Our Story
Unique Japan Tours is a global Japan travel specialist company, registered with Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) and the Irish Travel Agents Association. Our Managing Director, Darina Slattery, is an Alumni of the University of Ulster and the Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business, University College Dublin. She holds an MA in International Marketing and a BA in Business with Japanese. After studying in Japan, Darina developed expertise in Japanese culture, language and traditions. She has lived and traveled extensively throughout Japan. Darina has forged strong cultural relationships and has been the Chairperson of the Ireland Japan Association 2009-2011 & 2016-2020.
Combining both theory and practice, Darina created Unique Japan Tours. She has built an internationally diverse team around her. Their sole purpose is to help you enjoy the attractive, mysterious and adventurous destination that is Japan.
Darina and her team have spent the past twenty years researching and designing exciting, adventurous routes throughout Japan. The itineraries are personally designed to embrace Japan’s highlights as well as some hidden gems.
