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I really wanted to move to Japan
I really wanted to move to Japan, but I was too nervous about making a long term commitment. Thanks to Studytrips, I was able to do a 3 week trip and experience ever...
It was the best experience of my life
I went to Tokyo, Japan for the 2018 summer course and it was the best experience of my life, I met people from all over the world all super nice and sharing the same...
Summer Study Trip and it was the best time of my life
I went on the 4 week Summer Study Trip and it was the best time of my life. It was my first time traveling to Japan and this study trip was perfect as I was looking ...
An amazing experience!
I participated to the Otaku Japan Course in September 2017, although I selected the Bronze Plan because I wanted to focus on the study of Japanese. An amazing experi...
Had a blast and went back for the Taste Of Spring course
My first trip to Japan was with their Otaku course in September 2017. Had a blast and went back for the Taste Of Spring course in April 2018. My experiences from the...
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I found to travel to Japan the most well rounded I found was this
From all the options I found to travel to Japan the most well rounded I found was this, I experienced the summer 2017 and enjoy every part of it, staying in the dorm...
Everything was great!
I took part in the Fusion Japan Study Trip and everything was great! For many years I have always had the will to go to Japan both to get to know the culture and the...
Summer Course and it was amazing
I was part of the 2018 Youth Summer Course and it was amazing! A great chance to practice my Japanese with classes of the perfect level and a great immersion experie...
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Your 10 days Japan classic was amazing
Your 10 days Japan classic was amazing! Everything from beginning to end was very well planned. Thank you for making my trip a great one! Looking forward to have mor...
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What a great way to see Japan!
What a great way to see Japan! Absolutely loved it. Can't wait to go on another tour!
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Fabulous trip. Highly recommended.
Fabulous trip. Highly recommended.
80% great, 20% a waste of valuable time
Our guide and group were wonderful. Most of the sites visited fascinating and worth it. I especially loved the visit with the monk and the Hakone Outdoor Art Museum....
Recommend Japan hikes but not with Mt Sobek
First, let me say our tour guide Tomomi S. is hands down THE best tour guide I’ve ever had - knowledgeable, fun and made great efforts to ensure that we were comfor...
The experiences, feelings and all the new memories I've got from Studytrip
The experiences, feelings and all the new memories I've got from Studytrip through this summer was so amazing and wonderful that it's hard to put it into mere words!...
Couldn't have been happier with our experience.
Went with Bucket List to the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics. Couldn't have been happier with our experience. Toby and the staff went out of their way for our group with r...
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Fabulous
We have just completed our second Nakasendo Way trip. This is a fabulous way to appreciate the hospitality of traditional Japan. We walked through little post towns ...
It was a privilege to be part of Walk Japan guided tour
We walked Kumano Kodo pilgrimage April 11-19 2018. Our guide Joshua was fantastic,the food and accommodation was great. The walking, the historic and sacred location...
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What to Look For in Japan 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.
Traveling in Japan can take a bit of adjusting, particularly for western travelers. The cultural nuances take some getting used to, and the language is difficult (not many Japanese people speak english).
Having a local guide in Japan is an extremely helpful way to get to know the culture and history, but it is also invaluable to have someone to ask about what food to order, and how to navigate the transportation. Without this, Japan may end up being a unique adventure but a stressful one.
Japanese food is a divisive topic; people either love it or hate it, or they love ramen and sushi and not much else. The flavors in traditional Japanese cuisine are quite unique - if your palate is not used to them you may feel a bit stuck as a traveler. Having an adventurous and respectful approach to food is key when traveling in Japan.
When you visit Japan, your tour itinerary will almost always include visits to a lot of temples and shrines of great importance to eastern religious history and Buddhism. In Japan, religion is a natural and common topic of conversation.
Some negative reviews for tours in Japan express frustration at the sheer number of Buddhist sites included on the itinerary. While you may experience some temple fatigue it's important to remember that they are an enormous part of Japanese culture and history. Having an open mind as you visit various temples will definitely help you enjoy the experience.
Accommodations in Japan can be very different that what western travelers are used - and most tours in Japan include stays at traditional inns, onsens, and homestays. If you are expecting westernized hotels, these kinds of accommodations may come as a shock. Especially considering the many cultural nuances and expectations when it comes to lifestyle in Japan. You are expected to remove your shoes at all times, and rooms are simple and minimalistic, beds are often comfortable mattresses on the floor.
If you want a professional take on traveling in Japan, see the Travelstride Japan Guide »
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