Asatsuyu means "morning dew" in Japanese.

About Us

Asatsuyu is a luxury travel advisory specializing in bespoke journeys throughout Japan.

We design each journey with intention, shaping experiences that embody discernment, purpose, and a sense of immersion.

​Each journey thoughtfully reveals Japan’s art, architecture, culinary traditions, heritage, and seasonal experiences, through encounters reflecting the creativity of artists and the craftsmanship of local masters. Every experience is enriching and meaningful.​

We guide you through language and cultural nuances, as well as aspects of planning, saving you valuable time and ensuring a seamless travel experience, allowing you to explore Japan with calm confidence.

Close up of fresh green bamboo leaves with water droplets in Japan

Meet Our Founder

Elegant traveler at Zojoji Temple with Tokyo Tower in background

Clariss Krebs

With a decade of experience in the tourism industry and luxury hotels, She has lived and worked across various regions of Japan after earning a degree in Travel & Tourism Management. She recognized that language differences can limit the full enjoyment of travel in Japan. This inspired her to help travelers discover and immerse themselves in the country’s beauty with confidence.

“Being an expert in the tourism industry involves cultivating deep cultural fluency and learning to adapt to the culture, traditions, customs, and etiquette. Asatsuyu means ‘Morning Dew’ in Japanese. I encourage all our clients to wake up early in the morning and experience it firsthand. It’s a beautiful sensation—one that connects us with nature and reminds us of life’s simple joys.”

How We Curate Japan Journeys

Bespoke Travel Design

A luxury travel advisor creates a fully personalized itinerary based on your interests and preferences. Unlike traditional travel agencies, You are not limited to pre-packaged tours and activities that may not align with your preferences.

Expertise and Insider Knowledge

Japan reveals itself selectively. Much of its depth remains understated and unfamiliar. We draw on deep local understanding to guide each journey with context and intention.

 
Privileged Access

Through trusted relationships, we arrange access across select accommodations, dining, and cultural experiences not available through public booking.

Seamless Travel Experience

We coordinate travel logistics behind the scenes, ensuring the journey flows seamlessly from beginning to end.​​

Discretion, Clarity & Peace of Mind

We operate with complete discretion, simplifying complex decisions through curated guidance. We protect your time and allow you to move forward with clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.

How We Curate Japan Journeys

Bespoke Travel Design

A luxury travel advisor creates a fully personalized itinerary based on your interests and preferences. Unlike traditional travel agencies, You are not limited to pre-packaged tours and activities that may not align with your preferences.

Expertise and Insider Knowledge

Japan reveals itself selectively. Much of its depth remains understated and unfamiliar. We draw on deep local understanding to guide each journey with context and intention.

Privileged Access 

Through trusted relationships, we arrange access across select accommodations, dining, and cultural experiences not available through public booking.

Seamless Travel Experience

We coordinate travel logistics behind the scenes, ensuring the journey flows seamlessly from beginning to end.​​

Discretion, Clarity & Peace of Mind

We operate with complete discretion, simplifying complex decisions through curated guidance. We protect your time and allow you to move forward with clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.

Bespoke Travel Design & Trip Planning

Each engagement curates a bespoke travel design, tailored to the Client’s interests, pace, and preferences. It is shaped by cultural depth, seasonal nuance, and highly considered recommendations, reflecting the professional expertise, discretion, and time required to provide bespoke travel design and planning services.  Our bespoke itineraries are typically planned with a travel spend of USD 1,600 and above per person, per day, reflecting our focus on high-end, authentic experiences.

Bespoke Trip Management

Provides oversight of complex travel logistics, coordination with suppliers, and seamless execution of all agreed-upon travel arrangements, including accommodations, high-end dining reservations, transportation, domestic flights, activities, spa and wellness, cultural experiences, and other pre-approved curated experiences. Access is restricted to the paying client.

Exclusive Accommodation Selection

We typically work with hotels, ryokans and villas ranging from $1,000 to $5,000+ per room, per night, ensuring the highest level of hospitality and authentic experiences in Japan.

Transparent Pricing

Clients are fully informed of all trip cost components, including professional service fees and supplier charges.

Revisions & Changes

Your Bespoke Travel Design will be delivered via email within (2) two weeks of your request. It includes up to two (2) revisions. Any changes beyond these two revisions will incur a new Bespoke Travel Design & Planning fee.

Any new bespoke travel design and trip planning, bookings, or changes to existing reservations requested or made within forty-five 45 days of the scheduled departure for travel to Japan will incur a supplementary fee of USD 500.

Cancellations

We understand that Clients’ plans may change; however, due to the time, expertise, and relationships required to secure reservations, cancellations or modifications of any confirmed bookings—whether prior to departure or during travel—may incur an administrative fee of USD 500 per change, in addition to any supplier-imposed penalties.

Experience Japan beyond the ordinary

Traditional Japanese zen rock garden with carefully arranged stones and peaceful minimalist landscape design

Experience Japan beyond the ordinary

A limited number of highly curated journeys are offered each season for discerning travelers who value privacy, cultural depth, and uncompromising detail. Engagements are considered selectively.

Inquiries are reviewed prior to consultation.