Gavin Berger, New York
As an avid international traveler with discerning standards, I was astounded by JapanQuest Journeys’ ability to surpass my expectations and deliver one of the most exceptional travel experiences of my life. Their meticulous planning and execution immersed us fully into the rich tapestry of Japanese culture. During the planning process, guided by the invaluable insights […]
Lisa and Jim Levitas, Illinois
We want to thank you for curating an amazing itinerary for our family. From the moment we landed until the drop off at the ticket counter, we had a fantastic time experiencing all things Japan! Su-san was an incredible, knowledgeable guide who was able to engage all of our kids and share her love for her country. We […]
Barry and Susan Tatelman, Massachusetts
I want to thank you personally for a most fantastic trip!!! We loved every minute of it!! Everyone learned a lot and our experiences will never be forgotten!! Sitting on the bullet train heading back to Tokyo from Kyoto at 200mph. We have been away for approximately 10 days. There were many amazing things we […]
Mary and Jim Buie, California
Our Japan trip was spectacular. We lucked out on the weather, which was great every day. We particularly liked our time in Tokyo. Both the kids and Jim and I thought we could spend lots more time there. There’s so much to see and do. The rooms at the Aman were great, very spacious and […]
Tony, New York
From wonderful meals to unique experiences with fourth generation artisans, Jason curated a once in a lifetime experience. Every detail was handled beautifully. Our tour guide was phenomenal. I highly recommend.
Lisa and Ed Block, Florida
It was a fabulous trip and everything I thought it would be. Mihoko, our guide, was so wonderful and knowledgeable, and it was a true pleasure to be with her during this trip. When we got off the Shinkansen to go to the airport, she surprised us by coming to the train station just to […]
Carl Binns, Washington, DC
Jason and his staff at JapanQuest Journeys provided an unbelievable guide and experiences for our visit. Our guide and driver were total professionals and took all the stress out of traveling in Tokyo for the first time. I highly recommend this group for anyone looking to enjoy a stress free and amazing time in Japan.
Dalia Rawson and Gareth Hughes, California
We had an absolutely wonderful time in Kyushu! Everything worked perfectly and we felt very well taken care of every step of the way by our excellent guides Tomo and Nobu, and by the places you recommended for our accommodations. The itinerary was excellent — very well-balanced with a terrific mix of nature, history, culture, […]
Susan M., Maryland
We started planning a trip to Japan four years ago. Multiple Covid shutdowns and life changes later, my wife and I just returned from an extraordinary sixteen-day trip. WendyPerrin.com referred us to Scott Gilman. If you take nothing else from this review, ask for Scott to plan your trip. After a detailed conversation about our […]
Brian Pike, Texas
Thank you for all of your help putting together an epic and truly memorable adventure. It was an amazing trip. We loved being with our guide again. She is like family to us. And she was genius in navigating the “one pescatarian, one vegetarian, one gluten-free” challenge. Zenagi was, as promised, a mind-blowing stay. Teshima […]
Tom Geniesse, New York
I just wanted to find a few minutes to thank you for putting together such an amazing trip for us. Just telling you here that “we had a wonderful time” doesn’t convey the deep sense of profound emotion and reflection we’re all having now that we’re back to our regular lives. I’m sure a large […]
Joseph Wisne and Family, Ohio
We had a wonderful trip and are grateful to you for your efforts in arranging it. There were so many highlights, but nothing matched the wonderful people you organized to show us Japan through their eyes. Every person, from Makiko to the drivers to those who guided us through the very special experiences, was wonderful. […]
Adrianna Ma, California
The trip was fantastic- We had a great time. Yoshi-san and Namuri-san were amazing guides.They were essential and knew everything about Japan’s history.Yoshi was very sweet and our kids really connected with her.Japan is a beautiful CLEAN country and the people are so kind.We loved all the areas we visited. There were so many highlights:NaraBig […]
Bob and Alysia, London
Scott….We wanted to again express our gratitude for the sensational and memorable trip to Japan organized by you and the team at JapanQuest Journeys. Our journey through Japan was transformed from extraordinary to absolutely magical, thanks to the phenomenal itinerary framed and exquisitely executed by your team. From the neon-lit streets of Tokyo to the […]
Ken and Cori DiPietro, Massachusetts
I had an absolutely magical time. It was a very special trip. Thank you, Scott!
