Highlights Travel

Great onsen and room accommodations.

Definitely a worthwhile experience to walk through this beautiful park and gardens.

We were very interested in this activity and the hands on opportunity it offered. The instruction was excellent, and the individual feedback on our arrangements much appreciated.

Well organized, interesting and beautiful experience with a geisha. Enjoyed the hands on tea ceremony and the Q&A session with the Geisha.

Our favorite experience in Tokyo! Teacher/chef was delightful! He was both expert and very funny, communicating in Japanese but making things clear by demonstrating the steps involved. We ended up laughing our way to a delicious sushi dinner!

Guide Johnny was great. Only note is make sure arrival to classes is timely.

Cross Hotel Osaka's location is unbeatable, nestled just a block from all the action and shops in Osaka. The convenience of being close to everything was fantastic. The unique vibe of this hotel compared to others in the trip really stood out. All in all, a great place to be and enjoy the city center of Osaka.

Tennen Onsen Renka no Yu Onyado Nono Kyoto Shichijo in Kyoto offered a phenomenal experience. The ryokan was very traditional Japanese, which made it quite memorable. We enjoyed the experience of dining on the floor and having the meal served in traditional style. Everything about this stay was wonderful.

The Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo was a nice place to stay. Initially, I thought we would have to take transportation everywhere, but it turned out most places were within walking distance, about a mile to a mile and a half away. The hotel was not located right in the heart of the action, but it was easy to figure things out. The staff was great, and overall, I was happy with the accommodation.

This was pointed out to us from the distance by our guide.

Our drivers throughout the trip were AMAZING. Photos are from New Years Day when we moved from Kyoto via the bullet train.

The gardens were closed. Our guide took us instead to another area of Tokyo, to the Kokyo Gsien National Garden

Our guide told us this was not a good place to go for food, as it is often left out for hours. Our family explored this place on our own during free time, not eating, but shopping and exploring. We really enjoyed ourselves.

Deer park was great! Our guide skipped the sake brewery but took us to a restaurant for two flights of sake (15 in each flight)to share. The temple and shrine were breathtaking.

Loved getting to do this process from beginning to end. What a unique souvenir to bring home.

Our guide did not show us this shrine

Loved the opportunity to ask the geisha questions. Watching the tea ceremony was mesmerizing.

Family cooking class to make our own Bento boxes was lots of fun. We really appreciated that a vegetarian option was available for one of our family members.

The museum was small but interesting. After we had opportunity to explore streets and get some great food.

Really enjoyed learning the history and seeing the artifacts

A very powerful day, the Hiroshima museum and peace park is something one should not miss. Miyajima Island, seeing the floating Torii gate and learning about the island was interesting and beautiful.

This was actually our free day in Tokyo, we did not do these activities. We loved the free day and having time to explore Tokyo on our own. We also had a free day in Kyoto a d one in Osaka. Pictures are from those three free days

Long day of traveling. Car, train, cable car, then ropeway. We were lucky and experienced the parting of clouds to reveal Mt Fuji in all its glory. A sight we will not soon forget.

Loved walking around the streets, seeing the shops, people, and of course the food. Getting to play with otters was unforgettable! At end of the day we went to Shibuya crossing.

We enjoyed exploring all our options. The food was fantastic. We loved the sushi as well as the mochi, candied fruit, and wagyu!

Our family loved this experience! So unique, loved exploring our own path through the beautiful exhibit.

What an incredible view!!

Our family loved learning about the history as well as the rituals. Knowing why shrines and temples vary on if one walks on the side versus down the middle of a path, how to properly make an offering and make ones wish, explaining amulets, fortunes, and the importance they have in religion.

Our family loved learning about the history as well as the rituals. Knowing why shrines and temples vary on if one walks on the side versus down the middle of a path, how to properly make an offering and make ones wish, explaining amulets, fortunes, and the importance they have in religion.

The ski in ski out is great. There's not much to do in terms of bars and food which are not very good, and there's no shops or restaurants to go to besides what's in the hotel. The shuttle going to hirafu is very convenient though.

The location is great, the rooms are really nice, and the staff is very helpful