Discover Japan Tour: 15-day Small Group

What a trip of a lifetime! We experienced so many aspects of Japan with the best guides. Becki and Shawn of 'Japan and More' are truly dedicated to showing travelers the BEST of Japan and handled every detail. Info and advice ahead of the trip was truly helpful in preparing fully. We absolutely appreciated the small group atmosphere. Everyday was a new adventure but the itinerary wasn't overwhelming. Accommodations were top notch and group meals were varied and delicious. Not having to navigate the trains ourselves was lifesaving. Worth every penny we paid! Truly professionals but also super friendly and warm. It felt like traveling with great friends. Don't hesitate to book with 'Japan and More' - Becki and Shawn are the BEST! Highlights: Expert Guidance: Becki and Shawn handled every detail and navigation. Small Group Vibe: A personal, non-overwhelming atmosphere. Top-Notch Accommodations: High-quality lodging. Authentic Experiences: Overnight stay in a Ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) and Onsen (hot springs). Culinary Delights: Multi-course Kaiseki dinner, sushi making class, sake tasting, and fantastic food variety (sushi, ramen, tempura, etc.). Unique Moments: Private dinner with a Geisha and seeing a snow-capped Mt. Fuji.

My partner and I wanted a small group tour of Japan. After a fair amount of research we discovered ‘Japan and More’ and decided on a trip for early autumn. Over a period of many months prior to our travels Becki and Shawn sent out regular emails with helpful hints and tips regarding Japanese culture, language, customs and food. And a month or so prior to departure we had a video-link hook-up … it was a ‘getting to know you exercise’ as well as an opportunity to discuss any trip- related questions. We were very favourably impressed by all the trip preparations. And we continued to be impressed by Becki and Shawn for the two week duration of our travels. It was like being on a holiday with good friends who have spent decades living, working and travelling in Japan. The trip itinerary they prepared for us was a veritable ‘tasting platter’ of the best of Japan to be found in the southern half of Honshu island … a castle, temples and shrines, walks around old towns and modern shopping precincts, fabulous gardens and some wonderful museums. And they took us to restaurants that show-cased different varieties of Japanese foods! On many days we also had free time to wander, to find shops and discover restaurants for ourselves (often with helpful recommendations provided by our guides). And if there was something not on the itinerary that a guest wanted to see (for us it was the Shinjuku cat billboard) they varied the itinerary and made it happen. It was indeed a happy and wonderful experience. The two weeks passed far too quickly. There is so much to see and do in Japan and it is easy to feel that you have hardly scratched the surface of what is on offer. But, looking back, we realise that Becki and Shawn put together a trip that covered so many different things we do not feel that we missed out on anything we had hoped for. It truly was Japan … and More!