Testimonials
5/20/2023 - 5/31/2023 / 2023-05-20
My wife and I had such a great time on the tour. Kenta our tour guide was awesome. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable about where we were going but also kept the group together and on schedule. He also had a great sense of humor. The hotels were all nice and clean. The choice of restaurants was excellent.
Mr. Harioka
5/17/2023 - 5/26/2023 / 2023-05-17
This was our first trip to Japan and this tour gave us everything we could have asked for. We went to the cities we wanted, with a tour guide who was knowledgeable, fun, and organized.
Mrs. Tsunoda
5/15/2023 - 5/26/2023 / 2023-05-15
Comprehensive. Lots of variety from ancient to modern sites. Well paced with time explore or relax. Guides were excellent.
Ms. Thompson
5/15/2023 - 5/26/2023 / 2023-05-15
The tour was very well coordinated. We saw so much! And although there was a LOT of walking, it felt really good to be out and in the countries' environment, as opposed to simply driving by the sites. I especially liked our guide in Korea, Melvin. He was informative without being overwhelming. The hotels and food were high quality, too!
Ms. Vesper
5/14/2023 - 5/20/2023 / 2023-05-14
Wonderful tour guide!
Mr. Scheller
5/11/2023 - 5/24/2023 / 2023-05-11
The guide and bus driver were exceptional.
Ms. Cipres
5/11/2023 - 5/24/2023 / 2023-05-11
Everything about the tour was amazing! Our guide Miharu was a very big part of making the tour so fantastic. Her knowledge, guidance, assistance, storytelling, friendliness -- I can go on and on, and especially her humor and comedic skills had us all laughing and wanting more. She never failed to have an answer to our questions. Driver Harada-san was also so accommodating and pleasant to have as our driver -- he had the softest hands! I loved all the "hand on" activities - doing bonsai, woodcarving, making kamaboko, making tatami, dancing. It was also so special that Miharu was able to have the beautiful Japanese singer fly in just to entertain us on the bus. That was so special and I'm sure something that is not done for all tours.
Ms. Kawaguchi
5/11/2023 - 5/24/2023 / 2023-05-11
Our tour was carefully curated to meet the diverse interests of our group. We had a group of family and friends, many who have traveled to Japan together several times before with a different company. AJT was by far superior in the sites and experiences they provided. The local tour guide was informative and funny and took the extra steps to make sure our tour would be memorable. We will definitely use AJT for our next trip. Thank you
Mr. Takasugi
5/11/2023 - 5/24/2023 / 2023-05-11
It was a fabulous tour! Kiyoshi and Jeanne Sakamoto did an excellent job of planning a great itinerary and activities. It was very well thought out and proceeded smoothly. The activities were all fun and every place we went was expecting us. I especially enjoyed the luxury Hotel Matsushima Taikanso and the beautiful ocean view room. Hotel Family Sado Aikawa was also lovely. it was so nice to have oceanfront rooms. Enough cannot be said about our amazing tour guide Miharu. She was always prompt, well-prepared and organized, and she filled us with information about the history, culture and personal stories with visual material, and all in a very entertaining manner. She kept us laughing throughout the tour. In addition, Miharu was kind, thoughtful, considerate, caring, flexible, joyful and looked out for everyone. She even provided us with delicious snack and water bottles on the bus. She seemed to sense the needs of our tour group and paced our tour accordingly. She truly made the tour to be the very BEST. Our bus driver Mr. Harada was also the best. We felt very confident in his safe and excellent driving. He was also very kind and friendly, always with a smile on his face. He was very accomodating as well, making extra stops to meet rest stop or shopping needs. Miharusan and Haradasan both went out of their way to make this an incredible and memorable tour. Kiyoshi was also very helpful and answered all my trip/airline related questions. We also appreciated all the information of the places we were going to prior to the trip. Thank you very much All Japan Tours. Thank you Miharu, Mr. Harada and Kiyoshi
Ms. Shibata
5/9/2023 - 5/29/2023 / 2023-05-09
Our tour was phenomenal. Everything was well planned, with even small details taken care of…like including maps and reserved train seats.
Mrs. Bury
5/6/2023 - 5/21/2023 / 2023-05-06
Where do I start? In short, this tour was perfect. Everything, from the itinerary to the choice of hotels, to the travel arrangements, to the quality of tour guides, was flawless. We were blown away by how seamless everything was and how easy it was to get around. The attention to detail paid by the AJT staff was world-class and exceeded anything that we have ever experienced. My wife and I are both seasoned luxury tourists (having visited 42 countries together) and this was maybe our best travel experience, ever.
Mr. Franklin
5/1/2023 - 5/9/2023 / 2023-05-01
Our tour guide was fantastic and very helpful. A true Gem. She went way far and beyond what one might expect from a tour guide. She was also exceptionally knowledgeable abut the area and the history. I am very grateful to her.
Ms. Thomson
5/1/2023 - 5/9/2023 / 2023-05-01
Thanks to all of you for a wonderful vacation (even though Mother Nature didn’t cooperate, and we missed most of the cherry blossoms!) The tour was so well planned and organized, with a blend of nature, culture, food, and exploration, that we hardly missed the Sakura. I’ve come to understand that Hokkaido is beautiful at every time of year. In my 20 years as owner of a small tour company, I learned a lot. First: The guide makes or breaks the tour. I hired and worked with dozens and dozens of guides, many of them very talented, but not one of them could hold a candle to Miharu Katsume, who is one of the finest professionals (in any field) that I have ever met. Her attention to detail was remarkable; she never forgot any little item that might please or help a guest, once she found out about it. I’m sure your staff was responsible for accommodating my ridiculous food allergies everywhere we went, but Miharu went above and beyond, by making sure I was eating properly when my back went out. She refused to take ‘no’ for an answer! The fact that it was Golden Week would have been daunting for some guides, but not Miharu. She managed to find an emergency room, took me there, translated, helped me understand how to take my meds, and brought me home. Unbeknownst to me, she arranged for your Tokyo office to overnight a wheelchair, as I wasn’t walking steadily. As it turned out, the meds did their job and I didn’t need the wheelchair…..which was a stroke of luck, since my traveling companion, Madelon Thomson, fell and cracked her kneecap, requiring the use of the wheelchair for the rest of the trip! Madelon needed a lot of attention, and I observed the way Miharu cared for her with respect, kindness, and sometimes firmness. She wanted to make sure that everyone on our tour was able to take part in every activity. She didn’t want us to miss out on anything. As she said herself, “The word ‘no’ is not part of my vocabulary.” I can’t begin to express my respect for her. (If I were still in the tour business, I’d be begging you to clone her!) She brought honor to your company and your country, and joy to her guests. Next, logistics: This tour went off without a hitch, from my perspective as a guest (sorry to hammer away at this, but a great guide fixes logistical glitches without the guests knowing about it. There’s no substitute for experience.) The hotels were comfortable and clean, with very hospitable staffs. The Hilton was the highlight; ringed with patches of snow, it was still winter there, but the interior was warm and gorgeous and the dinner was beautiful, one of the most memorable among many fine meals that we had. The bus driver was outstanding. Through many long hours on the road, he was always smiling and helpful. In closing, I send my appreciation to all of you for everything you did behind the scenes to make this tour such a success. I’m a big fan.
Ms. Seligman
5/1/2023 - 5/21/2023 / 2023-05-01
We had a phenomenal experience with AJT's Japan Spring Highlights tour. The tour guides and bus drivers were exceptionally professional, friendly, and dedicated. The AJT team did a great job handling challenges that could have derailed other tours when a participant sustained a bad injury from a fall and disruptions due to increased security for the G7. This is a very trustworthy, diligent, and caring team. This three-week tour offered an incredible variety of sites (rural vs. urban), museums, meals, and hotels and never felt repetitive. The tour struck a right balance between guided experiences and opportunities to freely explore towns and cities. We really want to go back and spend more time in Japan as we felt that we just scratched the surface of what this amazing country has to offer. We would strongly recommend AJT and this tour to others.
Mrs. Strickland
5/1/2023 - 5/9/2023 / 2023-05-01
Exceptionally well-organized and well-executed, with some interesting activities (like the drumming demonstration and "class"). Accommodations and meals were good-to- excellent. Rest stops were well-planned and generally excellent and/or interesting. The tour leader (Miharu?) was incredibly organized, energetic, and and hard working, and did everything imaginable to attend to ALL of the needs of ALL of the group.
Mr. Colson
5/1/2023 - 5/21/2023 / 2023-05-01
Packed itinerary which was great and allowed to really experience the real Japan it's culture, food, people and wonde4lrful scenery and nature. Tour guides were fantastic, both Kim and Miharu were extremely knowledgeable and went wellbeyond expectations. Miharu particularly had to act as a carer after one passenger had an accident and had to go to hospital. Kim did a fantastic job on the day we visited Hiroshima, where she had to lead 32 of us on public transport
Mr. Minn
4/26/2023 - 5/6/2023 / 2023-04-26
We saw a lot in a short amount of time, thanks to our energetic tour leader Kim Kida. We loved the stories of the places we visited. She was so skillful in flexible reorganizing when weather, traffic, or other issues came up. Bus drivers were great too getting us safely from one spot to the next. A most enjoyable trip!
Ms. Miller
4/17/2023 - 5/8/2023 / 2023-04-17
An excellent tour with a good variety of different sites and activities. Billy was an amazing guide who was so knowledgeable and organized. We have traveled extensively , both on tours and on our own, and this tour was one of the best. Delee Wells
Mr. Wells
4/17/2023 - 5/8/2023 / 2023-04-17
Billy was amazing! His energy, knowledge, personality and language skills were the best. He made the trip all the more special.
Ms. Turkus
4/10/2023 - 4/16/2023 / 2023-04-10
Janice was amazing and it was great to have her on my trip to Japan. We saw everything on the itinerary.
Mr. Gawron
3/19/2023 - 3/26/2023 / 2023-4-9
I went on my trip in March 2023 and it was AMAZING. I've been planning to go to Japan for over six years and AJT was able to help me accomplish my dream. From the first time I reached out, everyone I spoke to was incredibly kind and full of knowledge. They were also very patient with my overwhelming amount of questions! The reps at the company let me know what I needed to apply for and fill out, along with due dates and timely reminders. I was also able to add on a 4-day Seoul addition with ease. Our guide, Billy, met us at the airport and was literally the most perfect tour guide. (He even assisted me with picking up my mobile wifi at the airport). I highly recommend him for your tours! He is incredibly knowledgeable about the places we were going. You could even ask him questions about places we passed and he would be able to tell you in-depth, despite it not being a part of the tour. I felt very comfortable with him and in extremely capable hands. I could go on and on about Billy, or the places we visited for days, but to sum it up, this trip, this tour is 100% worth it. AJT is incredibly thorough in helping me organize this whole trip, outside of my flights. I cannot wait to go on another tour with them! 100/10, definitely recommend!
Ms. Jalm
4/9/2023 - 4/18/2023 / 2023-04-21
Very organised tour. Tour Leader very informative. Best hotels. Stunning places
Ms. Briffa
4/9/2023 - 4/18/2023 / 2023-04-09
Leia is knowledgeable as a tour guide. She knows the facts and histories of all the places we went to. In addition, she used picture and drawing illustrations in the bus for further information before each location.
