Sendai

The instructor was very patient, especially when guiding us through the wagashi making process. Thank you also for reminding me of the artistic value of nerikiri and green tea – two types of treats I usually enjoy eating and drinking. I typically only know how to taste them, but here I learned to create every detail of the nerikiri. Additionally, the instructor spoke English very well; some idioms were still a bit unclear, but that was not an issue. Japanese was followed by an English translation when there were both Japanese and foreign participants.

It was a very pleasant experience. I booked an early morning kimono fitting, and Klook happened to have a special deluxe package on sale (30% off). This included choosing the best yukata, three accessories, and a two-star hairstyle. As someone who struggles with choices, the staff worked hard to give me suggestions, and the resulting outfit was indeed luxurious and cute. It's quite different from wearing a standard yukata, so I recommend everyone try the deluxe package for a more special experience.

Mr. Koike's teaching style is lively and engaging. Both my daughter and I had a wonderful time shaping our creations, and we got to enjoy them right away after finishing. It is definitely worth experiencing. The location is also very easy to find—just a one- or two-minute walk from the bus stop.

Although the kimono rental shop was very crowded, causing a delay in our photo shoot, Mr. Abe, who helped with the photography, was incredibly kind and professional. He still managed to capture beautiful photos within the limited time we had. We also chatted for quite a while during the session. We really hope to have Mr. Abe take our photos again on our next visit to Sendai!

Recomendo o passe de sete dias, usei bastante em Quioto para os trens-bala (Shinkansen) de ida e volta para Quioto, trens locais, ônibus e um passeio de barco. Processo de reserva de assentos: Muito bom e fácil de usar. Cobertura da área do passe: Ótima cobertura, pode ser usado em Tóquio, Quioto e áreas periféricas. Preço: O preço é ótimo se você aproveitar ao máximo o transporte público. Portanto, verifique se vale a pena para as suas viagens individuais.

The "Free Hong Kong Mail" for the voucher was delivered by SF Express. I placed the order today (Monday) and received it the next day (Tuesday), which is extremely efficient. The last time I visited Hokkaido via Sapporo Airport, I deliberately skipped Hakodate because taking the Hokkaido Shinkansen from Shin-Aomori Station to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station, then transferring to the JR Hakodate Main Line to Hakodate Station, only takes about 1.5 hours. This is much more convenient than the over 3.5-hour journey from Sapporo to Hakodate. For a relaxed trip for middle-aged travelers, the route Sendai - Aomori - Hakodate - Hachinohe - Sendai, using a JR Pass to reserve seats for free at the designated seat ticket machines, allows you to enjoy leisurely times and various delicious foods. It's very cost-effective and worthwhile.

Calculate first if the rail pass is worth it before buying. Traveling from Hokkaido to tokyo with several stops is more than the pass cost.

Comprei na hora e recebi o QR code imediatamente. É muito mais tranquilo do que comprar no local e o preço também é mais em conta. Recomendo 100% a compra do bilhete de ônibus pela Klook. Peguei o ônibus das 05h40 da manhã. Embora fosse a segunda parada (a primeira sendo a saída oeste), ele chegou com pontualidade britânica. Sendo um dia útil, o ônibus estava lotado. Chegamos ao Aeropuerto de Narita antes das 07h00, sem pânico de trânsito. Para quem está com bagagem, é muito mais prático do que pegar o Narita Express, já que você não precisa carregar suas malas sozinho. O primeiro Narita Express chega ao aeroporto às 07h30 (sendo que o mais cedo sai às 05h55), então escolher o Limousine Bus foi uma decisão muito sábia. Se você chegar pelo ponto de táxi no 3º andar, pode pegar o elevador para o 4º andar. O terminal de ônibus da saída sul fica no 4º andar, com embarque nas baias A1 a A3. Os funcionários ajudam a colocar as bagagens no ônibus, e basta apresentar o QR code, o que é extremamente prático. Estou 100% satisfeito com o serviço de reserva da Klook desta vez.

Today's itinerary went very smoothly thanks to the arrangement of our two Chinese-speaking tour guides, Dongmei and Liuliu. Along the way, they shared many Japanese travel experiences and interesting trivia with the passengers, interacted with the group in a warm and pleasant manner, and clearly communicated important notices and meeting times. Special thanks to tour guide Dongmei for her thoughtful coordination, which allowed me, as a vegetarian, to successfully enjoy a wonderful Buddhist vegetarian meal—it was beyond satisfying. Once again, thank you to Dongmei and Liuliu for your attentive and responsible arrangements and companionship, which gave this trip to Japan a unique experience and wonderful memories.