This was a superb holiday from start to finish. The itinerary was well thought out and we loved using the rail network rather than being stuck on busses. We were lucky to arrive at the peak of the cherry blossom, to have wonderful views of Mount Fuji and to arrive in Takayama on the day of the spring festival. The ryokans were great fun and we enjoyed the whole experience of the olsens. We found the Japanese people to be polite and helpful and we always felt very safe which made it a very stress free holiday.
My wife and I greatly enjoyed our trip to Japan. It was a wide ranging trip covering a good number of Japanese sites and experiences as much as you might expect in the time we were there.
I do declare, Elmer is a 5 star tour guide! His in depth knowledge of the local culture in Japan is unmatched! Very helpful to myself as Ive never been so far East of the Mississippi. If you are on the fence about booking the trip, do it. If youre lucky enough to be on Elmers tour youll be in for a flawless authentic Japanese experience! 11/10 stars ¸