Truly Personalized Private Travels to Japan
Services Summary
1. Private Discovery Days and Trips in Japan
- Consultation on and design of private days and stays in Tokyo and Japan for first-time travelers or returning visitors with specific desires and objectives.
- Design of guided days in Tokyo and nearby territories for travelers curious about authenticity and real local life, and wishing to go beyond postcards and must-see attractions.
- Design of themed days and trips: gastronomy, ancestral food products, traditional culture, craftsmanship, gardens, architecture, etc.
- Short-noticed days planning.
- Design of fully accompanied private itineraries remotely guided via various applications.
- Recommendations of well-chosen stay locations in Tokyo, in major destinations in Japan, and in provincial territories.
2. Business Trips to Japan
- Professional travel programs design on commercial and technological themes including support and translation, in collaboration with a local travel agency.
- Design of professional trips focusing on the citrus theme.
3. Remote Zoom Presentations
- Remote presentations (Zoom, etc.) on gastronomic themes, food products, travel strategies, and stays in Japan.
- Strategic knowledge of Tokyo for new expatriates.
- Assistance with daily shopping and leisure, etc.
4. Sourcing of Japanese Products
Preferred Regions, Types of Destinations, and Target Travelers:
- The palimpsest of Tokyo beyond tourist districts.
- Provincial territories of Tokyo.
- Lesser-known areas of Tokyo, beyond the must-see attractions.
- Regions near Tokyo for day trips (Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Saitama, Chiba).
- Shikoku, particularly the prefectures of Kôchi, Ehime, and Tokushima.
- Citrus-producing regions.
- Intimate destinations, off the beaten path and away from crowds.
- For travelers in search of authenticity and high-quality daily life.
- For senior travelers seeking comfort and well-planned days.
Special Arrangements
- Private bookings of venues, restaurants, temples, etc.
- Visits to artists' workshops in an intimate setting.
Contact
Lionel Dersot, in Tokyo.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: Tokyo at +818020831812
From Japan, call 08020831812
Use the above international number to reach me via chat on WhatsApp.
Working language : French, Japanese, English
Detailed Services and Points of Distinction
- Fully personalized planning, no ready-made templates, based on one or more days in Tokyo and nearby areas, tailored to your desires and preferences through in-depth dialogue to help you gain clarity.
- Pre-arrival in-depth and direct dialogue, without intermediaries.
- Last-minute design and accompaniment of activities to fill your free time and unexpected gaps.
- Precise and intelligent planning of stays in Japan for first-time visitors or returnees with specific goals and purposes.
- Planning beyond clichés, artificialized neighborhoods, and overly touristy offerings.
- Cultural experiences beyond commodified and mass-produced options.
- Recommendations for good neighborhoods and stay locations to enhance the comfort of your experience.
- Thorough planning of specialized gastronomic and cultural thematic days with specific objectives for enthusiasts or professionals (think gardening, artistic practices, etc.).
- Well-designed yet flexible days that take into account the climate, seasons, and your personal circumstances.
- Rich last-minute alternatives to address unforeseen circumstances while you are already in Japan.
- Rich and compact days for busy business travelers.
- Expert selection of high-quality culinary and cultural experiences.
- Non-commodified cultural experiences.
- Truly selected and personally evaluated destinations, not based on databases and statistical rankings.
- Courteous, discreet, and welcoming destinations ranging from popular to luxurious.
- The opportunity to experience Tokyo as it is lived when quality is paramount.
- Destinations for purchasing high-quality domestic products that truly meet your expectations.
- Great attention to comfort, especially for senior travelers.
- Local culinary and geographical expertise - your organizer knows how to cook.
- In-depth knowledge of Tokyo as a seasoned wanderer of the city.
- Intimate and unique knowledge of suggested neighborhoods and destinations.
- Various forms of remote guidance and concierge services.
- Valuable advice for your destinations in the Kansai region (Osaka/Kyoto) and beyond.
Long Presentation
I design beautiful, well-thought-out, balanced, and original private days for exploring Tokyo and its surrounding areas based on my 35 years of living in the capital. These custom-tailored days are created in collaboration with you through direct communication prior to your arrival, and even in case of major circumstances, even at the last minute while your stay has already begun.
