Unforgettable travel
with locals.
About VANCHA
We foster direct interactions between travelers and locals and enable the discovery of hidden gems and a region’s true essence.
This exchange deepens the traveler’s experience and allows locals to share their culture with a global audience, making travel more profound and meaningful for everyone involved.
Our Services
VANCHA TRIP is a matching platform
that bridges travelers with local communities
Locals become attendants and create their original plans to guide travelers. Travelers can search for those plans at VANCHA TRIP and explore a variety of options to find the trip that suits their desires.
We expertly connect curious global explorers with the vibrant local culture of Toyama: a wealthy land surrounded by sea and mountains.
Embark on a tailor-made journey in Toyama, where we create bespoke travel experiences tailored just for you, your family, or your friends. Uncover hidden gems and make unforgettable memories!
Vision
Offer curious global explorers
the opportunity to satisfy their desire for knowledge and new experiences
by discovering the origins of things and embracing and celebrating
cultural differences.
Mission
Bringing together global travelers
and local communities
for unforgettable connections.
Ayaka Tokai
Co-Founder
Travel Designer/Regional Licensed Guide Interpreter (TOYAMA)
Appreciating cultural differences with compassion and respect. Organizes artist-in-residence in Takaoka City.
Yushi Tokai
Co-Founder
Marketing consultant/Director of the Takaoka Dozo-zukuri Museum
Knowledgeable in traditional crafts. Involved in community development in Takaoka City.
Project members
In August 2023, we teamed up at the “Toyama Prefecture New Business Creation Program,” a project of Toyama Prefecture and Waseda University. VANCHA TRIP was born out of this project.