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About Ryokô Planner

Ryokô Planner is a mobile app that helps travelers prepare unforgettable trips to Japan, tailored to their interests, so each itinerary feels unique and encourages exploring destinations that usually get less attention. Ryokô Planner combines place suggestions, itinerary planning, an interactive map and practical guides to make that happen.

  • Launch August 2026
  • Platforms iOS & Android
  • Languages English & French
  • Company Ryokô Solutions

Features

Interactive Map

Plan your trip visually and intuitively.

Trip Planning

Build multi-city itineraries, then reorganize stages as your ideas evolve.

Travel Guide

Practical in-app advice on transport, culture, visas and what to expect on the ground.

Checklist

Leave with peace of mind thanks to a structured pre-departure checklist covering the essentials.

Discover Hidden Gems

Step away from the crowds with destinations across the country.

Premium Features

Unlock the full guide, railway pass simulator and advanced planning tools.

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Videos

Promotional trailer

Brand Assets

Founder

Maxime Deleau

Maxime Deleau

Founder & Developer

A software engineer for 8 years, I have worked across different fields (medical imaging, metallurgy, mobility…). With Ryokô Planner, I am connecting my craft and my passion for Japan in an entrepreneurial project. After several trips there, I wanted to highlight less popular destinations that still offer outstanding experiences.

Our story

Ryokô Planner was born from a very personal experience: when I wanted to plan a trip to Kyushu to propose to my partner, I found myself facing a real headache. Between dozens of tabs, conflicting advice, and generic tools that were never designed for Japan, building a coherent itinerary quickly became exhausting. So I created the app I wish I had at that moment: a dedicated mobile app that brings maps, itineraries, practical guides, and authentic places together in one place, so travelers can focus on the trip rather than the planning headache.

Facts & Numbers

Launch Date
August 2026
Platforms
iOS & Android
Languages
EN & FR
Number of destinations
19
Number of points of interest
186
Version
1.0
Financial support
Grand Est Region
Mentoring / support
La Ruche

FAQ

What is Ryokô Planner?

Ryokô Planner is a mobile app dedicated to planning trips to Japan. It combines itinerary planning, an interactive map, practical guides and carefully selected places.

Is it free?

Yes. Core planning features are free and let you prepare a trip from start to finish. Ryokô Premium unlocks the full practical guide, the railway pass simulator and the pre-departure checklist.

Is planning a trip to Japan complicated? Where should I start?

Planning a trip is always a little stressful, and it is easy to feel overwhelmed by online information. Ryokô Planner aims to be self-sufficient: destinations adapted to your profile, useful information, and the option to start from another user's shared itinerary if needed.

Why only Japan?

Because I know the ground and Japan attracts many travelers every year, with specific transport, culture and travel patterns. Focusing on one destination lets us go deeper than generic trip planners. If demand is there, expanding Ryokô Planner to other countries is not off the table.

How are places selected?

Places are chosen from my own trips or long research to suggest stops worth the detour. Some gems may still be missing, which is why users can request new places in the app.

Is Premium required?

No. You can plan itineraries and explore destinations for free. Premium is optional for advanced tools and the full guide.

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