Japan Family Tour Review: Hiroshima, Miyajima, History, 12-Night Trip

Review by traveler

Elizabeth A.

7.21.2023

General Info

Traveler Review

Which Country (Countries) did you visit on this trip?

Japan

Your overall comments on the trip and the travel company:

The trip was amazing and it's all due to Himanthi and her travel company (ok: Japan also had something to do with the trip being amazing).

What were the most enjoyable or memorable parts of your trip?

What made the trip so wonderful was how well organized it was, and all the interesting things we got to see and experience. Himanthi did a wonderful job providing guides for the key things to see in each city, and then providing useful suggestions for things to see and do while on our own. What's more, the itinerary she put together was astonishing in its thoroughness and detail. A big shout out for giving us step-by-step instructions on navigating the famous trains and subways of Japan. Also, all the guides we had were lovely, knowledgeable and really looked after our family.

If you could take your trip again, what would you do differently?

What I would do differently is to spend more time in Hiroshima. We needed/wanted more time at the Peace Memorial Park, and especially the museum. But because we had a boat to catch to go to Miyajima, we were rushed through the historical aspects of Hiroshima that really merit more time for contemplation. It also would have been nice to see a little of the surroundings. Miyajima was nice, as was the boat ride, but perhaps an earlier start time, or later end time would have been preferable in order to squeeze both sites into one day. Or perhaps, cut back time spent in Miyajima.

Travel Company Comments:

Thank you for your comments. I remember how nervous you were at the start when planning the trip thinking if everyone will be happy with the activities and tours. I am glad to hear you all had a wonderful time. Sorry to see you needed more time in Hiroshima. Since we had fixed bullet train ticket times for your journey back to Kyoto, the guide had to rush the tour a bit. We will make a note of this for future tours who would want more time in Hirsohima.
Thank you very much for your booking again.
Best regards,
Himanthi