Goryokaku Tower tours

In the past, when visiting Mount Hakodate with tour groups, we arranged to take a cable car to the top of the mountain. You can see other buildings along the way, such as the Kanemori Hung Hoi Warehouse. When you sign up, you have chosen to meet and disperse at Hakodate Station Bus Stop No. 12, which is very convenient. The bus arrives at Mount Hakodate to admire the vast Hakodate Bay. Visitors take the opportunity to take photos. It was a bit cold that night but not too windy. Taking a sightseeing bus this time to see Mt. Hakodate, one of Japan's three major night views, is one of the must-do activities for tourists. Unfortunately, we could only stay for about 30 minutes before we had to return.

2 day 1 night tour package is value for money. Hakodate is the nice place to get around for sightseeing with natural sceneries view

I was very satisfied with this two-day trip! Our guide, Leo, was professional and had a witty sense of humor. He managed our time exceptionally well, ensuring each attraction was perfectly timed so everyone could enjoy themselves without feeling rushed. What touched me most was his thoughtfulness and sense of responsibility. He constantly monitored the weather before we set off, and specifically reminded everyone to bring an umbrella before we headed to Motomachi Park. As it turned out, a heavy downpour really did start later. I hadn't brought an umbrella, and Leo kindly lent me his. I'm truly grateful for that 😊 Throughout the entire journey, whether it was the route planning, time management, or looking after the tourists, I could feel Leo's dedication and care. He is not only professional and reliable but also always anticipates various situations, allowing everyone to have a worry-free and enjoyable time. These two days were both relaxing and fulfilling, as well as full of fun, leaving me with wonderful memories. Many thanks to Leo for his care and help along the way. This travel experience far exceeded my expectations and also gave me a deeper understanding of this region. If I have the opportunity to take a similar trip in the future, I will definitely choose him again and recommend him to my friends.

although it was raining in the afternoon but I really enjoyed the tour. Erina was so helpful and always assisting us, she’s friendly and always smiling and of course…beautiful hehe. THANK YOU so much ERINA👍

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was easily one of the highlights of our trip to Japan! If you’re a fan of JDM culture, Fast & Furious, or just love cars, this experience is absolutely worth it. It doesn’t feel like a typical tourist tour—you really become part of the local car community. Seeing legendary cars, meeting passionate owners, driving through Tokyo at night, and visiting Daikoku PA created memories we’ll never forget. A special thank you to our driver, Timi. She was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and professional from the very beginning. She made us feel comfortable, shared interesting stories, answered all our questions, and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Her passion for JDM culture really shows, and it made the night feel authentic and special. Thank you, Timi, and the whole Gaijin Tuned team for an unforgettable evening. We would definitely do it again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Tokyo!

Sun Peng, our guide, deserves a perfect score! He was incredibly knowledgeable about Kumamoto throughout the trip, explaining the unique features of each attraction. To be honest, the scenic train wasn't really worth it; 2300 yen per person just to see some mountains. It wasn't as beautiful as the Ghibli train I rode in Hakone, Tokyo. It was a shame we couldn't go boating in Takachiho Gorge today. The scenery was nice, though slightly less impressive than Hokkaido's Blue Pond. My only criticism for the guide is regarding Takachiho Shrine. Going there is fine, but the path is genuinely difficult, so be prepared. However, on the way back to the parking lot, the guide told us to follow Google Maps to the third parking lot, which would have been a disaster! You absolutely must return to the slope and head straight for the third parking lot. When you go to the shrine, there's a fork in the road on that slope; pay attention to the sign for the third parking lot. It's only 300m that way. Do NOT follow the map! Our large group followed the map, but luckily, I had seen the sign on the way in, otherwise, we would have been completely lost trying to go back the same way! The cheese buns the guide recommended were pretty good, and the cream puffs were also nice, filled with ice cream. I didn't get to try the summer iced tea special. The horse meat sashimi and barbecue were decent, but don't have high expectations; it's not as good as grilled beef. Next, regarding the guide's recommendations at Kusasenri: I didn't buy the keychains, nor the horse oil cream, but I did get a fridge magnet. The green house was a bit hard to find, so you need to look carefully. The beef burger was sold out. The only thing I think is worth recommending, which the guide didn't, is the ice cream. If you go, remember to try the ice cream at the museum! Oh, and I should mention that the time at Kusasenri is quite short. If you climb to the observation deck and then want to eat or shop, it might be a bit rushed. Be prepared to just have ice cream! The fridge magnet is cute and worth buying for 800 yen! Finally, the Ten Ga Ten ramen was a bit unappetizing; the firm noodles were very salty, not as good as Ippudo in Osaka, haha. Ippudo is also salty (apparently ramen is meant to be paired with sake). As for the Osmanthus fried rice: it tasted like something any Chinese restaurant could make, so there's no need to specifically try it in Japan, haha! Overall, this group tour was actually pretty good, just a bit rushed. Of course, that's because there were many places to visit, and it wasn't a self-guided tour, haha! I would definitely join a group tour again if I have the chance!

Value for money experience. Even though tour is Japanese, the guide knowing that there are foreign tourist will add in few sentences of english for the key main points, which is sufficient to me.

The tour guide was professional and very considerate. Goryokaku Tower was not included in the itinerary. Since half of our group members wanted to go up to the top of the tower to take pictures, the tour guide specially arranged for us to go up so that we had no regrets. Although it rained on both days of the trip, we were very satisfied with every attraction. There are a total of 12 group members. There are advantages to small groups, and the tour guide can spend more time communicating with everyone.