Japan Travel Review: Kyoto, Nara, Tokyo, Hakone, Mt. Fuji, Ryokan, Tea Ceremony, Private Tours, 10-Day Trip

Review by traveler

Terri C.

5.25.2023

General Info

Traveler Review

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

Japan

Your overall comments on the trip and the travel company:

Himanthi was incredible! She was very easy to work with in tweaking and modifying our itinerary. When one of the things we had wanted to do wasn't available she immediately suggested alternatives and got them booked for us. She also helped us via email with questions we had while in Japan. The private day-guides we had in Japan were great too They each grew up in their respective cities, gave a lot of context to the sights we visited, and spoke english very well.

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

Our ryokan stay in Hakone was the most memorable. We didn't even do the whole Hakone loop, just went up the first ropeway to see the sulfur vents and Mt. Fuji, then went back to spend more time relaxing at the ryokan. It was the perfect break between all the walking and sight-seeing in Kyoto, Nara, and Tokyo.

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

We'd try to plan more breaks in between all the sight-seeing. Either a more relaxing activity (like the Tea ceremony we went to in Kyoto), or planning sight-seeing in locations that allowed a break at the hotel in the middle. That's wasn't an issue with the planning before we left, just something we realized during the trip about how we travel.

Travel Company Comments:

Thank you so much for this amazing review. It's great to see that you've had a wonderful time and the ryokan stay was the most memorable part of the trip. The guides all enjoyed taking you both around. Thank you so much for booking with us. I hope you plan a trip to Japan again.
Best wishes to you both. Himanthi