An amazing memorable trip
Japan | Oct 7 - Oct 12, 2025

ANITA
ANITA R.
Australia | Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

An amazing memorable trip put together by Greg. It was a very busy and exhausting 5 days, and a great opportunity to see and do as much as I could of Tokyo and Kyoto.

Hotel Reviews
Mitsui Garden Hotel Otemachi / Tokyo
Tokyo

A very pleasant and centrally located hotel. Access to trains, restaurants and shops were very close. Asian breakfasts. Staff very helpful.

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Hotel Yuraku Kyo-yasaka
Kyoto

An amazing Japanese style hotel. The room was a very good size with great amenities kits. Loved the shower and Onsen. Very close to historical and quaint area with lots of shrines, temples, restaurants and shops.

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Activity Reviews
Sushi Making Cooking Class near the Tokyo Tower
Sushi Making Cooking Class near the Tokyo Tower
Tokyo

I was the only one in my session, so it was a private.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Tokyo Night Food Tour in Shinjuku
Tokyo Night Food Tour in Shinjuku
Tokyo

The young guide was terrific. Very friendly and knowledgeable of the area. Food from the various restaurants was delicious.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony with Kimono Wearing (Higashiyama)
Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony with Kimono Wearing (Higashiyama)
Japan

The Tea Ceremony was an amazing experience. Getting dressed into a kimono was fun. I think I actually looked good in it. The tea ceremony was very spiritual and culturally sensitive.

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Local specialist: Greg Varga
Greg
Greg Varga
Local specialist in Tokyo, Japan | Replied on Oct 18, 2025

Anita, thank you so much for your lovely note. I’m really happy to hear the trip was such a memorable experience for you. I know it was a packed five days, but I’m glad you were able to take full advantage of your time and really soak up the energy and beauty of both Tokyo and Kyoto. It was a pleasure helping you plan it, and I’m so grateful you trusted me with your adventure. If you ever decide to come back and explore more of Japan, I’d love to help you plan your next chapter.