Hyogo

I highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in the art of sword forging. It will be a lifelong treasure, both in reality and in memory! 🔨 Instructor/Communication: No Japanese language skills are needed. The instructor uses translation software to explain and communicate throughout the process, ensuring you understand the sword forging procedures. The instructor is very kind and professional, providing ample emotional support, leaving you not only with a wealth of knowledge but also a strong sense of accomplishment. 🔨 Experience: You might notice that the shape of the sword we made differs from those of other visitors. This is because we emailed the instructor in advance to discuss the desired shape (we planned to make the handle ourselves at home). The instructor confirmed it was possible and prepared a customized sword blank for us on the day, also adding steps to create a blade pattern. Participating in the complete process and crafting the sword in our minds step by step was incredibly moving. (The above-mentioned additions to the itinerary were agreed upon with the instructor for an additional fee.) 🔨 Time: Because there were two of us, and we had an extra-cost itinerary, we spent about 7 hours there (including breaks). The instructor guides each group individually before moving on to the next, so if you come as a group, estimate that it may take a little longer than the time stated on the website.

To put the review first, overall I am extremely satisfied with this experience!!! Immediately after placing the order, they contacted me via LINE, arranged a photographer, and created a shared folder. I could also tell them in advance the photo style and atmosphere I wanted, and they were very cooperative and professional!! This time, the photographer was Mr. Takeshi Suzuki. His English is very good, so communication was no problem at all. He is very friendly, and his photography skills are excellent. After a little explanation, he was able to capture the feeling, atmosphere, and angles I wanted 💯. This time, we did both outdoor and indoor photos with the theme of New Year's greetings, and the results were truly amazing!!! The first five photos are the original files without any retouching, and the last one has a slightly adjusted filter to create a New Year's card! I was really happy to see the results 😊🥳. In short, it's perfect for solo travelers who want to leave behind beautiful memories! I will definitely continue to use this photography service when I travel to Japan in the future, and I hope to leave beautiful scenes all over Japan ☺️☺️☺️☺️.

Easy to use, just scan at the gate and skip the queue. The place is really cold and windy and once i scan the ticket, we all can go in. It is better inside as the wind is not that strong as outside. remember to buy your tickets earlier ar klook foe a hassle frew experience

Take a bath for about 20 minutes, then around 10:20 AM I want to find some insurance, roadside grass, the market to help his brother, and chat with you. These disgusting spirits are in my eyes, and recently my legs are still very, very weak.

The tour was very fun and enjoyable. The places are really scenic and worth seeing. Because the attractions are mostly open spaces, it didn’t feel very crowded even though multiple tour groups visit the place together. I would probably walk around Ine Funaya rather than take the boat if ever I go the next time. The boat was nice because you could take great photos of the houses but it felt like you couldn’t really immerse yourself in the surrounding. If there was a point of improvement, I feel like the guide could have been a bit more accommodating. It felt like he was very preoccupied with the time more than ensuring the guests enjoyed their trip. Since the tour group was quite big, it would have helped if he could maybe explain the history or give instructions by batch especially for thos who fall behind. It was slightly irritating especially in Amanohashidate when we would get reminders of the time every 30-45mins. That said, the tour had to visit so many places in a limited time.

Had an absolutely delightful day with our guide, Harry! the day does kick off nice and early but we were greeted by some wonderful snow upon our arrival in Himeji! Harry was so filled with knowledge and stores about the castles purpose, and was sure to tell us all about the different legends surrounding it. The view from the top is incredible as well! just make sure your calves are ready for some steep stairs 😂 Upon his suggestion, I also checked out the beautiful gardens next to the castle grounds, and they certainly did not disappoint. The lunch set was also absolutely delicious! Arima onsen town is also beautiful - and if public baths aren’t your thing, there are plenty of shops and little eateries for you to indulge in! the view from Mt Rokko was also a sight to behold! would definitely recommend this tour! the sights were wonderful! thank you again Harry!!