Meet the Japanspecialist Team - Japanspecialist

Meet Our Team

Bringing you the best Japan has to offer, and more.

Our team of Japanspecialists all agree that customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Driven by their passion for Japan and extensive local knowledge, they will help ensure that your trip is carefully crafted to your individual needs without compromise. Our friendly team of experts is waiting to help you bring your dream vacation to life today.

Zsuzsanna Klinszky

Zsuzsanna Klinszky

Travelling has been my biggest passion since I was a little girl, and it brought me to where I am today. I offer over 25 years of experience designing unique itineraries for my clients. If you're ...

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Ulrika Paulin-Yamanlar

Ulrika Paulin-Yamanlar

Do you dream of traveling, discovering new cultures, and are you curious about all of Japan's treasures? Let me help you create your unique dream journey, where you’ll experience both the most ...

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Stefanie Bulau

Stefanie Bulau

Japan and the Asia as a whole have been my first love when I was a little kid – nothing has really changed about that, as I turned my lifelong passion into my career. I will be thrilled to listen ...

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Sofus Lassen

Sofus Lassen

Do you love to travel, and experience the world as much as I do? Then you need to experience Japan. It is my goal to help everyone fulfil their destination dreams, and get to live out their own ...

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Sabrina van Zon

Sabrina van Zon

Travelling has been my passion ever since I got on the first plane at 1,5 years old. With my passion for exploring the world and specifically Asia, plus 12 years of experience in Tourism, I ...

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Peter Schou

Peter Schou

Travelling gives me new energy and quality of life - it's important for me to have something to look forward to, and I love experiencing new places and new cultures.

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Paola Naomi Antonelli

Paola Naomi Antonelli

Konnichiwa! My 11 years living in Tokyo – plus many more focusing on its immense culture - makes me the right consultant if you're looking to rediscover Japan. See it through a new lens with my ...

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Mariagabriella Vanzo

Mariagabriella Vanzo

Is Japan your dream destination? With more than 25 years of experience as a professional travel consultant, I'm ready to share with you my love and knowledge for this enchanting land. Whatever ...

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María Rey

María Rey

My perfect recipe for creating a memorable trip? Take time to understand my clients and their dreams. Only then can I design a personalized itinerary for them. After almost 15 years in the ...

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Luca Bastianini

Luca Bastianini

Hajimemashite (nice to meet you)! A love for Japan has always characterized my life. After graduating Japanese language and culture, I visited Japan far and wide, experiencing life at Japanese ...

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Kata Hornos

Kata Hornos

As I moved to Japan the world was marching into the lockdown, but Japan was just opening up to me: I had the chance to visit numerous sites in the country, that only the locals know. Bars, ...

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Karolina Simon

Karolina Simon

My expertise is in exclusive and VIP arrangements, uniquely tailored for intimate groups searching for extraordinary experiences. As head of the Japanspecialist team in Europe, I am committed to ...

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Justin Jongen

Justin Jongen

As a Japan expert fluent in the language, I craft unique trips, revealing hidden gems and local secrets. From vibrant Tokyo to serene Kyoto, I help travellers connect with Japan’s rich culture.

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Hikari Nagasaka

Hikari Nagasaka

Unveil Japan's wonders with an authentic Japanese perspective! Let's create your dream journey and discover the beauty of Japan, which holds captivating stories at every turn.

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Francesca Cagnoli

Francesca Cagnoli

I made my first visit to Japan in 1992, and it was love at first sight. My 30 years of experience have taught me how to plan and create bespoke tours for all types of clients. Whether luxury ...

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Esther Rosenberg

Esther Rosenberg

Unlock the wonders of Japan with my insider knowledge! I'll tailor-make your trip based on your interests and provide invaluable insights into the country's culture and heritage.

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Erika Hatamoto

Erika Hatamoto

My Japanese roots give me a unique perspective when organizing a trip to Japan. With more than seven years as a travel consultant, the most satisfying part of my job is seeing my clients return ...

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Emmanuelle Alliot

Emmanuelle Alliot

I've always had a passion for travel and decided to make my passion my profession 8 years ago. I first settled in Latin America, and then by chance discovered Japan. I fell under the country's ...

