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Thoroughly enjoyed experiencing
Thoroughly enjoyed experiencing the Japanese culture. Seeing several citie...
The trip was amazing
The trip was amazing. The country is beautiful and the people are friendly and caring. The culture is what makes the country. The cleanliness thought the country is ...
Autumn in Japan
Following a Typhoon into Tokyo set up a three airport process before arriving. It was totally worth the adventure, it only added to my anticipation and curiosity. Al...
The most inviting part of
The most inviting part of traveling with OATS is the unique experience that are planned. The trip to Japan was no exception. I came home with a more complex understa...
Excellent trip. Trip leader was the best
Excellent trip. Trip leader was the best we’ve ever had; she went above and beyond to make every experience and activity memorable. Japan was beautiful, clean and t...
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Beautiful and fascinating adventure
Our trip to Japan in November was spectacular. The vibrancy of Tokyo, the beauty of Hakone, and the opportunities to interact with Japanese people were so valuable t...
We enjoyed our tour guide
We enjoyed our tour guide, Mika, who was very informative and helpful. She really helped us make intelligent purchases for gifts. She is very gifted on "on the spot"...
Excellent trip!
Japan is a fascinating country. You can't see it all in two weeks but this was an excellent introduction. The three highlights: Tokyo ,Hakone, Kanazawa and Kyoto wer...
Japan, trip of my lifetime
Japan and its culture, its spiritual mystique, and its beauty hav...
It is an amazing adventure
It is an amazing adventure..meeting such incredible people showing such grace & honoring their culture. Exciting times exploring cities via mass transit & be...
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Loved Japan!
Kaori Irwin was a great guide. She was caring, and knowledgable and went out of her way to help the individuals in the group. The name of this trip should be change...
The trip exceeded our expectations.
The trip exceeded our expectations. In particular, the subjects selected for our program were interesting and not the usual tourist fare. Our leader was a real profe...
A wonderful Experience!
My wife and I had a marvelous time. Our whole itinerary was packed with so many wonderful experiences and activities. Our tour guide Hiroshi Sato-san was very knowle...
Amazing trip with experienced guide
I observed the well organized Japanese society. Everything is clean. Public transportation is awesome. Gardeners are professional and dedicated. Meals are meticulous...
This trip was made by Katy
This trip was made by Katy, our guide. She was friendly, kind, knowledgeable, organized, and funny. Katy went beyond the call of duty to offer us additional opportun...
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It was a very busy trip.
It was a very busy trip. Lots of great things to see and do. I enjoyed learning about their culture and history by visiting with people from Japan to explain it from...
Japan’s Cultural Treasures
Our tour guide was very personable and being a native of Japan was very knowledgeable about his beautiful country. We were exposed to different cultures, city and c...
I throughly enjoyed the trip.
I throughly enjoyed the trip. The scenery and gardens were beautiful and we learned a great deal about the Japanese culture. Our hands on experiences were unique to ...
Totally exceeded my expectations
Totally exceeded my expectations The people so gracious,everywhere so clean , no litter/ graffiti Loved the small group & being able to use the various forms o...
Japan Enhanced‼️
Japan Enhanced‼️ Cultural Treasures was just that: one cultural learning and discovery after another. We met with so many locals and shared their activities and thei...
Editor’s Take
What to Look For in Asia Tour Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Asia is the largest continent in the world which means when visiting you will encounter everything on the spectrum. You’ll see remote villages, cosmopolitan cities, and landscapes that are straight off a postcard. When visiting you’ll also meet a wide variety of people and be put into situations you may be unfamiliar with.
Many of the positive reviews for Asia tours are the use of local guides and varied itineraries. With Asia’s vast and diverse landscape, having a local expert can help you understand and become fully immersed in the local culture. Some of the reviews praised the tour schedules for combining both city and rural destinations, allowing travelers to see both sides of a country.
Activities such as eating home cooked meals, meeting local artisans, and hiking through the mountains or forests are some of the favorite activities in Asia.
Negative reviews generally revolve around the expectations of the trip and timing. Many parts of Asia are underdeveloped and getting around the country may take longer than the itinerary states. Also, in many places in Asia, being on time isn’t the most important thing. Trains are often late and there may be delays at the top attractions (except in Japan!).
Tour operators in Asia do their best to accommodate travelers and keep to a schedule. However, things do happen. Travelers who are used to precise schedules and timely departures of European tour groups for example may have a harder time adjusting to travel in Asia.
Additionally, in some countries the quickest and most affordable way to travel is by bus or train. If you get car sick or wish for a more comfortable mode of transportation, checking into a tour operator that provides a more luxurious style may be best.
If you want a slower tour or a more in-depth experience, booking with a tour operator that focuses on one country or a small area of Asia is a good choice. Many trips to Asia that cover long distances aren’t able to spend as much time in a destination, which means you aren’t able to explore.
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