reviews
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Animated Spring 2012
“Evan is a wonderful guide. If you are traveling to Japan, you must travel PacSet. The locations you’ll see are spectacular, and you’ll never forget the trip. Your guide Evan is both knowledgeable and funny.”
“This tour is highly recommended on behalf of myself at acparadise.com. Fans of Japanese cultures and entertainment will enjoy every bit of the adventures PacSet packs! If you like going on a trip and enjoying the wonders of freedom without following a flag every step you go — this tour is just for you! Just remember to pack space to bring back all the goodies back home!!!” -Imari
“Evan certainly knows what he is doing. I was never in doubt of his abilities. He took his duties seriously and made the trip a lot of fun. This tour was unlike any other tour I have ever been on (with other companies)…I would recommend this tour to any of my friends.”
“Excellent tour. Well planned and fun. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. Would definitely use them again for future trips to Japan.” -Gregory
“For being my first tour, I will use it to measure the rest.”
“If you like manga and anime, this is the tour for you! Shopping in Akihabara for the latest electronics or playing games, eating the best ramen…don’t forget the maid cafe (dare you to challenge them to a game of Jenga)…going to Nakano Broadway to find pretty much anything you can think of. For the fashionistsas, there is Harajuku. Not to mention shrines, anime museums, the onsen, and so much more. Evan is the best host and guide. He is knowledgeable and friendly, not to mention he has a neverending sense of humor! 1, 2, 3, GO TEAM!!!” -Brooke
Starving Artist 2012
“Evan was the star in all this. I’ve lived in Seattle for years and yet I felt he beat me in how well one can know a city. Although this tour was primarily for artists, when my interest diverged from the group, he not only set up an alternate mini tour for me to check out on my own, but he had it figured out so that I practically seamlessly rejoined the tour at the next destination. Evan’s knowledge and connections made this tour possible — and awesome!” -Dan
“Evan’s tour is like hanging out in Japan with a very knowledgeable friend. We ate at small local joints, visited hidden temples, and did many fun thins in japan that I could never have thought a tour company could provide!”
“An overall inspiring and unique experience. My first time visiting Japan could not have been better. It was super fun and super professional.”
Summer Matsuri 2012
“PacSet was awesome at planning our tour and setting up times and reservations to experience a great blend of pop culture and history. Evan is knowledgable about a wide variety of Japan and is able to provide insight to answer questions, make suggestions that fit areas of interest and organize events. Both guides have great personality for leading a group.”
“”Kyle and I got in a day late due to A. Airlines failing hard, but we picked right up on the tour! Evan met us and got everything taken care of smoothly. We traveled all over, saw interesting things, and ate great food. Next time I’ll bring an umbrella. Japan summers are HOT XD Evan and Lanny were both patient and accommodating. I felt like I was traveling with a group of buddies rather than some sort of strict tour group. Will definitely come again!” -Deanna
“I would never think of coming to Japan unless it was once again with PacSet. The people are great and Evan has a fantastic karaoke voice ^_^”
“I don’t know if it was the tour guides, the group, or the location, but I had an absolute blast even though I was a sweaty and exhausted mess (other than the onsen). I feel like I’ve experienced an unforgettable part of Japanese festival culture. I also know I’ve made new friends in the guides and the group. I plan to go again, and I hope peace and love for all those that went with me on this one, will join me on the next, or whomever might join the tours I unfortunately won’t see.” -Kyle
“Thank you for making yourselves available all the time to answer questions and help with things like directions, shopping, food and activity suggestions.”
“Wow! What a trip! This was an adventure of a lifetime. Japan has a culture that is a great combination of the old and the new, and I believe that this tour was a great representation of both. the places we visited were beautiful, and the people we met were wonderful. The best part to me, was even though we had a large group, the guides made it feel like a personal tour. I would highly recommend PacSet Tours to anyone!” -Kyle
“I really enjoyed the whole tour. Not being an Anime fan I was worried I would not like parts of the tour, but the guides made sure I found something I liked at each stop.” -Amy
“This tour made everything I had ever dreamed for Japan to be a reality, giving me healthy doses of old, new, high and low class Japanese culture that I never would have thought I could experience. If I could only make one trip to Japan it would have to be this one. <3″ -Haleigh
“I didn’t know what to expect being a Canadian that had never been to the conventions or traveled out of the country, but I was amazed by the whole experience. From the moment I arrived, Evan, Lanny, and Becca were sincere and generally awesome. The group was fun and up the challenge of filling every hour of every day, and I completely forgot I was on a tour. It was like a family, and so much better than I thought it could be.” -Aleesha
“When we got off the plane and trying to find the tour guides I have to admit I was a little nervous, but after meeting everyone who was extremely kind and approachable, I was put at ease. In my opinion, the tour guides created an energetic and safe environment to have fun and be a tourist. I felt I could ask them anything as well they were super diligent in keeping us up to date with info. I thought the pacing of the tour was planned out well! It was busy and fast paced in the beginning and then eased up to the end. I feel refreshed going back home instead of tired which I really appreciated the thought behind that. Taking the train was a great experience too! I was so pleased we got a chance to figure it out ourselves. It was beneficial to get that kind of knowledge, I now feel comfortable and confident to take it on my own again. This tour far surpassed all my expectations and they were high. I feel that this tour not only showed me how amazing Japan is but prepared me for many return trips, <3 I am going to be highly recommending this tour company to my family and friends for sure. Thank you! <3″
“I really appreciate the opportunity to participate in such a detailed and packed tour. Although, I did spend all my money on this trip, it was worth it. I would be even more interested in slightly cheaper accommodations in order to help lower the overall cost. I plan to recommend this company and especially this Japan tour to everyone that I talk about my experience with. Thank you!”
“It felt less like going on a guided tour and more like traveling with a bunch of mates and an especially knowledgeable friend.”
“I’m really glad I had the opportunity to tour through PacSet. Evan was a phenomenal tour guide and makes sure everyone has a great time (even though it’s hard not to!). The tour was planned out perfectly and I wouldn’t have changed a thing. I highly recommend touring through PacSet for anyone that wants to experience Japan to its fullest potential.”
“I thought Evan was a great guide and even though it was only 4 of us he made the trip a lot of fun. The tour was amazing and I am so glad I got to see so many cities especially the Kansai area. I will definitely tell all my friends about PacSet and I hope to go on another tour in the future with them!! :)”
