Connie H.
鹿兒島/鹿儿岛一天遊(櫻島活火山,仙巌園,購物)Kagoshima one day tour
“Excellent guide and beautiful city ”
Tiffany is a great guide, professional, extremely knowledgeable, warm and friendly. Thanks to her, I had a fulfilling and enjoyable day trip and got to learn about the area’s interesting historical and cultural development. She tried to work in as many locations as possible to show me the most of Kagoshima in the limited time that we have and I am grateful for the extra mile she went. She also does tours to other parts of Kyushu. Wish I had booked her for an extra day to bring me to Miyazaki as well. Engage her service and you won’t regret it. Highly recommended.
Sini T.
(10 reviews)Thank you Connie!! I am so Happy to hear that you enjoyed the trip with me in Kagoshima ( ^ω^ ) Again thank you for the goureous lunch in Kirishima. Looking forward going to Miyazaki or other places in South Kyushu again in the near future!
“Kid friendly itinerary for family of 4”
From the start, Yuka was very responsive and helped me settle on an itinerary that covered the major places we wanted to see but was achievable for our kids. She met us at our hotel and off we went. We covered the Imperial Palace, Sensoji Temple, Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine and finished in Harajuku. Yuku took us to a really fun Sushi place for lunch and we added in an extra break stop when the girls got tired. Yuka was flexible and knows the city well. The tour was a great way to get oriented to the city on our first trip to Japan. Thank you Yuka!
Yuka S.
(51 reviews)Thank you for joining the tour and your nice comment. I had a good time with your family and fun time with your beautiful children. I really appreciated your kindness.
“An Essential Tour of Kyoto”
The day spent with Nori was exceptional for my solo visit to Kyoto. His detailed communication and customized suggestions prior to our meeting reflected his extensive knowledge and professional approach.Each location was perfectly orchestrated. His kind consideration and superb English created a comprehensive and cherished experience!
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With a tour guide, you can get to the good stuff, like the ethereal Tottori Sand Dunes and quaint Kinosaki Onsen. From enjoying bespoke traditional ryokans, to navigating the busy streets of Osaka, a tailored journey through Japan’s wonders only gets better with a local expert leading the way.
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A Japan tour guide enhances your trip by;
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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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