Japan Fashion Experience
Oct 10-17 · 2027
Discover Tokyo and Kyoto through a fashion insider’s lens on an intimate, curated journey designed for creatives who want to experience Japan beyond the typical tourist itinerary.
From exploring Harajuku, one of the world’s most iconic fashion districts, to uncovering hidden vintage shops and local gems, you’ll experience a side of Japan that can be difficult to navigate on your own.
Harajuku alone can feel overwhelming with its maze of streets, subcultures, stores, and neighborhoods, so instead of wondering where to go, you’ll be guided through a thoughtfully curated experience designed to show you what’s actually worth seeing.
Highlights:
Explore Tokyo’s top fashion districts including Harajuku with a local guide
Enjoy a curated time in Kyoto including a traditional Kimono experience
All you have to do is show up, we take care of the rest
Every detail is intentionally planned, so you don’t have to spend months researching where to go, what to book, where to stay, or how to put it all together.
Simply show up and enjoy Japan alongside a small, intimate group of like-minded fashion lovers.
✈️ Arrive in Tokyo: October 10
Depart Tokyo: October 17
📆 8 days, 7 nights
Small group. Curated itinerary. Japan through the lens of fashion.
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The Itinerary
〰️ The Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Tokyo
Konnichiwa, Japan! Arrive in Tokyo, meet the Fashion Mentor group and settle in after your international flight.
Today’s included experiences
Airport meet & greet
Transfer to the hotel
Hotel check-in
Welcome dinner and Japanese cultural experience
Day 7: Japanese Fashion Past + Present
Bring the week full circle with a deeper look into Japanese fashion history and design before celebrating our final night together.
Today’s included experiences
Japanese fashion history or costume museum experience
Free time for last-minute shopping, sightseeing or packing
Fashion Mentor Farewell Dinner
Day 2: Tokyo Through the Lens of Fashion
Discover the neighborhoods that have helped shape Tokyo’s global fashion identity including the iconic Harajuku district with a local guide who knows the best of the best in these areas. We’ll explore the contrast between youth culture, luxury, streetwear and Japanese style while learning the stories behind some of the city’s most influential fashion districts.
Today’s included experiences
Private fashion-focused tour with a local guide
Explore Harajuku
Walk Cat Street
Experience Shibuya
Discover Omotesando and Tokyo’s luxury fashion scene
Tonight: Free evening to explore Tokyo on your own.
Day 4: Tokyo to Kyoto
Trade Tokyo’s electric, modern energy for the historic beauty of Kyoto. Travel aboard Japan’s iconic bullet train and experience one of the country’s most recognizable landmarks before exploring Kyoto’s rich textile heritage.
Today’s included experiences
Bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto
Visit Fushimi Inari and its famous vermilion torii gates
Kyoto textile and weaving heritage experience
Explore traditional Japanese craftsmanship and kimono culture
Tonight: Free evening in Kyoto.
Day 6: Explore Japan Your Way
Today is completely yours.
Shop vintage, visit Mt. Fuji, take a sushi-making class, feed your anime obsession with a Ghibli Museum visit o , explore more of Tokyo via Mario Kart or check something off your personal Japan bucket list.
We’ll also provide recommendations to help you make the most of your free day.
Day 8: Sayonara, Japan
Enjoy your final breakfast before checking out and heading to the airport.
Today’s included experiences
Hotel breakfast
Airport transfer
Departure assistance
Until next time, Japan. 🇯🇵
Day 3: Japanese Denim Day
Go deeper into one of Japan’s most recognizable textile traditions. Start the day learning the art of Japanese indigo dyeing before hopping on the train and heading outside Tokyo for an afternoon by the coast.
Today’s included experiences
Japanese Shibori indigo-dyeing experience
Create your own dyed piece to take home
Travel to Enoshima via train
Visit Shonan Denim Street
Try the famous blue denim soft serve ice cream
Free time to explore Enoshima, local shops and the waterfront
Return to Tokyo later that evening.