These days focus on neighborhoods beyond the tourist postcard images, the vibrant commercial and community hubs of historical residential areas, as well as pockets of untamed districts within major business areas where everyday gastronomy on weekdays offers the most authentic culinary experiences and where unique Tokyoite life unfolds. The quality daily life, traditional or even contemporary, the characteristic ambiances of a capital with multiple faces rooted in the past and present, the food, drinks, traditions in transition, the unique hours of a Tokyo less visited as a tourist, and the particular texture of urban life are at the core of my cultural, gastronomic, and urban-oriented proposals. The pleasure of discovering the textures of a city not yet transformed into cookie-cutter shopping centers and the lives that unfold within it is the essence of these days.
Experience authentic slices of life as if you were a resident, by traversing the palimpsest of neighborhoods anchored in both past and present, and still relatively unaffected by globalization. You will also find all the desired shopping items and expected gastronomic experiences, along with human interactions that go beyond mere transactions and opportunities to engage in conversation. These everyday territories, through personalized itineraries, cover the entire spectrum from popular to the superlative refinement of high-end experiences.
Starting from an unforgettable single day, without time constraints, in Tokyo or in nearby provincial or even rural areas, these experiences are designed for travelers who love the everyday life of cities but are sensitive to overtourism. They are often undecided about what to see, what to do, and how to experience Tokyo during their first or second visit.
These offerings cater to solo visitors, couples, or very small groups, with a maximum of four people, ideally no more than three travelers, as the Tokyo of daily neighborhoods is compact and not inclined towards selfies or the allure of "Cool Japan." You prefer discretion, blending into the landscape without rushing or feeling the urgency to accumulate destinations and check off the must-visit spots, but always willing to savor the authentic moment.
Above all, you are concerned about avoiding the artificial and pre-packaged tourist experiences. You want to feel what makes the city unique where it endures and, if desired, have genuine encounters along the way.
Personalized quasi butler assistance and accompaniment is offered in-person discreetly throughout the day, or even remotely via applications according to your preferences, destinations, and content. In most cases, you will enjoy your meals on your own, but I will never be far away.
Citrus-themed Travel and Presentations in Japan
Design of professional trips focused on the theme of citrus in Japan.
Remote presentations on the universe of citrus in Japan.
Private tastings of citrus fruits, juices, and derivative products in Tokyo.
Personal Introduction
My name is Lionel Dersot, and I have been residing in Tokyo since 1985. Under the brand name Nextaroma, my focus is on the craft of designing trips and stays for adult travelers who crave authenticity and culture deeply rooted in reality.
My services cater to indecisive travelers who are not easily swayed by marketing speeches, as well as those who wish to come or return with a more refined perspective. I am here to offer you genuine and high-quality experiences, with constant research and verification as a crucial part of my work. The curious and urban life enthusiasts are particularly satisfied with my services, as well as those who wish to engage with Japanese people beyond typical commercial transactions.
I create tailor-made days in Tokyo, taking into account your desires, preferences, and travel style. Gastronomy and quality daily life are essential entry points to discover Tokyo and the surrounding regions, but there are, of course, other angles that intertwine to form what is unique about the high-quality Japanese lifestyle.
The singular textures of the city, as well as the surprising contrast of provincial and even rural territories on the outskirts of Tokyo, accompany these discoveries. And when your desires are not clearly defined, which often happens to new visitors, I help you clarify them and focus on what is essential to you. As a long-time resident (+35 years), I offer you my perspective on "how to be here," emphasizing what is still authentic through the exploration of Japanese daily life of quality. I am here to filter and assist you in this process.
You pay me to avoid the artificial and to enjoy my carefully selected contacts based on the quality experience they provide, along with the warm hospitality of their hosts. Whether it's a little-known sushi counter hidden from the media, a popular street food stall offering local dishes, or a sumptuous kaiseki gastronomic dinner, I ensure that each experience is memorable.
Nextaroma is my vision of private travel, well thought out, intimate, discreet, and grounded in the reality of quality daily life, far from franchises and trendy boutiques. I share it through the design of exclusively private circuits, discovering exceptional places that offer comfort, beauty, or simplicity, while always being immersed in the rich experiences of everyday life.
Gastronomy occupies a central place in my days, allowing you to taste a variety of flavors while discovering the multiple facets that make Tokyo an interesting city.
I am currently the only foreign holder of the qualification of Citrus Sommelier in Japan. Japan is a country known for its citrus fruits, and I offer specialized travel and discovery services centered around this topic.
My clear objective is to delight you and evoke a sense of nostalgia for Japan. Feel free to engage in conversation. It is non-binding.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Tokyo: +81 80 2083 1812
WhatsApp: +818020831812
Lionel Dersot
Certified Tour Guide by the Japanese Tourism Agency, license number 13-16-0179.
