"We cannot express enough our enjoyment of the tour with you. To see Japan as you planned, exceeded all our expectations. We had a wonderful time and the entire experience and group was unbeatable. We loved it all! …. Everyday I’d say 'it cannot get any better than this' and everyday was an experience equally great."
B & N
Englewood, Colorado
Gastronomic Tour 2008
"I have never seen the 'real Japan' the way I did on this trip. My encounters in the past have all been filtered through western exposure. This is the first time I was treated as 'honored guest' and I deeply appreciate and understand the concept. Because of Norie's long history in the Kanazawa area and her and her family's close ties with people in the community, I felt a door was open that was one of the most sincere welcomes I have had and definitely so in Japan. I did not feel foreign. I felt included! Norie's family was gracious and generous with their gifts and time. I feel I know a special place in the world now that I will always have with me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!"
M.C.
Denver, Colorado
Gastronomic Tour 2008
"Norie has created an experience very deserving of the name Undiscovered Japan. As a traveler who abhors tourist traps and searches for the unique local sights, sounds, and flavors of a culture, I was blown away by some of the amazing experiences we were exposed to during our stay. I have always avoided guided tours because of a concern that I wouldn't get a "true" cultural experience, but I had a feeling that this trip was fundamentally different - I'm happy to say that I was more correct than I could have known. Thank you Norie for a truly remarkable adventure!"
Z.K.
Denver, Colorado
Gastronomic Tour 2008
"Thank you from my heart for the wonderful tour you put together. It was truly amazing and incredible. I enjoyed everything, but mostly meeting your parents and seeing where you grew up."
J.P.
Centennial, Colorado
Gastronomic Tour 2008
"The trip was incredible!! I have traveled a bit outside of the US as well as within and this trip was by far the best I have ever taken. The brochure and daily itinerary does not do the trip justice. It was educational, experimental, rewarding, emotional, and spiritual. We met amazing friends and reconnected with old friends as well. Everyday was better than the one before. Each day there was a level of excitement and curiosity as to what the day would bring. I love that I took away this beautiful appreciation for the culture and the people."
B.G.
Dever, Colorado
Gastronomic Tour 2008
"I thoroughly enjoyed my tour with Undiscovered Japan! Based off the beaten
track in Kanazawa (Japan Sea side), we got to visit places that Westerners
rarely get to see; mystical temple gardens, mountain villages, geisha and
samurai districts, we got to enjoy the famous Japanese hot springs and we
even got to make our own gold leaf chopsticks. And the food! With so many
styles of Japanese cuisine, we really feasted! I have been to Japan before
and it can be quite daunting if you don't speak the language. Our wonderful
guide made every day easy and fun for us."
E.M.
Denver, Colorado
Gastronomic Tour 2008