VIP Portal
This isn’t a travel plan. It’s a full-access, white-glove Japan experience, personally guided by the founder of JPN Guides.
The VIP Portal is for travelers who don’t want just recommendations, they want doors opened. It’s for those who value their time as much as the destination itself. Every detail is handled for you. Every reservation, every route, every hidden gem you didn’t even know to ask for.
From the second you land to the moment you leave, Michael Zislis is your on-the-ground strategist, fixer, translator, and cultural gatekeeper. Need last-minute dinner at a restaurant that hasn’t taken new reservations in months? On it. Want access to an experience most locals don’t even know exists? It’s yours.
You’ll eat at the right tables, sit front row at the moments that matter, and skip the stress that most travelers wade through. This is the level of travel where the only thing you’re responsible for… is enjoying it.
If you want seamless logistics, insider access, and a trip designed and executed with absolute precision this is your portal in.
VIP Hosting Packages
Business Class
You’re here to make moves, not Google train routes. This VIP experience is for entrepreneurs, executives, and decision-makers who need seamless logistics, cultural fluency, and zero wasted time.
From Tokyo boardrooms to Kyoto whiskey bars, I’ll handle your translation, reservations, and behind-the-scenes problem solving. So you stay focused on business (or play) with efficiency, privacy, and confidence.
Family Flow
Traveling with kids shouldn’t feel like a logistics nightmare. This is family travel engineered for sanity and fun.
I’ll handle the stroller hauls, snack runs, restaurant reservations that welcome kids, and even step in for occasional babysitting or meltdown management if needed.
You focus on making memories. I’ll handle the rest.
Couples & Small Groups
Whether you’re solo, traveling as a couple, or bringing your inner circle, this VIP package turns your Japan trip into a seamlessly hosted, story-rich adventure.
I’ll be there for translation at intimate meals, insider guidance through hidden spots, and logistical flow from city to city.
No guesswork. No wasted moments. Just the best version of Japan you could ask for.
You’re Not Just Getting a Guide. You’re Getting the Shortcut to Experiences Money Alone Can’t Buy.
What sets this apart isn’t the hotel bookings, the car service, or the restaurant reservations. It’s me.
When you book a JPN Guides VIP journey, you’re not just getting a well-planned itinerary. You’re getting a personal fixer, cultural translator, logistics strategist, and on-call problem solver all in one human being.
I’ll be there navigating language barriers, unlocking reservations you can’t book online, and making split-second decisions that turn a good trip into an unforgettable one.
This is the kind of travel experience people brag about over dinner back home. Because it doesn’t feel like a tour… it feels like access.
If you want Japan handled at a level most travelers will never experience… I’m your guy.
From Touchdown to Takeoff, Every Move Is Handled.
From the second your wheels lift off to the moment they hit the tarmac again, your entire Japan journey runs on autopilot because I’m running it for you.
Whether you want me flying with you from the U.S., or waiting at the gate the moment you land, I’ll meet you where you need me most.
You won’t be standing in train stations squinting at kanji, fumbling with ticket machines, or trying to flag a cab at midnight. Every transfer. Every connection. Every step. Pre-coordinated and seamless.
And because I hold a valid Japanese driver’s license, if we need to get off-grid or go somewhere no tour bus ever reaches… I’ll drive us there myself.
Mountain roads, bullet trains, private car transfers, or a straight shot to the countryside. You move how you want, I make it happen.
My job? Eliminate every ounce of friction so you forget travel was ever something you used to stress over.
A Seat at the Table Where Stories Begin.
Dining at Japan’s top restaurants isn’t just about what’s on the plate. It’s about where you sit, who you meet, and what moments unfold while you’re there.
Without a translator or cultural insider, it’s easy to sit in silence, admire the artistry… and leave without making a real connection.
With me at your side, that changes.
I’ll bridge the conversation, introduce you to the chef, translate the unsaid cultural moments happening around you, and unlock access to places where most travelers never get past the front door.
These aren’t just dinner reservations... they’re memory factories. Conversations with Japan’s top creatives, entrepreneurs, culinary innovators… sometimes even spontaneous invitations to what comes next.
I help you make the most of every course, every conversation, and every connection.
Because when the food is this good… the story around it should be just as unforgettable.
Cultural Context in Real Time.
Temples, shrines, alleyways, crowded markets… most travelers walk through Japan like it’s a beautiful mystery.
When you’re with me, the mystery gets decoded.
I don’t just tell you what something is. I explain why it matters, what people around you are really thinking, and the history or cultural nuance behind moments you’d otherwise miss.
My background in Japanese history, business culture, and cross-cultural communication means you’re getting more than facts. You’re getting context, storytelling, humor, and real human connection.
This isn’t a lecture. It’s an ongoing, real-time conversation shaped through a Western lens but rooted in local truth. So every alley, shrine, or restaurant becomes part of a story that actually sticks with you.
Because when you finally understand the "why" behind what you’re seeing… Japan feels different. More alive. More personal. More yours.
Hospitality Isn’t a Service. It’s My Default Setting.
I didn’t learn hospitality from a handbook, I lived it. Growing up around my family’s boutique hotels in Los Angeles, I watched what real service looks like: anticipating needs before they’re spoken, solving problems before they exist, and showing up with zero ego.
That mindset shaped how I host you in Japan today.
Need someone to run to the konbini for late-night snacks? I’m halfway out the door.
Curious about that freezing waterfall ritual but don’t want to go first? I’ll lead the way.
Waiting in line for two hours at a ramen spot? Not on my watch. I’ll hold your spot while you explore.
I’ve carried strollers through train stations, entertained restless kids mid-tour, confirmed last-minute restaurant changes at midnight… all to make sure your trip feels seamless, personal, and unforgettable.
My goal is simple: When you’re with me, you don’t worry about a thing. You just experience Japan.
Let’s Create the Trip You’ll Talk About for the
Rest of Your Life.
Your trip doesn’t start when you land at Narita or Haneda. It starts right now with a conversation about what lights you up.
Whether it’s locking in counter seats at Sukiyabashi Jiro, chasing after that late-night ramen shop with no sign, or standing shoulder-to-shoulder with a master swordsmith in Gifu. Access and authenticity aren’t things you stumble into. They’re engineered.
Tell me what moves you. Together, we’ll craft a journey that’s high on moments, low on stress, and impossible to forget.
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The prices listed reflect our most common VIP experiences, but every journey is unique. Your final quote may vary depending on your travel dates, itinerary complexity, group size, and level of personal hosting. Whether you’re planning something outside these categories (like a multi-family retreat, executive team trip, or solo culinary pilgrimage) We’re happy to tailor a plan that fits. Just tell us what you envision, and we’ll take it from there.