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It was an excellent trip and I loved every minute of it

by traveler Michelle R. - 2019

Best place visited in this tour: This is very hard to decide-Amuse Museum, Sashiko Museum, Kubota Art Museum, Indiago Dye at Aizenkobo.
Best experience had in Japan: I love the hands on workshops, paper making, shiibori, stenciling, a sashiko experience would also be fun. And I loved every...
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Loved the Illumination, Asakusa, & Hoto

by traveler Joyce P. - 2019

Best place visited in this tour: We loved the Illumination, Asakusa, Hoto - I can’t pick one.
Best experience had in Japan: Dying the scarves in the Shidori work shop, Kimono fashion show and shopping the streets with local vendors and flavors.
Any place went to visit next time: The...
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The fish market & the Japan embroidery was amazing

by traveler Martha S. - 2019

Best place visited in this tour: The Quilt show, The Sashiko Museum
Best experience had in Japan: Hiroko & Shun provided entertainment, safety and generosity with time and gifts
Any place went to visit next time: As overall tour of Japan I had a ball this group was perfect, helpful...
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Hiroko made the trip special for all! Best guide ever!

by traveler Rosemany S. - 2019

Best place visited in this tour: Quilt Show, Ichiku Kubota, Amuse Museum
Best experience had in Japan: Final dinner, workshop, bus talk & Hiroko
Any place went to visit next time: Didn’t have time to go to fish market in Tokyo . Would liked more time at Noritake, light show and...
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This was an excellent tour I would tell others about!

by traveler Betsy V. - 2019

Best place visited in this tour: Shibori Museum, Amuse Museum, Kubota Art Museum & Aizen Kubo, Koito weaving – stage Curtains
Best experience had in Japan: Watching people work, and learning about their trades.
Any place went to visit next time: More sightseeing, historical sights...
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Everything we went on this tour was great!

by traveler John L. - 2019

Best place visited in this tour: Kyoto Shishu Restoration Studio – being able to observe close-up the works. Aizen kobo – the opportunity to meet Ken-ichi Utsuki & see his work.
Best experience had in Japan: The farewell dinner with the maiko. The opportunity to find so many unique fabrics...
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Such sweet and helpful tour guides!

by traveler Agusta E. - 2019

Best place visited in this tour: Kubota Art Museum
Best experience had in Japan: Shibori Workshop
Any place went to visit next time: Ninenzaka + Temples
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I loved the variety on the tour. So much to see!

by traveler Kathy H. - 2019

Best place visited in this tour: The quilt festival, amuse, Sashiko Museum, Kubota Museum, Textile Museum, Fish Market
Best experience had in Japan: Quilt festival - So many!
Any place went to visit next time: Japanese Garden Should have shipped everyone luggage to Kyoto even they...
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We enjoyed our tour guides. Positive, helpful people

by traveler Mai H. - 2019

Best place visited in this tour: Ichiku Kubota Museum
Best experience had in Japan: Shibori Museum made our own shibori.
Any place went to visit next time: Country side close to mount Fuji.
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The farewell dinner & Tokyo Dome were spectacular

by traveler Roger S. - 2019

Best place visited in this tour: The illumination
Best experience had in Japan: The farewell dinner
Any place went to visit next time: Fushimi Inari Shrine
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Hiroko was such a wonderful & helpful tour guide <3

by traveler Maureen S. - 2019

Best place visited in this tour: Quilt Show & Sashiko Museum
Best experience had in Japan: Visiting so much different shops, Museum, etc …
Any place went to visit next time: Fushimi Inari Shrine
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We saw such a delightful variety of textile places

by traveler Carol - 2019

Best place visited in this tour: Quilt festival & Ichiku Kubota Museum. I enjoyed all of the places we visited. Kyoto Shishu Restoration Studio was a favorite
Best experience had in Japan: Nabanano Sato illumination, making paper at Ozuwashi
Any place went to visit next time: I...
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Variety of sights made each day better than the last!

by traveler Cathy D. - 2019

Best place visited in this tour: Such a great variety! Loved it all.
Best experience had in Japan: The most fun was the scarf dying. Loved the small specially techniques we got to learn about.
Any place went to visit next time: Have been on many things with guides. Hiroko was one...
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All good during the Quilt Show Tour

by traveler Karen L. - 2019

Best place visited in this tour: All good. Quilt Show
Best experience had in Japan: Dying scarfs
Any place went to visit next time: Small town in country In advertising trip – tell people there are hundreds of steps.
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We saw variety of shops, museums & temples!