Day 5: Discover Kyoto
Spend another day immersed in the traditions, neighborhoods and craftsmanship that make Kyoto unlike anywhere else in Japan.
Today’s included experiences may include
A curated Kyoto cultural experience
Traditional fashion, textile or artisan experience
Time to explore one of Kyoto’s historic neighborhoods
Later that afternoon, we’ll return to Tokyo aboard the bullet train.
Tonight: Free evening in Tokyo.
Pricing
Prices are based on double occupancy. This means you will be paired with another solo traveler or a friend of your choice.
If you prefer a single room, spots are limited so please contact us (email here) for a single supplement quote.
Ways to reserve your spot:
Pay in Full — $4,250 Affirm and Klarna are available at checkout
Monthly Payment Plan — $750 deposit today, then $550/month for 7 months (total: $4,500)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
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Not at all! While Fashion Mentor got its start in styling education, this trip IS NOT a class, workshop, or anything styling-instruction-based.
It's a curated fashion and cultural experience through Tokyo and Kyoto, built for anyone with a genuine love and appreciation for fashion who wants to explore it where so much of it comes to life.
Whether you're working in fashion, someone who lives for a great fit, or just someone who wants to spend a week immersed in the craftsmanship, history, and style of Japan, you're exactly who this trip is for. -
Absolutely! Our trips are open to first-time travelers and travel veterans alike. We craft our trips in detail and can assist you every step of the way. You’ll be given an abundance of information, including destination info, travel tips, packing list, and restaurant and free-time recommendations. As always, you will also have your expert host and local guides with you during the entire trip!
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All attendees are required to submit an extensive questionnaire that helps us get to know you and pair roommates. We take into account sleeping habits, travel preferences, tidiness, personality, hobbies and interests to choose your roommate. We also open our Instagram group chat if you prefer to find a roommate with someone you vibe with on your own. If you prefer to be solo, single rooms are an additional fee & subject to availability.
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Yes, you can absolutely do things on your own. We have scheduled free time in every destination and provide you with a list of suggestions for activities. You’re welcome to explore on your own or opt in with the group for an optional free time activity.
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Come solo or bring a friend – it’s completely up to you! Our group trips are specifically designed to connect travelers so that you no longer have to wait on friends to travel. We typically find that at least 90% of the group attends solo.
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In our trips, we handle your accommodations, hotels, airport transfers, curated activities, selected meals, and more to ensure you have a stress-free experience. Each experience is designed to ensure everything is handled from the moment you land till you head back home
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We do not provide airfare as part of our package. This allows our travelers the flexibility to choose their preferred airline, schedule, and seating preferences.
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We’ll always do our best to accommodate diets, allergies, and dietary restrictions, just make sure to let us know. Prior to your arrival, we will send out an inquiry form to gather all the necessary information to prepare for your trip.
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All deposits and payments are non-refundable and are subject to the cancellation and transfer terms outlined below.
91 Days or More Before Departure: Eligible payments made after your initial deposit can be transferred toward a new Fashion Mentor travel experience or destination.
60–90 Days Before Departure: A cancellation fee equal to 50% of the total trip cost will apply. Any remaining eligible balance will be applied as credit toward a future Fashion Mentor trip.
Within 60 Days of Departure: A cancellation fee equal to 100% of the total trip cost will apply.
Your initial deposit is non-refundable but may be held as travel credit or transferred toward a future eligible Fashion Mentor trip, subject to any applicable Special Trip or supplier terms.
All cancellation requests must be formally submitted via email. Fashion Mentor LLC cannot acknowledge or process cancellations through social media, direct messages, phone calls or other platforms. This allows us to properly document and manage your request.
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October 10-17, 2027
Arrive on the 10th no later than 2pm so you have time to settle in and check into the hotel before our 6pm Welcome Dinner
Check-out is at 12 p.m on the 17th. You’ll be able to keep your luggage at the hotel if your flight is later in the day on the day of check out, but everyone must check out by noon.
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