Bucketlist Japan
14 people X 9 days X 1 secret adventure
Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka
Oct 02 - 10, 2025
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
(8 Editions Sold Out)
Curated by the Creators of
Beachhouse Project & Festival of X
Vibe
Manga, Street, Neon Lights, Ancient Heritage & Zen
Invites
Max 14 Curated People
Cities
Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka
Duration
9 Days from USD 2341
(Grants Available*)
Transport
Bullet Trains & Buses
Dates
Oct 02 -10, 2025
Stay
Centrally Handpicked 4-star Premium Hotels
Anchor Experiences
7
Meals
8 breakfasts, 4 meals
Gameplan
Day 1
Neon nights & new friendships—Tokyo welcomes you with electric energy and endless flavours
Bucketlist: Izakaya crawl at Shinjuku and Secret Alleys of Golden Gai.
Day 2
From immersive art to ancient rituals, Tokyo’s contrast unfolds
Buckeltist: Immersive Art Experience at Team Lab Planets.
Day 3
Wrestle with sumo legends, arcade-hop in Akihabara, and thrift through Kawaii Street. End the night with drinks and Tokyo’s skyline
Bucketlist: Lunch with a Sumo Wrestler.
Day 4
Zip through on a bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto, learn the art of Japanese calligraphy, and hit the city's clubs for local sake
Bucketlist: Learn the art of Calligraphy from a local master.
Day 5
Time slows as we watch the sunset from a 1,200-year-old temple—Kyoto’s golden hour, a moment for the ages
Bucketlist: Sunset views from Kyoto’s sacred temple Kiyamizu Dera.
Day 6
Meet Nara’s bowing deers and indulge in freshly hand-pounded mochi
Bucketlist: Meet Nara’s famous bowing deers
Day 7
Head to Japan’s street food capital Osaka, explore hidden gems & secret local spots
Bucketlist: Osaka's street food feasting: Takoyaki & Okonomiyakis.
Day 8
One last toast to a week of wild adventures, late-night stories & friendships that last beyond the trip
Bucketlist: Final Toast by the Riverside at Dototonbori.
Day 9
Checkouts and Goodbyes. Take a flight back home or stay longer with your new Tribe!
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
Dotonbori nights, city lights & Kampai with the tribe by the riverside!
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
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.
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.
The Gate Hotel Ryogoku By Hulic, 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 8.8 rating on Booking.com & 4.6 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.
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Inclusions & Fee
Inclusions
✅ Luxury shared stays in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka (Twin Sharing)
✅ Sip fresh sake & dive into Izakaya culture
✅ Step into the surreal world of TeamLab Planets
✅ Watch the sunset from a 1,200-year-old temple
✅ Indulge in Osaka’s best street food flavors
✅ Wander through the neon-lit streets of Dotonbori
✅ Meet & bow to the friendly deer of Nara
✅ Hand-pound fresh mochi the traditional way
✅ Explore Kyoto’s ancient temples & hidden shrines
✅ Ride the legendary Shinkansen bullet train
✅ Japanese calligraphy classes from an expert
✅ Hang out at animal cuddle cafes
✅ Immerse in Akihabara’s anime & gaming universe
Cost to Attend
🍹 INR 2.45L / 2341 USD
Just book and show up, Bucketlist is drama and stress free. You focus on the adventure, let us take care of the details.
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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3 days before the Edition date, the group is opened for discussion.
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You’ll need an e-Visa to fly to Japan. The process can be started as early as 3 months before departure.
We have an in-house visa team who will consult you and assist you through the entire journey over calls & email.
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We don't offer airport transfers to the hotel because of the different arrival times. We recommend contacting your fellow travellers on the WhatsApp group to coordinate if anyone is landing around the same time and taking a cab to the hotel with them. It is well connected by metros and buses as well.
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Approximately 7250 Yen, the equivalent of USD 50 per day.
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The luggage allowance for the transfers is 23kg. We will be travelling between the cities via trains.
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We recommend having a read-through of the itinerary above, and getting in touch if you have specific questions on fitness here.
This adventure is fast-paced, however, the activities aren’t too strenuous so it is a fantastic trip for those with a normal level of fitness who want to see a lot in their time here. We also design our flow where we give enough downtime & space to explore on your own pace as well.
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We recommend arriving in Tokyo by 1 pm, allowing ample time for immigration and reaching the hotel. You can have enough time to check in (3 pm) and rest, before the welcome meeting & dinner. Your welcome meeting with your Facilitator guide and group will begin around 5-6 pm, although we suggest getting here earlier to enjoy some free time to explore.
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Fly into Tokyo’s Narita International Airport (NRT). You can book your return flight from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX).
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Please be aware that the itinerary, experiences, and hotels are subject to change. These changes are rare but can happen with little notice due to availability, poor weather, seasonal changes, or other circumstances beyond our control – but we’ll always do our best to ensure it has little impact on your experience. From time to time, we may also make changes to your itinerary to try out new ideas and keep things fresh and exciting which we will always try and communicate to you.
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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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1. Either from the airport or get a sim from local market + ask your hotel reception for suggestions
2. We prefer and recommend Ubigi App, its an e-sim service that you can activate so that you have internet as soon as you land in a new country. Only for people with phones that allow e-sims. All iphones have e-sims, some androids have, some dont.
Since 2014, Experience Co. has created award-winning travel experiences for world’s favourite creators, founders & misfits.
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. 〰️
For the Shared Love of Travel
Deepak Ramola - Author
UNESCO Kindness Ambassador
“For a writer like me, travel and people are my biggest sources of creativity. This experience inspired a lot of my recent work.”
Ney - Founder, Khoobsurat
Shaking Up the Beauty Industry
“At this age, it's not easy to step out and just make new friends. Everything changed on this trip.”
Rupal - Celebrity Yoga Trainer
Shaping the Whole of Bollywood, literally
“The Vietnamese culture is so vibrant and humbling, it inspired me to switch things up back home.”
Intrigued?
Why did we start Bucketlist?
As creators, founders ourselves, we know that travelling the world has made us more aware about the world outside & inside. We find travel to be an excellent facilitator of new ideas, perspectives & inspiration — something extremely critical for unlocking your potential. Bucketlist intends to create access to global experiences that help people level up.
How does it work?
Bucketlist curates the travellers. To request an invite, go here. Once you request your invite, the team screens your request and sends you an invite if Bucketlist is relevant to you. Once you get your invite, you can go ahead and confirm your spot.
How much does it cost?
Bucketlists cost approximately the same as you’d spend on a solo vacation in that destination. However, the value add you get is curated folks, handcrafted experiences & a journey that feels like a flow.
Who leads the journeys?
Bucketlists are designed in collaboration with local creators & founders in their countries. If it doesn’t inspire them, it won’t inspire you. Simple! Onground, these journeys are end-to-end facilitated by this local team.
Who will I meet?
Bucketlist curates it’s travellers, which means not everyone can buy a ticket. To join an adventure, you need to request an invite, after which the team screens your request and sends you an invite if Bucketlist is relevant to you. Once you get your invite, you can make a 20% advance payment to confirm your spot.
Can I ask for travel assistance?
Our round-the-clock team means you will always get help when you need it. We want your travel to be smooth, so outside of the well-designed travel dashboard and curated guidebook, our team will be happy to assist with travel, visa, flights or additional bookings.
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!
Unlocked Local Secrets
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?
55000+ Creators & Founders — 10 Years — 100+ Creative Gatherings — 1 Purpose — ∞ Possibilities
A culture x futuristic rollercoaster you could ever hope for
Oct 02 -10, 2025