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Japan Tour Reviews

Amazing Kyoto Tours

We spent 2 days and an half and with had an absolutely wonderful experience with Masahisa! From the very beginning, even before we arrived in Japan, he was incredibly attentive and thoughtful, helping us with every detail and even giving us valuable tips for the other cities we are still going to visit. In Kyoto, he took us beyond the usual tourist spots and showed us places we would never have discovered on our own. It made the experience feel much more authentic and special. What impressed us even more was his energy and enthusiasm throughout the entire day — despite his age, he kept an amazing pace and was always engaged, kind, and genuinely caring. He made us feel completely looked after at all times and his warmth and dedication really stood out. We would absolutely recommend him to friends and family visiting Japan. Thank you for making our Kyoto experience so memorable!

Mt. Fuji Day Tour

Our guide was punctual as we met her at the bus station and she was easy to find. She had the route well planned and made adjustments where we wanted. She walked us through a lovely small town where we had lunch and went paddle boating on the lake. When asked, she did a great job taking photos for us. Our biggest challenges were that her English was not that great so we misunderstood some things or were not able to ask questions. And we got to several locations on tour, she told us to meet back in an hour. If you already know the history of what you’re seeing, that works great. If your goal was to learn, then that was a missed opportunity. And she was in line ahead of us to load the bus coming back and she directed us to go to end of line. After about 15min looking at how far away we were, it was clear that we were going go be on two different buses so we just took ourselves up to where she was. If we had not done that, we would have been on 2 different buses with no clue where we were going. On the ride back, the traffic was horrible and it took the bus 5 hours to get back to Shinjuku Station. It should have been 2-2.5. That was not her fault. But had we knows traffic was that bad at that time, we would have been find leaving earlier. She said she recommended a driver. We understood a driver based on when we booked l. Again, this is probably where the language barrier was an issue.

Brian P.

Yuka S.

Yesterday you were lucky to see Mt. Fuji clearly. But the traffic on the way back was the worst in my career of 25 years. There was an accident on the express way that cause our involvement of evening traffic as a result. We wanted to leave Fuji area earlier. However, I was asked for this tour just two days before and there were no buses available leaving earlier. Things were what I should explain, but no one can expect a car accident.

A day full of adventure combined with learning local customs taking in the sights. Most amazing guide ever

We had the most incredible experience in Japan thanks to our amazing tour guide Dai. From the moment we met, he was warm, knowledgeable, organised, and genuinely passionate about sharing the beauty and culture of Japan. Our day was thoughtfully planned, balancing famous sights with hidden local gems we never would have discovered on our own. Dai’s knowledge of Japanese history, traditions, food, and local customs made every experience so much richer and more meaningful. Dai was also incredibly patient, helpful, and attentive. What truly stood out was his ability to turn a day into an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, learning, and wonderful memories. We felt completely looked after from start to finish. If you’re travelling to Japan and want an authentic, seamless, and memorable adventure, we could not recommend Dai more highly. Thank you for making our trip so special, we will treasure these memories forever! Also thank you for your extra help in sourcing a specific knife for our son who is a head chef in Australia.

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Learning about Japan has never been easier with our local, expert tour guides leading the way, from a tour through Okayama, to the inner gems of Shikoku.

Ready to take on Japan’s sites and go beyond the usual? Kurashiki's Bikan Historical Quarter is a beautifully preserved Edo-period district, and with a knowledgeable tour guide, you can encounter traditional architecture, willow-lined canals, and charming shops. From historical context, to share stories about the area, it’s time to see the land of the rising sun the right way.

To see a side of Japan not commonly noticed, talk to a local tour guide about peaceful pockets of relaxation like Iya Valley, a rugged setting with high cliffs, vine bridges, and traditional thatched-roof houses waiting to be explored.