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Our approach is different. We don’t plan your vacation ourselves. We’re experts at finding and matching travelers to travel specialists from the top 10% of the industry.

Each Japan travel agent has been meticulously screened and has the expertise and local connections to handle every element of your vacation.

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Travel agent Himanthi in Japan

Himanthi's Travel Agency

5.0

 Based on 19 reviews

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Destinations:

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Japan
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Sri Lanka

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Jen F.
Submitted on 8.24.2023

Our group of five had a wonderful time and I can not recommend this company enough if you are planning a trip to Asia. First of all the communication between the company and the client is efficient and very timely. Throughout the planning process, we were included in choices to make and kept up to date about suggestions and changes that needed to be made. We traveled with two college students, two middle aged woman and an elderly woman in a wheelchair. The service that we were provided was second to known and guides we had were able to take into account the needs of all of the travelers in our group so that everyone felt like they were on vacation and well cared for. We spent 14 wonderful days in Japan seeing all of the sights and trying wonderful food. I have traveled all over the world and I think it would have very difficult to really feel like I was on vacation in Japan if we had not used this company. Most people do not speak English well in Japan so without our fabulous guides and drivers, we would have had an uncomfortable trip and we would have struggled to accomplish our goals. Lastly, not only was the trip prepared and delivered perfectly to our needs, but we continued to be well cared for when an unexpected typhoon approached and we had to change some plans to be safe and comfortable. I was very impressed with this company and their ability to move us swiftly without really disrupting our travel even though we had to rearrange some things. If you want to have a wonderful time, choose this company!

Travel agent Charlotte in Kyoto

Charlotte's Travel Agency

4.8

 Based on 36 reviews

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Destinations:

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China
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Japan

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Ian P.
Submitted on 7.4.2023

Charlotte and the team at the travel agency worked collaboratively with me to design "the trip of a lifetime" in Japan for our family that includes 3 children ages 15, 12, and 8. Charlotte was incredibly responsive and friendly in designing the trip, and our communication before and during the trip was extremely helpful. We had outstanding guides and an itinerary that balanced adult and child interests. Our accommodations met our expectations, even exceeding our expectations in some instances. We could not be more happy with our experience.We had a luxurious experience, worth every penny.

Travel agent Suzie in Indonesia

Suzie's Travel Agency

4.7

 Based on 156 reviews

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Bali / Indonesia
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Cambodia
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Japan
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Thailand
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Vietnam

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June M.
Submitted on 4.18.2023

The trip was fun and exciting and went very well.  The guides chosen were very knowledgeable and attentive.  Logistics were good as well.  Suzie and the team were all very attentive. 

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Travel agent Alex in Japan office

Alex's Travel Agency

5.0

 Based on 55 reviews

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Destinations:

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Japan

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Ashtyn G.
Submitted on 6.17.2023

Our honeymoon in Japan was incredible because of this travel agency. Alex was extremely attentive before and during the trip. We had a last minute itinerary change due to weather and Alex immediately made a new plan for us, working into the night to ensure we were taken care of. The trip was made unforgettable with private tours, private drivers, and wonderful hotels and service. We highly recommend booking a trip with this travel company. 

Travel agent Michael in Bali

Michael's Travel Agency

4.8

 Based on 320 reviews

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Destinations:

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Bali / Indonesia
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Japan
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Thailand

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Chuck M.
Submitted on 5.13.2023

This was an excellent company to work with. We would recommend to all.  However I want to preface this review by stating that this trip was planned back in Jan. of 2020, prior to the Chinese virus disaster, and that this trip was postponed in March 2020 for 3 consecutive years. Our original travel planner left the company, and a new one was installed to carry on this trip to completion, (she did a great job).  The goal of our trip was based on cultural aspects and the people of the countries visited.  Despite setbacks, all and all this was a good trip.   Of course, there were several instances beyond everyone’s control that caused this trip to be less than stellar.  Weather (pollution). We didn't see the sun for 30+ days, and changes due to the Chinese virus. The explanation of events and itinerary were far more glorious than received.  Not bad, but different.  But all in all it was a great trip nonetheless. Yes we would recommend to all.  