Ms. Ng
4/8/2023 - 4/15/2023 / 2023-04-08
We had Steve as our guide and happy he was such an enthusiastic and personable tour guide. Made the whole trip much more enjoyable. Also having an amazing Bus driver ready to pick us up was amazing.
Mr. Hernandez
4/8/2023 - 4/15/2023 / 2023-04-08
Steve made our dream trip so enjoyable. He had the best stories and explained each place we visited very well. Our driver was also wonderful. My wife and I recommend alljapantours when people ask who we used.
Mr. Davis
4/5/2023 - 4/15/2023 / 2023-04-05
I cannot say enough good things about this tour! We definitely got our money's worth on this tour, and I am very happy I found AJT in my search for this type of East Asia Cherry Blossom tour. Our Korean guide, Brian, was very knowledgeable about the history of Korea's dynasties and invasions, which shaped the culture, language, and mindset of the Korean people. Our Japan guide, Janice, was very thoughtful, personable, and knowledgeable about the culture of Japan and significance of certain sites, and she tried to find spots where we still could see cherry blossom trees in bloom, since this year the cherry blossoms bloomed two weeks early and were mostly past their prime, because she did not want us to be disappointed. They both kept us informed about changes in our itinerary due to weather or other causes, and they made adjustments in the order of site visits so that we were able to see everything that was promised in the AJT tour brochure and itinerary. They listened to our feedback and gave suggestions on how to maximize our free time in each tour destination in both countries. On a personal note, both guides continued to check in about my tree nut food allergy and to make sure that my placement at each table had a marker so that the restaurant servers knew they should be careful and make sure I received a special dish prepared just for me. In particular, Brian helped me get treatment at the Seoul ER after I had an asthma attack and I needed a stronger inhaler prescription. That kind of personal touch and one on one service is priceless for someone who has serious medical conditions. Finally, I really appreciate AJT's efforts in getting two tickets to the Studio Ghibli museum for our preferred date, after the tour was over. I know it wasn't easy, but it was worth the trip and effort. Thank you!
Ms. Golden
4/5/2023 - 4/26/2023 / 2023-04-05
We had high expectations for the tour but it exceeded our expectations in every way. The accommodations were superb and the food was fantastic. Truly a once in a life time trip for us to see essentially all of Japan in 3 weeks. My Japanese relatives were so impressed with the itinerary and many said we have seen more than they have of Japan in their whole lives. Thank you so much. Also thank you for Kim Kida, our guide. She was more than amazing....a true expert guide who did so much more than necessary to make everyone's experience wonderful.
Mr. Madison
4/4/2023 - 4/18/2023 / 2023-04-04
My wife and I really enjoyed our trip. We never could have managed to see as much of Japan and as many sites on our own and the tour made it really easy and pleasurable.
Mr. Hajek
4/4/2023 - 4/11/2023 / 2023-04-04
We were very satisfied with all the food, hotels, places we visited and the tour guide (Ito or as otherwise as known as "Tom Cruise" ). He kept us on schedule and enjoy his humor all along the trip. I definitely recommend this travel agency to anyone looking to travel to Japan. Thank you for making our trip a wonderful experience!. Carlos
Mr. Velasquez
4/2/2023 - 4/8/2023 / 2023-04-02
Everything about the tour from the processing to the real tour itself was excellent. My sisters and I had an amazing time. Tour guide Michelle & Mia were great We will definitely book again for another tour
Ms. Aguilar
4/2/2023 - 4/15/2023 / 2023-04-22
Our honeymoon was everything we could have dreamed of and so much more. The itinerary was fantastic as were our guides and every location we stayed.
Mrs. Tracey-Stone
4/1/2023 - 4/11/2023 / 2023-04-14
Me and my wife had a wonderful time seeing the cherry blossoms, castles, shrines , temples , Mount Fuji and enjoyed the culture and traditions of the Japanese people
Mr. Cabantac
4/1/2023 - 4/11/2023 / 2023-04-01
The tour was WONDERFUL and included everything I imaged Japan to be and more. Our tour guide Barbara was great and caring as well as our bus driver, Takahiro Kamata. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who was interested in Japan and it's culture. The accommodations and food were very good.
Mr. Leong
3/26/2023 - 4/5/2023 / 2023-4-7
The tour was great and well organized. The guide Billy and driver Nagato-San made all the difference. I haven’t seen a more conscientious guide than Billy. The tour gave a good flavor of different areas of Japan (I believe 19 prefectures?). We got the fully Cherry Blossom experience as well as the sites, food and culture!!! The communication was clear and concise.
Mr. Gupta
3/28/2023 - 4/3/2023 / 2023-04-7
I like the tour a lot especially that it was ny first time in japan. I wish all meals were included though and dotonbori included as well. Our tour guide Ms. Kim Kida was great and kind and she did her best during our tour and did above and beyond in handling some of the guests. Our tour driver Mr. Okuda was great as well and made sure our ride was safe.
Miss Corre
3/27/2023 - 4/2/2023 / 2023-04-4
Me ha ru was great at information. I learned a ton even after doing homework in advance. Japan is lovely. What needs fixed on this tour is timing (multiple over 12 hour days was insanity and even with that we lost a few items off the itinerary because people were DONE), accurate information about timing (stops were often underestimated, and our group was not particularly slow), and the included food was ... Not good (I'm not particularly a fan of japanese but why was there no ramen meal, and multiple meals involving cold rice, and food, including raw food, that was pre plated for Lord knows how long before we got there). People who already liked Japanese food were likewise unimpressed). If those things were fixed this would've been amazing, as it was it was good. Group consensus was that the imperial palace parking lot, the textile overpriced factory and the idea of going up into one of the castles could have been axed. Also, given the weather going up only to station 4 on Mt Fuji was too expensive timewise, a stop below when the mountain was out would've been preferable.
Ms. Carpenter
3/26/2023 - 4/2/2023 / 2023-04-5
Excellent tour our guide Mr Ito was very friendly,, knowledgable and at the same time extremely responsible Hotels were all very good
Mr. Roy
3/26/2023 - 4/2/2023 / 2023-4-6
Tom Cruise was out standing and made the trip very enjoyable
Mr. Harrison
3/26/2023 - 4/2/2023 / 2023-03-26
Ito-San was so kind and knowledgeable!! The gardens and sites were the perf places to see the Sakura!!
Ms. Matz
3/26/2023 - 4/2/2023 / 2023-4-6
Ito San was a very entertaining tour guide & made the journey very enjoyable.
Mr. Balepur
3/19/2023 - 3/29/2023 / 2023-4-10
This tour covered a lot of places and was directed by Billy the tour guide, who was excellent. He provided vast information about the places we would visit and about Japan's culture and traditions. He made sure that we were on time for all activities, and he was always present for any questions or suggestions. Billy is a professional that provides 100% customer satisfaction and he is a true asset to All Japan Tours. Congratulations on a well done journey through Japan.
Ms. Fernandez
3/26/2023 - 4/2/2023 / 2023-04-13
We had the best time! There is so much you do on this tour, things we could never plan for ourselves & get done in one day. This trip took us to places in the city and along the countryside. It was beautiful and the cherry blossoms were in full bloom. Our tour guide, Ito, was SO much fun and very knowledgeable.
Mrs. Wangrud
3/26/2023 - 4/5/2023 / 2023-04-16
The best tour we have been on so far! It started with the pre-trip preparation from the Ontario office. Ms Yuki Takenaka was professional, prompt, and helpful with our family's specific needs and requests. Our guide Billy was the best part. He was very knowledgeable, punctual, professional, and courteous throughout. You can tell he always strived to make the tour perfect for everyone. The hotels were all very nice and clean. The included meals were plentiful and all well arranged. Sometimes the itinerary seemed rush but in retrospect that allowed us to cover more sites. We highly recommend this particular tour and this tour company. We love Billy!!!!
Ms. Nguyen
3/25/2023 - 4/8/2023 / 2023-4-10
The tour was fantastic! We saw peak cherry blossoms and saw amazing sites in 5 different cities. Everything went smoothly - all of the transportation was seamless and we were able to see a huge portion of the island in 14 days due to how efficient the tour was organized. I highly recommend the tour for anyone who is nervous about traveling to Japan because they aren't personally familiar with the country/culture - AJT makes it so easy to just enjoy the trip! We especially enjoyed our guides Marta (Takayma/Shirwakaga-Go), TK (our second Tokyo and Hakone guide) as well as our Hiroshima and Kyoto guides
Mr. Lewis
3/20/2023 - 3/26/2023 / 2023-03-31
Very happy with AJT. Customer support during booking is very efficient and professional. The tour is well designed. Our tour guide is knowledgeable, friendly and detailed.
Mr. Li
3/19/2023 - 3/29/2023 / 2023-03-30
Kim and Billy were both excellent tour guides and I really enjoyed seeing all the places and cities. My only real complaint was how difficult it was to sleep on a futon in the traditional hotel, but I will freely admit that was a me problem and that I really appreciate the opportunity to try that out. Having two different hot spring hotels on the itinerary was really cool too.
Mr. Household
3/19/2023 - 3/26/2023 / 2023-03-31
The tour with Billy was amazing. He gave us great insight into historical facts and showed us all, and additional, locations from the itinerary. We were lucky to see the cherry blossoms in bloom as well as enjoy a good weather for walking.
Mr. Carmona
3/19/2023 - 3/26/2023 / 2023-04-03
Our tour was amazing! We got to see and do so much in such a short time, from Cherry blossom, to the country side all with amazing food! We had sulfur eggs, experienced relaxing Onsens and amazing views. Our tour guide, Ms Kim Kida (Shensu travel) was so knowledgeable, kind and patient, giving us so much info about all we were seeing. She managed a birthday celebration for my dad and a Kimono appointment for myself in a tight schedule. Mr Kamata our driver, managed a large bus into many narrow and busy streets and ensured a comfortable ride.We had so much fun, met some amazing people and had great memories, thank you so much!
Ms. Dalili
3/19/2023 - 3/26/2023 / 2023-04-03
The itinerary was very organized and Billy was a great guide.
Ms. Stoner
3/19/2023 - 3/29/2023 / 2023-04-3
Awesome, amazing , perfect, everything i could have hoped for. Itinerary was great. We got to see a the things we wanted to see. Hotels were great. The tour guide Kim Kida- she was amazing , energetic, helpful, always smiling, knowledgeable. She is what really really made the trip.
Mrs. Sood
3/19/2023 - 3/26/2023 / 2023-03-19
Kim, our tour guide, and Kamata our driver, did a wonderful job.
Ms. Terzis
3/19/2023 - 3/26/2023 / 2023-04-9
Particularly enjoyed the tea ceremony and the geisha, sushi making, and Matsumoto Castle. The bus driver, Mr. Kamata, was very pleasant, timely, and helpful. Ms. Kim, the guide, was upbeat, knowledgeable, and went out of her way to help us individually discover things we were most interested in.
Mr. Padley, Jr.