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Ebbe Vincentzen

Ebbe Vincentzen

Konnichiwa. You want to discover Japan and need some advice? I’d be glad to answer the questions you have about Japan, a country where I studied and worked and which I’m passionate about.

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Dániel Kovács

Dániel Kovács

I can’t wait to share my enthusiasm with anyone who would like to discover the Land of the Rising Sun. My memories about living in Japan and my tour coordinator experience will help me to guide ...

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Bjarke Højland

Bjarke Højland

As a former tour guide, I know the variety Japan has to offer and what my travellers usually want to see. I have countless years of experience planning perfect adventures, so it's time we get ...

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Barbara Grisztel

Barbara Grisztel

Japan is my absolute favourite, so I'd be thrilled to help you plan your dream trip there. Group tours are my speciality, but I'm also happy to put together something bespoke if that's more your ...

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Adriana Wisman-den Hoed

Adriana Wisman-den Hoed

Konnichi wa. Do you want to discover the very best of Japan, explore its unique culture and unlock many of its wonders? From my own experience, visiting Japan is an unforgettable adventure. The ...

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What our customers are saying

Thank you, Zsuzsanna, for all your help arranging our trip to Japan! Your advice and guidance resulted in an amazing trip we will never forget.

Ferenc, Tatabánya

I had no idea how to begin planning my trip to Japan, thankfully I found Japanspecialist and Zsuzsanna. Fantastic service - I recommend completely.

Brigitta, Budapest

Zsuzsanna was a wonderful help in guiding me through my travel options. She put my mind at ease and was able to answer all my questions. 5-star service.

Imola, Budapest

We booked our Honeymoon and were very impressed. A great service and a real care shown in helping us have the best experience possible. Everything went very smoothly with the booking process, logistics and hotels. Would recommend to anyone.

Emily, Bristol

Stefanie listened to what we wanted and put together a package that we loved. She did all the hard work for us and her insight and experience of the places we wanted to visit was invaluable.

Duncan, London

Stefanie was very helpful and efficient in helping us. Great service!

Elsie, London

Through online consultations and conversations over the phone, Sofus quickly got to know us, our wishes, and our dreams. A big thank you to Sofus Lassen, who has advised us in the best possible way – before, along and after our journey.

Søren, Kolding

Sofus tailor-made our dream journey and has given us memories of a lifetime. Thank you so much for an unforgettable experience and for your personal service.

Dorte, Copenhagen

Our journey was everything that we could have wished for, and is a memory that we will keep with us always. We will definitely be travelling with Sofus again.

Henrik, Hellerup

I really appreciate your work, and you will always be my reference point for Japan! Thank you so much for everything!

Paola, Florence

The trip was very good, and I thank you so much! We have fallen in love with Japan!

Valerio, Bari

Paola is wonderful! Knowledgeable and a great personality, it was a pleasure planning my trip to Japan with you.

Claudia, Torino

We would like to express our deepest satisfaction for your suggested itinerary. Japan fascinated us with cherry blossoms and ryokan stay. Thank you!

Alberta and Rosa, Roma

Thank you for your time and assistance with planning our trip, everything was perfect. We will certainly recommend your travel agency to our friends and acquaintances.

Eleonora, Venezia

I would like to thank you and your colleagues for the perfect organization, and for the excellent job in planning my vacation trip. I hope to contact you again soon to plan my next trip!

Paolo, Milano

Everything’s been absolutely wonderful. This has been one of the best trips of our lives thanks to Maria, and we’ve made done many!

Pedro and Nacho, Barcelona

Fantastic itinerary, perfectly curated, best possible marks in both personal and professional levels. We could manage easily in Japan with all your notes, maps and information. Thank you!

Susana and Alberto, Madrid

I really appreciate Maria's patience with me and all my questions. I left my consultation feeling so confident about my trip and it turned out to be the best thing ever!

Sara, Bilbao

Luca was very professional and attentive to our requests.

Andrea, Milan

Luca was fantastic! He knows Japan deeply and suggests unmissable gems.

Riccardo, Rome

Very useful consultation as a first contact. Luca took note of all our main requests. I really appreciated the summary email and booklet of Japan.

Sabrina, Lugano

Our trip to Japan was magical, exceeding all expectations in every way. Thank you, Karolina, for the highest level of service when making all the arrangements. We could not have done it without you.

