Planning a trip to Japan can be an overwhelming experience. But when you have an expert at your side, overwhelm gives way to hope and excitement. Our expert team at Nozomi Japan ensures that every one of our clients begins their journey with confidence and returns home with memories that last a lifetime. Whether you're traveling for leisure or business, as an individual or part of a group, we design and operate tailor-made itineraries that are thoughtfully crafted around your needs.
Nozomi Japan (“Nozomi”) was founded in 2014 by Premal and Devshree Vakil, two passionate travelers and long-term residents of Japan. Originally from India, the two bring together decades of experience in the travel, business and operations industries.
After working in travel operations in India and moving to Japan, Devshree was inspired to create a travel company to address the growing demand for custom travel to Japan in the Indian market. From that spark of inspiration, Nozomi Japan was born, and now operates in inbound travel, real estate leasing and IT consulting, with inbound travel as its core focus.
With over 20 years of experience in Japan travel, our specialists craft seamless journeys filled with authentic experiences.
Premal Vakil is a chemical engineer and MBA by training, with over 15 years of experience in the IT, software, and semiconductor industries. A Certified Travel Services Manager and avid traveler, Premal has visited more than 20 countries and enjoys sharing his wide-ranging insights on Japan’s society, culture, infrastructure, economy, and everyday life with visiting groups.
Devshree Vakil is the driving force behind Nozomi Japan’s inbound tour operations. With a background in commerce and accounting and more than 20 years of experience in the travel industry, she has worked across tour package sales, international airline ticketing, and inbound tour operations in Japan. Today, she personally oversees every stage of tour planning and execution, ensuring that each journey is thoughtfully designed and smoothly operated. A Certified Travel Services Manager, passionate traveler, and natural people person, Devshree enjoys accompanying groups whenever possible and sharing her love and knowledge of Japan with travelers from around the world.
Experience personalized journeys with care, comfort, and expertise.
We pursue “quality” over “quantity.”
In a world of rushed itineraries packed with as many destinations as possible, we take a different approach. We prioritize quality over quantity, designing journeys that allow you to experience Japan at a comfortable pace while discovering the country's true spirit.
We design customized itineraries.
Whether your interests lie in traditional architecture, Japanese gardens, anime and pop culture, fine dining, or business travel, we create personalized itineraries that reflect your goals, interests, and travel style. We also specialize in designing itineraries for clients with specific dietary needs, such as halal food, vegetarian, Jain or vegan.
We have decades of local expertise.
Having worked in diverse fields within Japan before entering the travel world, our team of planners and guides brings an in-depth understanding of Japan’s society, culture, history, infrastructure, and regional diversity. This local knowledge allows us to design itineraries that go out of the ordinary.
We have a hands-on approach.
Our team is involved in every stage of your journey, from itinerary planning to on-the-ground operations. We work closely with our guides and trusted service partners to ensure your trip runs smoothly from start to finish.
Complete land operations and destination management services for inbound tours and travelers visiting Japan including hotel/accommodation bookings, transportation arrangements, guide services, sightseeing arrangements, meal arrangements, train tickets arrangements.
Real estate leasing and management
IT consulting services
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