3/12/2023 - 3/18/2023 / 2023-03-21
Love the tour arrangement including the hotels, attraction, and especially such an awesome tour guide Meharu!
Mr. Ranganathan
3/12/2023 - 3/18/2023 / 2023-03-21
We had an amazing time in Japan. Using AJT made it so efficient, relaxing, and fun. Appreciated how organized everything was from start to finish. Miharu was such a good guide. Thanks
Mr. Bullock
3/11/2023 - 3/20/2023 / 2023-03-30
Our tour guide Barbara was very informative and made sure we learned about the history of the sites we visited. She was flexible when there were changes in plans and was able to find us when we got separated on the train lines. She made sure we got good pictures together!
Ms. Liem
3/5/2023 - 3/11/2023 / 2023-03-22
Such a fun tour! It was made even more amazing by the incredible Kim Kida and our driver, Harada. Kim was delightful, incredibly insightful and funny. She made sure to hit everything on the itinerary, tell a great story about each place and keep the trip moving along. The tour was a great mix of locations in Japan. I have taken many tours in my travel journeys, and this was a great way to see Japan! Highly recommend.
Ms. Goldenberg
3/5/2023 - 3/11/2023 / 2023-03-22
Both Mrs. Kim Kida and our driver were wonderful and made the whole trip memorable. I cant wait to be able to return and hopefully on a more eco focused tour itinerary. I recommend this tour to anyone that is their first trip to Japan since it really gives you a taste of the wonders that it has.
Mr. Meadows
3/5/2023 - 3/11/2023 / 2023-03-24
I really enjoyed this trip. It was well organised and included many sites of interest in a fairly short period of time. Kim our guide and Harada our driver were both excellent. Kim was informative without overdoing the information which can sometimes be too much to take in. I never noticed our driver Harada when he was driving , which meant he must have driven extremely well , giving no cause for concern. The hotels were all very good and breakfasts were exemplary. A lovely introduction to Japan.
Mrs. Neilson
/ 2023-03-05
Such a fun tour! It was made even more amazing by the incredible Kim Kida and our driver, Harada. Kim was delightful, incredibly insightful and funny. She made sure to hit everything on the itinerary, tell a great story about each place and keep the trip moving along. The tour was a great mix of locations in Japan. I have taken many tours in my travel journeys, and this was a great way to see Japan! Highly recommend.
Ms. Goldenberg
2/13/2023 - 2/17/2023 / 2023-02-22
Had a wonderful time! Ms. Katsume Miharu was excellent as our tour guide. The same for our driver, we were transported safely and timely to our sites/destinations. Hotels/accommodations were well chosen. Learned a lot about Japan and its culture. Most likely justify a return trip!
Mr. Nguyen
2/12/2023 - 2/18/2023 / 2023-03-1
There was never a wasted moment! Our guide (Hiroko) was extremely knowledgeable of the areas and fun to hang around with - I wish it could have lasted longer! I definitely feel that I got more than I paid for - so many things I got to experience that would never have been had it not been for Hiroko!
Ms. Ivy
2/5/2023 - 2/13/2023 / 2023-02-17
The tour was well-organised. The itinerary was reasonably set, with manageable distances between the objectives. The bus was comfortable and clean. The guidance was interesting and rich. The accommodation was comfortable and clean. The food was good, fresh and tasty.
Mr. Marinescu
2/5/2023 - 2/17/2023 / 2023-02-21
Both our Tour Guides MIHARU and KIM are the best in business.They both are very knowledgeble,friendly and very passionate about their country and culture.They can make you feel any Tour they guide as the best Tour.Ofcourse Hokkaido winter festival is the best for the season.We enjoyed very much.
Mr. Yerramsetti
2/5/2023 - 2/13/2023 / 2023-03-11
AJT is highly recommended my 4th time in Japan first time with AJT.Our tour guide Miharu recommends Kyushu will make it our 5th with AJT again sometime next spring.
Ms. Tan
2/1/2023 - 2/5/2023 / 2023-02-21
First of all, the guide was very knowledgeable & helpful. The driver was professional, and we felt safe all the way. You designed the route carefully and also considered our needs and interests. Mr. Katsume was always there to answer my questions and responded promptly while we were planning the trip. I will definitely consider using the company next year to explore Japan!
Ms. Sigmund
1/2/2023 - 1/12/2023 / 2023-01-17
This was a brilliant tour. Miharu, our guide was super. She was well prepared, knowledgeable, friendly and very helpful. It was a full on tour and a fair bit of walking and steps so not ideal for those with a disability. We got to see an awful lot and it was a beautiful time of the year to see Japan in the snow. Highly recommended!!
Ms. Springford
1/2/2023 - 1/12/2023 / 2023-03-13
We wanted to travel to Japan for our honeymoon and were originally only looking into guided tours due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions. We ended up choosing All Japan Tours even after these restrictions were lifted, and couldn't be happier that we did! The convenience of having transportation, hotels, and activities planned out and booked for us was worth the price of the tour, but what really gave this tour its value was our guide, Miharu. She was so friendly and knowledgeable. We loved her sense of humor and her stories helped us to appreciate the richness of Japanese history and culture. She will sometimes joke about her English not being the best, but we found her to be very witty, intelligent, and easy to understand. Some of our favorite things we did include seeing the snow monkeys, meeting a maiko, and exploring the smaller towns like Takayama and Kurashiki. We wished we could have spent more time in some places, but never felt rushed. The bus drivers were also friendly and professional. Of note, there is a lot of walking on this tour that might not be suitable for some travelers. In the case of some of the shrines, like Fushimi Inari and Kotohira-gu, there are many steps to climb, but there is always the option to shop or explore on your own while the rest of the group hikes up. At the ryokan (traditional inn) you will sleep on a futon on the floor. We loved it, but can see how some people might not prefer this. There is also a lot of traditional Japanese food included on the tour, some of which might not be appealing to Westerners. We didn't like everything we ate, but we were happy to get to try it and never went hungry. All Japan Tours went out of their way to accommodate my wife's rare seaweed allergy as well, which really impressed us. Just let them know ahead of time if you have any limitations and they are sure to find a way to help. Overall, we would recommend Miharu and All Japan Tours to anyone interested in a thorough Japan experience. We had a great time and learned a lot. We hope to visit Hokkaido next time!
Mr. Baldwin
12/25/2022 - 1/3/2023 / 2023-2-13
I Luved everything Our organizer Kiyoshi was amazing and Joyce is simply the best guide anybody could ever dream of!!! She is a gem! Luvvvvvvv her! Consider her family at this point !!! 1000%% would recommend
Ms. Bertolani
12/23/2022 - 12/30/2022 / 2023-1-8
Billy went above and beyond as a tour guide. He made the tour so much fun and informative.
Mr. Little
12/23/2022 - 12/30/2022 / 2023-2-14
Billy San was the most knowledgeable and kind, wonderful host. All questions were answered and he always had information and tips. The BEST tour we have ever been! I am referring friends and family, to Billy!
Ms. Bahy
12/23/2022 - 12/30/2022 / 2023-2-17
Everything was fantastic. It much exceeded our expectations. The guide, driver and all the sites we visited gave us a great experience. My son and I would recommend this trip. We would definitely travel with All Japan again on another trip.
Ms. Carollo
12/1/2022 - 12/10/2022 / 2022-12-01
Trip to Japan was our long waited journey since our last booking for Olympic games was cancelled. With AJT during strict provisions in entering Japan since pandemic, were all made possible. Our family had the most wonderful experience throughout the whole 10 days in Japan. We are very glad of AJT's service. From doing our itinerary, promptly replying my mails and questions, the accomodation, sightseeing, transport service from airport to hotel and back. Our patient and hospitable tour guide Ms. Barbara Chin, We might lost from metro without you. We are happy with your company. Absolutely amazing to see Japan and the helpful warm people. Our trip was all worth it! Thank you for organizing everything smoothly and clearly this trip. From: Mrs. Koskinen Tavallisesti kun matkustamme, kuljemme omatoimisella matkalla, siis ostaen lennot ja hotellit itse. Japanin matkan hinta tuntui ennen matkaa kalliilta. Mutta matkan aikana huomasimme, että ohjelma ja järjestelyt olivat huolellisesti suunnitellut. Liikkuminen Tokion metroissa, matka tulivuorelle olisi ollut omatoimimatkalla hyvin hankala toteuttaa. Oppaan palvelut olivat täsmällisiä ja hyvin hoidettuja. Kuljetukset lentokentältä ja lentokentälle oli hyvin hoidettuja. Jälkeenpäin ajatellen , matkan hinta oli ollut kohtuullinen ja olemme tyytyväisiä saamaamme palveluun. Message from: Mr. Kalevi Koskinen
Ms. Marylou
11/9/2022 - 11/27/2022 / 2022-11-29
Kiyoshi-san: It does not seem like this person sleeps. He is always so prompt in responding to our never ending questions, even when we send e-mails late at night. We also recognize that some of our questions are hard to answer, because Japan had not opened itself to visitors when we made our reservations with AJT, but Kiyoshi-san always takes time and effort to reply to every single one of our question to the best of his ability. When we had to change our itinerary (because Japan finally opened-up), Kiyoshi-san was very prompt in sending us our revised itinerary once we asked for it - we really appreciate this. Kiyoshi-san, thank you for making this trip for us possible. We would not have gone through with this trip, but for your speedy and detailed responses. We also want to thank you for your patience and understanding (as we were hedging on Japan opening up, and also our own work commitment) as we took some time to finally make payment. Kiyoko-san: We are extremely fortunate to have met a tour guide like Kiyoko-san. A very friendly, warm, witty and patient tour guide. Always going the extra mile for us behind the scenes - this is something we really appreciate. All 5 of us are extremely happy with your services. and we are so grateful and lucky to have a tour guide like you. Kiyoko-san, if you are reading this, we want to let you know that we have spread your good- name to our close contacts - anyone who is keen on doing the Nakasendo Trail (or any other tours / hike in Japan), your name is number 1 on the list. You may not see us so soon, but you will likely meet some of our other friends soon. Thank you Kiyoko-san! When you come to Singapore, please remember to contact us and we will bring you out for a nice meal. Thank you AJT for making this trip possible for us.
Mr. Tay
11/19/2022 - 11/29/2022 / 2022-12-4
Excellent. Great itinerary, well organized, and wonderfully executed.
Mr. Pavosevich
11/19/2022 - 11/28/2022 / 2022-12-6
This was the perfect tour. We were a group of 10; 6 adults and 4 kids. We had the time of our lives thanks to this fantastic private tour. 100% recommendable. All our tour guides were excellent, they went above and beyond for us, specially Hiro. We travel a lot so, we can say this tour was outstanding.
Ms. Lattore
11/8/2022 - 11/18/2022 / 2022-11-27
My wife and I booked a Private Custom Tour as our trip included visiting traditional sites, relatives and friends in multiple cities. Our travel agent (Kiyoshi Katsume) was terrific with structuring our itinerary (we had to cancel and re-book due to COVID). The guides/translators were extremely professional, personable, flexible and kind. They helped us with anything and everything that presented itself. We would highly recommend working with Japan Tours.
