Kyoto bamboo forest
Japanese autumn temple
Fushimi Inari shrine

Into Japan's Depths

An invitation to the Japan that rarely opens

Hedell Travel is more than a travel company

We exist to illuminate access that cannot be found through booking sites or advertisements

We offer access built on trust and relationships cultivated over years within Japan — True luxury, we believe, is not mere opulence but the privilege of experiencing what few ever will

Why we waited

Why we waited

Before introducing Japan to the world, we spent years earning trust within it

With local governments, artisans, and history — communities where access is never assumed

Whether a door opens is not our decision — It has already been decided by those on the other side

Ways to Explore

Find your journey

City & Culture

City & Culture

Spiritual Journeys

Spiritual Journeys

Mountain Retreats

Mountain Retreats

Onsen & Wellness

Onsen & Wellness

Artisan Encounters

Artisan Encounters

Coastal Escapes

Coastal Escapes

After Dark

After Dark

Hedell showed us a Japan we never knew existed. Every moment felt curated yet completely authentic—this was travel at its finest.

— Private Client, New York

Asyatt.ArteItoguchi

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Powder & Onsen

7 Days · Hokkaido

Powder & Onsen

The world's lightest snow, private guides, and hidden hot springs. An immersion into Hokkaido's winter soul.

The Art of Living

5 Days · Kyoto & Beyond

The Art of Living

Private tea masters, exclusive temple access, and kaiseki counters reserved for those who know.

Explore Experiences

Hedell Travel exists because we learned where not to enter before learning which doors could be opened.

Explore Experiences