Crystal C. ★★★★★
CommentBest place visited in this tour: Kimono Museum, Maker demonstration Best experience had in Japan: Tea Ceremony learning Any place went to visit next time: Iwate, Hokkaido
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Real stories from travelers who experienced Japan with us. Premium guided tours since 1983. Showing 451–500 of 1865.
Alexis C. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Harajuku Robot Restaurant, Atami Hot Springs Best experience had in Japan: Having Yayo teach us about Japan, Atami Hotel Any place went to visit next time: Snow Monkeys, Yayoi!
Nancy B. ★★★★☆
commentBest place visited in this tour: Nara Best experience had in Japan: Tea Ceremony Any place went to visit next time: Too rushed - I would have enjoyed more time to enjoy each location more.
Jacob B. ★★★★☆
commentBest place visited in this tour: Nara Best experience had in Japan: Nenba Any place went to visit next time: Akihabara Perhaps you could space out the Tokyo section out more, it felt rushed at points.
Tyler U. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Robot Restaurant Best experience had in Japan: Robot Restaurant Any place went to visit next time: Wish I could have done Taiko drumming Life changing tour. Yayoi brought this from good to amazing. Please recognize her in some way. We've been on a lot of tours, but none with a guide even close to the caliber of Yayoi. Loved being mailed tags and packets beforehand. Iguchi was a great driver. Always with a smile.
Heather U. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: All of it! But especially Tokyo and Kyoto! Best experience had in Japan: All of it! But I especially loved the Robot Restaurant, Ghibli, Ikebukuro area, Fushimi Inari, Mt. Fuji, Harajuku, Pokemon Center, Akihabara, and Jump World! Any place went to visit next time: Himeji Castle just because we missed it due to the typhoon. I enjoyed everything about this tour, from locations, to accommodations, and especially our fabulous guide Yayoi! This was my dream trip and you truly made all my dreams come true! Arigatou Gozaimasu! Iguchi-san and everyone we encountered was amazing too, a job well done on an amazing tour.
Patrick L. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Robot Restaurant, Ghibli Museum, Itsukushima Shrine, Tokyo Tower....everything! Best experience had in Japan: Robot Restaurant + Ghibli Museum Any place went to visit next time: Ghibli Museum again, Tokyo Tower, Northern Japan, Mt. Fuji, Hokkaido, Snow Monkey Excellent Tour and will recommend to all my friends.
Sydney B. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Ghibli Museum, Miyajima, Robot Restaurant Best experience had in Japan: Typhoon was very exciting Any place went to visit next time: Nagano (Snow Monkey Park), Kobe Would definitely recommend to my friends.
Ed L. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Hiroshima Best experience had in Japan: Onsen Any place went to visit next time: More time at Atami
Dave I. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Hiroshima Best experience had in Japan: Interaction with Tour Guides & Peace Park Any place went to visit next time: More time in Hiroshima/Tokyo One word describes this tour: Excellent!
Ronald Y. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Lost Village Nenba & Hoto Noodle Best experience had in Japan: Kyoto - Kimono Shop and Kappa Sake + Gion Geisha District + Tea Ceremony Any place went to visit next time: Nagoya District Snow Monkey and Hokkaido Tour guide is very attentive to make sure our needs were met, and to prevent individuals did not get lost.
Connie L. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Hiroshima Best experience had in Japan: Everything - our guide Yayoi is the best Any place went to visit next time: More time in Hiroshima & Tokyo I would definitely refer Japan Deluxe Tours to my friends and family. I was impressed with the service from the moment I contacted JDT. Could not ask for better service. Especially help with the ancestry part. Thank you very much, Domo Arigatou :)
Raymond O. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Hakone Ropeway/Hot Spring/Hiroshima Peace Park Best experience had in Japan: Finding a record of my grandfather, now I can learn to write my name in Kanji Any place went to visit next time:
Carolyn O. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Best experience had in Japan: Riding the rickshaw in the Bamboo Forest Any place went to visit next time: Okinawa It was a wonderful tour with many learning experiences. I would recommend it to everyone. In spite of the rain, we had fun.