Mr. Bailey
11/7/2022 - 11/13/2022 / 2022-11-15
The tour had a variety of activities for everyone to enjoy. The hotels were very nice and the included breakfasts made it easy. Our guide Billy was extremely professional and easy to talk to. He was very knowledgeable and we were never disappointed for every recommendation he had. If I were going to do another tour I would want Billy to be my guide again. 10/10
Mr. Recinos
11/3/2022 - 11/13/2022 / 2022-11-23
All Japan Tours did a wonderful job of putting a private tour together for us at the last minute, when a group tour we had planned on was cancelled. Our guides were very helpful in steering us around the country and squeezing in many glorious sights every day. A highlight was the ryokan with the stellar view of Mt. Fuji out our window, the various fun neighborhoods of Tokyo, Todai-ji in Kamakura and the beautiful shrines and gardens of Kyoto.
Mr. Norkin
10/29/2022 - 11/3/2022 / 2022-11-15
I really enjoyed my first time visit to Japan, and the tour guide was super nice, and patient with me. The tour guide showed me pop culture and traditional/rural areas throughout Tokyo. The tour guide totally helped me on how to use the train stations and proper ettiquette in Japan.
Mr. Evbuomwan
10/26/2022 - 11/18/2022 / 2022-12-1
The Van was a really beneficial thing to have. We did not have to think and figure out train schedules when we had the van. Riding trains is fun, but requires more thought and planning and there is also some time pressure. With the van, there is none of that. We appreciated the excellent English-speaking ability of all the guides. That made life so much easier. The best part was that many of them were so willing to be so helpful. Yuki helped us ship a box back to the USA at the post office. It was really hard and took a long time. She also helped us use a takuhaibin service for the first time which also took extra time and effort. The guides and drivers never complained when we went over the 8 hour time period. They were also willing to do what we wanted as long as it was reasonable. We all felt so extremely blessed by the generosity and hospitality of the japanese culture and people. Our guides and drivers were the best example of that as it felt like they would do anything they could to help us have the best trip possible.
Mr. Pettus
10/24/2022 - 10/30/2022 / 2022-11-7
Overall, this was a truly incredible experience and the level of service throughout the organisation process was fantastic. We very much appreciated the swift responses to our questions and requests, and the attempts to fulfil our wishes throughout. Billy was a warm and enthusiastic guide, who clearly loves what he does. As a first trip to Japan, this was a fantastic snapshot introduction to such a wonderful country.
Miss Laurent-Marke
10/21/2022 - 10/30/2022 / 2022-11-2
An absolutely stunning itinerary that shows so much of Japan and its culture. My wife and I could not have asked for a better first tour in this country! Every day was filled beautiful scenery and locations. I wish I could go on this tour for the first time again, it was truly magical. Our guide, Miharu, was the absolute best. During the drives between locations, she shared many stories and background information about culture and lifestyle. Some of the stories were so funny! If you're looking for a tour out of the big cities and more relaxed, this is the one for you. Be prepared for a lot of walking, but it is so worth it!
Mr. Moore
10/21/2022 - 10/30/2022 / 2022-11-5
I've been to Japan a couple of times but this itinerary covers a lot of places that a typical visitor would not visit given the locations and lack of transportation to the areas. The overall tour was great. Miharu, our tour guide, and Izawa, our driver, were wonderful. Miharu was very prepared, punctual, and informative. The both really went above and beyond to guide us each step of the way and did more than what most tour guides I've met would have done. For instance, taking the group out to grab dinner or walking in the city after dinner. Making an effort for us to be on schedule but also changing itineraries around to make the most of our scenic views, such as the sunset, was absolutely amazing. That takes an export guide to plan. The places on the itinerary was fantastic. I love all the shrines, gardens, and unique modern twist of the museums. The food was delicious too, there was a lot to eat.
Ms. Trang
10/19/2022 - 10/30/2022 / 2022-11-14
Every detail was perfect! Special thanks to Hans in Korea and Billy in Japan !
Ms. Sandy
10/6/2022 - 10/13/2022 / 2022-10-19
One of the best tours I have been on. Our guide, Ms. Kim Kita was so informative, so professional and was super pleasant to be on the tour with. Really enjoyed her stories and her passion. My daughter really loved being on the tour as well. Our driver Mr. Nakayama was so professional and so pleasant. Both very hardworking and really appreciated their hospitality. Thank you again
Ms. Kang
10/16/2022 - 10/25/2022 / 2022-10-28
The overall tour experience is really good. I enjoyed it very much and will take 2nd tour when I get chance.
Mr. Hu
10/16/2022 - 10/30/2022 / 2022-11-6
I wanted to get a mix of both the major sites and the more out of the way, local areas and this itinerary delivered well on that. The overall itinerary and mix of attractions and activities was quite good. We felt we got a LOT our of our two weeks there. The areas in the second half of the tour (which is available as it's own one as the Samurai, Gardens, & Arts tour) would have been difficult or time consuming to reach and navigate as an individual tourist. The ryokan were visited during the second week were wonderful, with Kaiseki dinners that highlighted local fare and enjoyable onsen. Our guide, Miharu, was helpful throughout our tour, helping us know where to find items we were looking for and helping our group arrange travel and find dinner options on free nights, and funny.
Mr. Peterson
10/7/2022 - 10/16/2022 / 2022-10-25
The tour was phenomenal, the guide was amazing, funny, and very knowledgeable and the way the driver was able to maneuver the tour bus around the narrow streets was amazing. The group of people on the tour got along so well. We have made lifelong friends. I will definitely be coming back, yearly if possible.
Ms. Ulm
10/6/2022 - 10/13/2022 / 2022-10-19
Our tour guide Kim was kind, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. We appreciated all of the different places we explored and the activities we experienced. I would definitely recommend this tour agency to people visiting Japan for the first time. The tour makes us want to visit again in a heartbeat.
Ms. Bute
10/4/2022 - 10/9/2022 / 2022-10-19
Easy to get around with tour guide and informative with fun facts. They enriched our experience with their knowledge.
Ms. Sirimitr
9/30/2022 - 10/10/2022 / 2022-10-25
It was truly amazing. This was my first time in Japan, and I would absolutely recommend anyone wanting to visit to go with AJT. The staff was patient accommodating every step of the way when planning the tour. We had 3 guides during our tour as we traveled through different cities, and all of them were great! They helped make the trip quite memorable. I would not hesitate to book a tour with AJT in the future.
Mr. Avulov
9/30/2022 - 10/21/2022 / 2022-10-27
It was a great trip - educational, fun, great guides and drivers! Although we understand that the goal is to experience Japan as the Japanese do, we would have preferred fewer Japanese dinners, and NOT sleeping in an onsan on the floor. It was very hard for a 72 year old to get off the floor. Please provide a step stool on all buses and vans. Many older folks needs the extra lift. Also a few more instances where we could have had 2 or 3 nights in the same hotel
Ms. Kolton
9/25/2022 - 10/4/2022 / 2022-10-16
Terrific guides in both Tokyo and Kyoto. They had flexibility to adjust the schedule in small ways and worked hard to find us good vegan food. They were really knowledgeable about history and current living, making our visit very interesting. We were really pleased with the various elements of the itinerary: museum, Zen temple food, nature, art shopping (which we asked for whilst after arriving in Japan), samurai experience, trip to Nara from Kyoto. It was great been shown around by our guides, not only for there knowledge but also we dind't have to worry about how to get around, especially in Tokyo.
Mr. Dixon
9/24/2022 - 9/28/2022 / 2022-09-30
Ms Hiroko went above and beyond to ensure we had a pleasant and eventful holiday. She went out of her way to make sure we got to see everything we wanted to see.
Ms. Kirstie
9/18/2022 - 9/27/2022 / 2022-09-30
The tour was overall very good and I had a lot of fun especially visiting some of the more out of the way places that would be difficult to get to using only public transit.
Mr. Klatt
9/18/2022 - 9/24/2022 / 2022-09-18
The selected tour stops (including hotels and dinning) were great with blending culture, nature, shopping, and fun. Our guide was excellent and made everything easy so we could relax and enjoy the sites.
Mr. Remington
9/9/2022 - 919/2022 / 2022-09-28
It’s a great tour showcasing some of the best sites in Japan, our tour guide Miharu Katsume was very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive, she speaks English very well and easy to understand.
Mr. Leon
9/4/2022 - 9/13/2022 / 2022-09-16
Everything was wonderful the tour guide she was awesome and great
Mr. Cooper
9/3/2022 - 9/10/2022 / 2022-09-16
The whole family loved the trip. Wish my wife could have went, maybe next time. I really enjoyed the tour which was called Anime Flavor: Tokyo and Kyoto Autumn Tour with my grown children. We had the best tour guide and driver in my opinion. I highly recommened All Japan Tours to anyone wanting to visit Japan for the first time even a return trip. My chlidren really enjoyed the trip and tour as well, it was their first visit to Japan, they had a blast. We were able to see so much in the amount of time we had. We decided to arrive before the tour so we could visit Tokyo Disneyland which was not included in the tour. Once in Japan the company was able to make arrangements for us to visit Tokyo Disneyland. Once again thank you so much All Japan Tours for a wonderful vacation.
Mr. Thomas
9/3/2022 - 9/10/2022 / 2022-09-16
We absolutely loved our first trip to Japan and we owe a lot of that to Miharu, our tour guide. She did everything she could to make sure that everyone was comfortable and having a great time. Not just a good time but a great time. We were able to leave everything in her, Mr. Nakayama, and AJT's hands and just enjoy our vacation. It was absolutely wonderful and my entire family had a very wonderful, memorable time. My only complaint is that there's not enough time to do everything we would have liked but there's just so much to do in Japan. We would have loved to had time to shop and explore but we had a very full itinerary and we got to see so much in a short amount of time. We loved our tour so much and we will be back to visit Japan again very soon.
Mr. Carlson
9/3/2022 - 9/10/2022 / 2022-09-17
Very informed tour guides with pleasant demeanors.
Mr. Noone
9/3/2022 - 9/10/2022 / 2022-09-21
Best tour. Nice experience.
Mr. Gurumurthy
9/3/2022 - 9/13/2022 / 2022-09-21
Tour was well planned and executed. Hotels were good and enjoyed the activities such as sushi making, green tea brewing. Meals were varied and especially enjoyed the okonomyaki and shabu shabu. The anime part was perfect for my granddaughter and taught me some new things. The shopping was a bit too much, especially the stop at the komono factory, which was a complete waste of time. Our guide Miharu was excellent and shared so much about Japanese culture and family life. Would recomment this tour to others.
Mrs. Johnson
8/14/2022 - 8/22/2022 / 2022-09-3
Our family thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Our guides: Kim- san and Miharu-san were very professional, and communicated very effectively. Kim-san kicked off our tour like a pro! We felt like she knew exactly what she was talking about and became a familiar friend soon after! Miharu was funny, gracious, and is definitely the #1 Tour Guide we've experienced. The pace allowed us to see more than if we were to have come out by ourselves, and the local knowledge/access was appreciated. The shuttle bus was great, since not all locations were accessible by train. Exposure to the more rural and hidden areas was a boon to the experience. A big thank you goes out to our driver Michi-san, since he got us to-and-fro all around Japan safely. While I realize time was the biggest constraint, there were lost opportunities where we could have walked through nature (i.e. shrines, gardens & Mt. Fuji) for longer periods of time than a quick in-and-out. Having options for those who want to be more active versus sedentary would be appreciated.
