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Below are some comments kindly emailed to Hike Japan by clients.

If you would like to get in touch with someone who has been on a Hike Japan holiday to ask for advice or to find out more about their experiences in Japan , please let us know and we will provide contact details.

What a wonderful time I had on my travels in  Japan. The entire trip was exceptional. Thank you Bob for your expertise in designing and running such a fascinating tour.

Lorna  
West Japan Explorer November 2007

Magnificent trip! Absolutely one of top travel experiences in our lives.

Chie Lee
Mountains of Central Japan September 2007

Arigato Bob-san. What a memorable week!

Linzi
Spring in the Heart of Japan 2007

Thank you very much for helping us on our entire trip. I had tons of fun (more than I had imagined)! You have made my first time in Japan an exciting trip. Both me and my Dad believe you went above and beyond what was expected.

Trace
Anime and Manga Culture Tour March 2007

Your tour ran flawlessly, allowing us to simply 'Show up, make new friends, have a great time and not worry about the details'.

Chie
Mountains of Central Japan September 2006

After having had a few days to think about it, I think that the tour is fantastic and offers qualities that no other kind of travelling service could offer. After a few days in Tokyo I appreciated your tour even more for a couple of reasons. One was the everyday encounters with people like Kaori, Yoko, Megumi, Asayo, and of course you and Marc. It gave me an impression of Japanese people and everyday life before I was bombarded with the school girl look-alike bimbos shouting with their squeaky little voices in Shinjuku and Akihabara.

The other reason was that when I arrived in Tokyo, I was basically incommunicado, if that's a correct use of the expression. Ordering in restaurants and talking to people in Yodobashi etc became very confusing indeed. I ended up eating sweet sticky eel stew and all kinds of weird stuff because of language difficulties. Not to mention when I put green tea powder in my soy sauce thinking it was some kind of weird dry wasabi. But it least it gave a group of Japanese business men a really good laugh at their lunch break. That was of course educational but also made me realize the full benefit of having you around the first 10 days.

Robert
Early Spring 10-day Imperial Pilgrimage March 2006

We really enjoyed the whole experience and would be happy to go again under your leadership.

I had a wonderful time and really want to do more of your tours.

Judy
West Japan Explorer Nov 2005

The range of accommodation (minshuku, ryokan, mountain hut, cottage and western style hotels) was good. We enjoyed the contrast. All were good - our favourite was the ryokan in Hiroshima. The food was also good; there was always so much (I was amazed that some people ate so much between meals). The meal in the ryokan in Kyoto, the crab meal and the meal in the timber cottage complex were my favourites. I'm glad we had the blowfish meal because I wondered how it tasted.

Dorothy
West Japan Explorer Nov 2005

Many thanks for your hard work, thoughtfulness, and humour in making this memorable.

Alan and Paula
Early Spring in the Heart of Japan March 2005

Be ready to trek. Be ready to see unusual scenes and unusual places. Bob is the absolute best!
10 out of 10 rating.

‘Nesto
Early Spring in the Heart of Japan March 2005

We had a great time with you on the road.  We got to places that we wouldn't have got near to on our own and I feel that we had an insight into the culture etc that we would have missed travelling around on our own.  We will have great memories of the places we stayed.  So, thank you for all your efforts - you did a great job.

Patrick
Springtime in the Heart of Japan April 2005  

I've been fortunate enough to have had many holidays and all of them have been happy, memorable occasions, but I think Japan will always be among the best, and I reckon you should pat yourself on the back for organising and arranging such a memorable holiday.  I hope we meet up again one day soon.

Ali
Springtime in the Heart of Japan April 2005

I enjoyed the trip to Japan . A superb walking route, fascinating sightseeing, friendly people, and our introduction to the Japanese way of life all made it a very special holiday.

Eleanor
Mountains of Central Japan 2005

Ollie and I had a wonderful honeymoon. We felt as if we had been away for far longer than 2 weeks. It was so relaxing knowing that all the travel and accommodation plans were being taken care of by yourself and all we had to do was enjoy the experience.  

Sue
Mountains of Central Japan 2005

Thank you for giving us a great introduction to Japan . We have managed very well since - everything has gone like clockwork. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience, and thank you very much once again for your contribution.

Patrick
Early Spring in the Heart of Japan 2004

We have been regaling people with stories of our time spent with you and the Squires. It was a wonderful trip.

Juliana
Early Spring in the Heart of Japan 2004

Thanks for a great experience in Kyoto, Nara etc. I am recommending Hike Japan to friends.

Roy
Early Spring in the Heart of Japan 2004

Paula
Mountains of Central Japan 2004

I'd like to thank you for leading the tour. It would take too long to list all of the benefits that your service provided although I must emphasise though that we visited places and stayed in accommodation that I could never have found independently. This added so much to the whole experience.

Russ
Mountains of Central Japan September 2004

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