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First time to Japan

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beguilingeyes · 02/01/2025 11:37

We are planning to go to Japan later this year. Has anyone booked with a travel agent? We would prefer a self-guided tour but don't really know where to start.

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Brownhairdontcare · 02/01/2025 13:49

Just giving this a bump as I'm very interested top!

Takoneko · 02/01/2025 15:06

We’re onto our third trip to Japan now but have never used an agent, so can’t offer much advice there. Self-organising is really easy in Japan so I wouldn’t be scared to just book things yourself. It’s a very easy place to travel around.

There are people on the Japan Planning Thread who have used agents though and may be able to help.

Japan planning thread | Mumsnet

I’ve just booked the hotels for my third trip to Japan next year and about to start planning the itinerary in earnest. Japan threads pop up here qui...

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/holidays/5152514-japan-planning-thread

ChristmasMad1 · 12/09/2025 17:24

Joining as going to Japan as a first timer in June!

Going for 10 days - 4.5 days in Kyoto, 5.5 days in Tokyo. Planning on day trips to from Tokyo, also possible Disney.

Any advice or suggestions?

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