Ms. Chu
9/8/2022 - 9/15/2022 / 2022-09-20
organizing a customized group tour with participants from all over the world during a pandemic, with all the restrictions, is not easy - but it all worked out perfectly in the end and it was a very enjoyable tour!
Ms. Nina Group
8/9/2022 - 8/18/2022 / 2022-8-24
Mr. Zachariah
8/8/2022 - 8/14/2022 / 2022-08-19
Everyone was helpful from the planning to the departure. Mrs Kim Kida was a great guide too
Mr. Abey
8/8/2022 - 8/18/2022 / 2022-08-25
We were a group of 4, my husband and I in our 70's, my daughter in her 40's and my grandson19. We went to Japan to learn about the history, culture, and food. Our guide, Kim, was absolutely marvelous. She talked to us about the history and culture in interesting talks, never too long, but complete. She was always open to our questions and did her best to fulfill all of our whims! I was so happy the tour included many typical meals beacuse otherwise we wouldn't have tried many of the things we were introduced to! We didn't like everything, but were happy to have a chance to try!
Mr. Malpica
8/8/2022 - 8/14/2022 / 2022-08-29
The tour we took was perfect. More busy up front and later with more time to rest on the bus. Number of meals covered and free time were also nice. Tour was perfect and service was excellent. Kim Kida-san, our guide gave us just the right amount of commentary and guidance. She always seemed to be there when we needed help and let us roam around about the right amount of time. She always could rearrange the order of activities to optimize our experience. She anticipated our needs. The driver Kamata-san was excellent. I felt very safe and comfortable riding on his bus. He takes such good care of the bus as well.
Ms. Lin
8/3/2022 - 8/12/2022 / 2022-08-27
Our guides were kind and knowledgeable.
Mr. Huang
7/25/2022 - 7/31/2022 / 2022-09-3
Great tour and great tour guides, Lisa, Billy, and Micki.
Mrs. Bruhn
7/24/2022-7/31/2022 / 2022-08-27
Everything about travelling with All Japan Tours was excellent! Our guides Kimi-san and Mariko-san were so accommodating, knowledgeable, and fun! They answered all our questions about locations, culture and everyday life, and educated us on the history and significance of what we were experiencing every day. We were in Tokyo for 8 days and they made sure we got the absolute most out of every day we were there! From showing us little out of the way shops, to taking us to Odaiba, they were so kind, professional, and wonderful to spend our time with. And we can't forget to mention our contact and tour organizer, Kiyoshi-san! Kiyoshi-san was so amazing in organizing our days, including things that we might enjoy and that we would never have thought of ourselves! Even when we were down to the wire for getting things ready, Kiyoshi-san was always making sure we had the experience we wanted. This trip was beyond amazing! I have absolutely no regrets whatsoever with going with All Japan Tours! They made our dream a reality and it was spectacular! When we go back, we want to be with these amazing people and company!
Miss Cassandra Alice Dawn Blenkin
7/9/2022 - 7/23/2022 / 2022-08-20
Mrs. Patti Koide
7/7/2022-7/17/2022 / 2022-07-26
Billy did an incredible job and we're so happy with the experience we had. Thank you to AJT for helping to make this trip happen. No doubt our trip was better because of your involvement.
Mrs. Alisa Violet Torres Holland
2/24/2020-3/2/2020 / March 6, 2020
The places selected are a must place to see . The transportation taxi worked out very fine and our guides fitted to our needs . Informative , efficient and excellent tour guides . The hotels are located where we would like it to be . Highly recommend your company and thank you for setting up this tour for us .
Corazon, Cesar & Raymond from California
2/16/2020-2/24/2020 / February 27, 2020
Miharu our tour guide was just fantastic..her knowledge, personality and interactions with the group were first class!
Kathryn from Australia
2/16/2020-2/24/2020 / February 27
Excellent
Sindhu, Annie & Jennifer from Massachusetts
2/16/2020-2/24/2020 / February 27, 2020
Ms. Katsume Miharu kept the tour fun and informative!!!!!!
Wyatt, Denise & Garrett from Illinois
2/16/2020-2/24/2020 / March 23, 2020
This tour was extraordinary! I have been travelling for 40 years, and this now ranks in the top three of my all-time trips. The company must be congratulated for making such an interesting, in-depth exploration of a fascinating country. Our guide MADE this trip extraordinary. I cannot give any higher praise than to her expertise and execution of this tour. Our bus driver was excellent. The bus was always clean. The Japanese people were a pleasure to visit. Wonderful, wonderful experience.
Michael from Pennsylvania
2/3/2020-2/11/2020 / 2020-02-03
Great tour guide and bus drivers were amazing considering the amount of snow and ice.
John, Heather, Timothy & Patricia from Australia
2/3/2020-2/11/2020 / 2020-02-03
Overall we loved the tour schedule, all the snow and ice festivals, scenic and historic sites, bus transportation, meals, and the many hotel/inn accommodations. Our tour guide (Kim) took good care of our entire group. We had a fun and enjoyable time in Hokkaido.
Gary & Elaine from California
2/3/2020-2/11/2020 / 2020-02-03
Extremely well organised! Very impressed to have covered a wide variety of places in such a short period of time! The tour guide Kim San and the drivers are amazing!
Hiu from Australia
2/3/2020-2/11/2020 / 2020-02-03
Food was great, tour locations is fascinating and beautiful. Learnt a lot about Ainu. Most of all Kim is a great tour lady. Will definitely recommend her when friends and family visits Hokkaido or Japan in general.
Eva from New Zealand
2/3/2020-2/11/2020 / 2020-02-03
It was magical, couldn't have wished for a better guide or the snow. The ice and snow festivals were amazing, the snowfalls, the happy and well spoken guide, Kim. She was so lovely and made the tour.
John & Shirley from New Zealand
1/27/2020-2/3/2020 / 2020-01-27
The tour guide (Kim Kida) and the bus driver (Hirakawa) were the best. They both went above and beyond to make our trip a most pleasant one.
Vernon & Lori from Tennessee
1/27/2020-2/11/2020 / 2020-01-27
I was rather apprehensive to go from New Zealand on my own to join a group in Japan, however I felt confident by the efficiency of your administration that it would be a good choice. I was certainly not disappointed. The tour was very well organised and did exactly what was planned. I was delighted to be able to visit so many sites and have so many wonderful experiences. One of the reasons was our excellent guide, Kim Kido. She was informative, friendly, extremely helpful and had a wonderful sense of humour. She managed the group superbly, enabling us to be on time everywhere without feeling rushed. Our drivers were all superb, and I’m sorry that I did not remember their names. However our last driver’s first name was Takashiro. They were all helpful, polite and did everything they could to make the trip easier with all their baggage handling and excellent driving. The food was wonderful and we were given many different opportunities to experience that.
Alison from New Zealand
12/23/2019-12/30/2019 / January 2
Absolutely great!!! We managed to see so much in such a short period of time. The guide Kim truly made this trip unforgettable. She is amazing. And Aizawa the bus driver was a legend!!! Both so pleasant and attentive to everyones needs.
Veronica & Cameron from Australia
12/23/2019-12/30/2019 / January 3
Excellent tour. Kim was a great guide and the driver was also very good.
Nora, Devin & Jason from Illinois
12/23/2019-12/30/2019 / January 3
Our driver Aizawa and tour guide Kim made our tour an exceptional experience. I highly recommend both to anyone touring Japan.
Carlos & Maria from Texas
12/23/2019-12/30/2019 / January 6
Kim was a knowledgeable, funny, and conscientious guide. The sites were well-chosen, the trip was well-executed, and all of our needs were anticipated, seen to, and met.
Bruce, Erika, Ami & Jay from New York
12/23/2019-12/30/2019 / January 7
Loved it. I would recommend this tour to my friends for sure. Really appreciated our Tour guide (Ms Kim) as the best, most professional tour guide I ever have. Loved how she remembered her crew by names and care for us as if that's her family. I would definitely would do AJT again with Kim (e.g. the Hokkaido winter tour)
Thu & Tu from Texas
12/23/2019-12/30/2019 / January 9
Kim Kida and Aizawa-san were the best tour guides and bus driver ever. They made the tour super awesome, and the tour itself was so much fun.
Christine & Aaris from Illinois
12/22/2019-1/1/2020 / January 7
we had a fabulous tour and absolutely loved Japan! Everything was done as planned and Japan is a wonderful destination! We were impressed by the scenery, sites, cleanliness and overall efficiency we encountered everywhere.
Mark, Victoria, Brynne & Jadyn from New York
11/16/2019-11/26/2019 / December 2, 2019
Excellent tour. Eveything was very well planned out and allowed me and my brother see so much of Japan. Extremely happy overall. Billy and our bus driver did a superb job! I al looking forward to telling others about this trip and hopefully after a bit of rest I can come to another AJT trip.
Alexander & Victor from Massachusetts
11/4/2019-11/10/2019 / November 14
Miharu was an exceptiona guide. She showed oundless energy and concern for her group throughout. She combined good humor with extensive knowledge of Japanese places, peoples, and culture.
James & Doyen from Colorado
10/26/2019-11/5/2019 / November 8
Mihayru the guide was excellent: informative and funny.
Alan from Washington
10/26/2019-11/5/2019 / November 9
Our tour guide Katsume Meharu and the tour driver Mr. Hirakawa were awesome. Ms Meharu was a wealth of knowledge, great sense of humor, patient and generous. Mr. Hirakawa was humble and patient.
Sharon from Hawaii
10/26/2019-11/5/2019 / November 11
Our guide Miharu and our bus driver were excellent. They were both very patient with our group’s requirements. They worked long days to ensure we had a successful and enjoyable tour.
Christopher & Marilyn from Washington
10/26/2019-11/5/2019 / November 11
The tour was more than I expected, seeing all the different cities of Japan, and experiencing the many different "flavors" of each. I especially enjoyed the many attractions that I was able to see and participate in as well as the many dishes that was offered in the many meals that was part of this tour. Our tour guide Miharu kept us entertained with her knowledge of the many cities and attractions that we visited as well as the many stories that was both said and hilarious and our tour driver, My Hirakawa who was the the "bomb" in driving us everywhere.
