Travel Japan Better

Crafting Sustainable Journeys
that are Uniquely Yours

Time for Yourself.
To Pause, Reconnect, and Let Inspiration In.

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A chance to connect with the stories behind people, with ancient knowledge that could quietly disappear if no one remained curious enough to notice, to ask, to listen.

It’s about slowing down, appreciating the journey itself, and finding meaning in each step, because less can truly be more.

Savoring the beauty in a drop of dew just as much as the carved detail of a forgotten temple.

Going beyond the places you’ve seen a thousand times in photos, and allowing yourself to be surprised again by unfamiliar places on the map.

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It’s a way of seeing.
A way of living.
A way of traveling.

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Inspiration for Your Next Journeys

Our Travel Services

Our Trips and Destinations are
Designed and Chosen with Purpose

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Full Japan Trip Design
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Complete Travel Arrangements
Vibrant red and orange autumn maple trees viewed through a rustic stone archway, creating a natural frame during peak fall foliage season.
Concierge Services
Indoor Japanese onsen hot spring bath with traditional wooden architecture and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the ocean, featuring warm natural light and stone-lined bathing pool.
Private and Fully Customized
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Expert Local Guides
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Carbon-Neutral Travel
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What You Say About Us

Sustainability

Making Every Trip Count:
Our Commitment to Sustainable Travel

While we dedicate ourselves to making your experience as personalized and seamless as possible, we are just as committed to carrying it out with the utmost respect for people and the environment. We align ourselves with the highest international standards of sustainable tourism and support a network of partners committed to the same cause.

Thanks to this deep and constant commitment, in 2022 we were the first tour operator to receive the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Tour Operator Certification, a recognition that we have renewed every year since then.

We strongly believe that travel is better for people when it is better for the planet, and that tourism holds the power to be a force for positive change.

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About Us

Get to Know Us Better

TRICOLAGE is a Japan-based tour operator and tourism consultancy. We design sustainable, tailor-made luxury journeys — and also support destinations, businesses, and organizations in future-proofing their tourism operations in Japan by integrating sustainability into their strategies.

Guided by creativity and deep respect, we celebrate the beauty, traditions, and local knowledge of Japan while helping our partners and clients thrive in a more responsible and resilient tourism industry.

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Curated Journeys & Insights

Explore our collection of captivating stories, expert insights, and 
exclusive features designed to inspire your next extraordinary adventure.

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