Travel agent Vincent in Japan

Jeff's Travel Agency

4.8

 Based on 55 reviews

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Destinations:

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Japan

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Brenda P.
Submitted on 7.2.2023

We went to Japan as a family, this was a trip we were looking forward to doing for many years with our kids. It was too overwhelming to plan it ourselves and Jeff with the travel agency was a great help for us. We gave our interests and Jeff and his team made all the arrangements for our stays and transportation. Once in Japan we had guides in Tokyo and Kyoto who helped us navigate the cities and take us to our places of interest and provide us with maps. We also got detailed daily instructions on how to get around to our other locations and an impressive detailed itinerary. We got a hotspot to use to help us navigate as well which was extremely useful.  This trip would not have been nearly as amazing and memorable without the help we got from the travel agency. We are very impressed with their service.

Travel agent Carl in Japan office

Carl's Travel Agency

5.0

 Based on 49 reviews

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Destinations:

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Japan

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Matthew G.
Submitted on 7.14.2023

This was a really fantastic trip, which would not have happened without the travel agency. This was our first custom trip, and Carl and his team were attentive, great listeners, and willing to adjust as we saw fit.  Our 18 days in Japan, was a custom experience. We had talked to the team about food, cooking, and gardens as well as the overall famous sites in the country.  We set the pace, started most days between 9:00 and 10:00 and was back to the hotel between 4:00 and 5:00 giving us some time to relax before dinner.  The travel company's focus is on having unique experiences, which I will mention a few, had a session with a monk which was much better than I could have imagined.  He taught us the basic skills of meditation and did a prayer with another monk to start the session, what a great experience.  We cooked a traditional Japanese dinner, which we will try at home, and finished early so the two women dressed my wife in a kimono. Had a demonstration with a master candy maker, and was able to eat the candy, really good. These are just a few of the experiences.  This trip was designed for us.  I am sure for others their trip would be much different. 

Travel agent Scott in Japan

Scott's Travel Agency

4.9

 Based on 67 reviews

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Destinations:

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Japan

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Peter S.
Submitted on 7.5.2023

In 2021,  my son had his Bar Mitzvah. His dream trip was Japan. My sister in law recommended Ziccaso, which she used to plan her trip to Italy.  We entered our expectations and we’re fortunate to select this travel company to organize our trip.  Unfortunately CoVid delayed our trip.  Scott from the travel agency worked patiently and diligently to plan the greatest trip ever.  We finally were able to travel on June 18 2023 to Tokyo and Kyoto.  Scott booked our hotels and a Ryokan, tour guides,  assistants to help us get from the airport to the hotel and navigate bullet trains and subways.  He even personally took us to some amazing sights.  I highly recommend Scott as to organize a Japan Experience.  Also I will use Zicasso to plan future trips .

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Featured Reviews

Japan Family Travel Review: 2-Week Trip

MK

Matt K.
Sep 01, 2023

Carl and the entire team at the travel agency did a magnificent job planning our 2-week Japan trip! The itinerary was customized based on our family’s interests. Not only were the sites and experiences amazing, but also the logistics from place to place were flawless. We especially enjoyed the local guides and drivers who were very informative and professional – but also really fun! It was a top-notch experience all around. We would definitely recommend this travel company to anyone planning a trip to Japan.