Abbi G. ★★★★☆
commentBest place visited in this tour: Ryoanji Temple Rock Garden Best experience had in Japan: Tea Ceremony (& rickshaw) Any place went to visit next time: food tour of snacks/candies (not just meals/traditional foods) that are unique to Japan I heard about this trip & company from a (picky) colleague who only had amazing comments. Ms. Yuki Koguchi arranged the trip and was so organized and so thorough in her emails. Mr. Ninomiya was a true gift on our journey. We will absolutely look at the other offerings from Japan Deluxe Tours and plan another visit! The packets of information before and during the trip are great. I liked that we did not spend so long in a place so I did not get bored :)
Seth S. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Kyoto Best experience had in Japan: Tea Ceremony & Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Any place went to visit next time: None. The tour highlighted many parts of Japan + provided adequate time at each site. My wife's coworker suggested JDT when we were discussing a trip to Japan last year. JDT exceeded all of my expectations. I am now a raving fan of JDT + will be recommending this tour to all my friends + coworkers as well.
Patricia K. ★★★★★
commentsBest place visited in this tour: Best experience had in Japan: Any place went to visit next time: Northern Japan on another trip This was my first trip to Japan and it was wonderful. The tour was very well organized and took very good care of everyone. Despite the extreme heat, we saw many sites that are representative of Japan's history and culture.
Aneil C. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Tokyo and Kyoto Best experience had in Japan: Edo Museum and Himeji Castle plus the culture of the country Any place went to visit next time: unsure JDT is a great tour to start with to experience the country. I recommend coming to Japan in November and December.
Carol C.+ Chin W. ★★★★☆
commentBest place visited in this tour: Hiroshima A-bomb Dome + Floating Gate Best experience had in Japan: Kaiseki Style Hotel by the Ocean - Beautiful location Any place went to visit next time: Kyushu Area Tour was overall well organized and had good flow. Tea ceremony, although interesting, took too long compared to other attractions/sights that we could have need more time at.
Matthew C. ★★★★☆
commentBest place visited in this tour: Himeji Castle Best experience had in Japan: the entire trip - good + bad Any place went to visit next time: Possibly more botanical garden type places Thank you so very much. This really was a trip of a lifetime. Even with the not so good moments and being sore after some of our hiking, I am glad I did it. Thank you for encouraging me to step out of my comfort zone and really experience Japan.
Shelly T. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Arashiyama Monkey Mountain Best experience had in Japan: Watching okonomiyaki pancakes being made Any place went to visit next time: Tokyo National Museum Alex and I thoroughly enjoyed our vacation. I can't really think of anything I would change. This is my 2nd Japan Deluxe Tour and I would use your company if I come again. I feel like you really care about your guests and your tour guides go above and beyond to make sure each guest has the best vacation possible. We were sad to leave the tour. My legs are tired. I will rest on the airplane.
Alex T. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Nara Park was fun to watch people get mobbed by hungry deer. Best experience had in Japan: Making wax food in Tokyo prior to the tour. Any place went to visit next time:
Bev M. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Mt. Aso & rice terraces Best experience had in Japan: Meeting so many friendly people Any place went to visit next time: The Drum demonstration (was not available during our stay) & Northern Part of Japan Loved the small group experience with the use of trains, buses, etc but we needed to be told before leaving Australia that we would need a smaller bag for 4 nights. The bag provided was fine for one night. Overall, a good trip. Arigato Gozaimas.
Trevor M. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Mt. Aso Best experience had in Japan: People and Culture Any place went to visit next time: Hokkaido We had a great holiday and look forward to returning to Japan.
