Bucketlist Japan
14 people X 9 days X 1 secret adventure
Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara
October 2024 / 4 Edition Sold Out
Bullet Trains, Bowing Deers, Sake Crawls, Immersive Art Studios, Manga Stores & the best Street Food you’ve ever had — it’s time for the Land of the Rising Sun with Handpicked Creators, Founders, Artists, Leaders & Culture Shifters
Curated by the Creators of
Beachhouse Project & Festival of X
Vibe
Manga, Street, Neon Lights, Ancient Heritage & Zen
Invites
Max 15 Curated People
Cities
Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara
Duration
8 Nights 9 Days
Transport
Bullet Trains & Cabs
Stay
Handpicked 4-star Hotels
Why we’re so excited
Oh this country!
Can someone tell us what’s going on here? From neon lit streets, to robot cafes, to restaurants operated by real—life private detectives, to bullet trains, manga culture and street food. Japan will first blow your mind, and then blow your mind again.
Designing this experience in Japan was the most fun we’ve had in recent times — and talking to local experts from Japan added to the magic.
From futuristic Tokyo to modern Osaka to ancient Kyoto, we designed this adventure as a story of a lifetime and I cannot wait for you to experience it.
See you in Japan, soon.
With Love,
Jay Ahya,
Founder, Experience Co.
The Flow
Day 1 - Tokyo
Welcome to Tokyo & Izakaya crawl
Day 2 - Tokyo
Immersive Art Experience Studio & Pick your fortune at a Buddhist Temple in Asakusa
Day 3 - Tokyo
Tonkatsu Brunch & a challenge match with Sumo Wrestlers
Day 4 - Kyoto
Learn the Art of Calligraphy
Day 5 - Kyoto
Breathtaking views and panoramic sunsets from a 1200-year-old Dera (Temple)
Day 6 - Kyoto
Visit the Deers of Nara & Indulge in hand-pound Mochis
Day 7 - Osaka
Take a Bullet Train to Osaka
Day 8 - Osaka
Backstreet Tour in Japan’s Street food capital
Day 9 - Osaka
Last Breakfast & Goodbyes
Vibe
On this Bucketlist
Specials
Immerse yourself in the distinctive Izakaya culture
Watch sunsets from a 1200-year-old Dera (Temple)
Go to the subculture hub of Tokyo - Akihabara
Culture Deep Dive - Japanese Manga & Tech
Go to the Neon Streets of Tokyo
Visit teamLab Planets (top pick)
Street Food & Nightlife in 3 different cities
Sip on Fresh Sakes
Challenge a sumo wrestler
Walk through the streets of the best Japanese Architecture
Take a Japanese Calligraphy lesson
Travel in Bullet Trains
Take a ride to the city of Bowing Deers & Mochis
Hangout at Animal Cuddle Cafes
Thrift shopping at Kawaii Street
Level Ups
Epic Conversations and Epiphanies
A Level up Vacation
Going back home with a support network of really happening people
New Ideas, Gameplans & Perspectives
A story of a lifetime
Gameplan
Day 1
Meet everyone in Shinjuku over evening drinks & dinner. A surprise awaits!
Day 2
Witness breathtaking sunsets and seek your fortune at the Asakusa Temple.
Day 3
Lunch with a Sumo Wrestler and arcade games at the manga Subculture
Bucketlist: Meet an Icon
Day 4
Take a bullet train to Kyoto, and Indulge creatively in a Japanese Calligraphy Masterclass
Bucketlist: Learn a Traditional Japanese skil
Day 5
Find your Zen in an Ancient Town
Day 6
Deers of Nara & explore old shrines
Day 7
Hop on a bullet train to Osaka and make your way to the vibrant district of Dotonbori
Day 8
Underground stories of the Town and try the best street food
Day 9
Checkouts and Goodbyes. Take a flight back home or stay longer with your new Tribe!
Our Favourite Stays
A curated collection of experiential airbnbs, comfort hotels, premium hostels & secluded villas. Here's a taste of the hotels we sometimes use on this adventure. The hotels you'll stay in for your departure will be shared with you 60 days before you go.
Gate Hotel - Ryogoku, Tokyo
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A sleek urban retreat in the heart of ritzy Ginza, the bright lights of the big city are right outside your door. Treat yourself to a glass of Tattinger in the two-storey glass atrium to live grand piano music, before hitting the nearby designer shops, upscale restaurants and chic art galleries.
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This hotel has an 8.4 rating on Booking.com & 4.4 stars on Google.
Hotel Rings, Kyoto
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This property playfully mixes modern and traditional Japanese elements in all of its designs. One of the most unique stays we’ve come across.
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A 9.2 on Booking.com and 4.4 stars on Google.
The Lively Osaka Honmachi, Osaka
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Who doesn’t prefer a dip in the warm public bath after a whole day of buzzing adventure?
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Rated 9 on Booking.com and 4.4 Stars on Google.
The best part about this trip was that we felt like a gang, a bunch of really cool people exploring new cities, going on adventures & hanging out in spaces that celebrated us. I never felt like a tourist, it felt home.
Tanya, Educator & Entrepreneuer
On a Mission to integrate Play in School Curriculums
Notes for you
Bucketlist Journeys are premium-immersive adventures
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Fly into Tokyo’s Narita International Airport (NRT).
You can book your return flight from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX). -
Please arrive in Tokyo before 2 pm on Day 1. We have something exciting planned for the evening!
On your final day, we recommend booking flights in the afternoon so you can take it easy in the morning. The checkout is at 12 pm.
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Yes, an Indian Passport will require a Japanese tourist visa. You can check out the official Embassy website for more details.
From the Creators of RTX, BHX & Festival of X
don’t know us? that’s weird.
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don’t know us? that’s weird. 〰️
Why Bucketlist?
The World has a lot to offer / As creators & founders, we look for inspiration in everything we do. We don’t know where the next epiphanies lie. One of the ways we’ve found to engineer serendipity, level up & create space for epiphanies is through new experiences & travel.
We have a lot to share / Hosting festivals, BHX, collaborating with brands and exploring the world has taught us a few things about creating experiences that move - creating communities where none exist.
You asked for it / Everytime we’ve hungout with creators, founders, movement makers, culture shifters in Shillong or in Berlin — they haven’t stopped asking us for more. SOTC, Solo Travel & travelling with friends just doesn’t cut it for them. And there is a big big world to explore. We wished for this and you asked for it.
Designed at the intersection of
Adventure, Explorations, Culture, Music & Play
Curated People Only
No one in the world curates people to go on adventure with, we wonder why!
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Fresh experiences baked by local creators, founders & experientialists.
Can’t do it yourself Experiences
Bucketlists are designed with a crew of local creators & founders.
Anchored Sessions
Icebreakers, Opening Dinners and Surprise Sessions along the way.
Handpicked Stays
Comfortable, Central & Instagram-worthy stays that feel like home.
Your Adventure Dashboard
Everything you need, find in one place — from visa checklists to landing airports.
If not now, then when?
If not now, then when?
Who are we?
4000+ Creators & Founders — 10 Years — 100 Creative Gatherings — 1 Purpose — ∞ Possibilities
A culture x futuristic rollercoaster you could ever hope for
October 2024