Lia M.
“True story of family reunion”
I can hardly express the depth of my gratitude to Hiroyuki. What began as a simple your turned into a life-changing experience for my family. We brought fragments of information about our ancestral history, and he knew exactly the steps to take to discover information. Without giving too much detail, he brought my elderly parent together with their long-lost cousin, and then patiently served as an interpreter for them to communicate. This was a defining moment for my parent and they were in tears. This would not have been possible without Hiroyuki. Thank you so, so much. I can't recommend him enough.
Paula A.
“Hiroshima Peace Museum & Shukkeien Garden”
Miyu was a wonderful and informative guide. She had to keep the attention of 3 teenagers and a 10 year old and she did that beautifully with the history of the bombings. Shukkeien Gardens is a must see Japanese Garden. Miyu was also gracious enough to purchase our Peace Museum tickets before we arrived so we didn't have to stand in line. Highly recommend Miyu as a guide.
Miyu F.
Thanks a lot for the kind words. I really appreciate you giving young families the chance to see what actually happened in Hiroshima. It was a real pleasure spending time with your lovely family.
Michael J.
“The most fun I've had in japan”
I was taken to a few isakaya bars by Akemi and I had so much fun. She actually was a lot of fun and planned out everything as requested. Akemi was nice to talk to and was entertaining from talking about her past travels to just comparing life experiences. I would recommend Akemi as a guide to make the most of your time while traveling. Seeing japan with the guide actually got me to see new experiences I may not have been able to see
Akemi U.
Thank you so much for the nice review. I am glad that you enjoyed my tour. Please come to visit Sendai again since Sendai offers great food and culture.
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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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