Japan Luxury Travel Review: Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Kanazawa, Shirakawa, Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Cherry Blossoms, 2-Week Tour

SZ

Shuguang Z.
Apr 14, 2023
When we decided to go to see cherry blossom in Japan, we thought of guided tours for two weeks.  We did a search online, Zicasso came on top with their luxury guided Japan tour.  After sending out an email, they immediately recommend two agencies and one of them is the one we chose.  Charlotte reached out in the same day but her email went into my trash directly.  It was found three days later in a weekend.  Once Charlotte received my email response, she texted me and called right after to get our desired details for these tours and dates.  She promised to get a proposal to us in next Monday and provided the proposal on time.  It came out almost matching everything we expected. We suggested some minor changes and she accommodated right next day with updated version.  It made our decision so easy to go with this agency.  Toward the start of the trip, our son wanted to meet us in Japan with his fiancé after he proposes to her in Japan and Charlotte made all necessary changes and arranged a fancy lunch meeting at Kyoto train station with set Japanese food in a private dining room.  We spent two weeks in Japan and visited so many places from Kyoto, to Nara, Kanazawa, Shirakawa, Hakone, Mt. Fuji, and Tokyo.  The whole trip was accompanies with English speaking Japanese local guides. All the transportations, sites seeing, cherry blossom, history, culture, tea ceremony, cruises, private transportation, hotels, rope lifts, high speed trains, local express trains, and long distance buses, subways, not mentioning the local food, we have touched so many different ways of life in Japan without thinking of it every day.  They made everything so easy for us and so worry free.  We have enjoyed every single moment with all arrangement and guides.  It made this vacation one of the bests in our life and we got so many great memories including our son's successful proposing.  Thank you Charlotte and the team for your kind help and very nicely guided tours.  

Luxury Japan Anniversary Trip Review: Hata, Harie, Nara, Farming Villages, Culture, Local Cuisine, Hiking, Bike Ride, 2-Week Tour

MG

Margaret G.
Jun 02, 2023
Every five years my husband and I do a long trip somewhere for "big" anniversaries.This is my husband and my second big trip using Zicasso.  Our first trip was an incredible journey through Scandinavia five years ago.  Part of me thought it was just dumb luck we got the best travel agent/support team on the planet for that trip.  It was amazing.  Now, for our 40th anniversary we figured we would try Zicasso again.  We went to Japan, a gorgeous country with very different cultural touchstones (food, language, etc.).  We had several friends mentioned struggles upon traveling in Japan.  All of them advised we think twice about going because of the struggles.  Well, our two week trip to Japan actually topped the previous trip to Scandinavia!  It was unbelievablly well thought through, coordinated and curated.  I cannot IMAGINE doing what we did without the backup support Alex (the talented agent we dealt with).  Thank you for the trip of a lifetime.

Japan Family Trip Review: Local Cuisine, Culture, Scenery, Wildlife, 2-Week Vacation

MM

Michelle M.
Jul 03, 2023
Charlotte was quick to respond to all my emails and very personable!  She did an excellent job of tailoring our itinerary to what we wanted and the locations for all our hotels was PERFECT!  Even the order of the cities we traveled to in Japan was well thought out.  It was our first time in Japan, and we do not speak the language, so having an English speaking guide with us throughout the trip was key, while at the same time allowing us time and days to explore on our own for the smaller cities and towards the end of the trip (again well planned out).  All the guides were excellent and knowledgeable. Of course there are always glitches with any well thought out plan.  Our Japan concierge contact was wonderful in working through the kinks and was very gracious with compensations.  Thank you!  =)

Japan Vacation Review: Tokyo, Temples, Shrines, Tea Ceremony, Baseball, Local Cuisine, 2-Week Trip

JF

Jen F.
Aug 24, 2023
Our group of five had a wonderful time and I can not recommend this company enough if you are planning a trip to Asia. First of all the communication between the company and the client is efficient and very timely. Throughout the planning process, we were included in choices to make and kept up to date about suggestions and changes that needed to be made. We traveled with two college students, two middle aged woman and an elderly woman in a wheelchair. The service that we were provided was second to known and guides we had were able to take into account the needs of all of the travelers in our group so that everyone felt like they were on vacation and well cared for. We spent 14 wonderful days in Japan seeing all of the sights and trying wonderful food. I have traveled all over the world and I think it would have very difficult to really feel like I was on vacation in Japan if we had not used this company. Most people do not speak English well in Japan so without our fabulous guides and drivers, we would have had an uncomfortable trip and we would have struggled to accomplish our goals. Lastly, not only was the trip prepared and delivered perfectly to our needs, but we continued to be well cared for when an unexpected typhoon approached and we had to change some plans to be safe and comfortable. I was very impressed with this company and their ability to move us swiftly without really disrupting our travel even though we had to rearrange some things. If you want to have a wonderful time, choose this company!

