Cherry Blossom and so much more in Japan We had high expectations for our visit to Japan for the Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) season and they were exceeded. Not only did we get to see the beautiful blossom but also the old Japanese streets of Kyoto, dancing Geisha, the spring fair in Takayama, snow monkeys bathing and so much more. We got to stay in a traditional ryokan with great dining which was a great Japanese experience. Over and above the standard tour, our group leader also arranged on our free days to see Mount Fuji (wonderful view from Lake Ashi) and the sumo wrestlers training. We've been back a week and still processing all the wonderful experiences.
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!
Just went on the intro travel tour in Japan. Literally one of the best tours Ive ever done! Anna the tour guide was so helpful and really went above and beyond to make sure everyone was having a great time. The trip itself was a great combination of sightseeing and cultural experiences that you wouldnt normally get if you travelled alone. Thoroughly recommend to anyone thinking about Japan!