Passeios por Shibamata

This was an absolutely fantastic experience, my son loved it, and so did it! A unique opportunity to see a Japanese tradition up close. It was easy to meet our guide, Taka, at the meeting point, he spoke perfect English and gave us all the information about Sumo and it's history. We enjoyed watching the Sumo wrestlers practise, and loved having our photo taken with them at the end. They were all friendly and it was a unique experience. Thank you Taka!

素晴らしい！東京での移動、特にバスや電車での移動に不安を感じていました。マリコさんがホテルで私たちと合流し、電車の乗り方を教えてくれただけでなく、すべての路線についても説明してくれました。目的地へ向かう途中、明治神宮の歴史について教えてくれたり、折り紙の侍の帽子を作る方法を教えてくれたり、とても優しくて親切でした。原宿や渋谷を訪れ、次の冒険への道案内もしてくれました。プライベートツアーを強くお勧めします！私たちのグループは5人でしたが、初日に質問したり、個人的なガイドがいてくれたのは素晴らしかったです！マリコさんは本当に宝物でした。

It was cloudy until morning and cold enough to see our breath because it rained the night before the tour. However, thanks to our self-proclaimed weather fairy guide, Jeon Ara, we were able to see Mount Fuji on the way back to Tokyo. It was a breathtaking view that we encountered after a long wait, making for an even more pleasant end to our trip 🗻. It was great that Guide Jeon Ara adjusted the itinerary according to the weather and on-site conditions, rather than sticking to the planned order. We were also grateful for her recommendations for delicious snacks at each location and her accurate guidance and explanations 💗. I realized that seeing Mount Fuji is more difficult than expected and requires a lot of luck (😅). Since the temperature is about 5 degrees lower than in downtown Tokyo, the cherry blossoms will be in full bloom and the weather will be warmer until late April, so it would be a good time to visit in April 🌸.

December 28, 2025: My first trip to Fukuoka with my family, we bought a package tour. It was my first time seeing snow in Japan, and we even had a small snowball fight. Our tour guide told us that the group from the day before couldn't make it up because of the snow on the ground. We were lucky today; although there wasn't much snow, it was still a great experience. The scenery in Itoshima was truly beautiful, and the coconut trees were lovely too. We had a lot of fun on the swings and it was also perfect for taking photos. The Ichiran factory is also a great place for an outing. For lunch, our guide arranged for us to eat Ichiran ramen. We heard it was the main branch, so we didn't have to queue outside with everyone else, which was also a great treat. Finally, at Miyajidake Shrine, enjoying delicious food and watching the sunset was a truly perfect combination. So happy, so happy!

We had a wonderful experience on this day tour to Kusasenri Grassland (Kusasenrigahama) and Takachiho Gorge. Our tour guide, Daisy Wu, was very lovely and friendly. She speaks both English and Chinese fluently, which made communication very easy for everyone in the group. During each stop, she also recommended different local food spots for us to try, which was very helpful. Originally, our itinerary was supposed to include Aso Crater as well. However, due to a recent helicopter accident and the ongoing rescue operations, the crater area was temporarily closed. Daisy handled the situation very well and brought us to an alternative spot instead. Luckily, the weather today was very clear, so we were still able to see Aso Crater from Kusasenri Grassland, which made the experience even more special. Overall, this is a highly recommended day tour. Thank you for the lovely keychain souvenir, it’s a nice memory from the trip. Hope to join another tour with Daisy again in the future!

Tuvimos un gran recorrido al atardecer con nuestro guía, Logan, quien nos brindó mucha información sobre el distrito de Gion y la historia y los acontecimientos de la vida de una geisha. Ninguna pregunta quedó sin respuesta. Lo disfrutamos muchísimo, solo deseamos que hubiera hecho más calor.

If you are interested in understanding Japan's sumo culture and learning how wrestlers practice every day, you will enjoy this tour. In the session I joined, I was able to watch the morning practice of both junior and senior sumo wrestlers, which is a very authentic and interesting experience. The guide also taught us a few interesting facts about sumo after we watched the practice. I would recommend this trip to those who want to learn about this unique Japanese culture.

Yuko ile turumuzdan çok memnun kaldık. Bize uygun bir güzergah oluşturmak için önceden benimle iletişime geçti. Shinjuku/Shibuya'nın (Meiji tapınağı, sadık köpek heykeli, Shibuya geçidi) bazı yerlerini görmek ve ardından Asakusa'ya (Sensoji tapınağı ve hediyelik eşya alışverişi) gitmek üzere 6 saatlik turu rezerve ettik. Aralarında birkaç yaşlı aile üyesi de olmak üzere 6 kişiydik. Yuko çok arkadaş canlısıydı, her zaman hepimizin bir arada olduğundan emin olmak için bizi kontrol etti ve gittiğimiz yerlerin tarihi hakkında çok şey biliyordu. Yollarını biliyordu ve bize tren sisteminde kolayca nasıl gezineceğimizi öğretti. Öğle yemeği için güzel bir yerel yer bulmamıza da yardımcı oldu. İndiğimizin ertesi günü turu rezerve ettik ve Yuko sayesinde Tokyo'nun daha fazlasını kendi başımıza gezmek için kendimize güveniyoruz. Hatta gelecek hafta hızlı trene bindiğimizde hangi hatları kullanacağımız konusunda bize ipuçları verdi. Nezaketiniz ve rehberliğiniz için teşekkürler Yuko! Arigato Gozaimasu!