Japan Trip Review: Kyoto, Ine, Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Hiroshima, Cherry Blossoms, Ryokan, Tea Ceremony, History, Local Cuisine

DP

Darrel P.
Apr 28, 2023
An epic Japan trip that was 3+ years in the making. We started working with Scott and team in late 2019 for my wife's dream trip to Japan. Then COVID shut everything down. Scott stayed in regular contact as the years rolled by. Finally, we were able to take the trip this spring. Thanks to the work of Scott and team this has become one of our top trips. From the time we landed in Japan, until we left, Scott and team made sure our trip was memorable. Scott & Nao also took the time to personally show us various Kyoto sites as well as Ine and the incredible Japanese countryside. This went above and beyond. The itinerary included the beautiful sights and sounds of Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Hiroshima, Ine, & Kyoto. We would recommend Scott and team to anyone who wants an exceptional Japan tour. 

Japan Travel Review: Tokyo, Kyoto, Ryokan, Osaka, Kamakura, Enoshima, Shrines, Fashion, Shibuya Crossing, Local Cuisine

PS

Peter S.
Jul 05, 2023
In 2021,  my son had his Bar Mitzvah. His dream trip was Japan. My sister in law recommended Ziccaso, which she used to plan her trip to Italy.  We entered our expectations and we’re fortunate to select this travel company to organize our trip.  Unfortunately CoVid delayed our trip.  Scott from the travel agency worked patiently and diligently to plan the greatest trip ever.  We finally were able to travel on June 18 2023 to Tokyo and Kyoto.  Scott booked our hotels and a Ryokan, tour guides,  assistants to help us get from the airport to the hotel and navigate bullet trains and subways.  He even personally took us to some amazing sights.  I highly recommend Scott as to organize a Japan Experience.  Also I will use Zicasso to plan future trips .

Japan Luxury Family Travel Review: Shizuoka, Hakone, Kimono Experience, Bamboo Grove, Private Tours, 1-Week Trip

SG

Soujanya G.
Jul 10, 2023
This travel company is exceptional. Himanthi is top notch, and took great care to tailor and customize our Japan trip to be as amazing as possible. Everything was so easy due to her planning - from airport pick up/drop off, to the private guided tours, train tickets, etc. Himanthi really listened to our interests, and developed an itinerary that we all thoroughly enjoyed (2 adults, 3 kids). She is so wonderful to work with. We had an amazing trip!!!  

Japan Luxury Tour Review: 2-Week Vacation

BT

Brian T.
Apr 26, 2023
Our trip to Japan with this travel agency was amazing! I have never worked with a travel company that was so consistently attentive and communicative. Himanthi, our agent, was the best I’ve ever worked with! Her recommendations and organization were top notch. We stayed in some of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed in. I highly recommend this agency! We hope to use them again in the future. 

Japan Family Tour Review: Hiroshima, Miyajima, History, 12-Night Trip

EA

Elizabeth A.
Jul 21, 2023
The trip was amazing and it's all due to Himanthi and her travel company (ok: Japan also had something to do with the trip being amazing).
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Japan Family Travel Review: 2-Week Trip

MK

Matt K.
Sep 01, 2023

Carl and the entire team at the travel agency did a magnificent job planning our 2-week Japan trip! The itinerary was customized based on our family’s interests. Not only were the sites and experiences amazing, but also the logistics from place to place were flawless. We especially enjoyed the local guides and drivers who were very informative and professional – but also really fun! It was a top-notch experience all around. We would definitely recommend this travel company to anyone planning a trip to Japan.

