Reviews

Very helpful and checked around to find best flights. Changed name to correct one immediately when informed it was incorrect.

Our guide was lovely and helpful. Tour was very full on but we got to see so much in a relatively short space of time.

Temples, shrines, bamboo forest, mount Fuji, cities, dress in authentic clothes, tea ceremony, japanese food specialities and the Japanese people. You can read that in the brochure.
But add in the best guide from Japan, sharing interesting facts, personal reflections, insider knowledge and a vitality and sense of humour.
Having learned japanese for three years Shioji our guide allowed me to ask silly questions, and that gave me confidence to jump right in to my adventure of a lifetime.
Our seven hotels were in convenient locations, so when I ventured out on my own in Tokyo the metro was nearby, as were Seven Elevens, Lawsons or Family Marts.
While journeying from one place to another the comfort stops, food outlets, and souvenir shops seemed well chosen and time available to explore was ideal.
I suppose as a first timer in Japan every thing would be exciting, but the size of group meant we could join up to visit venues, or just sit and drink it all in, at our own pace and ability, and this is where I mention the earpiece and 'intercom' device, that allowed our guide to easily communicate in the largest of crowds. Great idea!

This Off Beat tour of Japan was truly a holiday of a lifetime. Our tour guide was excellent and bought the places we visited and experiences to life. We enjoyed everything about the holiday.

The guide marie made Shure we had a fun time seeing Japan with her deep knowledge and nice hotels fantastic coach drivers made for the perfect holiday. And with Marie helping to find diverse choice of restaurants to try at every destination it will soon be a foodies paradise

There was a few issues with hotels and room which could have been better. However had brilliant time. I have booked another holiday with them

I telephoned to book the tour as availability was low. The gentleman I spoke to was helpful and informative and made the necessary arrangements thoughtfully offering alternatives where appropriate.

Brilliant holiday, top quality guides. Very well organised without feeling organised

Extremely well organised and helpful staff at every stage.

Outstanding , action packed , varied , incredible tour with an absolutely brilliant Japanese guide - Okada Susumu ( Sam) . He was knowledgable , funny, explained Japanese life and culture and history with tremendous honesty . I would give him 10 stars ! We were fortunate in sharing the trip with 16 wonderful travelling companions . There were a lot of early starts , lots of walking , lots of visits but this was balanced with free time and also able to eat independently a lot of the meals . The accommodation was varied from European style hotels to typical Japanese hotels , to a Buddhist Monastery where we were able to join morning prayers and sleep on futons. I think the trip was made extra special by Sam and the fab travelling companions .

Guide was excellent, responding quickly and flexibly to changing conditions on the tour. Tour also provided a very broad range of experiences focussing on cultural aspects rather than modern day city living. All in all a very well balanced tour which did not disappoint.

Japan was a trip of a lifetime for me and my daughter and you made it more special than we could have dreamed. You gave us memories to last forever and which we can share with friends and family and look back on the photos for with a full heart. Your itinerary and selection of hotels was excellent - we had fun and awe-inspiring experiences and saw the most amazing places from mountains and monks, the bullet train and amazing food, to cities and temples and the breathtaking cherry blossoms. Your booking process and queries were exceptionally efficient and friendly and the tour guide you used was phenomenal. The only reason we may not book with you again is because this was a trip of a lifetime and no other big trips are planned (or budget allowing). However, this experience has tempted me to consider another big trip one day and I would definitely turn to you to book with confidence.

Helpful and flexible service throughout. Consistent communication with Customer Service agent who focused on our needs.