Suzel from Hawaii
10/26/2019-11/5/2019 / November 18
I experienced such a magnificent and memorable tour! There were 11 tour members in our group...so ideal and very comfortable on our tour bus! Our hotel accommodations were the best staying at 4 and 5-star hotels as well as the fabulous meals offered. Katsume Miharu, our tour guide, was the best...very informative and knowledgeable about all the cities we visited. She worked hard and went the extra distance to ensure we were well informed of the attraction for the day. Miharu was such a superb expertise in guiding us on a wonderful and unforgettable journey of Japan from Mt. Fuji to Kobe and back to Osaka. She entertained us during our bus trips making them enjoyable and fun with much laughter and freely sharing her humorous experiences and stories. She was ever so generous in sharing with our tour group the many delicious Japanese confections from the different prefectures we visited. Miharu was also very attentive as to our group's desires, wants, and needs. Scallops and Daiso were mentioned. She and Hirakawa- san, our driver, determined where the scallops could be bought at Tsukiji Open Market and, since our travel schedule permitted, Hirakawa-san made a special stop at a similar 100 yen store enroute and our group was given time to do some shopping. Hirakawa-san, our driver, was terrific, quiet and effective...he is the kindest, polite, and most patient individual...he coped daily with loading and unloading our heavy luggage onto and off the back of the bus...and, most of all, he endured the long and extensive distances he needed to travel and got us to our destinations safely and on schedule daily. The highlight of our tour was the last night for dinner when we were extended an exclusive invite to Sakura Garden in Kobe to experience the taste of Kobe beef... such a delight for our tour group to be given this exquisite opportunity...the Kobe beef was superb and outstanding...so tender - the best beef I've ever eaten...thank you, All Japan Tours, for making this experience possible for our tour group. All Japan Tours, thank you for a beautiful Autumn tour of Japan...mata ne (see you again) when I consider your agency in the future for more of Japan! Arigatou, Sharlynn "Shar" Kiyabu from Hawaii
Sharlynn from Hawaii
10/21/2019-10/28/2019 / November 1
Guide, Miharu was great. Funny, informative and work very hard. Highly recommend her.
Young & Myung from Maryland
9/21/2019-9/25/2019 / November 4
Excellent - well looked after by everyone
Cristopher, Bernard & Philip
10/21/2019-10/27/2019 / November 11
Miharu Katsume was very knowledgable. She was very attentive to everyone's needs and questions. Miharu made sure everyone was enjoying themselves and understanding what was being presented.
Ralph from California
10/20/2019-11/6/2019 / November 25
The guides were lovely and each brought something different to the tour. Our emailed requirements were met in every aspect. Well done to all. Thank you. ps our photos on the phone are not good enough to share.
David & Jane from Australia
10/18/2019-10/27/2019 / November 1
I have been on many tours with other operators & I must say this has been the best of all, the tour guide was nothing short of excellent, Miharu Katsume was the complete package when it come to tour guides, knowledgeable, entertaining, funny & very helpful. The hotels we stayed at where all above expectations & the food & sights where all excellent, thank you for the great time.
Shuhao & Graeme from Australia
10/18/2019-10/27/2019 / November 9
Wonderful tour. The bus was very comfortable and the 2 bus drivers we had were excellent. Miharu our second tour guide was outstanding. She was informative, very clear on the timelines, directions and instructions for visiting the multitude of sites we stopped at. We couldn't ask for a better guide and feel very fortunate to have had her as ours for the majority of the trip. The sites were wonderful to visit and we really appreciate the flexibility you gave us to go to Disney Sea on our last tour day. Everything went very smoothly and I am sure Miharu went the extra distance to ensure we got our luggage at the last night hotel. We even got a packed breakfast on our way to DisneySea from the Tobu Levant Tokyo Hotel staff. Again all the communication with your AJT office staff was so clear and helpful. Thank you for such a memorable trip.
Bonnie, David & Lauren from California
10/13/2019-10/19/2019 / October 25
Due the typhoon, we had a few revisions to the schedule, however Miharu did an amazing job to navigate us through it all.
Erika from Arizona
10/13/2019-10/22/2019 / November 21
This tour suited us completely. We wanted to see some of the country before making a 4 day visit to our hometown's Japanese sister city for an anniversary celebration. We enjoyed it all--good variety of activities. Our guide provided clear instructions and kept us moving on the busy schedule. She was informative about many aspects of Japanese history and culture in a very entertaining way and looked after our needs and comfort. The hotels and included meals were first class. In addition, when our arrival in Japan was delayed by a typhoon, AJT was very helpful with specific instructions that allowed us to catch up with the group two days late, and then provided documentation we needed to file a travel insurance claim.
Mary & Roger from California
10/8/2019-10/19/2019 / October 31
There were 9 of us in this custom tour to visit Osaka, Kyoto,Kobe, Hiroshima, Hakone, and Tokyo. I cannot say enough about Mr. Kiyoshi Katsume of All Japan Tours who helped us put together our tour and was so patient and prompt in his responses to our numerous changes and questions in putting together our tour. Our tour guides in the cities were EXCELLENT, Very knowledgeable and patient with us. They worked overtime to be with us and help us... all with a smile. We loved the Marriott Hotel in Osaka and the Prince Hotels in Tokyo was older but so centrally located near Shin-Osaka station. Our breakfasts were included. We loved the Marriott Shin-Osaka buffet! We loved our bento cooking class in Kyoto where we learned to make chicken, Musubis, japanese egg, nishime. We loved Hiroshima and Meiji Shrine.
Mrs. Liane Sloan & Friends from Hawaii
10/6/2019-10/13/2019 / 2019-10-25
Just completed a trip of a lifetime: The Golden Triangle of Japan (Reverse): Takayama Autumn Festival Tour 2019 October 6th, 2019 - October 13th, 2019 with added bonus Typhoon Hagibis! Thank you for a wonderful and impact filled journey. The sites, beautiful Kaiseki meals and extra experiences (Kimono show, Maiko/Geisha tea ceremony, sushi making, Shinkansen...) are so well thought out to provide a glimpse into so many aspects of Japan. Our tour guide Ai-san and driver Harada-san added to make this an A+ experience. Ai-san's Japan knowledge and most enjoyable delivery kept us most entertained. Together their thoughtful and genuine safety concerns in keeping the group updated on the approaching Typhoon Hagibis was much appreciated. I highly recommend over and over! Thank you so much!!
Carrie & Craig from California
10/6/2019-10/13/2019 / October 26
Able to see many temples and still have free time to ourselves. Our tour guide Ai was friendly and was always available for any help. She was knowledgeable of places we visited and culture of Japan.
Rosalyn & Clifford from Hawaii
10/7/2019-10/22/2019 / November 1
A wonderfully planned and executed tour by AJT. Miharu, our guide in Japan, made the tour even more special. She was funny, knowledgeable, genuine and caring, a rare combination for any human being. I have never before seen a tour guide who took such care of her group, even pushing the wheelchair of one of the guests on several occasions! In spite of the typhoon, we were steered through the country with no interruption. Our driver who kept us safe for nine long days, was efficient, patient and committed to service. I doubt if we would have enjoyed the tour this much if not for Miharu. Thank you to AJT for all the little details, fantastic hotels, attractions, and activities. Thank you to AJT for your commitment to community events concerning seniors. We strongly recommend AJT if one is considering touring Japan.
Don & Victorine from Canada
10/6/2019-10/13/2019 / November 4
This was an outstanding tour! Our tour guide, Ai was very knowledgeable, friendly and super helpful. We had a great driver too, Harada san. We had to deal with Typhoon Hagibis, but felt very safe and taken care of. I would definitely use All Japan Tours again.
Kelli & Kaitlyn from Virginia
10/7/2019-10/22/2019 / November 4
Our all Japan tour guide Ms Katsume Miharu was most remarkable. Her energy, narrative of the locations covered, care for the tour passengers, particularly for the older members was very impressive. Her knowledge of demography of the cities and villages visited, and trending social norms of the country delivered with a sense of humour was outstanding. The driver Mr Uetake was helpful and cheerful too. Our ‘HanaTour-Discover Korea’ Tour guide Mr Jay Back was good, knowledgeable and energetic. He cared for our safety, meals and accommodation well. The driver Mr Lee was helpful and courteous too. We had Ms Jeanie on the last day of the tour on 'South Korea city tour' (due to cancellation of DMZ tour), and she was very caring and energetic, and supported us to inquire the status of our flights from South Korea to Japan during the typhoon 19. Overall we loved our tour, appreciate your selection of tour guides and drivers, accommodation, meals and the well planned itinerary. We felt we were cared for from pick-up at the airport until drop off at the airport/ airport hotel. We wish you all the very best
Don & Shyamalie from Australia
9/30/2019-10/21/2019 / 2019-09-30
It was exactly what I was looking for in a comprehensive tour of a fascinating country. I would recommend AJT to anyone interested in exploring Japan.
George from California
9/29/2019-10/5/2019 / October 15
It was so much fun and very educational. Everyone was great and nice and knew how to have fun and had interesting questions that was great for me to learn about too.
Adegboyega from California
9/23/2019-9/29/2019 / October 5
Tour was totally wonderful. Tour guide was very entertaining, gives detailed information about the site visit, helpful in giving directions to places. Impressive
Emma & Noly from Guam
9/20/2019-9/29/2019 / October 1
Ai was our tour guide and she is very knowledgeable about the region, history, culture. I enjoyed her sense of humor too. She was a wonderful tour guide! I would highly recommend Ai Orikane. Another big plus was our small group of 11 ppl. This made all the difference. I enjoyed the ppl in our small group!
Maria from Seattle
9/15/2019-9/24/2019 / October 4
Ai was a very competent and interesting guide. Her knowledge of the sights visited was exceptional. Her caring attitude and organization abilities at very short notice was of the highest standard. Our Driver who was a very good driver was also very caring to my wife's inability to walk long distances and climb stairs. He went so far as to buy a wheelchair for her so that she was able to enjoy the tour and not miss out on sights that would otherwise be out of her ability to view. An exceptional team who went out of their way to uphold the very high standards to be expected from All Japan Tours. The company should be very proud to have these two employees represent them. The only negative observation would be that apart from the Wagyu Beef dinner there were too many cook your own meals. While this may be the norm for the Japanese, many other nationalities would not find this comfortable, although I appreciate that the Tour is an introduction to Japanese culture.
Robert & Carol from California
9/4/2019-9/10/2019 / September 16
It was nice experience to on local train . My all tour guide was so wonderful and knowledgeable. Thank you so much
Patel Group from California
8/25/2019-9/1/2019 / September 4
Andre was a wonderful tour guide. He went out of his way to accommodate the group’s individual needs/ requests. Mr. Irigawa san was an excellent driver. A true professional navigating the roads both in the cities and the mountains.
Jason & Wendy from Canada
8/25/2019-9/1/2019 / September 6
Outstanding! Andre, our guide was wonderful. Our driver, Mr Hiagawa did a great job, especially during bad weather. We will gladly recommend AJT.
Michael & Catherine from California
8/16/2019-8/25/2019 / September 7
Everything was excellent and Miharu was an excellent guide. The company was fabulous when we found out our flights were changed due to a typhoon. They worked with us to help us figure out a different hotel and travel plan. Then, when our flights were changed again, they helped us from the airport with getting a new hotel. The customer service was outstanding.
Daniel, Jennifer & Molly from Massachusetts
8/11/2019 - 8/20/2019 / July 7th, 2021
I was one of the best tours that we have experienced and our tour guide Miharu was the best - always avaialble and keen to show us the best things. Congratulations on the great program - we hope that we can go back to Japan again.
