Testimonials

The Karuppana Group

the tour guides were great; good busses; good variety of activities

The Dodd Family

The itinerary was excellent. Our guide, Billy-San, was outstanding! The bus driver was friendly and very skillful.

The Nelson Family

Amazing! Billie the tour guide was outstanding! Any questions he had the answer for it and if not he would go above and beyond to find out. He was informative about the tours locations and history and also any details related to questions that we had related to outside the tours. Any suggestions maybe give more time in areas of interest so it can be more explored in details.

The Jucutan Family

We had a great time on our tour! We loved our guide Kim. She was so knowledgeable and fun. We appreciated all the details about each place we visited and learning about it's history. The food and acommodations were better than expected. We're so glad we decided to choose your company.

Amy C.

Our guide Naoko Teruya was awesome; well organized, very thoughtful and accommodating. I liked the small size of our group; 5 people including the guide. The food was wonderful and every aspect of the Hiyori Ocean Resort was fabulous.

Christopher & Marie-Louise

Outstanding experience. Most beautiful scenery. Yuki was well organised, very informative about all aspects of the tour and culture of Japan. She showed great awareness of the different needs and capabilities of the group and addressed them in polite and supportive ways. We were well prepared for any challenges on the walk thanks to the detailed information provided beforehand. The traditional accomodation and food were highlights of the trip.

Leslyn & Ibrahim

We had a GREAT time! I was pleasantly surprised to only have 10 members in our group, and we really enjoyed getting to know each other. Hoshino was a wonderful guide who was very knowledgeable about Japanese history and culture, and Kuba-san was a great bus driver – very pleasant and professional. They graciously and skillfully accommodated a group member who used a walker/wheelchair, which didn’t slow down the tour at all for the rest of us. In my opinion, the only bummer on our tour was the weather, which I admit was not the worst weather that we could have experienced if we had chosen a different month for our tour. I was just expecting mild, spring weather, but it rained on our first full day of the tour while we were at Nara Deer Park and Fushimi Inari Shrine with the 1,000 torii gates so our pictures weren't great, and we didn’t get to feed the deer because the rice cracker vendors were nowhere to be found. And then, it was really hot and humid for most of the other days, but our tour guide remained positive and professional, and he kept to the itinerary to make sure we saw everything that we signed up to see. The food was INSANE! We ate so much yummy food - especially at the "all you can eat" (and drink!) buffet at the Hotel Wellseason Hamanako for dinner and the following day's breakfast. The freshwater eel was to die for! My husband and I were too embarrassed to try the onsen, but the ladies on our tour who did it absolutely loved it and even got to experience the peaceful outdoor pool. Next time, we’re doing it for sure! The tour was a good balance of seeing many sites and having free time to explore on our own. There were probably some sites that we would have wanted a little more time at and others a little less, but it was great to be able to do as much as we did in just 5 full days. One thing that might have been nice to know ahead of time is if we were having lunch or dinner on our own, what time would that be so we could possibly make a reservation at a popular restaurant ahead of time. Still, it was fine that we were able to just wander around and find amazing food just on the spot. The tour really helped us feel comfortable getting around the city for our four extra days in Tokyo after the tour ended. I highly recommend this tour and tour company!

Duane & Rosemarie

We recently completed the “Charms of Southern Japan” tour with All Japan Tours, and it exceeded all of our expectations. The itinerary was incredibly well planned and gave us the opportunity to experience a beautiful mix of history, culture, scenery, spirituality, food, and modern Japan. Some of the unforgettable highlights included the breathtaking floating torii gate at Miyajima, the moving visit to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, the stunning Takachiho Gorge, the Beppu hot springs, Nagasaki’s historic sites, and the wonderful Wagyu dinner in Fukuoka. Every day brought something unique and memorable. What truly made this trip exceptional, however, was our outstanding tour guide, Kimi-san. Kimi-san was absolutely wonderful throughout the entire tour. She was organized, professional, knowledgeable, patient, and incredibly caring toward every member of the group. Traveling across multiple cities, trains, ferries, hotels, and attractions could have been stressful, but Kimi- san made everything feel smooth and effortless. She provided excellent explanations about Japanese history, culture, traditions, and local customs, which made each destination much more meaningful. She was always attentive to everyone’s needs, helped with luggage logistics, transportation, questions, restaurant suggestions, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and included. What impressed us most was her kindness and genuine warmth. She consistently went above and beyond to help people, always with a smile and positive attitude. You could tell she truly cared about making sure every guest had an amazing experience. The hotels, transportation, meals, and overall organization of the tour were excellent. We especially appreciated how efficiently everything was coordinated, from the Shinkansen rides to the ferry crossings and hotel transfers. This was one of the best guided tours we have ever taken, and much of that credit goes to Kimi-san. We would highly recommend this tour and All Japan Tours to anyone wanting to experience the beauty and culture of southern Japan in a comfortable, organized, and meaningful way. Thank you again to Kimi-san and the entire AJT team for such a memorable journey.

Edward & Mary

Our tour guide Barbara was phenomenal. She well prepared, kept the group together and on time and provided a lot of detail on the Japanese culture and history. The bus driver was exceptional also.

The Pearson Family

Our guide Barbara was great, as well as the bus driver too! I do like that the itinerary that is all planned out allows us to not worry about any transportation or places to go or planning on our part.