Brian I. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Mt. Aso in Kumamoto Best experience had in Japan: The Bullet Train Any place went to visit next time: Visit Hokkaido
Helen I. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Glover Garden Best experience had in Japan: Local lunch/visiting hot-springs Any place went to visit next time: Hokkaido, Okinawa
John F. ★★★★☆
commentBest place visited in this tour: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Best experience had in Japan: The variety of towns + cities we visited Any place went to visit next time: Hokkaido Excellent Bus Driver
Doris Z. ★★★★★
CommentBest place visited in this tour: Shibuya Crossing (It's fun) & Tea Ceremony and Bullet Train (Exciting Ride) Best experience had in Japan: Very safe, people are very friendly and nice, and clean Any place went to visit next time: Cherry Blossoms All I can say this tour in Japan is fantastic. I really enjoyed all the places that we went. I was telling Hiro for sure we are coming back to Japan. "Domo arigatogozaimashita" "Yoku Dekimashita!"
Willy N. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Giant Buddha in Todai-ji Best experience had in Japan: The Food! Rickshaw Ride! Any place went to visit next time: Hokkaido Hiro is very wonderful guide. She's so accommodating to our needs and made sure every queries we have are met with a satisfying response. Sammy, her assistant, also did a good job attending to our needs and tried hard in his own way to communicate with us.
Lucy N. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Kiyosumi Garden + Shibuya Best experience had in Japan: Rickshaw ride + Snow Monkey Park, Food, Bullet train ride, Giant Buddha in Todaiji, and the cute sleepwear provided in each hotel. And using the bidet in the toilet with different settings wohoo!! Any place went to visit next time: Cherry Blossom experience.
Chris & Emma O. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: One Piece Tokyo Tower/Nara Park Best experience had in Japan: Hot-springs/Anime Souvenir Shops Any place went to visit next time: One Piece Tokyo Tower Nice for Hiroko to bring snacks (and cold medicine) around on the bus. The photo opportunities were fun! Good Balance of tour + Free time.
Aaron M. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Hot Spring Best experience had in Japan: All - good overview of everything Any place went to visit next time: Osaka Would like airport voucher for transfer to/from airport if arrive early or stay late.
Mario M. ★★★★☆
CommentBest place visited in this tour: Asakusa Best experience had in Japan: Shibuya Scrumble Crossing Any place went to visit next time: Hiroshima Can't wait for our next Japan visit!
Mark M. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Akihabara Best experience had in Japan: Exploring Akihabara Any place went to visit next time: Mostly exploring Akihabara more For a first time view of Japan, this was a great experience. Though I do wish there were more bits about otaku culture, as that is my main interest with anime specifically.
Maribeth M. ★★★★☆
commentBest place visited in this tour: Deer Park in Nara Best experience had in Japan: Riding the Japan Rail system Any place went to visit next time: Hiroshima & Okinawa
Angela P. ★★★★☆
commentBest place visited in this tour: Robot Restaurant Best experience had in Japan: Food & Shopping Any place went to visit next time: Kyoto
Samantha P. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Ghibli Museum Best experience had in Japan: Pokemon Shops, Robot Restaurant Any place went to visit next time: Deer Park
Audrey C. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: One Piece Tower Best experience had in Japan: Being in Japan and getting to experience Japanese culture Any place went to visit next time: Hot-spring experience
Victor C. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Akihabara Best experience had in Japan: Learning the public transit system Any place went to visit next time: Mt. Fuji
Jessica S. ★★★★☆
commentBest place visited in this tour: Bamboo Forest Best experience had in Japan: Rickshaw Ride Any place went to visit next time: Harajuku Again I will recommend this tour when I return home.
