Japan Small Group Tours

Reviews of Small Group tours to Japan

• LizaTraveled in April

  4

  I was traveling with my spouse, tween, and 70+ year-old parents. We visited during the busy cherry blossom season. We were lucky as we arrived during the peak of this season and cherry blossoms were abundant. It was also quite crowded, so I appreciated my family having our own guide (versus being part of a bigger tour group). Also, it was nice to be picked up at the airport so that we didn't have to find our way around a foreign country upon arrival. I think the value was good considering it included the hotel, entrance fees to places visited, and public transportation fares. It was nice not to have to worry about the logistics of getting from one place to another in a foreign country. Our online tour consultant was very responsive and helpful. Also, the guides were knowledgeable, kind, and accommodating. The biggest challenge is that the days involved quite a bit of walking, which was difficult for my elderly parents. If I convince them to go on another trip, I would add in more leisurely days. Maybe that's my fault for not asking for some lighter days. I'm a bit torn because as a traveler, you do want to make the most of each day you are there to visit all the beautiful sites; but, it can also be exhausting. This also meant having to lug luggage around various trains to the various destinations. We stayed in four different hotels as we traveled across Japan. It was a packed itinerary; we were able to see a lot in a short amount of time. Over the course of five days, we visited Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Nara, Kyoto, Hiroshima, & Miyajima Island. Overall, an excellent trip that provided a snapshot of Japan. I would rate it four and a half stars if I could (but only whole stars were allowed). I recommend it for most families (including those with little ones and elderly); I would just add more rest days/free time (or fewer site visits per day), especially if you have members in your party that are young or elderly. Also, if you have members that have mobility issues (such as those in a wheelchair), I would work with the tour consultant as there were places that would be difficult to access. My consultant was great; I just don't think I took advantage of having chosen a “private, tailor-made" tour as much as I should have. I relied and trusted the recommendations. To be clear, their recommendations were all top notch, I just should have taken my family's (which included elderly parents) abilities more into account and been more vocal with what would be best to accommodate my specific family's needs.

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  8 Days Japan Premium Mini Group Tour with 3/4 Stars Hotels (Max 6 People)
• PeterTraveled in May

  4

  The first day did not involve any touring. I was met at the airport, directed to a private car and taken to hotel. Probably about 40 minutes total time. Day 2,3,4,5 and 6 were good with the guides doing a very good job. Competent and friendly ladies. There did seem to be a heavy focus on Temples, Shrines and castles but that’s ok because I was a first timer to Japan and the experience was positive. The hotels selected for us were excellent. Day 7 did not have any involvement at all by the tour company. So, really this is only a 5 day tour with a ride to your hotel on the first day. I consider this to be false advertising. IT WAS NOT A SEVEN day tour.

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  7 Days Best Japan Quality Mini Group Tour with 3/4 Stars Hotels, Max 6 People
• DianaTraveled in September

  5

  I had an excellent experience with Firebird. They organized a fantastic tour of Japan for me. My destination specialist, Olia, was incredibly helpful, always responding quickly to any questions I had. We stayed at the hotels I hadn’t heard of, and it turned out to be perfect. The Firebird app worked seamlessly throughout the trip, keeping everything organized. I will definitely book with them again in the future.

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  Imperial Capitals of Japan Small Group Tour