Pauline Dexter, New York
Mimi, our guide made our trip! She was UNBELIEVABLE! Knowledgeable, fun, kind, anticipated all of our needs, and made our trip the best ever! She was very detailed and gave us little notes and maps and an entire folder to take home by the end of the trip. We loved everything you proposed on your […]
Nancy N., New York, New York
Thank you so much for arranging a fantastic trip. We had a brilliant time and packed a huge amount into the 5 days. It was a truly memorable experience, and I cannot imagine a better way of celebrating a special birthday. She was thrilled. The ryokan was wonderful – beautiful, refined, and elegant, with exceptional […]
Karina Mirkin, Los Angeles
I’m still on a high reflecting on my incredible journey to Japan. From the moment of arrival, everything worked out seamlessly thanks to the excellent work of Scott Gilman at JapanQuest Journeys. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Japan several times prior to this trip but knew this would be a different experience. Working with […]
Ellen Salwen, California
It was an excellent trip, and we had a great time. Hiromi was an A+ guide. Her skills, attitude and pleasant personality made the trip very enjoyable. I highly recommend her to other clients. We were very much exposed to a side of Japan most tourists do not see. With many meals at restaurants and […]
Ed Finger, Texas
We, Jon Foley and my husband, Jeff Grinspoon, worked delightfully with Scott and Jason to create a highly curated and customized jaunt through Japan starting Oct 22, 2023, in Tokyo and working our way west and south through and to Shizouka, Kiso valley, Takayama, Shirakawago, Kagoansen, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Osaka and the island of Yakushima before […]
Jeff Grinspoon and Jon Foley, Colorado
We travelled to Japan with Scott’s office in late October/November 2023. From the planning to execution, we were extremely impressed with Scott and his team. We love to be actively involved in the planning of a trip, and Scott was very responsive to our requests and suggestions. He always replied to us promptly (often within […]
Cathy Green, New Hampshire
I worked with Scott to make my itinerary. He was fantastic and I highly recommend him. He is extremely knowledgeable. He responded to my emails and phone calls immediately and fulfilled any request I had. All of the scheduling for rides, flights, trains and private meetings with individual artisans was seamless. The guides he uses […]
Mike Wittenwyler, Wisconsin
My husband and I had an amazing trip to Japan put together by Scott. The hotels, especially the villa we had, met all our expectations. We traveled with three young male relatives in their early to mid-20’s and they loved the trip as well. The private experiences Scott set up were extraordinary: We watched Sumo […]
Mary Hoak, Colorado
The trip was amazing! Both of our guides were wonderful – very knowledgeable, organized, attentive, and a pleasure to be with for days on end. These guides made a huge difference in our experience. All transfers were flawless. And there were a lot of them! The hotels in Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo were fantastic! The […]
Laurie Lindenbaum and Robert Horne, Michigan
We had the most fabulous trip to Japan in October 2023 that was planned by JapanQuest Journeys. Prior to the trip, Jason met with us a number of times, listened to our interests and created a wonderful itinerary that was filled with magical experiences. “Thank you to JapanQuest Journeys for a trip of a lifetime.” […]
Elisabeth and Bradley Sherman, Cleveland, Ohio
The Top 3 reasons we love and would recommend JapanQuest Journeys: We were a group of 2 grandparents; 30 something married couple with 4-month -old, and a -want-to do-everything couple in their 20s. Each with very different needs: First was Jason: We began planning our 14-day trip to Tokyo, Kanazawa and Kyoto one year in […]
Steve Chapin, Virginia
Our family of 6 (mom, dad, and four 20 something kids) recently got home from a 16 day trip in Japan created by Jason Gilman of JapanQuest Journeys. Jason helped us shape a trip that worked well for our family and really took into account our interests and preferences. We went through many iterations of […]
Andy Kaplan, Summit, New Jersey
We wanted to tell you how great our trip was. It truly could not have gone better and often exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed so many facets of the trip that it would be impossible to list them all. However, the best part was the people we had the opportunity to interact with. First and […]
Alex and Vivian Strogen, Washington State
We enjoyed our trip so much, and we have recommended JapanQuest Journeys to a number of friends who want to travel to Japan. Alas, ridiculously high-priced airfares may have delayed a number of those planned trips, but I hope that when they do get to visit Japan, they work with you for the planning.
Lori Whitten, Texas
My dad and I traveled on a trip of a lifetime throughout Japan in the summer of 2023. Scott’s guidance and expertise helped us plan a trip where every detail was accounted for. While in Japan, our two guides were superb; they were friendly, knowledgeable and went above and beyond to accommodate our last-minute requests […]