Japan Luxury Travel Review: Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Kanazawa, Shirakawa, Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Cherry Blossoms, 2-Week Tour

SZ

Shuguang Z.
Apr 14, 2023
When we decided to go to see cherry blossom in Japan, we thought of guided tours for two weeks.  We did a search online, Zicasso came on top with their luxury guided Japan tour.  After sending out an email, they immediately recommend two agencies and one of them is the one we chose.  Charlotte reached out in the same day but her email went into my trash directly.  It was found three days later in a weekend.  Once Charlotte received my email response, she texted me and called right after to get our desired details for these tours and dates.  She promised to get a proposal to us in next Monday and provided the proposal on time.  It came out almost matching everything we expected. We suggested some minor changes and she accommodated right next day with updated version.  It made our decision so easy to go with this agency.  Toward the start of the trip, our son wanted to meet us in Japan with his fiancé after he proposes to her in Japan and Charlotte made all necessary changes and arranged a fancy lunch meeting at Kyoto train station with set Japanese food in a private dining room.  We spent two weeks in Japan and visited so many places from Kyoto, to Nara, Kanazawa, Shirakawa, Hakone, Mt. Fuji, and Tokyo.  The whole trip was accompanies with English speaking Japanese local guides. All the transportations, sites seeing, cherry blossom, history, culture, tea ceremony, cruises, private transportation, hotels, rope lifts, high speed trains, local express trains, and long distance buses, subways, not mentioning the local food, we have touched so many different ways of life in Japan without thinking of it every day.  They made everything so easy for us and so worry free.  We have enjoyed every single moment with all arrangement and guides.  It made this vacation one of the bests in our life and we got so many great memories including our son's successful proposing.  Thank you Charlotte and the team for your kind help and very nicely guided tours.  

Luxury Japan Anniversary Trip Review: Hata, Harie, Nara, Farming Villages, Culture, Local Cuisine, Hiking, Bike Ride, 2-Week Tour

MG

Margaret G.
Jun 02, 2023
Every five years my husband and I do a long trip somewhere for "big" anniversaries.This is my husband and my second big trip using Zicasso.  Our first trip was an incredible journey through Scandinavia five years ago.  Part of me thought it was just dumb luck we got the best travel agent/support team on the planet for that trip.  It was amazing.  Now, for our 40th anniversary we figured we would try Zicasso again.  We went to Japan, a gorgeous country with very different cultural touchstones (food, language, etc.).  We had several friends mentioned struggles upon traveling in Japan.  All of them advised we think twice about going because of the struggles.  Well, our two week trip to Japan actually topped the previous trip to Scandinavia!  It was unbelievablly well thought through, coordinated and curated.  I cannot IMAGINE doing what we did without the backup support Alex (the talented agent we dealt with).  Thank you for the trip of a lifetime.

Japan Family Trip Review: Local Cuisine, Culture, Scenery, Wildlife, 2-Week Vacation

MM

Michelle M.
Jul 03, 2023
Charlotte was quick to respond to all my emails and very personable!  She did an excellent job of tailoring our itinerary to what we wanted and the locations for all our hotels was PERFECT!  Even the order of the cities we traveled to in Japan was well thought out.  It was our first time in Japan, and we do not speak the language, so having an English speaking guide with us throughout the trip was key, while at the same time allowing us time and days to explore on our own for the smaller cities and towards the end of the trip (again well planned out).  All the guides were excellent and knowledgeable. Of course there are always glitches with any well thought out plan.  Our Japan concierge contact was wonderful in working through the kinks and was very gracious with compensations.  Thank you!  =)

Japan Vacation Review: Tokyo, Temples, Shrines, Tea Ceremony, Baseball, Local Cuisine, 2-Week Trip

