Reviews

A very busy and interesting trip taking in the full range of sightseeing possibilities..
The urban sprawl of Tokyo contrasted with the peaceful monastery in the mountains . We saw monkeys and Mount Fuji under blue skies so felt very privileged.
Our guide Shioji was brilliant.

A great trip, all the activities were wonderful, the guide was great snd all the logistics were perfect.

Our guide was lovely and helpful. Tour was very full on but we got to see so much in a relatively short space of time.

Temples, shrines, bamboo forest, mount Fuji, cities, dress in authentic clothes, tea ceremony, japanese food specialities and the Japanese people. You can read that in the brochure.
But add in the best guide from Japan, sharing interesting facts, personal reflections, insider knowledge and a vitality and sense of humour.
Having learned japanese for three years Shioji our guide allowed me to ask silly questions, and that gave me confidence to jump right in to my adventure of a lifetime.
Our seven hotels were in convenient locations, so when I ventured out on my own in Tokyo the metro was nearby, as were Seven Elevens, Lawsons or Family Marts.
While journeying from one place to another the comfort stops, food outlets, and souvenir shops seemed well chosen and time available to explore was ideal.
I suppose as a first timer in Japan every thing would be exciting, but the size of group meant we could join up to visit venues, or just sit and drink it all in, at our own pace and ability, and this is where I mention the earpiece and 'intercom' device, that allowed our guide to easily communicate in the largest of crowds. Great idea!

This Off Beat tour of Japan was truly a holiday of a lifetime. Our tour guide was excellent and bought the places we visited and experiences to life. We enjoyed everything about the holiday.

The guide marie made Shure we had a fun time seeing Japan with her deep knowledge and nice hotels fantastic coach drivers made for the perfect holiday. And with Marie helping to find diverse choice of restaurants to try at every destination it will soon be a foodies paradise

Brilliant holiday, top quality guides. Very well organised without feeling organised

Extremely well organised and helpful staff at every stage.

Outstanding , action packed , varied , incredible tour with an absolutely brilliant Japanese guide - Okada Susumu ( Sam) . He was knowledgable , funny, explained Japanese life and culture and history with tremendous honesty . I would give him 10 stars ! We were fortunate in sharing the trip with 16 wonderful travelling companions . There were a lot of early starts , lots of walking , lots of visits but this was balanced with free time and also able to eat independently a lot of the meals . The accommodation was varied from European style hotels to typical Japanese hotels , to a Buddhist Monastery where we were able to join morning prayers and sleep on futons. I think the trip was made extra special by Sam and the fab travelling companions .

Well designed, if energetic, tour with first class guide