Excelllent way to discover Japan ‘s varied scenery, culture and cuisine Japan is a country I have wanted to travel through for a long time and this itinerary seemed to cover most of the stuff I wanted to see and do. The fact we managed to visit during cherry blossom season, and that the weather was unseasonable kind to us was a bonus. Also, it has to be said that this trip would not have been the same without expert guidance and help from our tour leader, Akemi Nozawa. Nothing was too much trouble, she even managed to find a Fugu restaurant close to the hotel in Tokyo, enabling me to tick off another of my lifetime bucket list items!
I simply loved all about that trip!!!! The destinations chosen and itinerary were perfect. The tour guides Jamie and Kanako were amazing. Please, don't change them. They are a perfect team, attentive and make you feel as a part of the group from the very first spot. Dabashi-san, our driver, was the perfect addition to those two. The tour wouldn't have been nearly as awesome as it has been without the three of them together- the magnificent three. The hotels were clean and had everything that we needed. The areas chosen for those were great so that I was able to have a little stroll for taking pictures every night. I got plenty of new friendships & memories out of this trip that have enriched my life tremendously.
Very interesting trip using public transport to get around. We got a fascinating insight into the culture of Japan and enjoyed the variety of cities visited in contrast with a lovely few days spent in the mountains.