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Above expectations!
Japan | Oct 15 - Oct 28, 2025

Carol
Carol M.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

The service provided by Shona was above expectations. She responded immediately to all our questions and requests and kept in touch with us throughout our trip. Having train transportation arranged and ticketed in advance was very helpful. We particularly enjoyed the smaller towns/cities we visited, including Tsumago, Matsumoto, Kanazawa and Kurashiki.

Local specialist: Shona Zhang
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Shona
Shona Zhang
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Nov 04, 2025

Hi Carol,

Thank you for your kind words! Shona and our team are overjoyed to know we made your trip smooth and memorable—especially with the train arrangements and those charming towns. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more discoveries!

All the best,
Shona

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