Oku Japan

Oku Japan operates guided, self-guided and custom tours around Japan. Our office is in Kyoto, and some of our sales staff are based in the UK. Our mission is a simple one; to introduce visitors to Japan to the beautiful scenery, delightful towns and villages, and above-all the lovely people, we have discovered on our travels. We have travelled the length and breadth of the country; stayed at hundreds of hotels, ryokan and minshuku, taken trains, planes, ferries and buses to the far corners of this amazing country, to discover the best food, best accommodation and best service that you can expect. We strongly believe in travel having a positive impact on both the traveler and the local people. Our tours travel both to the famous sites, but also to the lesser-known places that have not made it into the guidebooks. Our guides are professional, trained guides who are bilingual Japanese and English (as well as some who speak German or French) and have a deep knowledge of and passion for Japan's people, culture and history. Our service begins the minute you book, with the personal service and the full support of our team who will do their best to answer any question or fulfill any request. If you choose one of our small-group, guided tours, our guides travel with you throughout the trip, always on hand to help and make your trip the truly memorable. What makes us special... A focus on getting away from the crowds and into the real Japan, carefully selected accommodations with superb service and exquisite regional cuisine, expert bilingual guides, thoughtfully-created itineraries by those with a passion for Japan. We have a selection of small-group guided tours, seeing Japan at street-level, experiencing the cultural heritage, the traditions and the hospitality of Japan. Enjoy the pampered comfort of a traditional ryokan, soak in the waters of a hot spring, and taste the freshest ingredients prepared exquisitely for you by your hosts.