Japan Family Trip Review: Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, Shigaraki Pottery, Hozu River Cruise, Hiroshima, Visiting Places of Relatives

Our family enjoyed our trip to Japan immensely!  The trip planner did a wonderful job of getting our trip together and after a couple of times of tweaking the schedule, it was so much fun and enjoyable.  We had a few days of rain, expected during late fall, and a minor earthquake in Tokyo, which is common...so much to experience in all different ways!!  We travelled through Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto and Hiroshima in about 2 weeks.  Upon arrival, our guide directed us to purchase our Suica card at the airport, to avoid the fee if purchased elsewhere.  Tokyo, the first days, we explored on our own.  Hakone, Akiko, was a knowledgeable and entertaining guide!  Though it was foggy and rainy, we had a nice time in Hakone!  Kyoto, with our guide was a lot of fun.  We spent 4 days there and covered a lot of areas.  Shigaraki, was an experience to see so many pottery and raccoon pottery! Uji, very scenic and pretty along the Hozu River cruise and fall colors with temples.  Tea ceremony was educational and an experience!! Kiyomizu Temple area, my favorite!!  Hiroshima, on our own & the hotel was great!!  Stayed at the hotel at the station - very convenient next to the station and loads of food and restaurants. Really appreciated The planner putting the tour together, hotels and trains, along with the wonderful guides we had!
Thank you!!  Doo mo arigato!!  Thank you, Zicasso!!