"This was our first tour with a small…"

This was our first tour with a small group & we thoroughly enjoyed it. Small group made it so much personal as we got to know other group members & didn’t feel isolated. Slash was just amazing. All the staff including the tour organiser Ling was friendly & helpful. Looking forward to another trip with Emperor tours.

"This was an absolute gem to find"

This was an absolute gem to find. Emperor Tours and staff were so responsive, attentive and helpful. The small group was exactly that which made the whole trip so much more personal.
There's a lot to pack in on a trip to Japan - could be overwhelming but I think the itinerary for "Best of Japan" is well balanced and provides a comprehensive and genuine look at the Country.
Hotels were just right, organisation and execution of the itinerary with a superb Guide (Slash) made what initially appeared daunting (Japan is on steroids!), a most memorable and fabulous trip. Will have to return - with Emperor - don't think there's a better choice out there and when you see the huge number of some tour groups hitting the landmarks, Emperor was the right company to have toured with.

"An Unforgettable Exploration of Japan"

8-Day Explore Japan: Kyoto, Hiroshima, Tokyo – Exceptional Experience

Organised, conscientious, caring, timely, and diligent — Emperor Tours absolutely smashed this holiday. We are incredibly grateful to Ling Todd, who meticulously organised every single detail. From the moment we began planning, Ling was there to guide us through flight options, preferred airlines, dietary requirements (including vegan meals for one of our travellers — not an easy feat in Japan!), and personalised adjustments to our itinerary.

She coordinated all airport and tour transfers seamlessly, with private messages from each taxi driver sent via WhatsApp at least 12 hours ahead of time. Ling thought of everything — from bed preferences and check-out times to a beautifully printed and bound itinerary complete with flight and tour tickets, as well as custom baggage tags.

There was truly no stone left unturned. If you’re looking for an stress-free, thoughtfully crafted, and unforgettable experience in Japan, I cannot recommend Emperor Tours highly enough.

"The Best of Japan"

The flights and hotels were very good and the transfers were very well organised, including our extension visit to Tokyo at the end of the holiday.

Our guide, was excellent. He was charming, friendly, very well informed and organised. He was clearly skilled in leading a diverse group of people, while making his role appear relaxed. This meant that we too felt relaxed and confident. We were able to take advantage of opportunities to visit japanese gardens while the rest of the group followed the itinerary, as we hoped when we booked the tour. The guide accommodated our alternative activities graciously. His contribution to the success of the holiday was enormous.
We would certainly recommend Emperor Tours to others.

"Ultimate Japan was amazing"

We had an incredible time on the Ultimate Japan tour. Ling was extremely helpful, and included a number of alterations to the standard tour which made the whole experience so personal for us. In reflecting on the holiday, there was nothing that I could criticise.

Our local guide was excellent. He was enthusiastic and friendly, determined that we would experience everything that was on offer in each location we visited. He efficiently managed the purchase of tickets and the various modes of transport, and was always on time to collect us. The benefit of being in a small group was that we were able to ask for coffee or snack breaks when we felt we needed them, and our guide was happy to respond to our requests. He always consulted with us about how much time we wanted to stay in each location, and was very flexible to our needs. This made the holiday very special and personal. I am glad we were not part of some of the much larger groups we saw as we travelled around.

The sightseeing programme was packed full of interesting visits, and enabled us to see a wide variety of places and activities.

The hotels were excellent, all situated in good locations, and all clean and well presented. The stand out experience was Hotel Tsubakino in Yadanaka. It was a wonderful experience to stay in a traditional ryokan, and the food was amazing. So beautifully presented, and amazing service from the staff.

All in all, it was a wonderful holiday, and excellent value for money. We had an amazing time, visited so many different places, and made memories that will last a lifetime. We will certainly return to Emperor Tours when we decide to take another holiday in Asia.

I now have 1500 photographs to go through!!!!!

"Multi city tour of Japan"

This tour of Japan allowed us to see different cities and to experience a night in a Buddhist monastery.
Travelling by train requires light luggage and the Japanese agent substituted a private car on a number of days which made life much easier. Hotels were excellent. I would recommend this company.

"Great Tibetan Adventure"

We were looking forward to a trip of a lifetime to China, Tibet, Nepal and India, and thanks to Ling and her organisation and itinerary, that is exactly what we had. It’s now three months since we returned and we are still processing all the incredible things we’ve seen. The tour took in the main sights in Beijing, Xi’an and Chengdu. Everywhere was full of people – but we never felt unsafe, and the guides were with us all the way. The drive through Tibet was incredible Amazing people and culture. [The only hotel we didn't think up to the promise was in Lhasa, and that was reported so hopefully won't be used again]. Of course, a highlight was the stay at Everest Base Camp in really high standard accommodation and a room with Everest framed in the window! We were so lucky – there was not a cloud in the sky across the Himalayan chain – something even the guides had not seen before. We were privileged to watch a beautiful sunset on Everest. The drive down from Tibet to the Indian sub-continent was quite something – as was the border crossing into Nepal and the drive to Kathmandu – something we were glad to have experienced but probably won’t rush to do again! Nepal was so different to the technologically-advanced China, but amazing experiences. An extension in India to explore Delhi and Agra (Taj Mahal) is a must. We felt far less safe in India – but you just have to have your wits about you. If you haven’t been to Taj Mahal – it’s a must – however good you might expect it to be, it’s mind-blowingly better! Ling – what you have set up in this tour is truly an experience of a lifetime and we will be exploring other parts of China with you soon. Thank you so much.

"A Glimpse of Nepal "

Having had wonderful trips to China and Cambodia with Emperor Tours in the past we didn’t consider any other company to travel to Nepal with. Once again the experience was fantastic! The booking process was handled by Ling in her usual expert manner; we stayed in exceptional hotels and had the benefit of excellent guides. A truly memorable holiday and I will not hesitate to travel with Emperor Tours again!

" China - Golden Waterway Voyage with Hong Kong add-on"

Thank you to Ling and the entire team
Once again, this tour has totally exceeded our expectations.
The tour guides and drivers,
were all exceptional with local knowledge and were always prepared to go the extra mile to ensure we were all happy.
Everything run like clockwork.
From being met at airports or train stations and being moved on to the next destination. It was made so easy and relaxing
The choice of itinerary was extremely packed and again, was exceptional, but gave us plenty of time to enjoy every experience.
The food, ohh the food. Was not only plentiful but gave us a taste of the local cuisine and was outstanding.
Everything ran so smoothly. It just made the whole experience so enjoyable.
Thanks to you and your entire team we've had yet another unforgettable experience.

"Tale of 4 Cities"

Tale of 4 Cities - what an epic trip!! Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka.

We couldn't recommend Emperor Tours enough for their overall service. The itinerary had been carefully constructed and everything went swimmingly well! My daughter and I shared milestone birthdays whilst in Japan and everything was just perfect. The guides were extremely considerate, knowledgeable and patient. We had the best time! Thank you Emperor Tours