AU$6,980
Autumn Fire - Rotary
12 Days · Fri. 21 Nov – Tue. 02 Dec 2025
This trip coincides with Japan’s peak time to see gardens ablaze with stunning autumn foliage. We have the luxury of a home base for most nights, an overnight trip to Mt Koya and a night in a tiny hotel in the heart of downtown Osaka.
Lyn has hand-picked each day’s experiences and we will adapt our plans as we go based on your choices.
AU$4,980
“Lyn’s happy and caring manner ensured a holiday full of surprises from ‘off the beaten track’ to the traditional ‘Must Do’s’. A wonderful experience we will be back for more.”
About me
Hi, I’m Lyn - when I first moved to Japan in 1990, I never imagined I would end up living there for three decades. But there are a lot of things about Japan that are addictive. Today, Japan and Australia feel equally like home.
My book: Turning Japanese in 101 easy steps
I wrote this book to help guests decide which experiences they would like to have while in Japan and I adapt each trip to fulfill your wishes. Turning Japanese in 101 easy steps will also give you a lot of insight into the intricacies of life and social norms in Japan.
Booking just the cottages
Great WiFi | Kitchen | E-bikes | Car optional
Our two cottages, “Kaeru” and “Tanuki” are part of a fascinating village midway between Osaka and Kyoto.
They back on to a bamboo forest, overlook ricefields and share a common garden.
🐸 Kaeru (Frog or return home)
Traditional, with a double bed and tatami room with two futons. It provides a wonderful glimpse into pre-1950’s Japanese architecture while being recently renovated.
🦡 Tanuki (Racoon dog)
Contemporary Japanese living, with a queen bed, 2 single bed rooms and a futon bed in a tatami room. It sits two stories high and also has been recently renovated.