Just finished Japan Intro and had Michelle as our tour guide. The whole trip is incredible and really well put together. Theres a perfect amount of activities and free time and plenty of opportunities to get to know the rest of the group. Despite the amount of travelling involved it never felt rushed or stressed and Michelle was excellent. The whole tour exceeded my expectations!
We were incredibly lucky to visit Japan at peak blossom time and it was absolutely stunning! This trip is a well-planned and well balanced introduction to Japan, ranging from ancient temples and shrines to the buzz of downtown Tokyo, and includes visits to small, rural towns as well as modern cities. Finishing in Tokyo means you are familiar with finding your way around on Japanese trains by the time you get there. The tour packs a lot in and, although it didn't feel rushed, there are some long days and be prepared for plenty of walking.
Meg was an excellent guide/host and was the perfect introduction to our time in Japan - after a few hours we felt well equipped to travel around the city and beyond