Audrey W. ★★★★☆
commentBest place visited in this tour: Sun City Mall Best experience had in Japan: Watching AJ run screaming from a heard of hungry deer Any place went to visit next time: Sumo Wrestling
Alan & Rosslyn W. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour:Nagasaki Area - Church, Peace Park, We did a quick personal visit to Dr. Nagai Takashi Museum - Most Enlightening Best experience had in Japan: All types of food & Hiroshima Museum Any place went to visit next time: Happy with what we saw We also loved that we went to Nagasaki+Kyushu We have really enjoyed this tour with JDT. You are to be highly commended on arranging this tour. We loved the busy-ness of the trip. Keeping us busy with so many varied activities. We loved that it was an all-included int he price. Other trips we looked at, had free days "but what would we do??" We have done many trips all over the world, and this was the best concerning great included activities, care, and attention, thoroughly excellent organization. Bus driver was wonderful too. Kept a clean bus and was an excellent driver and polite. We primarily chose this trip because it traveled the most extensively in Japan, especially to Nagasaki. We feel that when we go to a country, it will be once and we want to see it well! Transfers excellent
Indira D. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: I loved hiking Takachiho Gorge, and seeing beautiful scenery along the way. Also, I was moved by Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Best experience had in Japan: The best experience I had was our tour guide Hiroko taking care of us. She is the best, kind, hard working, helpful. Another experience was the cleanliness of the whole country including public restrooms. Any place went to visit next time: I was very satisfied by the places we covered in Japan. We had a wonderful trip in Japan. People are very friendly and helpful. Our guide Hiroko made sure that we had a pleasant trip and wonderful time here. We loved the company of all the people in our group. Every city was full of wonders and excitement. We learned a lot about Japan and its culture. We had a fantastic tour. Loved it.
Albert F. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Himeji Castle Best experience had in Japan: Eating lots of delicious meals Any place went to visit next time: Hokkaido
Linda S. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: So many! Most impressive is Himeji Castle, most impact is Hiroshima Best experience had in Japan: Riding through Countryside and seeing diff landscapes, homes, farms, bridges, and more. Any place went to visit next time: A fruit farm to see the operations and pick/taste the fruit of the season. I really like going Off the beaten path and to places that you can't get to on most other tours.
Thomas F. ★★★★☆
CommentBest place visited in this tour: Himeji Castle & Kyushu Countryside Best experience had in Japan: Walking around Miyajima Island Any place went to visit next time: Farms and small seaside villages, factory tours This was a good sampler tour to get an overall view of Japan and to get ideas about future visits. Japan is a fantastic place to visit and experience!
Flora J. ★★★★☆
commentBest place visited in this tour: Arashiyama (Bamboo forest w/rickshaw), Monkey Park & Golden Pavilion, Himeji Castle, Istukushima Shrine, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Nagasaki Peace Memorial Park, Amanoiwato & Takachiho Gorge, Tour of Hell. Best experience had in Japan: Bullet train, Japanese Hot Springs, Rickshaw ride through bamboo Forest, Itsukushima Shrine, Monkey Park, Amanoiwato & Takachiho Gorge, Foot Baths Any place went to visit next time: Hokkaido & Sapporo Would have loved to see Taiko Drum show and Skytree in Tokyo. Japan Deluxe Tours delivers on Highlights of Japan Grand Tours. It was comprehensive as indicates in brochures. This tour was selected out of many due to all the areas covered with 12 days were actually 10 days with 2 travel days - we covered a lot! I would definitely select Japan Deluxe Tours for future Japan trips and would highly recommend to friends & family! Both Hiroko and Driver represented your company well.
Patricia J. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Hot Springs bath at Hakone and the Sea Hell Best experience had in Japan: Ferry boat ride and seeing the floating tori gates Any place went to visit next time: Hokkaido & Sapporo
Stella K. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Miyajima Island - Itsukushima Shrine Best experience had in Japan: Arashiyama - monkeys although the hike was very steep and Takachiho Gorge was beautiful Any place went to visit next time: Nikko The driver Mr. Araki was impressive in his driving and parking. He was always cheerful in the mornings. Hiroko and Sammie were great as a team, especially when there were 40 of us. Hiroko made this trip a wonderful experience.
Shelley K. ★★★★★
commentBest place visited in this tour: Takachiho Valley + Himeji Castle Best experience had in Japan: Feeding the Deer at Nara Park Any place went to visit next time: It was my first time in Japan and my tour + Hiroko exceeded my expectations. It was a wonderful experience for first timers. Thank you!