Absolutely phenomenal trip in Japan
Japan | Oct 23 - Nov 1, 2026

Leigh
Leigh H.
Columbus, OH | Reviewed on Nov 02, 2026

Absolutely phenomenal trip from start to
Finish. Everything was thought of and well planned out. The choices were on point. I appreciate the local considerations in planning the trip and Cannon was fantastic throughout the planning and trip itself.

Hotel Reviews
Tokyo Dome Hotel
Tokyo

Great location and amenities. Really good area of Tokyo and hotel was spacious. Great morning breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Accommodating to all visitors
Location
Lots around it so made a lot within walking distance
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Well maintained hotel
SAKURA TERRACE THE GALLERY
Kyoto

Loved this hotel - great location to many things and the amenities are great. The breakfast was awesome and loved the vibe of the lobby area around the fire pits.

Authenticity & Character
Felt a part of the area; loved the onsen
Location
Close to train station and two malls
Staff
Super friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Amenities like onsen, bar area, and gym are great
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Osaka

Hotel was well situated and very modern. Close to the train station.

Authenticity & Character
Didn’t feel like a big hotel but had relaxing vibe
Location
By trains
Staff
Very helpful and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Excellent common areas and room
Activity Reviews
Osaka: Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert – Top Sights
Osaka: Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert – Top Sights
Osaka
Quality of Experience
Liked it was a group tour
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was super knowledgeable
Transport
Meiji Jingu Cultural Walk with Tsukiji Market
Meiji Jingu Cultural Walk with Tsukiji Market
Tokyo

Excellent day seeing sights and hearing all the history. It was very comprehensive in nature. The guide really infused history and culture in the whole walk and we carried that thru our whole trip.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
She was excellent and gave us many other recommendations for the city
Transport
Helpful to learn the transportation with guide there
Mount Fuji Day Trip: Adventure around Lake Kawaguchiko
Mount Fuji Day Trip: Adventure around Lake Kawaguchiko
Tokyo

Really nice to spend the day out and about the area. Guide was very informative.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Excellent
Transport
Kyoto’s Cultural Treasures: Fushimi Inari-Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera & Gion District
Kyoto’s Cultural Treasures: Fushimi Inari-Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera & Gion District
Japan

An entire day learning the history and seeing many sights. Really enjoyed the time with the guide as we went thru the city. It was good to learn to navigate the buses. Guide is flexible to time and interests too. We packed in a lot in a day!

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

This was super fun to dress up and learn the history of the team ceremony. We really enjoyed this cultural immersion.

Quality of Experience
Fantastic
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Nara City Tour, Overnight in Osaka
Full Day Nara City Tour, Overnight in Osaka
Japan

We really enjoyed the day in Nara both for the sites, the deer and the restaurant we stopped at. It was a great place to spend time.

Quality of Experience
lol
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Great driver and comfortable ride
Transport
Excellent
Local specialist: Cannon Xiao
Cannon
Cannon Xiao
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Nov 02, 2026

Dear Leigh,

This is Cannon. It was an absolute pleasure helping you plan this trip, and I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed the journey.

I really appreciate the trust you placed in me throughout the planning process. It was wonderful getting to know your travel preferences and helping bring everything together. I hope you'll take home many wonderful memories from your time in Japan!

Wishing you all the best, and thank you again for choosing to travel with us! 😊

Warm regards,
Cannon