Ana & Nicole from Portugal
8/8/2019-8/14/2019 / August 20, 2019
I would like to commend our tour host and guide, Billy, most highly. He was extremely informative throughout the tour and very kind and helpful. He is definitely the best tour guide we have ever encountered and mainly because of him we would come on your tours again and recommend AJT to others
Michael & Michaela from Qatar
8/8/2019-8/18/2019 / August 26, 2019
This was a great trip. I rate this trip as one of the best. All the hotels were excellent( clean, friendly and excellent service, good food). The bus driver was a good driver, the tour guide was friendly and helpful. Quick response staff. I would be glad to recommend this Tour Company to anyone.
Pieteria & Marietha from Indonesia
7/29/2019-8/4/2019 / August 19, 2019
The trip was everything I was expecting and so much more. The tour guide Ai was incredibly insightful and friendly. I even enjoyed the parts of the tour I didn't think I would be as interested in. The food and venues were great and we got to see and go to so many places I will always remember. I would definitely go again.
Brian from New York
7/28/2019-8/3/2019 / September 4
The tour was amazing! My family and I had a blast during the tour. One of the best features of the tour would have to be the flexibility. The tour guides accommodate to you extremely well and know the best food places during lunch. They try their best to help you even after the tour is finished and give so much free time to spend in the areas you decided to go to. We certainly would not have able to navigate Japan as efficiently without them.
Dr. Tran Family from California
7/25/2019-8/3/2019 / August 14, 2019
Excellent tour overall. In particular, the tour guides were greatly knowledgeable and friendly: Ms. Yoshika Morishima (Kyoto) Ms. Izumi Kudo (Kanazawa, Shirkawa-go) Ms. Natsuko Tsukogashi (Takayama) Ms. Hiroko Serita (Tokyo)
John, Alessandra, Nicholas and Edilson from Connecticut
7/21/2019-7/29/2019 / July 30, 2019
Summer in Hokkaido is beautiful. Tour guide Billy was the best and made the tour one-of-a-kind memorable for our entire family.
Jill, Gary, Joelle and Jacie from Hawaii
7/20/2019-7/27/2019 / July 30, 2019
Ai was an excellent guide.
Louise, Eugene & Evelyn from Texas
7/20/2019-7/27/2019 / August 5, 2019
It was a wonderfully planned tour! I hope to have the same guide the next time that we go.
Todd, Elizabeth, Nicholas, Nathan and Alexander from Connec
7/6/2019-7/12/2019 / July 13, 2019
Tour guide Billy was very informative, loved having all the planning and decisions made by AJT and just enjoy the tour!
Sheryl and Janet from Taxes
7/6/2019-7/15/2019 / July 17, 2019
Billy was excellent in all ways. He made the trip.
Gregory & Karen from Colorado
7/6/2019-7/15/2019 / August 14, 2019
Our tour guide was awesome he was very helpful and made sure we had what we needed. Gave us suggestions on food places and translated with store when needed. He made the trip for us.
John & Sandra from California
6/30/2019-7/7/2019 / July 15, 2019
The personal attention of our family's guides, Ms. Yoshika Morishima in the Kyoto area and Ms. Yoko Watanabe in the Tokyo area were excellent. They efficiently took us to the top sites, recommended the best places to eat, and shared interesting information about the sites we visited.
The Janelli family from Ohio
6/23/2019-6/29/2019 / July 2, 2019
Great tour, wonderful things to see, beautiful country, lovely people. Our guide Billy was a great teacher. The pace of activities and mix of things to see and do were just right.
David & Colleen from South Dakota
6/23/2019-7/2/2019 / July 8, 2019
Aseem, Amita & Rahul from Virginia
6/23/2019-7/2/2019 / July 8, 2019
We enjoyed this tour very much, which covered many interesting places not only in big cities of Japan, but also other rather smaller cities. The highlight of the tour was for us our guide Billy-San, who made so much effort in making us feel comfortable. We are quite satisfied about the tour and would recommend it to people who are interested in Japan.
Bernd & Ezgi from Germany
6/23/2019-7/2/2019 / July 17, 2019
Great tour. We spent a really good time in Japan, since it covered a lot of places. Our guide Billy was fantastic and everything was just right.
Magda, Guinot & Lauren from Florida
6/23/2019-6/29/2019 / July 25, 2019
Really enjoyed it all. A good mix of activities and allinteresting.
Jennifer & Brigit from New Zealand
6/22/2019-6/29/2019 / July 2, 2019
Russell, Phan, Andrew, Olivia and Alex from Florida
6/16/2019-6/23/2019 / June 29, 2019
Just the right amount of meals provided vs meals on our own
Margaret, Liana & Callie from California
6/16/2019-6/23/2019 / July 1, 2019
We loved our tour of Japan. The tour combined time in the big cities like Tokyo and Osaka with time in the smaller towns like Takayama. We loved seeing both sides to Japan and cannot wait to come back. Our tour guide was very knowledgable and willing to help with our inquiries including helping us secure a hotel after the tour was over. We would highly recommend the tour to anyone who has never been to Japan before.
Kirby & Andrew from Florida
6/7/2019-6/16/2019 / June 20, 2019
My husband and grandson traveled with me through Japan this June, beginning with a 4 day independent tour that AJT arranged for us, beginning June 4. We then joined a group tour for the remainder of our time in Japan - June 8 through June 16. All arrangements were superb, with great care given to the places we wanted to visit, and with guides and a driver who were very well-versed in all things Japanese and ensuring comfort and the best use of our time while in Japan. During the independent portion of our tour, we were met by a different guide each day who led us through the highlights of that day's city, and always conferred with us on what was most important for us to experience. The group tour, led by guide extraordinaire Billy, covered an expansive portion of Honshu island, with great care given to unusual and off-the-beaten path sites that were a joy to experience. We were fortunate to see many sides of Japan -- high-volume population city sights, extraordinary shrines and temples, some of the most beautiful castles and gardens, important museums and historical sites, and traveling through Honshu with our comfortable and expertly driven bus that allowed seeing the countryside between tour stops. It was an unforgettable trip!
Donna, Christopher & Max from Colorado
6/3/2019-6/16/2019 / June 24, 2019
What made this tour awesome for us was definitely our tour guide, Ai Orikane. Also our driver, Tanaka-san was especially friendly, extremely helpful and flexible. Ai was very flexible and resourceful, making our suddenly cancelled visit to Puroland into a happy day by giving us alternative things to do that we enjoyed. She is a very professional, friendly and intelligent guide, who definitely made our trip wonderful. We couldn't have imagined having any other tour guide with us. We would definitely recommend AJT and especially Ai as the tour guide to anyone we know who will be travelling to Japan and needs a tour and/or guide.
Mrs Trewin from Canada
6/2/2019-6/11/2019 / June 13, 2019
Billy did an awesome job and was very informative about sites!
Lonnie & Damian from Alabama
6/2/2019-6/11/2019 / June 17, 2019
Thank-you so much for an absolutely wonderful trip! Everything was wonderfully arranged to maximize the sights and experiences. The hotels were excellent. And our guide, Billy, did an amazing job keeping 20+ people on track, while also keeping up a very interesting and helpful commentary during the trip. I will definitely be recommending AJT to anybody planning to travel to Japan!
Bernadette from South Africa
6/1/2019-6/15/2019 / June 21, 2019
Since we stayed an extra week, learning the transportation system was key. They guides were very helpful in that regard,
George & Nathaniel from Virginia
5/28/2019-6/3/2019 / June 17, 2019
Very organized tour. Tour escort was charmed and very helpful.
Hoat, Aimee, Cecilia & Martin from California
5/23/2019-5/26/2019 / June 1, 2019
Mariko Kawasaki met me in the lobby of my hotel and by the time we had spent the day together we were good friends. She made my tour personal and very special. I could not have asked for a more perfect day.
Ms. Mary K Powell
5/20/2019-5/26/2019 / May 30, 2019
Very extensive and great tour.
Naresh & Kavita from California
5/20/2019-5/26/2019 / June 3, 2019
Great tour. Exceeded expectations.
Robert, Gail & Isolda from Hawaii
5/19/2019-5/26/2019 / May 30, 2019
our tour guide was excellent. although i thought there were too many Shrines visited
Marleny & Madison from California
5/19/2019-5/29/2019 / June 13, 2019
Our guide, Hiroko was excellent. Very knowledgeable and made the trip so enjoyable. She always explained where and what we were going to visit. So caring and considerate of everyone on the trip. There were 23 of us.
June & Jarrett from California
5/18/2019-6/2/2019 / June 3, 2019
Kim was a terrific tour leader! She was so pleasant ....always smiling and trying to accommodate us. Nagi our first driver in Kyushu was also excellent. He always greeted us and made eye contact. He also kept the bus so clean. Loved the variety of places we visited ...sake factory, crane park, ice cream making, flower fields, oldest temple, etc. The meals were delicious, but could have used a little more variety. Too many kaiseki meals in a row. Would have loved more street food, ramen, udon for instance.
Ms Sonoda
5/18/2019-6/2/2019 / June 4, 2019
Our guide Kim was nothing short of fantastic. She was one of the most pleasant and knowledgable people I have ever met. Please tell her how much we appreciate her.
Mr & Mrs Glaser
5/18/2019-6/2/2019 / June 10, 2019
Excellent guide and top quality hotels, transportation and food.
Ms Murakami
5/17/2019-5/24/2019 / May 30, 2019
Billy was awesome!! He took great care of our tour group and was always attentive to our concerns and needs. He was very knowledgeable about history, local sites and kept us entertained during the bus rides. Our bus driver was also very professional at all times and safely delivered us to each destination - ontime.
The Schultz Family of 9 from Montana
5/17/2019-5/26/2019 / May 30, 2019
My husband and I could have not been more pleased with our experience with All Japan Tours! Our tour guide, Miharu-san truly did an exceptional job. You could tell she was passionate about her country, and her eagerness to share that knowledge with her group. She would spend hours every night making sure she was well prepared for the next day, and to make sure everything went smoothly. There was never a wait of any kind. The tour ran like clockwork. The accommodations and food were excellent. My husband and I took the 10 day Best of Japan tour, and pretty much saw everything Japan has to offer. Keep in mind, the tours last all day. There wasn't much down time at the end of the day. If we had to do it again, we would add a few extra days at the end so we could explore on our own. Other than that, it was fantastic. We would also like to give thanks to our bus driver, Hitoshi-san. He is still learning English, but he was so sweet and kind. He took such great care of us. We would highly recommend All Japan Tours to our friends and family!
Brian & Jillian from Maryland
5/11/2019-5/21/2019 / June 1, 2019
Well organized and enjoyed the many cultural activities and tour guide insights about Japan
Graceann & Morton from New York
5/11/2019-5/21/2019 / June 2, 2019
Very nice tour with great guides and drivers. Liked the three days in Kyoto. My favorite city in Japan! Only thing I didn't enjoy was the shopping stop in Osaka.
Robert from Kansas
5/5/2019-5/11/2019 / May 17, 2019
The tour was very fascinating and the service of the guide and transportation was excellent. We hopefully travel again with you.
Gabriela & Angeles from California
5/5/2019-5/11/2019 / May 17, 2019
Everything went very smoothly. The guide Lynn was excellent. Everything was timely.
