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I've participated in other one-day tours in Japan before, but there's no comparison without a benchmark. This time, our tour leader, Xiao Yu (Yukino), truly exceeded expectations. Giving her 101 points wouldn't be an exaggeration! I want to sincerely thank our tour leader, Xiao Yu (Yukino), and our driver, Mr. Sun. Both were incredibly responsible, polite, and meticulous in their work. Throughout the trip, Xiao Yu (Yukino) thoughtfully sent us reminders via messaging apps about various important details, such as things to note, meeting times, and appropriate clothing for the weather. Everything was perfectly organized, making us feel very secure and allowing us to fully relax and enjoy our vacation. What's even more commendable is that Xiao Yu (Yukino) proactively offered to take photos for the group members! Not every tour leader does this, and it was a huge bonus! Driver Mr. Sun also drove very smoothly and safely, and his demeanor was very friendly. Additionally, I must mention that the fellow travelers on this tour were of very high quality; everyone was incredibly punctual and polite, making the entire trip exceptionally smooth. An impeccable professional team, combined with excellent fellow travelers, created a top-quality travel experience. If you're planning to book a two-day tour to Tateyama Kurobe and Kamikochi, choosing this tour is definitely the right decision!

Naše skupina šesti lidí si užila dvoudenní a jednu noc trvající prohlídku alpské trasy Tateyama Kurobe. Měli jsme obzvláště štěstí, že jsme měli tak vynikající průvodkyni, paní Zhang, 张静娟. Náš itinerář byl dobře naplánovaný a podrobné vysvětlení míst, která jsme navštívili, od paní Zhang bylo jasné a přesné. Také nám doporučila skvělé místní jídlo, které bychom měli ochutnat. Šest různých dopravních prostředků bylo zážitkem, když jsme překonávali Alpy a hory, abychom se dostali ke sněhovým stěnám. Nejvyšší bod stěny byl 11 metrů, bohužel pršelo, když jsme dorazili ke sněhové stěně, naše fotografie byly trochu rozmazané a mokré, ale naše nadšení to vynahradilo 😂

Tour guide Sister Amy explained everything in great detail. The scenery at Kamikochi is breathtaking, and taking the six types of Alpine transportation went very smoothly. The views are truly stunning and wonderful, and I highly recommend it to everyone. The accommodation at the Hakuba hotel was also fantastic, with very hearty breakfast and dinner. The hotel staff were very nice, and the driver was wonderful and drove very safely. Thank you all, this trip went smoothly and was very enjoyable 😀

The itinerary was very tight, the tour leader was competent, and the driver—an experienced female driver—was very steady. The condition of the bus was a bit old, and the APA Hotel in Kanazawa was located in a remote area, making it difficult to find food after checking in late at night.

Before departure, we were invited to join a messaging group where we could get information or ask any questions about the trip. Tour leader Xiao Yu arranged the entire itinerary—including timing, routes, transportation, and accommodations—very satisfactorily, and proactively took photos for group members along the way. On the first day, we departed from the meeting point in Nagoya for Kamikochi. On the tour bus, the tour leader distributed images and details regarding routes 1 and 2, including estimated times, and asked everyone to choose their preferred route for coordination and information. In the evening, we stayed at a hot spring ryokan with two meals included. On the second day, we headed to Kurobe Tateyama. The weather that day was extremely severe, with heavy wind and rain. The entire schedule simply consisted of getting on and off the bus, stepping outside briefly, and using the restroom. In the evening, we checked into a nice hotel and enjoyed a Japanese-style dinner. On the third day, after having a buffet breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Shirakawa-go, Hida-Takayama, Gujo Hachiman, and returned to Nagoya.

Itinerář byl bohatý a čas byl dobře naplánován. Plán cesty: První den jsme si užili pohodovou tříhodinovou túru, poté jsme se vrátili do hotelu na bufetovou večeři a horké prameny. Doporučujeme si vyhradit čas na občerstvení v blízkosti mostu Kappa. Druhý den jsme se v podstatě pohybovali po horách různými dopravními prostředky a kochali se výhledy. Celá cesta byla pohodlná a snadno zvládnutelná. Výběr ubytování: Byli jsme ubytováni v hotelu s horkými prameny Hakuba Tokyu Resort, který byl sice trochu starší, ale pohodlný. Večeře i snídaně byly vynikající. Průvodce: Jedinou nevýhodou bylo, že průvodce se o hosty příliš nestaral a komunikace by se dala zlepšit. Místa srazu nebyla podrobně komunikována nebo se svévolně měnila. Například několikrát bylo řečeno, že se budeme čekat před obchodem, ale on sám nastoupil do autobusu.

Departing in mid-October, we seized the opportunity before the mountain trails closed. I had actually wanted to go for a very long time. Our tour guide, Ms. Yu, was extremely attentive the entire time, provided very clear explanations, answered all the group members' questions, and interacted with us a lot. We had a wonderful time, and both dinner and breakfast featured authentic Japanese-style meals.

I previously joined a Shirakawa-go day tour, and this time, because I wanted to visit Kamikochi and my family was going for the first time, I decided to take them to Shirakawa-go. Booking this two-day tour felt like a great value! The onsen hotel we stayed at was also very good. In the evening, we could leisurely stroll and dine in the Takayama Old Town, enjoying its atmosphere. The onsen hotel was excellent, and we thoroughly enjoyed the hot springs. The next day, after a good night's sleep, we headed to Kamikochi. Without the long travel time, we had a full four hours to explore, which was perfect. I would definitely consider joining this tour again in the future. Our tour leader, Liu Mei, was fantastic and very thoughtful. She even proactively helped us book a Hida beef restaurant and secured small souvenir gifts for us.

Tento zážitek vřele doporučuji. Hodina je věnována výrobě sladkostí a 20–30 minut obřadu s čajem matcha. Naše lektorka byla úžasná a dala nám jasné a srozumitelné instrukce, co máme dělat. Oběma mým chlapcům, 12 a 13 let, se to opravdu líbilo a sladkosti jim moc chutnaly. Děkujeme za skvělé vzpomínky.