Travel Review: Japan Vacation, Tokyo, Hakone, Ryokan Stay, Paper-Making Class, Local Cuisine

The Ryokan in Hakone was really unique and fun, a real immersive Japanese experience. The washi paper making was also a blast for both of us.

All the dinners were great, but a couple of the dinners (Yakitori the last night and Tempura) were pretty special too - local type places, amazing food.......all their recommendations were spot-on.

Finally, touring the older, quieter part of Tokyo with a great local guide was special for us as we like those type of experiences a lot and she really knew her neighborhood inside and out .