Anthony from California
5/4/2019-5/12/2019 / May 18, 2019
Enjoyed the tour Hokkaido; 05/04-12very much.
Amy & Chunkay from California
4/27/2019-5/5/2019 / May 13, 2019
Linda from California
4/21/2019-4/28/2019 / May 8, 2019
We chose this tour because it was our first time in Japan. My wife and I, we loved every single day in our tour, everything was perfectly planed, from hotels locations, food, and daily itineraries. Something we have to mentioned is how great Billy (our guide in the tour) was the entire time. He was very knowledgeable, very patient with everybody. My wife and I, we are in our late 20s, but he took the time to talk to everybody in the tour, he took a personal approach to learn about everybody, he learned that i am a fan of anime and he gave me shopping tips for after the tour. I have to say I learned a lot in this trip and Billy made this trip fun and very interesting, we are actually planning to go back next year. To me it was necessary to take a few minutes to say thank you to Billy-our tour guide, and to tell him how great he made this trip for me and my wife, we appreciate everything.
Juan & Arlyn from Indiana
4/15/2019-4/21/2019 / April 25, 2019
Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide (Joyce). We packed a lot into every day and were not left wanting more.
Andrew & Roslyn from Australia
4/15/2019-4/22/2019 / 2019-04-15
Tour covered most of what we would have wanted to see. Hotels, food, and tour guide (Billy) were great.
Russell & Lisa from California
4/15/2019-4/21/2019 / April 27, 2019
Joyce was an excellent tour guide! Enjoyed all things to do each day.
Andrew & Ian from California
4/15/2019-4/28/2019 / May 3, 2019
Our tour guide, Billy, made the trip so enjoyable. He has an excellent command of the English language and his knowledge of Japanese history and social norms are impressive!
Jerome & Jacqueline from Washington
4/21/2019-4/28/2019 / May 8, 2019
Excellent itinerary and organization
Serban & Ilinca from California
4/11/2019-4/18/2019 / April 24, 2019
Our tour guide, Marimoto Rin, was a joy. Loved Ryokan near Takayama. Cherry blossoms in full bloom.
Elena & Jessica from California
4/11/2019-4/14/2019 / 2019-04-11
Thank you for a wonderful tour.
I appreciate each of the tour guides and their
helpfulness.
Each of them was a pleasure to be with.
I had a great time, as did my daughter and her
boyfriend.
Everything went off without any problems.
Getting around Japan was easy and enjoyable.
Walter from Texas
4/11/2019-4/18/2019 / May 1, 2019
Wow! What an amazing trip. Hiroko san and her staff in America were so wonderful to work with! She was in constant contact with me due to my scheduling 2 extra days before and after the tour. Hiroko san, for our convenience, actually booked a different tour hotel closer to where we were staying the first 2 nights before the tour began. She also gave suggestions on how to get from our first hotel to the tour hotel and included about how much it would cost for that transportation! Our tour guide Lin was very knowledgeable, caring and lots of fun! She always made sure we stayed together and had everything we needed during the tour. We also had a wonderful bus driver, Take san who was friendly, helpful and got us everywhere we needed to go safely. The hotels were very nice and the food was amazing! Oishii! Even though we went to many places, we never really felt rushed. There was usually enough time to see and explore wherever we went. Thank you AJT for the trip of a lifetime that my mother and I will never forget!
Stephen & Janice from Texas
4/7/2019-4/13/2019 / April 19, 2019
overall the tour was well organized and the tour guide entrained us all along the way. The group was just 15 and that was just ideal to manage as a group and also we got to know each other making the group activities more fun.
SREEJIT & SREELATHA from Canada
4/7/2019-4/13/2019 / April 20, 2019
Enjoyed your tour and the wonderful hospitality of your country
Barbara from Massachusetts
4/5/2019-4/12/2019 / April 20, 2019
Our Japanese lunches and dinners were awesome. There were so many courses and various food items, we were impressed with the options. We generally had enough time to check-out shops (where appropriate), and soak in the area. We thought the hotel accommodations were totally fine, the least favorite was the room in Fukuoka New Otani. The hotels with the tatami and baths were fun, intermixed with western-style hotels.
Maria & James from Washington
4/5/2019-4/12/2019 / April 22, 2019
Well organised and visited many interesting places
Leong & Seong from Malaysia
4/5/2019-4/18/2019 / April 23, 2019
The sights we saw were worthwhile.
Joan & Stephen from New York
4/5/2019-4/18/2019 / April 27, 2019
Rosemarie & Andrew from New Jersey
4/5/2019-4/25/2019 / April 29, 2019
Overall comprehensive view of Japan.. but first, must comment on our Guide Rin.. she was amazing, knowledgeable and entertaining...
Kent & Mary from Utah
4/5/2019-4/18/2019 / April 29, 2019
Shabbir & Bilkis from Michigan
4/5/2019-4/18/2019 / May 1, 2019
This tour is very comprehensive. We felt we had a true Japanese experience. It was great to stay in the true rokan and have an onsen available for our use. We were very happy that we were able to meet with the maikos and learn about them. Riding the bullet train, attending a kimono show and being immersed in the Japanese culture was a truly rewarding experience.
James & Jane from Texas
4/5/2019-4/25/2019 / May 3, 2019
Rin Morimoto was a great guide and took care of us throughout our entire 3-week tour.
Steven & Ellen from Utah
4/5/2019-4/18/2019 / May 6, 2019
We had the best group tour that we have ever done over our many years of travelling. Each day was a highlight - we enjoyed the sights, the experiences, the food, the train rides and the culture. The standard of the coaches we had were excellent, all coach drivers were friendly and accommodating. Our accommodation throughout could not be faulted, including the ryokans. Our tour guide was the best, a BIG thank you to Hiroko for making our trip so enjoyable - truly a huge asset to the company. The other guests were considerate, prompt and lovely. We can highly recommend using All Japan Tours and are hoping to return in a few years time to explore further north in the Autumn.
Gary & Sharon from Australia
4/2/2019-4/13/2019 / April 19, 2019
Everything was great!
Tahmeroo & Kathryne from Kansas
4/1/2019-4/7/2019 / April 18, 2019
We had a great guide with our bus and tour.
Michael & Chang from Hawaii
4/1/2019-4/7/2019 / April 19, 2019
It was a great tour with breathtaking viewing of cherry blossoms all the way from Tokyo to Osaka.And the majestic Mount Fujiyama.We loved the way the itenarary was arranged to introduce us to the Japanese culture,etiqutte, authentic Japanese cuisine.The guide alloted to us,Ms Lynn was a great educator ,about history as well as contemporary Japanese life .She is a great person and a kind human too.Kudos to het for making this trip wonderful.Thank you.
Girish & Namita from India
4/1/2019-4/10/2019 / April 19, 2019
Mohan & Nandita from India
3/31/2019-4/7/2019 / April 13, 2019
Very good guide. He knows the best places to take photos. Very obliging. Food was good. Got to taste cuisine of different regions. Hotels quite good. Pace of the tour is just right.
Walter & Theresa from Malaysia
3/31/2019-4/7/2019 / April 13, 2019
We appreciated very much all the help, from Billy, our guide to most of the friends, guests on the tours. We are the oldest travellers on the tour and those helps are very appreciated from both of us, 87-88 years olds. Billy is a very helpfull, he paid a lot of time to help us on every aspects of the tours. Once again, please accept and conveyed our thankfullness to AJT members especially to Billy. Do Giap
Giap Van & Ho Thi from Pennsylvania
3/31/2019-4/7/2019 / April 18, 2019
Our family of four had a great time. Albeit rushed, we got to see/sample many sights which we will not be able to visit on our own. Billy is our guide, and I wish to acknowledge him for his patience and knowledge in everything Japan. I will recommend this Tour Operator to anyone (including my family members and relatives, and that says a lot!).
Tok Tamily from California
3/31/2019-4/6/2019 / April 19, 2019
Excellent tour I am enjoyed it
Supron & Jade from California
3/31/2019-4/10/2019 / April 20, 2019
Great tour with beautiful sceneries, well organized and great guide.
Josee & Rickey from Canada
3/31/2019-4/10/2019 / April 20, 2019
All Japan Tours was the best tour I have ever taken. Billy was very knowledgeable and made sure the tour ran smoothly. The accommodations were excellent and all of the provided meals were delicious. Thus tour was a very memorable experience.
Robert, Charles, Janet & Merrilee from California
3/31/2019-4/10/2019 / April 22, 2019
We had a wonderful holiday,Japan is really amazing and every day of the tour we saw something new and interesting. Hotels were better than expected,the itinerary included almost all must see we have read about,even the weather was the best we could expect.
Paul & Marilena from Romania
3/31/2019-4/7/2019 / April 24, 2019
The guide Mr.Billy was very caring and outstanding.
Vinode & Asha from India
3/31/2019-4/7/2019 / May 3, 2019
We had a memorable week on the Golden Triangle of Japan (reverse) Cherry Blossom Tour. The noteworthy features were the excellent accommodations throughout the tour and the full service care we received, from the time we were greeted at Kansai to the time we checked in at our hotel in Narita. Our guide (Hiroko Hirakawa san) was very attentive to the group's expectations and preferences and did her very best to satisfy every group member. She went well above and beyond to take care of my wife's sprained ankle, actually offering the use of her own ankle brace until we could buy one at a local pharmacy. Yukari Azita san was a proficient, careful and safe driver, especially when negotiating the many mountain roads. We were able to visit several places of interest in every city on the tour, with a good mix of historical, natural and cultural features. Highlights were the participatory activities (sushi making and the tea ceremony).
Dilip & Sheela from California
3/28/2019-4/11/2019 / April 17, 2019
with so many dietary restriction in our group, you have managed to do wonderful job except for confusion on 2nd and 3rd day. Best driver and guide we had who went out of their way to make us comfortable. Mr Kioshi Katsume was always available and answered all questions throughout the booking process. This was my 56th country but never received such a good service before.
Patel Group from USA
3/28/2019-4/17/2019 / April 23, 2019
I've been ruminating about our wonderful trip. Every
place we visited gave us memories never to be
forgotten.
The guides were wonderful to us and worked diligently
on our behalf. We enjoyed them very much.
The accomodations were splendid and a couple were
out of this world.
The sites, shows, gardens, temples, shrines, museums.
galleries, markets, subways, trains, busses, and
beautiful people were everything I had hoped our trip
could be.
Thank you one last time for all of your help and
expertise. I hope we can return to Japan someday, and
will look forward to working with you again on that return
trip.
Your the best!
Stephen & Carolyn from Georgia
3/27/2019-4/24/2019 / April 30, 2019
Every aspect was fantastic and our guide Kimi was outstanding.
Tour That Teach from Australia
3/26/2019-4/5/2019 / April 11, 2019
We are not the average tourist so we are hard to please but very pleased
Dennis & Mai from North Carolina
3/25/2019 - 4/1/2019 / April 1, 2019
How can anyone rate this tour less than a five ? If there were 10 stars I would give it 10 stars; that’s how superlative this tour was!!!
