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• Authentic Japanese tour with awesome tour guides.

  MaryW773,Apr 10, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This tour was above and beyond my expectations! From beginning to end, Shawn and Becki were the most excellent tour guides. It was impressive how well they navigated the vast rail system. They were very knowledgeable about every site we saw and the food they chose for us. It was fun to try so many different types of authenticate food. The hotels they chose were very comfortable. We packed so much into our 10 day tour and I am leaving with a great appreciation for the Japanese culture. I would highly recommend Japan and More if you want to truly experience Japan.

• Best of Japan with “Japan and More”

  petercline,Apr 10, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  If you want an authentic Japan experience, then Japan and More is the best first class experience you will ever have. Becki and Shawn are extraordinary creating an experience in Japan that you will never forget. Everything was organized according to the schedule and implemented flawlessly.

• Truly see Japan not just the touristy highlights

  lindacJ6764DE,Apr 10, 2026

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  5.00

  We are leaving today after ten days of traveling and experiencing Japan at such a meaningful level that went far beyond sightseeing! Shawn and Becki’s kind attentiveness to not just each of us but also to every detail alleviated any stress and created a once in a lifetime trip. We would highly recommend getting on the waiting list!!!

  

  

  

  

• Highlights of Japan is amazing!

  bnhkeefe,Apr 4, 2026

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  5.00

  The Japan and More Highlights of Japan was an amazing tour, so glad we went. We experienced things we wouldn’t have been able to do on our own. It is like being brought through Japan with your Expat friends, while also meeting a great group of people. Becki and Shawn are great and made the experience informative, easy and fun.

  

  

• Best trip ever!

  kathleensX920WF,Mar 31, 2026

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  5.00

  We highly recomend the Highlights of Japan tour with Becki and Shawn. It was so much more than just a sightseeing trip and perfect for travelers who want a meaningful and authentic experience. The trip included several cultural activities and hands on experiences which made the journey even more memorable. We never could have achieved all this on our own and will be forever grateful for Becki and Shawn's guidance.

• Amazing tour of Japan!!

  debshep44,Mar 28, 2026

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  5.00

  Amazing! The value of the tour is incredible for all that you are able to experience each day with Becki and Shawn's perfectly timed itinerary. We greatly appreciated the variety of experiences and the amount they had planned for each day. The itinerary included everything from a tea ceramony, silk dying, sushi making, beautiful cherry blossom viewings, to visiting a variety of temples, an incredible viewing of Mount Fuji to an amazing variety of top notch dining experiences including a dinner with a Geisha in Kyoto. Becki and Shawn also have a wealth of knowledge of the history and relevance of each place we visited. This was a trip of a lifetime that we now hope to do again in a few years!! Absolutely recommend experiencing Japan with Becki and Shawn! We wouldn't do it any other way!

  

  

• Perfect Tour of Japan's Highlights

  K1782LYannec,Oct 20, 2025

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  5.00

  My husband and I traveled with three other couples for a ten-day trip to Japan that Becki and Shawn guided us through, and the trip was truly perfect. My husband and I have traveled a lot, and we have never experienced guides as professional, knowledgeable, and fun as Becki and Shawn. Because they are American expats living in Japan, they have a tremendous depth of practical and cultural knowledge about Japan, while understanding how to help American’s adapt to make their Japanese experience more meaningful. Almost a year before we left, they asked us to complete a survey on what sights and activities we wanted to experience. They then combined our individual desires into one group itinerary that was great for all eight of us. Starting a few months before, we received advance emails on what to pack, how to prepare, and some basic survival Japanese. We had an hour long Zoom call for any last-minute questions. By the time we flew to Tokyo, we felt very confident and prepared. Our itinerary included Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Nagoya, Nara, and Kyoto. During the trip, they took care of all the exhausting logistical details, like navigating the complex transportation system, checking into hotels, restaurant reservations, tickets at shrines, etc. The hotels they chose were very comfortable, beautiful, and near shopping. Just as importantly, they gently guided us in Japanese etiquette as we moved through the subways, trains, elevators, and restaurants of Japan. As we went through the week, they shared their deep knowledge of Japanese culture and language. My husband and I wanted to get off the tourist trail as much as possible, and our itinerary included some incredibly beautiful places that we would not have found on our own, like the Nakasendo Trail near Nagoya, a textile museum near Fuji, and both a private kaiseki dinner with a young Geisha-in-training and a tea ceremony in Kyoto. We also visited the more known shrines and temples, too. My favorite day was at Mount Fuji |at a Ryokan. We visited the Itchiku Kubota Museum, a place we would have never found on our own, which contains the most beautiful textile art I’ve ever seen. That night, after some time soaking in the onsen in our ryokan, we had an amazing multicourse kaiseki dinner together. Most importantly, Becki and Shawn are very accessible. They were with us most of the time, but were available through Whatsapp for any questions, and went out of their way to make dinner reservations for us on our free nights or to answer questions.

  

  

  

  

  

• A trip of a lifetime!

  Instakathy,Oct 19, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Becki and Shawn made our trip to Japan an unforgettable experience. They provided insight into the culture, handled logistics seamlessly, and personalized a wonderful and energetic itinerary. We saw so much beyond the main attractions and would never have been able to do this on our own. Becki and Shawn are kind, fun and knowledgeable, going out of their way to have us experience special moments, delicious meals and travel on trains stress free. They are fantastic leaders and kept us organized and on time. This was one of my favorite vacations! I can’t stop talking about the trip!

  

  

  

  

• Perfect trip

  bruce j,Oct 14, 2025

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  5.00

  We just finished a 10 day trip. A trip on our own would have been high stress , lost in a subway station with a train due in two minutes. With Becky and Shawn we saw and did things we never would have done on our own. I can’t recommend highly enough.

  

  

• Amazing first trip to Japan

  rosiek55,Oct 11, 2025

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  5.00

  Review for Shawn and Becky Our tour to Japan was absolutely excellent! The itinerary was so well organized—every detail was thoughtfully planned, making travel between cities seamless and stress-free. We experienced so many unforgettable moments that we never could have arranged on our own, from traditional cultural activities to incredible local dining and hidden gems off the beaten path. Shawn and Becki knew the Japanese language and the culture, which made every stop special. Truly a trip of a lifetime!

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