Passeios por Hakodate Park

In the past, tours to Mount Hakodate always involved taking the ropeway to the summit. This was my first time taking a sightseeing bus, and along the way, I could see other buildings, such as the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses. It was very convenient that I had already chosen to meet and disband at bus stop 12 at Hakodate Station when I registered. The bus arrived at Mount Hakodate, offering a view of the expansive Hakodate Bay. All tourists seized the opportunity to take commemorative photos. The weather that evening was a bit cold but not too windy. Participating in this sightseeing bus tour to see Mount Hakodate, one of Japan's three great night views, is a must-do activity for tourists. Unfortunately, we could only stay for about 30 minutes before having to return.

2天1夜的旅遊行程非常划算。函館是個很棒的觀光地點，可以欣賞自然風光。

Leo導遊真的很細心，很盡責又有禮貌。時間安排得很好。特別想提及的是我們有一次去總店吃不到小丑漢堡，他二話不說就打電話去其他分店，確保讓我們吃到函館的特色美食。漢堡真的很好吃，十分謝謝Leo😆。希望下次可以再讓他帶我們遊覽函館，這個行程很值得沒有自駕的人去遊覽整個北海道!!!

This Mount Fuji tour was absolutely amazing and one of the highlights of my trip to Japan! Everything was well organised, the scenery was breathtaking, and we had plenty of time to enjoy each stop without feeling rushed. The best part of the experience was our guide, Linda. She was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole day so much fun. She shared interesting facts about the places we visited, kept everyone informed, and was always happy to answer questions. Her positive energy and kindness made the tour even more memorable. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. If you’re thinking about doing a Mount Fuji tour, I highly recommend this one—and if you’re lucky enough to have Linda as your guide, you’re in for an unforgettable day!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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 full marks! He was incredibly knowledgeable about Kumamoto throughout the trip, explaining the unique features of each attraction. To be honest, the Aso Boy train wasn't really worth it, haha. 2300 yen per person just to see a mountain; it's not as beautiful as the Ghibli train I rode in Hakone, Tokyo. It was a shame we couldn't go boating in Takachiho Gorge today, but the scenery was still good, though slightly less impressive than Hokkaido's Blue Pond. However, my only complaint about the guide is that he sent us to Takachiho Shrine. It's fine to go, but the path is genuinely difficult, so be prepared. But 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 that 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 indicating the direction to the third parking lot. It's only 300m that way. Do NOT follow the map! A large group of us followed the map, but luckily I had seen the sign on the way there, otherwise, we would have been completely lost trying to find our way back! The cheese mini-bread recommended by the guide was decent, and the cream puffs were also good, filled with ice cream. I didn't try the summer iced tea special. The horse sashimi and barbecue were okay, 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, didn't buy the horse oil cream, but I did buy a fridge magnet. The green house was a bit hard to find, so 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 also want to mention that the time at Kusasenri is actually very short. If you climb to the observation deck and then come down, and also want to eat and shop, it might be quite rushed. Be prepared to just have ice cream! The fridge magnet is very cute and worth buying for 800 yen! Finally, the Tenkaippin ramen was a bit disappointing; the firm noodles were very salty and 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; no need to specifically try it in Japan, hahaha! 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 trip, haha! I would still consider a group tour again if I have the chance!

Value for money experience. Even though the tour is in Japanese, the guide, knowing there are foreign tourists, will add a few sentences in English for the key main points, which is sufficient for me.

The tour guide was professional and very thoughtful. The itinerary didn't include Goryokaku Tower, but since half of our group wanted to go up to the top for photos, the guide specially arranged for us to go, leaving us with no regrets. Although it rained on both days of the trip, we were very satisfied with every attraction. There were 12 members in the group, and a small group has its advantages, as the guide had more time to interact with everyone.