Testimonials

The Hansen Group

We really enjoyed the tour, especially the guides - Nikki, Hiro and Jorge. They were all wonderful, friendly and hospitable. Hiro and Nikki were especially knowledgeable on Japanese culture and made each stop meaningful as they made those important cultural and historical references. We thoroughly enjoyed each of the places we visited. The guides were also great with making sure that we had the information we needed for our non-guided times of our trip. They truly went the extra mile. All of the arranged engagements done through AJT were wonderful. We enjoyed the sushi making, dressing in kimonos, the visit to Mt. Fuji and more. We especially enjoyed our dinner with the Maiko. This was a lovely evening with great food, great company and entertainment. It was also a great way to delve more into Japanese culture. This was an excellent part of the tour and it was great to end our trip. The one comment we had is about the tea ceremony. I think we would have enjoyed a more formal and personal option to learn about the traditional tea ceremony. With a room full of people, it was a little hard to truly appreciate the ceremony. Overall, I highly recommend your company. It was nice to have the trip mapped out, transportation provided and to be accompanied by an expert guide. There was also enough flexibility that we could do activities on our own and explore the cities. It made our travels stress free and allowed us to just enjoy!

Maria's Group

The tour was great and enjoyed by all. It was difficult often to understand the guide's English but it kind of grew on the group as time went on. Recommend better English speaker for English groups. Very disappointing not to have the restaurant names and menus for the group in advance - in fact it was never received. The tour was good but a bit busy, I would cut out the Museum outside of Hakone as it was alot of travel on the coach for so little time - less than 45 minutes at the museum. I would also consider not including Hakone for just the one night. Would probably consider the train from Tokyo straight to Kyoto and avoid the long bus rides. Overall, the tour was very good and enjoyed by all.

The Shah Group

We have just returned to London after an incredible 17- day tour of Japan, and we cannot thank Kiyoshi, Justin, and the team (from All Japan Tours) enough. From the initial planning stages, through to the end of our trip, communication was excellent. Every question and itinerary change was answered and handled promptly. Justin’s help with vegetarian restaurant reservations ensured that every meal was enjoyable and stress-free. The itinerary was exceptionally well planned and perfectly suited to our interests. The carefully selected temples, shrines, gardens, observatories, and other attractions gave us a wonderful insight into Japan, with each destination offering its own unique experiences and enjoyment, building on the memories of the previous town. The hotels chosen were generally excellent and provided comfortable accommodation with adequate space. The only exception was the Vista Hotel in Hiroshima, where the rooms were quite small and the facilities were limited compared with the other hotels on our tour. We would suggest considering alternative accommodation for future. We feel very fortunate to have Shu as our guide. He made our trip so special with his knowledge, kindness, and great sense of humour. He always answered our many questions and helped bridge the communication and cultural gaps, especially when it came to our Jain dietary requirements. We really appreciated most was the genuine interest Shu took in learning about our faith while sharing and explaining so much about Japan’s history, religion, traditions and culture. He gave a full insight in Japanese way of life. He quickly understood the kinds of experiences we enjoyed and thoughtfully adapted the trip to suit us. He was so funny at times and made us all laugh , especially his attempts to speak Gujrati language often had us in tears. He would go to length to make sure we all were looked after well. His thoughtful farewell karaoke and video on our last day was a lovely surprise and which we will always remember. We would be asking for Shu when we re-visit Japan and have already told all our relatives and friends that Shu as a guide is a must if you want to have a wonderful time in Japan. I could write a lot more about Shu and everything he did to make our once in a lifetime trip truly memorable. By the end of the trip, Shu was part of the family. We would also like to give special thanks to all of our drivers for their professionalism and care throughout the journey, especially Umino and Tokoyama for their hospitality. Overall, the entire trip exceeded our expectations, and we would have no hesitation in travelling withAll Japan Tours company again or recommending their services to family and friends.

Amanda G.

Kim-san is the most amazing tour guide! She is kind, knowledgeable, outgoing, and fun. She really made the trip! I cannot give her enough praise! If I am ever able to return, I would request her!

Royce & Teresa

This tour was excellent. The tour guides were very knowledgeable, friendly, conscientious, and answered every question and need. It was packed with interesting and varied activities.

Marlene K.

The main reason I chose this tour was the hands on experiences, and I wasn't disappointed in those. This was a small tour group--I like that, but would have still chosen this tour even if the group was larger. I like the flexibility of the tour--if something came up, there was usually an alternative. We had a medical emergency, and I think that was handled well. We were in Kochi on Sakamoto Ryoma's birthday and found out about the dance festival-- not on the tour schedule, but worth attending. Excellent guide, driver, and tour escort.

Loris & William

Terrific Tour!!!! VERY GOOD!!!!!

Ron & Nora

The variety of sights was amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed the San-in and Shikoku areas of Japan. Away from major cities, the rural parts of Japan are beautiful and the people so friendly. Everyone enjoyed all the experiences you had set up for us. Udon making, silk scarf painting, wooden bucket making, washi paper making, and many others. The gardens and other sights were unique and anazing

Karen & Jaelyn

Jaelyn and I agreed that this being our fifth trip to Japan was the most enjoyable. We definitely enjoyed the private tour concept, doing things and visiting places that a regular tour would have offered. Of course, the smallness of the group was a definite plus. Miharu, our guide, was exceptional!!! Amazing person and guide!

Kathy & Scott

Was a great trip!