by traveler Diane F - 2019

Best place visited in this tour: Amuse Museum & Sensoji Temple
Best experience had in Japan: Illumination in Nabanano Sato
Any place went to visit next time: Beautiful gardens Pre-stay in Tokyo – We went to imperial Garden, Tokyo sky-tree for shopping. We also took the train to...
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We did so many things. No time to be bored.

by traveler Pan C. - 2019

Best place visited in this tour: Golden Pavilion – simply beautiful
Best experience had in Japan: Hands-on scarf dying was amazing.
Any place went to visit next time: Hiroshima I hope I can back soon!!
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Hiroko went above & beyond in taking care of us.

by traveler Catie M. - 2019

Best place visited in this tour: Quilt Show
Best experience had in Japan: Silk scarf
Any place went to visit next time: The large temple in Kyoto. The first day, I would have liked to start earlier at the Quilt Show rather than wait for the welcome tea. The earlier start I was...
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Great mix of Quilt activities & cultural activities

by traveler Judy S. - 2019

Best place visited in this tour: Quilt Festival
Best experience had in Japan: Shibori, scarf was so fun
Any place went to visit next time: Onsen More time in the Asakusa area. Having Sanshiro was a real plus. He was always helpful and cheerful. If more than one connection, maybe...
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I have done 10-12 Quilt Tours and this is the best!

by traveler Joanne T. - 2019

Best place visited in this tour: Quilt tour
Best experience had in Japan: Demo of Hiroko’s friend about embroidery, Hiroko, doing embroidery
Any place went to visit next time: Anything that you recommend. I like your choices compared to other Japan Quilt tours. You provide...
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This was my first tour! Loved it & will do again.

by traveler Christian B. - 2019

Best place visited in this tour: All the places. Loved the crafts
Best experience had in Japan: Meeting the people.
Any place went to visit next time: Not sure. This was my first tour! Loved it will do again. The final Dinner was so much fun!
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Even better experience in Tokyo than last year!

by traveler Judith S. - 2019

Best place visited in this tour: Kubota Museum + Ozu Washi
Best experience had in Japan: Shopping in TokyuHands + Buying special order name stamps.
Any place went to visit next time: Kubota Museum, Nippori Fabric town, Asakusa, Ozuwashi Even better experience in Tokyo than last...
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Our farewell Dinner was a perfect finish to our trip!

by traveler Daunnie Y. - 2019

Best place visited in this tour: The Quilt Show
Best experience had in Japan: The Quilt Show
Any place went to visit next time:? Our farewell Dinner & time with the Maiko was a perfect finish to our trip. It was fun and educational. Delightful!!!
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Tour guide made the tour outstanding

by traveler Bob C. - 2018

Best place visited in this tour: Tokyo, Kyoto, Himeji Caslte, Edo Museum
Best experience had in Japan: Being exposed to Japanese culture and history
Any place went to visit next time: Have not decided yet Outstanding tour by JDT. Mr. Keigo made the tour outstanding thank you very...
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JDT did an excellent job. I was extremely impressed.

by traveler Elizabeth S. - 2018

Best place visited in this tour: (I am not done with the tour yet, but so far it was the Deer Park) I am, very much looking forward to visiting Hiroshima!
Best experience had in Japan: I was pretty excited about riding the bullet train!
Any place went to visit next time: I would...
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Tour is Packed with Must-See Places & Attractions

by traveler Karen - 2018

Best place visited in this tour: Temples & Owakudani
Best experience had in Japan: walking the streets of Tokyo and going through trains
Any place went to visit next time: Hiroshima, Osaka
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Tour covers a lot of attractions in the time allotted

by traveler Maneul O. - 2018

Best place visited in this tour: Robot Restaurant
Best experience had in Japan: Navigating Japan's Rail system
Any place went to visit next time: Hiroshima This tour covers a lot of attractions in the time allotted, which I like a lot. It was just right. Keigo was wonderful. He...
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Very well picked places on this Japan tour

by traveler Warren O. - 2018

Best place visited in this tour: Akihabara
Best experience had in Japan: Going through all the railways and no cars
Any place went to visit next time: Kyoto Animation
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This Japan tour was pretty much perfect!

