Wonderful trip!
Japan | Aug 29 - Sep 8, 2025

Kristi
Kristi M.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025

The trip was everything and more than what we expected. The drivers, guides and management kept us informed the day in advance as to the upcoming pick up times and itinerary. The guides were extremely knowledgeable about the locations and history. The Sumo Experience in Tokyo is a must see, as well as, the Samurai Ninja museum in Kyoto.

Shona very helpful with setting up the itinerary and going through each day prior to departure. We will definitely use her services again. We appreciate all she did for us. Thank You for making the trip a wonderful experience!

Hotel Reviews
Asakusa Tobu Hotel
Tokyo

Very good hotel; cramped for 3 people but has space under the bed for suitcases.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to subway stops
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma
Kyoto

Great breakfast buffet; not as clean as it could have been; cramped for 3 people

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to subway
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
stains on the floor; if adding a 3rd bed furniture could have been rearranged to make it easier to get around the room.
Hotel Keihan Yodoyabashi

great breakfast buffet; cramped for 3 people in a room but were able to adjust furniture to make it easier to get around in.

Location
close to subway
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
cramped for 3 people but very clean
Activity Reviews
Half Day Samurai Ninja Museum and Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya
Half Day Samurai Ninja Museum and Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya
Kyoto

Samurai Ninja Museum is awesome and interactive. The Kimono tea ceremony was fun and you get to wear a kimono.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo: Enter the Sanctuary
Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo: Enter the Sanctuary
Tokyo

This was an awesome and fun experience. Great information and fun!!!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi Tour with Whisky Tasting
Full Day Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi Tour with Whisky Tasting
Tokyo

Even if you are not a whisky drinker the experience is a fun one.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Kyoto City Tour with Fushimi Inari-Taisha
Full Day Kyoto City Tour with Fushimi Inari-Taisha
Kyoto

The guide has great information to share.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Monkey Park Tour
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Monkey Park Tour
Kyoto

The bamboo forest is a wonderful sight to see.

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

Great guide. Interesting and informative

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Shona Zhang
Shona
Shona Zhang
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Sep 11, 2025

Hi Kristi,
I sincerely appreciate your genuine and heartfelt review. I truly hope to meet more kind and lovely guests like you. I will work even harder to provide better service for guests like you, and I really look forward to seeing you again on your next trip.
Best
Shona