I cannot explain how grateful we are for all ...
Japan | Oct 10 - Oct 18, 2026

Ashley
Ashley L.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 20, 2026

I cannot explain how grateful we are for all of your help planning our trip to Japan.

We had the most magical time and wish we could have stayed longer. From Ellen helping me plan the perfect itinerary to our guides- Yuki, Tammy, Meri and Nao, and all of our drivers, we are so thankful for your knowledge and help and expertise in making sure that all of us enjoyed the tours- from my kids (ages 6 and up) to my mom. You all really helped to craft the trip of our dreams. I cannot thank you enough. Your country is filled with peace and culture that can only be truly appreciated when you walk the streets and meet the wonderfully kind people that Japan is filled with.

Thank you doesn’t really convey the appreciation that I have for you all. We will be back one day and would be honored to use your services again! We loved every moment.

Hotel Reviews
Asakusa View Hotel Annex Rokku
Tokyo

The location was PERFECTION! The staff was kind and accommodating. The rooms were comfortable and so clean! We loved the breakfast. This was perfect for our family. Arigatō gozaimasu

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easily walkable to amazing restaurants and sites
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms were spotless. Beds were comfortable.
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto

Beautiful hotel in a perfect location. Close to many things. Super comfortable and clean. Has a wonderful breakfast!!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easily walkable to amazing things! Close to many restaurants.
Staff
Super nice and accommodating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfortable beds. Rooms were spotless and comfortable.
Activity Reviews
*Private Samurai Swordsmanship and Katana Experience in Tokyo
*Private Samurai Swordsmanship and Katana Experience in Tokyo
Tokyo

What an amazing experience and a top highlight for my boys! Everyone was so helpful and knowledgeable and kind. We learned a lot about katanas and respect and fighting. My kids won’t stop talking about it! It was also so fun for adults. We loved every second! Thank you so much for this recommendation.

Quality of Experience
The expertise was unmatched and the passion behind it was contagious! Amazing!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Everyone was so passionate and patient.
Transport
We took a taxi here and it was easy to find.
*Private Guided Tour in Kyoto:  Heritage and Timeless Paths
*Private Guided Tour in Kyoto: Heritage and Timeless Paths
Kyoto

Tammy made this trip for us! She is a wealth of knowledge and expertise. We could not be more thankful for her and her time spent with us. We learned so much and visited life changing locations. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! We want to come back so badly!

Quality of Experience
Tammy was the absolute best! We love her and the locations she helped choose to take us. Thank you!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Tammy was like part of our family and knew exactly how to keep my 3 boys interested in everything we were doing.
Transport
Our driver was so nice and accommodating. Transport was easy and efficient.
*Group Exciting Sumo Live Performance with Traditional Hot Pot Meal
*Group Exciting Sumo Live Performance with Traditional Hot Pot Meal
Tokyo

From Genki and Kao to the MC, this experience was so fun and entertaining. The Chanko Hot Pot prepared for us by Kao (one of the wrestlers) was delicious! We learned so much about sumo and had a blast!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Everyone was so kind and fun!
*Private Experience a Classic Japanese Game an Apprentice Geisha
*Private Experience a Classic Japanese Game an Apprentice Geisha
Kyoto

This experience was really special. What a beautiful form of art and culture. We really enjoyed our time with the Maiko! She was eloquent, super sweet and knowledgeable. The fan tossing game was so fun and my kids want to buy a version of it now! :) We love our hand painted fans we got from the shop and feel very fortunate to have had this experience.

