InsideJapan Tours Avaliações 

Had an absolutely fabulous 40th Anniversary trip to Japan and Singapore with Inside Japan. They put together a comprehensive itinerary, accompanied by a personalised guide booklet. Arrived at the first hotel and were given a package containing all our bus and train tickets plus the portable WiFi and tickets for some pre-booked experiences. They even managed to source us tickets for the much sought after Sumo tournament in Tokyo. Would highly recommend this company to anyone planning a trip to Japan or any of their other destinations.

Easy booking process and good follow-up; very clear materials/itinerary. Instructions were very easily to follow, and Jenny was a wealth of information during the booking process. We went with InsideJapan for our second trip to Japan after the positive experience the first time and they did not disappoint.

Great advice from travel consultants. Trip was very well organized and fun!

The tour was fun but we needed more than 1 person to manage our group. He was good but it was too much for 1 person

The itinerary fit our objective for a trip to Japan perfectively! The guide was excellent as were our fellow travelers. Overall, a wonderful experience.

Good recommendations, easy and interesting instructions and descriptions. Local contacts were unfailingly helpful.

Our group of 6 were super- impressed by Inside Japan’s organisation and the suggestions they made to create an itinerary that suited our interests and didn’t just direct us to standard places and experiences. The information provided for each location, and our travel arrangements, was outstanding.

Super impressed with our guide Finn’s friendly assistance and ability to engage with our group’s wide age range, interests and needs. He really helped us navigate via walking & trains & boats & buses & cabs etc. He took away any language and logistics worries.

We loved our jam packed days filled with a huge variety of fascinating places, foods, and experiences - both traditional and modern - that were unique and ‘off the beaten path.’ From the Sumo tournament in Tokyo to hiking through a gold mine on Sado Island and so much in between- our family treasured every minute and highly recommends this memorable tour of a lifetime.

Be fit and ready to hike in cities and in nature to see many amazing temples, waterfalls, gardens etc.

Our stateside tour prep contact, Karin, was proactive and super responsive as we planned this adventure and included pre and post extensions.

Thanks to the whole team at Inside Japan for our amazing family trip.

This trip was superb. A terrific guide, a nice group of people, and a marvelous diversity of experiences. We were lucky with the weather too.

Our adviser took time to understand what we liked and wanted to experience.She managed to arrange everything very efficiently .The whole journey was planned with great detail and precision. Everything went smoothly.Very impressed .We all had such a fantastic holiday.It had such a deep impact on us .The places we saw and the culture was amazing .Would book with them again.

You took care of us.....and we felt cared for.

The whole process starts with a teams meeting and finding out what you want out of your trip, i.e. your budget, your likes/dislikes, your interests, your expectations of group tours, size of tour, your food preferences, your ability of travel and whether you want a lot to do, relaxing or something in the middle. They really do listen and try and fine tune a trip to your liking and expectations. For me, they nailed it and felt they even exceeded my expectations. The booked everything from restaurants, to pickups, transfers and train tickets. They always gave recommendations when asked and gave multiple options.

The gizmo that meant there was internet connection at all times. Without access to maps on-line this journey would not have been possible.
Inside Japan answered all queries within minutes.

Xinmei was responsive, helpful, attentive, and generally wonderful. We had a great trip that she tailored to meet our requests and expectations for the trip.

A well informed tour leader who responded sensitively to the interests and needs of the group.

You went to places that I wanted to see and would be difficult to do on our own. Price is reasonable, guides are knowledgeable, helpful, and professional.

They did an excellent job of helping us to coordinate and plan the many (and geographically dispersed) places and activities we wanted to include in our trip. Additionally, they set us up with some unique and interesting experiences such as meeting with a Maiko in Kyoto and taking a sushi class which brought our trip to the next level. The local guides were all excellent, entertaining and knowledgeable (and kept us on our toes regardless of age!). Hotels were clean, nice and well located. We really appreciated the care package of tickets and detailed information for each location, which also included at times step-by-step guidance on our travel arrangements for the day. We now feel like we could navigate the Japanese rail system more confidently on a return trip.

Bobbi, the IJ trip planning consultant we worked with was terrific. He was extremely helpful in planning our whole trip. We requested a few adjustments to our ittinerary just a few weeks prior to leaving on our trip, and Bobbi made them happen. He was very professional and extremely helpful throughout the planning process. And, all of the hotel, tour and transportation arrangements were made correctly, and worked out well. We had one unfortunate experience with one of the big department stores in Kyoto. We contacted the in-country Inside Japan office and they were extremely helpful in resolving our problem favorably. All and all I'm very happy to recommend working with Inside Japan. We will do so again if we make a return trip. Michael Levy

Our 14-day Japan Unmasked tour with InsideJapan exceeded every expectation, but what made it truly exceptional were the people behind it.

Our tour leader, Hanan, was simply outstanding. I've traveled extensively and she is one of the best guides I've ever had. She somehow managed to keep our group perfectly on schedule while making the trip feel relaxed and effortless. We actually experienced more than what was promised because she knew how to maximize every day without making us feel rushed.

What really set her apart was how she brought Japan to life. She introduced us to regional specialties everywhere we traveled, made sure we experienced authentic local cuisine, shared cultural insights that went far beyond guidebooks, and somehow always managed to avoid any restaurant lines. She was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, patient, and genuinely cared that every person in the group had an amazing experience. I cannot stress enough that Hanan really made this trip extraordinarily special - she is an absolute gem.

Traveling through Japan involves trains, buses, subways, stations, hotels, and constantly changing locations, yet I never once felt lost, stressed, or unsafe. Hanan anticipated every detail before it became an issue. She made a complex itinerary feel seamless.

I also want to recognize Joseph, who helped us plan the trip from the very beginning. He was responsive, thoughtful, and checked in with us throughout our travels to make sure everything was going well. During our tour, we unfortunately experienced a death in our family back home, and Joseph reached out afterward with genuine kindness and concern. That level of personal care says a lot about the company and its people.

A few tips for future travelers:

Pack light. If you can avoid rolling luggage, do it. A backpack or duffel is much easier when navigating Japan's trains, stations, stairs, and public transportation.
Be adventurous with the food. Some of our favorite meals were dishes Hanan encouraged us to try that we never would have ordered on our own.
Trust the itinerary. It strikes a wonderful balance between iconic sights and places that most tourists never experience, from Kyoto's historic districts to traditional inns in Takayama, Hiroshima, Kanazawa, and the beautiful canal town of Kurashiki.

InsideJapan clearly cares about creating authentic experiences, but exceptional experiences still depend on exceptional people. Hanan and Joseph are exactly that. They made this one of the best trips I've ever taken, and I wouldn't hesitate to book with InsideJapan again.

Our guide was the best! She gave us so many historical stories about the places we visited, and went above and beyond to help us have the best experience.

The places we visited were extraordinary! For the “best of” places in Japan, this tour hit the mark & then some! I’ve recommended this tour to many other people.