JF

Jen F.
Aug 24, 2023
Our group of five had a wonderful time and I can not recommend this company enough if you are planning a trip to Asia. First of all the communication between the company and the client is efficient and very timely. Throughout the planning process, we were included in choices to make and kept up to date about suggestions and changes that needed to be made. We traveled with two college students, two middle aged woman and an elderly woman in a wheelchair. The service that we were provided was second to known and guides we had were able to take into account the needs of all of the travelers in our group so that everyone felt like they were on vacation and well cared for. We spent 14 wonderful days in Japan seeing all of the sights and trying wonderful food. I have traveled all over the world and I think it would have very difficult to really feel like I was on vacation in Japan if we had not used this company. Most people do not speak English well in Japan so without our fabulous guides and drivers, we would have had an uncomfortable trip and we would have struggled to accomplish our goals. Lastly, not only was the trip prepared and delivered perfectly to our needs, but we continued to be well cared for when an unexpected typhoon approached and we had to change some plans to be safe and comfortable. I was very impressed with this company and their ability to move us swiftly without really disrupting our travel even though we had to rearrange some things. If you want to have a wonderful time, choose this company!

Japan Trip Review: Kyoto, Ine, Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Hiroshima, Cherry Blossoms, Ryokan, Tea Ceremony, History, Local Cuisine

DP

Darrel P.
Apr 28, 2023
An epic Japan trip that was 3+ years in the making. We started working with Scott and team in late 2019 for my wife's dream trip to Japan. Then COVID shut everything down. Scott stayed in regular contact as the years rolled by. Finally, we were able to take the trip this spring. Thanks to the work of Scott and team this has become one of our top trips. From the time we landed in Japan, until we left, Scott and team made sure our trip was memorable. Scott & Nao also took the time to personally show us various Kyoto sites as well as Ine and the incredible Japanese countryside. This went above and beyond. The itinerary included the beautiful sights and sounds of Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Hiroshima, Ine, & Kyoto. We would recommend Scott and team to anyone who wants an exceptional Japan tour. 

Japan Travel Review: Tokyo, Kyoto, Ryokan, Osaka, Kamakura, Enoshima, Shrines, Fashion, Shibuya Crossing, Local Cuisine

PS

Peter S.
Jul 05, 2023
In 2021,  my son had his Bar Mitzvah. His dream trip was Japan. My sister in law recommended Ziccaso, which she used to plan her trip to Italy.  We entered our expectations and we’re fortunate to select this travel company to organize our trip.  Unfortunately CoVid delayed our trip.  Scott from the travel agency worked patiently and diligently to plan the greatest trip ever.  We finally were able to travel on June 18 2023 to Tokyo and Kyoto.  Scott booked our hotels and a Ryokan, tour guides,  assistants to help us get from the airport to the hotel and navigate bullet trains and subways.  He even personally took us to some amazing sights.  I highly recommend Scott as to organize a Japan Experience.  Also I will use Zicasso to plan future trips .

Japan Luxury Family Travel Review: Shizuoka, Hakone, Kimono Experience, Bamboo Grove, Private Tours, 1-Week Trip

SG

Soujanya G.
Jul 10, 2023
This travel company is exceptional. Himanthi is top notch, and took great care to tailor and customize our Japan trip to be as amazing as possible. Everything was so easy due to her planning - from airport pick up/drop off, to the private guided tours, train tickets, etc. Himanthi really listened to our interests, and developed an itinerary that we all thoroughly enjoyed (2 adults, 3 kids). She is so wonderful to work with. We had an amazing trip!!!  

Japan Luxury Tour Review: 2-Week Vacation

BT

Brian T.
Apr 26, 2023
Our trip to Japan with this travel agency was amazing! I have never worked with a travel company that was so consistently attentive and communicative. Himanthi, our agent, was the best I’ve ever worked with! Her recommendations and organization were top notch. We stayed in some of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed in. I highly recommend this agency! We hope to use them again in the future. 

Japan Family Tour Review: Hiroshima, Miyajima, History, 12-Night Trip

EA

Elizabeth A.
Jul 21, 2023
The trip was amazing and it's all due to Himanthi and her travel company (ok: Japan also had something to do with the trip being amazing).
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