Quality of Experience
A beautiful experience and fun for all!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Maiko was a beautiful soul inside and out. We learned so much from everyone there. Thank you!
Transport
We walked with Tammy to the location and it was great!
*Private Guided Tour in Tokyo:  Highlights and Hidden Gems
*Private Guided Tour in Tokyo: Highlights and Hidden Gems
Tokyo

Yuki was amazing! She took us to great locations in Tokyo and we learned so much! We loved it.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Everyone was so nice and patient!
Transport
We had so much help navigating the trains. The drivers were awesome too!
*Private Guided Tour in Hakone:  Nature and Art Escape
*Private Guided Tour in Hakone: Nature and Art Escape
Hakone

Although we didn’t get to see Mount Fuji due to the clouds, we had the best time riding the pirate ship, climbing up the mountain in a gondola and adding seven years to our lives by eating the infamous black eggs! We entered the day by going to the Hakone Open Air Art Museum, which was incredible for adults and children! The kids could run around and they were interactive art installations where they could climb and play.

Quality of Experience
Beautiful scenery and great food and tour
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Yuki was great and we had a blast. The drivers were so nice and even bought my children some snacks!
Transport
Amazing drivers! They were super sweet!!!
*Private Guided Tour in Nara:  Temples, Deer and Sacred Traditions
*Private Guided Tour in Nara: Temples, Deer and Sacred Traditions
Japan

Nara is quite the experience! The bowing deer are definitely a highlight of the trip. My children loved petting them and feeding them. We had no problems with them being aggressive, like some other reviews I read, and we had the best time. The temple was incredible. We went to an animal café afterwards, and held some amazing animals. Meri was super sweet and fun as a guide! Thank you so much!!!

Quality of Experience
Fun from the time you exit the train!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The train ride was pretty special! Meri was awesome and so sweet! She knows so much about the area too. :)
Transport
Beautiful train and train ride up to Nara!
*Private Hiking tour around a Hidden Route of Fushimi Inari Taisha with a Local Lunch
*Private Hiking tour around a Hidden Route of Fushimi Inari Taisha with a Local Lunch
Kyoto

Nao was an amazing guide! We had the best hike up to the top of the mountain passing bamboo forests and shrines. What an incredible place and has to be my favorite shrine of the trip! It is beautiful there and we even had the opportunity to meet a wonderful and kind man who makes the torii gates by hand. He’s done this for 50 years. He even let my boys try his special tools! It was a special experience that we will never forget!

Quality of Experience
The hike, the special woodworking experience and the overall beauty of the shrines.
Food
Our soba lunch was excellent!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Nao was great and energetic and knowledgable!
Transport
We went by train and it was super easy.
*Group Postcard making with Washi traditional paper and pressed flowers
*Group Postcard making with Washi traditional paper and pressed flowers
Kyoto

I never in my life imagined how much goes into making washi paper from start to finish. Wow! We learned a lot and had such a great time! Everyone there was super nice and talented. We all enjoyed making our paper and decorating it with the dried plants and flowers. We would love to come back and make other things one day!!!! Thank you so much for helping us and this experience! We loved it!

Quality of Experience
A unique and amazing experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The staff was the best! Everyone was so helpful and kind!
Transport
We walked there with no issues.
Local specialist: Ellen Yokoyama
Ellen
Ellen Yokoyama
Local specialist in Tokyo | Replied on Oct 20, 2026
Ashley, thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It was such a pleasure helping you plan your family’s trip to Japan, and I’m so happy to hear that you all had such a memorable time. It’s especially wonderful to know that the experiences were enjoyable for everyone, from your boys to your mom. I’ll be sure to share your lovely feedback with Yuki, Tammy, Meri, Nao, and the rest of the team. They’ll be so happy to hear how much their efforts meant to your family. Thank you again for... Read more

Ashley, thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It was such a pleasure helping you plan your family’s trip to Japan, and I’m so happy to hear that you all had such a memorable time. It’s especially wonderful to know that the experiences were enjoyable for everyone, from your boys to your mom.

I’ll be sure to share your lovely feedback with Yuki, Tammy, Meri, Nao, and the rest of the team. They’ll be so happy to hear how much their efforts meant to your family.

Thank you again for trusting us with such a special trip. We would absolutely love to welcome you and your family back to Japan someday and help you create even more wonderful memories! :)