by traveler Ian O. - 2018

Best place visited in this tour: Akihabara
Best experience had in Japan: Feeding the Deer in Nara
Any place went to visit next time: Personally, I cannot think of anything that I had a problem with on the tour besides the heat. Of course, that is out of our control. Otherwise, the...
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Guide was very organized during our Japan Tour

by traveler Miyeon K. - 2018

Best place visited in this tour: Shibuya Crossing - So fun activity & little shop neon
Best experience had in Japan: Food, traditional side dishes
Any place went to visit next time: Northern Japan
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Experienced Music, Culture, & Museums during the Tour

by traveler Bongchim K. - 2018

Best place visited in this tour: Shibuya Crossing
Best experience had in Japan: Music, Culture, Museum
Any place went to visit next time: Northern Japan
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Couldn't be happier with the Japan Tour's sights & food

by traveler Sandy J. - 2018

Best place visited in this tour: Ghibli Museum in Mitaka City, Tokyo
Best experience had in Japan: Robot Restaurant
Any place went to visit next time: Gundam Base Tokyo Overall, I had a wonderful experience. Our guide, Keigo, was extremely welcoming and knowledgeable. He went above...
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This Japan Tour has been my favorite trip so far

by traveler Jonathan R. - 2018

Best place visited in this tour: Tokyo Sega Center
Best experience had in Japan: Dressing like Samurai in Saiko Iyashi
Any place went to visit next time: Gundam Base & Namco Bar I enjoyed my trip very much. This has been my favorite trip so far. Thank you!
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A wide variety of sights were covered on our Japan Tour

by traveler Elizabeth C. - 2018

Best place visited in this tour: Todaiji Temple
Best experience had in Japan: Traveling to Mt. Fuji, seeing more of Japan
Any place went to visit next time: A very enjoyable trip - I will be leaving with a high regard for Japan and the Japanese!
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Ate good food you can't get in the U.S on our tour

by traveler Kozo T. - 2018

Best place visited in this tour: Nara & the Japanese Tea Ceremony
Best experience had in Japan: Being able to eat good food you can't get in the U.S.
Any place went to visit next time: Hokkaido & Okinawa Suggestions: Especially on hot days, perhaps have bottles of water available...
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We loved the Japan Tour's cultural places!

by traveler Jessica T. - 2018

Best place visited in this tour: Nara Deer Park (because I love animals!)
Best experience had in Japan: Seeing my husband's culture and making new friends
Any place went to visit next time: Osaka, Hiroshima, just other areas in Japan in general. Hokkaido, Okinawa. Lots of things...
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Guide was thoughtful and went above and beyond

by traveler Dyan G. - 2018

Best place visited in this tour: Akihabara
Best experience had in Japan: There are so many! I liked learning the history of all of Japan!
Any place went to visit next time: I want to come back to Hiroshima Thank you! It was a wonderful tour! Everything was great!
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An excellent trip for families with teenagers

by traveler Hiskey Family - 2018

Best place visited in this tour: Hard to have a best. Each place was unique. Did appreciate the combination of Todaiji Temple and Nara Deer Park.
Best experience had in Japan: Experiencing a ryokan and using hot-springs/ walking through different parts of Tokyo. Bullet train was a great...
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A wide variety of sights to enjoy during our tour

by traveler Philip B. - 2018

Best place visited in this tour: Hakone Yumoto Hotel
Best experience had in Japan: Hot Springs Resort
Any place went to visit next time: Hiroshima The tour was wonderful. I believe Kazu-san made this trip even more of a gem.
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Saw the sights with a great tour guide!

by traveler Vincent & Cheryl - 2018

Best place visited in this tour: Kyoto (Geisha District) and Kiyosumi Garden
Best experience had in Japan: Tea Ceremony and Ryokan
Any place went to visit next time: North of Japan
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What a fantastic way to see Japan

by traveler Claire & Dominic - 2018

Best place visited in this tour: The Old Shogun trial & the lake views of Lake Ashi
Best experience had in Japan: Visiting Golden Temple
Any place went to visit next time: Climbing Mt. Fuji. Thank you Japan Deluxe Tours and particularly Kazu. We loved the tour and had an absolutely...
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