REVIEWS

Pablo L., Mexico

We all had an Awesome time in Japan – really memorable family trip. I had been to Kyoto once before and to Tokyo 5 or 6 times for business and once for pleasure. My wife and kids had not been to Kyoto, and they loved it – loved the culture, the architecture, the temples and the shrines, the food was outstanding…we had a bit of the Sakura’s, and all were amazing. 

The Geisha experience was one of the highlights for them. My wife and I had a meditation session and liked it so much that we organized a second meditation session once our kids arrived. The Hotel in Kyoto was really great We had never been to Nara, and the big temple was incredible! We also loved Sugimoto’s Observatory – we were a bit skeptical, not sure if it was worth visiting, and it turned out to be an amazing experience. We were lucky to have met Sugimoto-san there, in person. My kids had not been to Tokyo, and they loved it – the Aman was exceptional, the restaurants in Tokyo were world-class, 

Our guide was able to get us into the auction room in the fish market, and the was an amazing experience. We were all a bit hesitant about the cooking class, and it turned out to be fun and an intimate experience with an incredible woman that allowed us to experience the lives of a local Japanese family. The Sake tasting was interesting.

Our guide was one of the best guides ever. Extremely knowledgeable, very kind, great sense of humor, very adaptable, always on top of everything – truly exceptional.

We all want to go back soon and would love to have the same guide.

Many thanks for an outstanding trip!

John, Megan, and Jennifer Zimmerman, Florida

We had a 5-week journey with JapanQuest Journeys, Jason and Miho were our primary contacts, and Narumi and others were our guides. The service we have received has been outstanding! And for sure we had many WOW moments!

We were visiting our son, who lives in Osaka, whom we had not seen in 3 years because of the pandemic. It was our first trip to Japan ever, and was my husband and myself, plus our adult “kids” coming and going out of Narita, Osaka, and Tokyo…all went so smoothly and with guidance and direction that was so helpful as they navigated a foreign country.

“JapanQuest Journey’s arrangements at Mandarin Oriental could not have been more beautiful, and their chosen restaurants were EXPERIENCES! Cooking lesson with chef Kyoko?? No words for that experience …”

One of our WOW moments was the trip portion to TOKYO and our guide Narumi. Her knowledge, friendliness, and attention have given us such joy as a family for this last leg of having our USA kids here with us.

WOW. JapanQuest Journey’s arrangements at Mandarin Oriental could not have been more beautiful, and their chosen restaurants were EXPERIENCES! Cooking lesson with chef Kyoko?? No words for that experience, (WOW) after cooking with her, we became family.

WOW! The ryokan experience in Kanazawa. We were taken back in time, eating traditional Kanseiki and taking in the hot spring waters….they could not have been more lovely.

WOW! All the transportation that was arranged over 5 weeks! No glitches, no hiccups…always on time, professional, friendly and helpful! And there were a lot of people to move around!

JapanQuest Journeys facilitated a trip of a lifetime for us and we cannot say thank you enough.

Maureen Partynski, Homer Glen, Illinois

We had a 5-week journey with JapanQuest Journeys, Jason and Miho were our primary contacts, and Narumi and others were our guides. The service we have received has been outstanding! And for sure we had many WOW moments!

We were visiting our son, who lives in Osaka, whom we had not seen in 3 years because of the pandemic. It was our first trip to Japan ever, and was my husband and myself, plus our adult “kids” coming and going out of Narita, Osaka, and Tokyo…all went so smoothly and with guidance and direction that was so helpful as they navigated a foreign country.

One of our WOW moments was the trip portion to TOKYO and our guide Narumi. Her knowledge, friendliness, and attention have given us such joy as a family for this last leg of having our USA kids here with us.

WOW. JapanQuest Journey’s arrangements at Mandarin Oriental could not have been more beautiful, and their chosen restaurants were EXPERIENCES! Cooking lesson with chef Kyoko?? No words for that experience, (WOW) after cooking with her, we became family.

WOW! The ryokan experience in Kanazawa. We were taken back in time, eating traditional Kanseiki and taking in the hot spring waters….they could not have been more lovely.

WOW! All the transportation that was arranged over 5 weeks! No glitches, no hiccups…always on time, professional, friendly and helpful! And there were a lot of people to move around!

JapanQuest Journeys facilitated a trip of a lifetime for us and we cannot say thank you enough. 

William R., London, United Kingdom

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 food and service. The private rotenburos were great, and the communal facilities and onsen were very elegant. The organization and staffing were first class, discrete and subtly done, and yet with a lightness and personality that made the experience warm and friendly. The grounds were stunning, and the bar beside the pond was tranquil and relaxing.

Your chosen guide, Su, was really excellent and was both a pleasure to be with and a great enhancement to the trip/experience. 

What an amazing day with Robert – this was a real highlight. The three potters were well chosen, and the experiences were different and all magical. Robert was great company and a passionate and hugely knowledgeable guide; it was infectious. Thank you for arranging this.

Onsen hopping was a blast. There are some amazing places in Kurokawa Onsen, and the rotenburo in Yamamizuki is right next to the river and was spectacular/unforgettable.

Onta was a magical pottery village with heart and soul. There was a very accessible museum, and the village was fascinating. Well worth the detour. 

Thank you again.

Ginger K., New York, New York

The trip was amazing. Our guides were fantastic and everything went smoothly. We really didn’t see many foreign tourists until the last few days. The streets were practically empty. In Kyoto, we had a kobe beef dinner at Itoh Dining by Nobu and a sushi dinner at Matsudaya. 

Our first night in Kyoto we did spa treatments soaked in the thermal spring baths at the new Hotel Mitsui. Our last day/night at the Aman in Tokyo was amazing. 

Thank you for everything!”