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Right now, you can book your dream tour completely risk-free.

Our Book with Confidence Guarantee applies when you book a new tour by 31 August 2026, and covers all tours with departure dates in 2026, 2027 and 2028.

With the guarantee, you can look forward to your trip with confidence from the moment you book, even in times when the world can feel unpredictable, as we have seen, for example, with the situation in the Middle East.

The price is fixed, and you won’t face any unexpected costs such as fuel surcharges or other add-ons. At the same time, you have full flexibility and can change your trip free of charge up to 60 days before departure.

And if you find a comparable tour at a lower price, we’ll not only match it but also give you an extra £100 discount per person.

Read more here.

Woman overlooking the beautiful village of Gokayama

Which Japan tour should you choose?

Naming tours can sometimes be quite a thoughtful process for our Product Managers. Should we take the poetic route and give our tours names worthy of a romantic tale, or should we simply name them after what you, as our guest, will experience? And it’s been no different when it…

Japanese guide walking with a TourCompass staff member by Osaka Castle in Japan

Tipping in Japan

When you travel to Japan, you’ll encounter a nation with proud traditions, a remarkable sense of politeness, and a world-class level of service. It may be tempting to reach for your wallet to show your appreciation with a little extra – but tipping is not a common practice in Japan…

Woman looking at the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, Japan

Travelogue from Japan: Hiroshima’s many stories

In October 2025, I, Trine from Marketing, travelled to Japan for the very first time. Usually, it’s me who writes these introductions to my colleagues’ adventures at destinations across the globe. But this time, it was my turn. A tour to Japan offers so many incredible experiences that it can…

Two people are holding up taiyaki cakes so the fish look like they're kissing

From mochi to matcha – Explore 8 Japanese desserts

We tend to associate Japanese cuisine with fresh, delicate sushi or warm, flavourful ramen soup – there are countless delicious Japanese dishes of a savoury nature that you must try. However, Japanese cuisine also offers a large selection of tasty sweets that are worth tasting on a tour to Japan.…

Travelogue from Japan: Tokyo

In 2018, Michelle visited Japan. Read about her experiences in the metropolis, Tokyo, below. My travel companion Trine and I landed at Haneda Airport in Tokyo. We were excited about what was in store for us, because neither of us had been to Tokyo – or Japan for that matter…