Japan Vacation Review: Hiking, Culture, Cuisine, Chopstick and Paper Making, Forging, 12 Nights

If you are seeking a meticulously organized, professionally executed, “no-detail-left-to-chance” dream of a travel experience, look no further. On our recent journey to Japan, Zicasso’s tour company met and exceeded all of our expectations from beginning to end.

They listened to our wishes regarding the kind of trip we wanted and tailored our itinerary accordingly. They took note of our food preferences so we ate meals that appealed to our Midwestern palates, yet at the same time made sure we could have opportunities to be more food adventurous whenever we chose. They offered suggestions for places and experiences we would not have found on our own.

We were traveling at peak cherry blossom time and at a time when it is spring break in Japan. The trains, buses, highways, subways, sidewalks, and all the popular tourist destinations were crowded with people. But due to our travel company’s incredibly detailed planning, we found ourselves with coveted reserved train seats with extra room for baggage, reserved bus seats at the front of the bus for easy-on, easy-off access, and guides who could navigate the bewildering world of the massive Japanese transit systems with confidence.

Wherever we went, we had private local guides who lived and worked in each city. They showed us hidden routes and off-the-beaten-path eateries and shops that most tourists would have missed. Every guide we had was friendly, caring, conscientious, knowledgeable, and flexible. We always felt safe, relaxed, and well attended to.

I highly recommend this travel company if you are seeking an exceptional, custom tailored, and stress-free travel experience.