Certified Citrus Sommelier in Japan.
Services Summary
1. Private Discovery Days and Trips in Japan
- Consultation on and design of private days and stays in Tokyo and Japan for first-time travelers or returning visitors with specific desires and objectives.
- Design of guided days in Tokyo and nearby territories for travelers curious about authenticity and real local life, and wishing to go beyond postcards and must-see attractions.
- Design of themed days and trips: gastronomy, ancestral food products, traditional culture, craftsmanship, gardens, architecture, etc.
- Short-noticed days planning.
- Design of fully accompanied private itineraries remotely guided via various applications.
- Recommendations of well-chosen stay locations in Tokyo, in major destinations in Japan, and in provincial territories.
2. Business Trips to Japan
- Professional travel programs design on commercial and technological themes including support and translation, in collaboration with a local travel agency.
- Design of professional trips focusing on the citrus theme.
3. Remote Zoom Presentations
- Remote presentations (Zoom, etc.) on gastronomic themes, food products, travel strategies, and stays in Japan.
- Strategic knowledge of Tokyo for new expatriates.
- Assistance with daily shopping and leisure, etc.
4. Sourcing of Japanese Products
Preferred Regions, Types of Destinations, and Target Travelers:
- The palimpsest of Tokyo beyond tourist districts.
- Provincial territories of Tokyo.
- Lesser-known areas of Tokyo, beyond the must-see attractions.
- Regions near Tokyo for day trips (Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Saitama, Chiba).
- Shikoku, particularly the prefectures of Kôchi, Ehime, and Tokushima.
- Citrus-producing regions.
- Intimate destinations, off the beaten path and away from crowds.
- For travelers in search of authenticity and high-quality daily life.
- For senior travelers seeking comfort and well-planned days.
Special Arrangements
- Private bookings of venues, restaurants, temples, etc.
- Visits to artists' workshops in an intimate setting.
Contact
Lionel Dersot, in Tokyo.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: Tokyo at +818020831812
From Japan, call 08020831812
Use the above international number to reach me via chat on WhatsApp.
Working language : French, Japanese, English
Detailed Services and Points of Distinction
- Fully personalized planning, no ready-made templates, based on one or more days in Tokyo and nearby areas, tailored to your desires and preferences through in-depth dialogue to help you gain clarity.
- Pre-arrival in-depth and direct dialogue, without intermediaries.
- Last-minute design and accompaniment of activities to fill your free time and unexpected gaps.
- Precise and intelligent planning of stays in Japan for first-time visitors or returnees with specific goals and purposes.
- Planning beyond clichés, artificialized neighborhoods, and overly touristy offerings.
- Cultural experiences beyond commodified and mass-produced options.
- Recommendations for good neighborhoods and stay locations to enhance the comfort of your experience.
- Thorough planning of specialized gastronomic and cultural thematic days with specific objectives for enthusiasts or professionals (think gardening, artistic practices, etc.).
- Well-designed yet flexible days that take into account the climate, seasons, and your personal circumstances.
- Rich last-minute alternatives to address unforeseen circumstances while you are already in Japan.
- Rich and compact days for busy business travelers.
- Expert selection of high-quality culinary and cultural experiences.
- Non-commodified cultural experiences.
- Truly selected and personally evaluated destinations, not based on databases and statistical rankings.
- Courteous, discreet, and welcoming destinations ranging from popular to luxurious.
- The opportunity to experience Tokyo as it is lived when quality is paramount.
- Destinations for purchasing high-quality domestic products that truly meet your expectations.
- Great attention to comfort, especially for senior travelers.
- Local culinary and geographical expertise - your organizer knows how to cook.
- In-depth knowledge of Tokyo as a seasoned wanderer of the city.
- Intimate and unique knowledge of suggested neighborhoods and destinations.
- Various forms of remote guidance and concierge services.
- Valuable advice for your destinations in the Kansai region (Osaka/Kyoto) and beyond.
Long Presentation
I design beautiful, well-thought-out, balanced, and original private days for exploring Tokyo and its surrounding areas based on my 35 years of living in the capital. These custom-tailored days are created in collaboration with you through direct communication prior to your arrival, and even in case of major circumstances, even at the last minute while your stay has already begun.
