WELCOME TO JAPAN*.
*technically a website about travel to Japan, but hey, you get the idea.
Thank you for supporting our friends at AnimEigo and Media OCD!
While the streaming companies want you to accept their “streaming only” business model for Anime, you know the value of an Anime release made with love and translated by humans.
At PacSet, we can relate. We specialize in curated travel experiences for visitors to Japan, created by people who have lived there and want to share the kind of experiences they love. What that means: lots of free time, destinations that go way beyond social media hype, and a structure based on getting immersed in local culture doing stuff you just can’t do on your own.
Befriending locals on izakaya nights and cherry blossom picnics. Roasting tea with local experts. Chilling in remote hot spring resorts where you can climb a mountain, relax all day, or do a little of both. We do it all, and we structure it like a trip among friends. Plus, our team will help you plan pre-and-post-trip stuff you might want to do on your own. Our motto says it all: Travel Among Friends. You’ll make friends, see more than you ever expected to, and have more fun than you ever thought possible!
Sound good? Read on for more info, or contact us with any questions. We’re here to help make your Japan trip way, way more than you ever expected it could be!
A look at the trips we think you’ll really enjoy, from Anime-centric adventures to mystery journeys.
What makes us different from other companies – and from going solo.
Everyone has an origin story. While ours doesn’t involve a magical girl amulet, it does involve a fox, and that’s pretty cool, right?
Need help picking a trip? Have questions? Hit this button!
Nov. 29/30* - Dec. 12, 2027
An Insider’s View of Japan for Anime Fans.
🎨 A VIP visit to an anime studio exclusive to this trip
🌆 Visit anime hotspots in Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, and more
🏮Attend a massive festival and party with the locals
🎉 Visit a resort, a castle, and more – plus meet and greets with anime industry insiders
Starts at $3,695 (Full Trip: $4,895)
🍙 Recommended Trips 🍡
Use the code on your postcard for $100 off!
ANN IN JAPAN 2027
NOV. 29/30-DEC. 12, 2027
If you want a trip for Anime fans that’s as much about fun experiences as it is about shopping, our collaboration with Anime News Network is for you! You’ll meet and chat with industry insiders, go on an exclusive tour of an Anime studio, visit sites that inspire your favorite shows, and even attend a few winter festivals!
February 4/5* - 17, 2027
SAPPORO • LAKE SHIKOTSU • HAKODATE • AOMORI • KAKUNODATE • YOKOTE • TOKYO
⛄️ Go to Sapporo Snow Festival and FOUR more friendly local winter festivals!
♨️ Spend two nights in a fancy, five-star hot spring resort
🍎 Sample local flavors from fresh scallops and crab to pies, unique cocktails, and life-changing desserts
🏯 Visit fortresses, Meiji-era landmarks, and some of Japan’s most breathtaking natural scenery
$4,695
July 8/9* - 22, 2027
Immerse yourself in the best Japan has to offer.
⛩️ Experience Kyoto’s biggest festival, floating shrines, and much more!
🏮 Sample sake, make soba, and try cuisine from across Japan
♨️ Two nights at a scenic hot spring resort
🏙️ Visit Tokyo, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Osaka, and more on one trip!
$4,795
FIRE AND ICE 2027
FEBRUARY 3/4-17, 2027
One of our most popular and well-reviewed adventures, Fire and Ice takes advantage of Japan’s mild winter temps and abundance of snow to hop between five incredible winter festivals, complete with a fancy resort stop, local cuisine, and much, much more. A one of a kind journey you’ll never forget!
BEST OF JAPAN 2027
JULY 8/9-22, 2027
So you want to experience all of the popular spots that make Japan popular, but want something a little more curated. Or perhaps maybe the summertime is the only time you can travel. This trip is just for you: the best of Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and everything in between, complete with a number of amazing off-the-beaten-path stops and Kyoto’s iconic Gion Festival. It’s a heck of a party - one well worthy of the name “Best.”
October 20* - 29, 2027
Toss a little mystery into your Japan journey!
✨ Experience a customized mystery trip with unknown destinations
💸 Shorter, less expensive version of our popular Omakase journey
🎁 Itinerary is custom-tailored based on the group’s travel preferences
✅ Includes 9 nights, all transport, guides, and baggage service
$3,895
OMAKASE MINI 2027
OCTOBER 19/20-29, 2027
If you like surprises, you’ll love this one! We interview all the people who sign up, and then craft an entire journey based on their feedback. The catch? The whole trip is a complete mystery journey where you won’t know where you’re going until you get there. If that sounds crazy, that’s because it probably is. But hey, this one sells out every year and has a pretty devoted following, so what do we know?