Aichi

I honestly thought this would just be a quick change of clothes….but it turned out to feel almost ceremonial. The beautiful staff took their time helping me choose which obi and accessories would best match my kimono, and I really appreciated how thoughtful the entire process was. They even did my hair beautifully. I loved it so much that I kept the hairstyle until night time. We wore our kimonos everywhere: to train stations, Nagoya Castle, shopping centers, and more. Even with the cold and windy weather, the kimono kept us surprisingly warm. We returned everything right on time at 5:30 p.m. after a full day of exploring. This was definitely one of the highlights of my trip. The staff were very sweet and kind, and I even found a co-ARMY 💜

This class was so fun and super affordable. As someone who loves sweets, it was interesting to learn more about the process of how they’re made in Japan and to get the opportunity to try and make them myself! The instructor was very friendly and it was a nice activity as a solo traveler.

I booked a photoshoot in Nagoya with Kim-san, and it was an amazing experience. Before the shoot, the team coordinated with me to plan the concept, locations, and goals., I wanted both professional business shots and a few casual travel photos. Kim-san arrived early (as did I), and we started right on time. He’s very professional and clearly experienced, having photographed Korean stars before. Throughout the session, he gave great direction and knew exactly which angles and spots would look best. We took photos in unique locations around Osu, including small shrines, temple stairs, and hidden corners, which made the shots stand out from the usual tourist photos. In just one hour, we captured 169 high-quality photos, and I’m using many for my business now. Beyond photography, Kim-san also shared local tips and spots, making it a fun mini-tour as well. Highly recommended if you’re in Nagoya!

Our Takayama and Shirakawago tour was truly one of the highlights of our trip. Everything was well-organized and perfectly paced, giving us enough time to explore. Hao, our tour guide, was wonderful, warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely attentive. She made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable throughout the journey. We especially appreciated her thoughtful recommendations on what to eat and what to see in both Takayama and Shirakawago. Because of her guidance, we were able to experience the best of both destinations. Special thanks as well to Ishida, who drove us all the way with such care and professionalism. You could truly feel that our safety was his priority. On our way back to the bus, he even made iced duck for us before we get on the bus, such a sweet and thoughtful gesture that made the day even more memorable. We would happily do it again, maybe in another season to see Takayama and Shirakawago in a different light.

Mr.GU is a part time student but did his job very well. His English is remarkable and is open to recommend you anything good in Nagoya. The trip, however, was very rainy during the morning so our first stop at Takayama Old Town was very damp, but a rainy vintage town has its own charms, just not a lot of time to explore definitely but the ambience was good. Still, wished it didn't rain, it was a hassle. Here's a tip, before booking any tours better do it a week before after checking the weather, its better than booking early saving a few hundreds and not enjoy it completely, there's also a chance that promos are available again with even lower prices. On the way to Shirakawa-Go Village the rain completely stopped and it was just cloudy (perfect). The Village was really nice, definitely a world heritage. The lunch food included (we availed) was really good too that even my picky mother loved it. Over-all the experience was nice, weather check is a must.

Hassle free tour to both Takayama and Shirakawago, even though would prefer to have more time in each location but overall didn’t have to worry about logistics. It’s advisable to pack some snacks or food along since you will only have 2 hours each place so you won’t have enough time to eat if you want to spend time explore, only time for street snacks.

I highly recommend this tour. Although the drive was a bit long, seeing the snow-covered Shirakawa-go village makes you temporarily forget the fatigue of the journey. Takayama Old Town has a lot of delicious food and many souvenirs to choose from. The itinerary is well-arranged, with an appropriate amount of time spent at each attraction. The tour guide (Jia Jia) is friendly and reminds you of and supplements travel information along the way. She recommends delicious restaurants or snacks, takes the group members to a fixed location, and reminds them of the boarding time before letting everyone explore freely. This is different from the usual guided tour, where you don't need to travel together as a group and the tour guide explains everything while leading the way. This way is more relaxed, free, and stress-free. The group members this time were also great. Everyone was very punctual when getting on and off the bus, and the itinerary was not delayed at all. It was a perfect day.

The time allotted at Ghibli Park was more than enough to explore the whole area, even with some lines, and still enjoy a proper meal. The meet-up point was easy to find, and the lunch bento was already prepared and handed out before boarding the bus, which was very convenient. Quick heads-up: there are no trash bins inside the park, so you’ll need to bring your trash with you until you’re back at Nagoya Station (bins for bottles and cans are available). On the tour day, what we visited after the park was Toyota Automobile Museum, where the guide shared car inspirations from Ghibli movies, making it fun to spot them. The time there was under an hour, so it felt a bit rushed. But it's still good overall!

Whole Experience to Kamikochi The trip to Kamikochi was truly wonderful, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Traveling from Nagoya took about 3.5 hours, and it was absolutely worth it. Along the way, our tour guide explained the entire itinerary in detail and even shared some great food recommendations that we must try while in Nagoya.