Attila, Budapest

Thank you for making our dreams a reality. Our group's trip to Japan was over the top with attention to all details. Look forward to working with you in the future again.

Zsófia, Győr

An unforgettable trip which wouldn't have been possible without your attention to detail. Thanks for everything, Karolina!

Ildikó, Budapest

Nothing short of excellent service. We managed to create a custom itinerary that covered everything I wanted and more. If you're planning on going to Japan, make sure you book a consultation.

Freja, Odense

Fantastic! I had never used an online consultancy service before in my life and the whole process turned out to be so smooth! Thank you Bjarke for all your help.

Anders, Ribe

Really great service. All my questions were answered swiftly and in perfect detail. I would certainly recommend that anyone heading to Japan arrange a consultation before they make any bookings!

Morten, Roskilde

My husband and I want to thank you for the wonderful trip you organized! And in record time. We were really happy with the itinerary, guided tours, hotels and their locations, plus everything went smoothly!

Donatella, Milan

I would like to express my great satisfaction with the organisation of my trip itinerary - the consultation was invaluable! I was able to fully relax on my trip knowing everything was arranged.

Raffael, Naples

The trip to Japan was wonderful and as you rightly expected my husband loved it too! We had a great time, with excellent facilities and services. Thank you very much for everything!

Viviana, Bologna

The trip has been great and made even more so by Erika's wonderful advice. Japan is a country of many contrasts, the people very educated and the guides very kind and friendly.

Angela and Pedro, Seville

Thank you so much for all the help planning our trip - it was fantastic! We loved the hotels and, without a doubt, we recommend those looking to visit Japan book with you!

Eric and Ergina, Bilbao

Thank you Erika! Without your help I would never have been able to experience Japan in the way I did - simply unforgettable. I hope to return and will definitely seek out your help once again!

Juan, Zaragoza

Very polite and helpful consultation. I was guided through the multitude of options and in the end we created an itinerary I could never have come up with myself. 100% would recommend.

Lars, Copenhagen

Stupendous consultation! I really enjoyed my trip to Japan and having the stress of planning taken away was wonderful. Thank you!

Lisbet, Aalborg

Cannot fault the top quality consultation. Really skilled in helping first-timers navigate the pitfalls of planning a trip to Japan. Book now, you won't regret it.

Ingrid, Aarhus

This tour will always be remembered as one of the best we ever had. Thank you Daniel for the arrangements and the useful tips.

Marcell, Komárom

Thank you Daniel for the helpful consultation, we fell in love with Japan by following your itinerary. Hope to see you again soon!

Tamás, Szigetvár

Consultation was very helpful and interesting. By accepting Daniel's recommendations I could visit amazing sites I could never have come up with myself.

Tamara, Budapest

Nothing short of excellent service from Bjarke. We managed to create a custom itinerary that covered everything I wanted and more. If you're planning on going to Japan, make sure you book a consultation.

Freja, Odense

Fantastic! I had never used an online consultancy service before in my life and the whole process turned out to be so smooth! Thank you Bjarke for all your help.

Anders, Ribe

Really great service. All my questions were answered swiftly and in perfect detail. I would certainly recommend that anyone heading to Japan arrange a consultation before they make any bookings!

Morten, Roskilde

It was a fantastic trip. We got a taste of all the different vibes of Japan! Special thanks to Barbi for organizing it!

Éva, Budapest

It was the best travel decision of my life. It was a very interesting trip. Well organized. For me, being so close to the sixth "x", it was a bit tiring at times, but never mind, you can relax at home. Thanks Barbara for the organisation!

Gábor, Székesfehérvár

We corresponded with Barbara even in the last moments before departure and she solved all our questions with great patience, action, kindness and correctness. In the meantime, I am sure that a lot of work went into the smooth preparation and execution of the trip. Thank you very much to the whole Team - this trip is a clear proof of excellent organisation!

Nóra, Eger

Our trip to Japan was truly unforgettable. Thanks to Ria! her recommendation to explore Arashiyama with bamboo groves and beautiful temples was a lot of fun!

Amber, Utrecht

Thanks to Ria with her understanding of Japanese culture and Japanspecialist we discovered Japan with its amazing beauty and culture!

Ingrid, Arnhem