Passeios por Ikebukuro P′PARCO

Brendan was really great! I saw his tour yesterday, and I’m at the Edo-Tokyo Museum today and so much makes more sense after having done his tour of the Imperial Palace. The explanations in the museum are a bit dry and dense with facts, and I don’t have a lot of connection to annecdotes which help me remember what happened and why. Brendan’s tour really helped fill in some of that for me, and provided me a much better context. I’d recommend to anyone — do his tour first, before the museum, for greater understanding!

Had the best time! They gave us a free shot of sake & some free tea/mochi at the end. Staff was friendly & the entertainers did an amazing job. We for sure recommend!

Dificultad de la caminata: dificultad media, debido al clima no pudimos llegar a la cima, lo cual fue súper decepcionante y sentimos que no obtuvimos el valor de nuestro dinero.

My family and I had an absolutely great time! Our English speaking guide, “Momo”, made the experience even better. She was well prepared and made the experience efficient (e.g. quizzes and historical facts) while we were traveling from the Cat cafe to the temple. The cat cafe was pretty cool and meant for kids. I know it’s “cheaper”, but as a tourist, I think it’s more beneficial to learn about the history and culture especially at the cat temple than just merely petting cats and walking through a temple. I highly recommend this especially for families with elementary grade kids.

El viaje en el barco fue maravilloso, acogedor, delicioso y divertido. Shera hizo un gran trabajo organizando todo y también interactuó con nosotros con concursos e información durante el recorrido. Las vistas por la noche fueron increíbles y recomiendo completamente esta actividad, especialmente con Shera al mando.

The fireworks display experience this time truly exceeded expectations; the fireworks designs were so unique, making it incredibly romantic and unforgettable! And the entire trip was so perfect, all thanks to our tour guide, Ashley! Her professionalism and attentiveness truly deserve high praise! Firstly, she is proficient in four languages, and on the tour bus, she clearly explained all safety precautions, itinerary details, and methods to prevent us from getting lost in different languages, allowing travelers from various backgrounds to fully grasp the information and feel at ease. Secondly, Guide Ashley clearly did a lot of preparation beforehand, being extremely familiar with the local routes and activity procedures. Not only was the outbound journey smooth, but the timing of the return trip was even more excellent, perfectly avoiding crowds and traffic jams, allowing us to end the trip with a relaxed and pleasant mood. Throughout the entire journey, she never forgot to meticulously care for everyone, constantly reminding us to watch out for vehicles on the road and where to stand for greater safety. This level of thoughtfulness is truly rare. In contrast, another accompanying guide seemed a bit unfamiliar with the terrain and arrangements, which made me appreciate Ashley's diligence and reliability even more. If I had to suggest a small area for improvement, it would be to hope that the parking location could be closer to the venue in the future, reducing the amount of walking. However, overall, this was definitely a perfect experience!

The tour guide was organized and clear in his instructions. He gave some tips, suggestions, and recommended trails on how to spend the time given for the places visited. We were given 80 minutes to explore the Hakone Jinja area. The time given was just right if you do not wait in line for the famous photo spot. Atami fireworks were phenomenal. We were given about 3 hours to have our dinner, shop at the Atami Ginza shopping street, and watch the fireworks. A great day in Hakone & Atami indeed!

A well-managed 1-day tour to Mt. Fuji. Ayumi and Emico were amazing. The weather was so clear that we could see Mt. Fuji on February 16th. The trip included a ski experience, a one-way cable car ride, a one-way cruise, and a shopping stop.