Why book with Japan Holidays ?
Japan Holidays’ goal is to provide our customers with the best possible Japan Experience…
How do we do this?
Our team of travel specialists have expert knowledge on the country which is unsurpassed by many travel companies. They hold a strong bond with Japan having either lived there or visited many times. Having specialists proficient in the language will make you feel confident in the having your travel plans managed thoroughly.
Japan Holidays is supported by an office in Japan staffed with local experts who are available to assist you in case of need whilst touring the country.
Our itineraries are tailor-made to include your interests, tastes and budget. Through consulting with you we are able to create an individual itinerary within your budget with an absolute commitment to quality. Key to this commitment is using locally-owned services wherever possible and therefore supporting the local people and providing more insightful and enjoyable experiences.
Meet our team
Complimented by a strong Travel Industry background in destination marketing with Tourism Australia, Tourism Queensland and Air New Zealand and Ansett International,Tony commenced Japan Holidays in 2007.
Since that time Judy has travelled extensively with sport, business and holidays.
Bachelor- degree-qualified in Sports Science with a Graduate Diploma in Education, Judy has been invited on several occasions to Japan to assist in sport, business and international relations.
Judy joined Japan Holidays after 15 years in executive recruitment and has been passionate and well-travelled throughout Japan since the 70’s.
Special interest areas are snow skiing, golfing, food and culture.
Our consultants
During her time in Japan, she and her Japanese husband raised two children and lived in both large cities and rural parts of Japan, giving her an insight into the varied customs in different regions of Japan.
In her role as a Senior Travel Consultant, Juliane provides quality service with unique itinerary inclusions exclusive to Japan Holidays. As well as handling bookings on behalf of retail travel agents and clients she is responsible for developing new programs and escorting tours.
Born in the historic hub of Nara rich in Japanese culture and traditions, Kahoru had long been passionate about exploring all the fascinating parts of Japan.
Kahoru has been employed by Japanese travel industry leaders JTB and HIS both in Australia and Japan.
As a Travel Consultant, Kahoru promotes the magnificent Land of the Rising Sun with the most adept, passionate and dedicated team at Japan Holidays.
Our Japan Guides
Being born and raised in Hiroshima, she always tries to do her best in making her clients feel close to the spirit of Hiroshima.
In addition to Peace Memorial Park & Museum, Miyajima Island is a highly recommended, ‘must-visit’ site. Miyajima is almost a hometown to Nobuko, being the birthplace of her father. She always enjoys showing the scenery of this beautiful island and telling the history, culture and lifestyle of the local people.
Nobuko says seeing her customers smiling and relaxing is her greatest joy! Nobuko is hoping to meet you one day and be your best personal guide to Hiroshima and Miyajima. .
His business career started at a travel agency in Tokyo and about 10 years later joined an US airline as a passenger sales representative.
He began studying foreign languages again to become a professional tour guide and qualified for English & French guiding in 2014.
Since then he has been escorting many international customers in Hakone area as a member of Odawara-Hakone Goodwill Guide Service Club (volunteer guide club in foreign languages). His interests include Japanese history and traveling. .
From a casual private tour to the formal Ambassadors Tour, she has a wide range of guide experiences. Also, she is well known as a pioneer of “Koyasan Guide.” She has been awarded a prize by JNTO for her long and excellent guide activities.
She was born in Tottori Prefecture, moved to Kyoto for university, and worked for a trading company in Osaka. Now she lives near Koyasan.
As a licensed national guide, she has a chance to guide in the Kyoto and Osaka areas, however, she believes Koyasan is her home ground. Her personality is honest and happy. She believes that chance encounters with people make her life beautiful. She is looking forward to meeting you in Koyasan. .
Hishida san comes to tour guiding after a long career with Nikko Ceramics, which saw him have many long oversees postings and experiences working in foreign countries, including the United States and Algeria.
An excellent speaker of both English and French, Hishida san is a lively and informative guide with a passion for learning and sharing.
As a certified service care-fitter, she has a great hospitality background and takes excellent care of all guests. She also possesses a strong mind, body and patriotism as she serves as a reserved official of the Ground Self-Defence Force of Japan. She has a career background in IT for many years, and on every tour, she applies her Project Management skill.
She provides a solution and strategy to find what tour suits her clientele in crowded Tokyo and the famous Hakone-Mt.Fuji area in limited time.
Based on constant fieldwork and research activities, she provides local updated information and latest trends. Let’s explore your Japan together with Yuka.
A.A. in English at Doshisha Women’s College & B.A. in Psychology at California State University, Northridge,USA. Worked for Daikin Industries, Ltd., a Japanese top-leading air-conditioning and fluorochemical company as a bilingual/executive secretary and travelled around Tokyo, Hakone, Nikko, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara & Nagano etc. with more than hundreds of English speaking businessmen, politicians, officials, artists & high school students. Awarded an honorary citizen at the State of Alabama, USA in 1997. Since 2002, freelance translator and tourist guide (National Guide Certificate No.EN00314). Love traveling both for business and pleasure, reading, walking, and meeting new people. Happily married with a teenage son!
National certificate for English in 2009 and French in 2011. Satoko loves her job allowing her to meet people from all over the world.
Interests:
Footpath Walking and Running, Back Country Skiing, Onsen & Sento (Public bathhouse) , Railway Trip,
Folk Crafts (Baskets, Pottery, Handwoven fabrics ), Old Houses and landscape, Tea Ceremony and related things,
Cuisine (cooking, eating & drinking), Cafés, Chat with local people…