These days focus on neighborhoods beyond the tourist postcard images, the vibrant commercial and community hubs of historical residential areas, as well as pockets of untamed districts within major business areas where everyday gastronomy on weekdays offers the most authentic culinary experiences and where unique Tokyoite life unfolds. The quality daily life, traditional or even contemporary, the characteristic ambiances of a capital with multiple faces rooted in the past and present, the food, drinks, traditions in transition, the unique hours of a Tokyo less visited as a tourist, and the particular texture of urban life are at the core of my cultural, gastronomic, and urban-oriented proposals. The pleasure of discovering the textures of a city not yet transformed into cookie-cutter shopping centers and the lives that unfold within it is the essence of these days.
Experience authentic slices of life as if you were a resident, by traversing the palimpsest of neighborhoods anchored in both past and present, and still relatively unaffected by globalization. You will also find all the desired shopping items and expected gastronomic experiences, along with human interactions that go beyond mere transactions and opportunities to engage in conversation. These everyday territories, through personalized itineraries, cover the entire spectrum from popular to the superlative refinement of high-end experiences.
Starting from an unforgettable single day, without time constraints, in Tokyo or in nearby provincial or even rural areas, these experiences are designed for travelers who love the everyday life of cities but are sensitive to overtourism. They are often undecided about what to see, what to do, and how to experience Tokyo during their first or second visit.
These offerings cater to solo visitors, couples, or very small groups, with a maximum of four people, ideally no more than three travelers, as the Tokyo of daily neighborhoods is compact and not inclined towards selfies or the allure of "Cool Japan." You prefer discretion, blending into the landscape without rushing or feeling the urgency to accumulate destinations and check off the must-visit spots, but always willing to savor the authentic moment.
Above all, you are concerned about avoiding the artificial and pre-packaged tourist experiences. You want to feel what makes the city unique where it endures and, if desired, have genuine encounters along the way.
Personalized quasi butler assistance and accompaniment is offered in-person discreetly throughout the day, or even remotely via applications according to your preferences, destinations, and content. In most cases, you will enjoy your meals on your own, but I will never be far away.
Citrus-themed Travel and Presentations in Japan
Design of professional trips focused on the theme of citrus in Japan.
Remote presentations on the universe of citrus in Japan.
Private tastings of citrus fruits, juices, and derivative products in Tokyo.
Personal Introduction
My name is Lionel Dersot, and I have been residing in Tokyo since 1985. Under the brand name Nextaroma, my focus is on the craft of designing trips and stays for adult travelers who crave authenticity and culture deeply rooted in reality.
My services cater to indecisive travelers who are not easily swayed by marketing speeches, as well as those who wish to come or return with a more refined perspective. I am here to offer you genuine and high-quality experiences, with constant research and verification as a crucial part of my work. The curious and urban life enthusiasts are particularly satisfied with my services, as well as those who wish to engage with Japanese people beyond typical commercial transactions.
I create tailor-made days in Tokyo, taking into account your desires, preferences, and travel style. Gastronomy and quality daily life are essential entry points to discover Tokyo and the surrounding regions, but there are, of course, other angles that intertwine to form what is unique about the high-quality Japanese lifestyle.
The singular textures of the city, as well as the surprising contrast of provincial and even rural territories on the outskirts of Tokyo, accompany these discoveries. And when your desires are not clearly defined, which often happens to new visitors, I help you clarify them and focus on what is essential to you. As a long-time resident (+35 years), I offer you my perspective on "how to be here," emphasizing what is still authentic through the exploration of Japanese daily life of quality. I am here to filter and assist you in this process.
You pay me to avoid the artificial and to enjoy my carefully selected contacts based on the quality experience they provide, along with the warm hospitality of their hosts. Whether it's a little-known sushi counter hidden from the media, a popular street food stall offering local dishes, or a sumptuous kaiseki gastronomic dinner, I ensure that each experience is memorable.
Nextaroma is my vision of private travel, well thought out, intimate, discreet, and grounded in the reality of quality daily life, far from franchises and trendy boutiques. I share it through the design of exclusively private circuits, discovering exceptional places that offer comfort, beauty, or simplicity, while always being immersed in the rich experiences of everyday life.
Gastronomy occupies a central place in my days, allowing you to taste a variety of flavors while discovering the multiple facets that make Tokyo an interesting city.
I am currently the only foreign holder of the qualification of Citrus Sommelier in Japan. Japan is a country known for its citrus fruits, and I offer specialized travel and discovery services centered around this topic.
My clear objective is to delight you and evoke a sense of nostalgia for Japan. Feel free to engage in conversation. It is non-binding.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Tokyo: +81 80 2083 1812
WhatsApp: +818020831812
Lionel Dersot
Certified Tour Guide by the Japanese Tourism Agency, license number 13-16-0179.
Certified Citrus Sommelier in Japan.