Private Tour 0516

5/16/2026 - 6/1/2026 / 2026-05-16   

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.

The Shah Group