Upcoming Trips
Lyn takes up to 7 people (age 50+) on 3-4 trips a year.
Each trip is personalised, offers flexibility and raises funds to support projects of Ibaraki Rotary Club.
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Autumn Fire - Rotary [SOLD OUT]
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 and flexibility of a home base for most nights, with 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 Ibaraki Rotary Club members are looking forward to sharing their city with us. All profits will go to post-earthquake work through Rotary in the Noto Peninsula.
AU$4,980 JPY 479,000
Cherry Blossom [SOLD OUT]
15 Days · Fri. 27 Mar – Fri. 10 Apr 2026
This private tour will explore iconic and backyard places from Miyajima Island to Tokyo. Cherry blossoms, loads of World Heritage sites, oyster farming, history, crafts, great food and fun. Our itinerary is still being finally tuned to make this a family trip of a lifetime.
AU$7,980 JPY 800,000
Crafts, Gardens & all that Jazz (SOLD OUT)
15 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$6,580 JPY 640,000
“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.