13/11/2024
Review
As a sufferer from coeliac disease together with a slight intolerance to some other foods and one significant food allergy I find that when I am travelling, finding somewhere nice to eat can be a significant chore. Even when I can be accommodated, choices are often severely limited and compromised. Given the effort, if I do find somewhere, I often have to return several nights in a row, sometimes eating the same meal.
Travel to Japan was potentially even more restrictive, given the language barrier and unfamiliar writing characters coupled with the almost ubiquitous use of wheat containing ingredients. It seemed as if it would be virtually impossible for me to experience the full range of Japanese cuisine.
Gluten Free Tours Japan totally remove this burden from the holiday and allowed me to enjoy each part of their extensive and detailed itinerary whilst fully experiencing all types of Japanese food in their gluten free forms including Ramen, Okonomiyaki, Sushi and Sashimi, Tempura, Yakitori, Onigiri and many more.
Breakfasts were included and gluten-free (and often very extensive) and all other meals were suggested, agreed by us and organised by Meaghan and Hiroshi. Great care was taken to ensure the food was safe including, where necessary, directly calling the restaurant staff before the meal commenced, inspecting the food presented (via Whatsapp photos) and having further discussions with staff on individual elements. Even snacks purchased in corner stores or souvenir shops were checked to ensure they were OK.
This level of support freed us from meal planning and safety concerns and allowed us to relax and enjoy the holiday. We ended up having a fantastic adventure and would not hesitate to use their services again."
Ron and Carrie UK
