Perfect support from Resident Contact
Japan | Aug 12 - Aug 21, 2026

Valerio
Valerio V.
Casteggio, Province of Pavia, Italy | Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026

Judy was a perfect support provider during all the trip phases, from planning with suggestions till supporting during day by day trip (reminding all the steps for coming day).

He replied to any question before and during the trip with professionalism and competency.

Hotel Reviews
GINZA HOTEL by GRANBELL

we stayed in this hotel for 2 + 1 days during the trip. The first 2 days we had a comfortable room. For last night we had a good room but not same level of the first one. At the end, we were satisfied by the comodations provided.

Authenticity & Character
Location
the position close to local restaurant and metro stops.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto

we liked the position close to the downtown area of Kyoto and to the Geisha's area. Very easy to move to any touristic places in Kyoto using Metro, busses and JR Trains. Laundry service was perfect. The hotel is an eco-sustainability very careful to any consume of plastic, etc.

Authenticity & Character
Location
close to downtown area
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Candeo Hotels Osaka Shinsaibashi
Osaka

We stayed only 2 night in this hotel during our trip. Very nice position close to main street and Dotonbory area. Service provided was good, any particular claim to share.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Kyoto's Cultural Treasures: Fushimi Inari-Taisha, Nijo Castle and Kinkaku-ji
Kyoto's Cultural Treasures: Fushimi Inari-Taisha, Nijo Castle and Kinkaku-ji
Japan

Amazing trip around the Kyoto city main monument to visit. We spent a fantastic day with our lovely guide TAKU, very competent and friendly.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Taku has been a fantastic guide. He drived us to many interesting places explaining the Japanese History too to allow use to better understand what we were visiting. Fluent English speaker, we suggest to spend a day with him.
Transport
easy to take ad fast to move from different places.
Transfer from Kyoto to Osaka via Nara
Transfer from Kyoto to Osaka via Nara
Japan

Driver picked up us in the hotel in Kyoto. Then we moved to Nara to vistit shine and temple area like scheduled. We spent a nice day in Nara visiting this amazing area and meeting the famous Nara's deers too. Driver suggested us what visit, provided us main historical and cultural information but then we were able to visit the areas alone with our timing.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
One Day Miyajima Island and Hiroshima Tour
One Day Miyajima Island and Hiroshima Tour
Japan

We arrived to Hiroshima station from Osaka and our Guide (Masako) was waiting for us to the track. Then we moved to Miyajima Island for a wonderful experience. With the knowledge of Masako, we were able to reach all main points like planned avoiding big affluence of tourists.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
1-Day Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour [Return by Shinkansen] With Lunch (From Shinjuku)
1-Day Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour [Return by Shinkansen] With Lunch (From Shinjuku)
Tokyo

The full esperience was really nice but unfortunately due to the wheather conditions, we were not able to see the top of Fuji all day. However we spent a very good day across Fuji and Hakone mountains.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya
Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya
Kyoto

We appreciated the organization, the preparatory ceremony that put us in the right mood, and the selection of the kimono and accessories. The ceremony provided the historical and cultural background needed to fully experience the event.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Judy Zhang
Judy
Judy Zhang
Local specialist in Seoul and Japan | Replied on Aug 25, 2026
Hi Valerio, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Your kind words truly mean a lot to me. ❤️ I’m so happy that I could support you throughout the planning process and during your trip, and it was a pleasure helping make everything go smoothly. And one small thing made me laugh — I think you may have accidentally called me “he” in the review. 😂 I’m actually a girl! But don’t worry, I definitely won’t hold it against you! Thank you again for your trust and for being such wonderful... Read more

Hi Valerio,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Your kind words truly mean a lot to me. ❤️ I’m so happy that I could support you throughout the planning process and during your trip, and it was a pleasure helping make everything go smoothly.

And one small thing made me laugh — I think you may have accidentally called me “he” in the review. 😂 I’m actually a girl! But don’t worry, I definitely won’t hold it against you!

Thank you again for your trust and for being such wonderful travelers. I’m really glad you had an amazing experience, and I hope the memories from your trip will stay with you for many years to come!

Warmest regards,
Judy