Nicolas V.
“Voyage au Mont Fuji (existe-t-il vraiment ? ;))”
Notre guide a préparé un parcours sur mesure avec moi la veille au soir et nous avons pu voir tous les spots que nous voulions. Dommage que la météo ne nous ai pas permis de voir le Mont Fuji, ce qui est le cas 4 jours sur 5... Sympatique et agréable, notre guide nous as permis de découvrir ces endroits magnifiques de la façon qui nous convenait.
Yasuhiro M.
Hi Nicolas, Thank you for such a lovely message on the tour. I really appreciate it. I am pleased to hear that you are satisfied with the tour. I hope you will come back to Japan. Regards, Yasuhiro Mochizuki
Mason H.
“A Great Tour!”
Me and 4 other adult Americans had a great time with Jack this past weekend! Jack was very knowledgeable and had very good English! He showed us waaay more than we would have been able to see on our own. He had great recommendations for food! He was great at adjusting dynamically to the situation as we sometimes took longer than expected (our group was easily distracted) and helped us avoid crowds and traffic! Nikko and the mountains were a literal and metaphorical breath of fresh air after the summer heat of Tokyo. There were beautiful waterfalls and scenic mountain vistas throughout the trip. We all wished we could have stayed longer at each stop! The Toshogu shrine was incredible and Jack did a great job touring is through! The entire day was filled with interesting facts about the area and him answering our questions. Caution for taller or broader guests: We originally had 3 adults planned, which would have been the most comfortable way to do this tour due to 3 of us being tall and broad shouldered American men. We added two women to our group last minute and Jack's car was able to accommodate! One sat in the third row, and one squeezed in the middle of the back seat. Overall, it was snug, but totally tolerable! And Jack warned us ahead of time that it would be tight so no complaints from us. I highly recommend this tour with Jack to anyone looking to see the most in a short amount of time! It was well worth our time and money!
Joyletha B.
“I had an AMAZING day with Toki-San!!!”
Toki-San was GREAT company! I can be pretty shy, especially in new environments, Toki knew just what to say to make me comfortable. She also highlighted some unspoken etiquette in Japan, which I really appreciated. We got to do so many fun activities and I’m glad I spent my day with her. If you’re conflicted please don’t be. You’ll miss out on a great opportunity. (She also takes a lot of great pictures) :)
Tokiko T.
Joy san, Thank you for your warm comment.I was so lucky to guide your first solo trip! Your word " don't wanna miss small thing" reminded How important to being not in rush in my life for me. You're so wonderful! I hope to see you again! (I think I should change my smartphone Lol Sorry about the quality of photo m(_ _)m)
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March to May and September to November are the best times to visit Japan because the weather is warm but not blazing and cool but not freezing.
Of course, March to May is Sakura season, so tourism is high during this time. To escape the crowds, try traveling from December to February. June to August is hot and moist, and May to June is rainy.
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Tokyo is the number one choice for first-time travelers to Japan. It combines the best elements from the 4 major islands (Honshu, Hokkaido, Shikoku, and Kyushu) into one melting pot of culture and creativity. With so much variety, you'll find The Meiji Shrine, Shinjuku Gyoen Garden, Ginza Shopping District, and Yomiuriland all in one city.
Tokyo also serves as a base for those who want to travel to nearby destinations like;
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