Passeios por Kumano Kodo

I bought the Kumano Kodo Mountain Day Tour and felt incredibly lucky to have met Mr. Hanazawa, a very thoughtful and dedicated driver and guide. Since the journey was long and involved a lot of driving, it was very convenient for international travelers that motion sickness medication was thoughtfully provided. Additionally, his explanations of the tourist attractions were very detailed. The last attraction even offered an unexpectedly thoughtful service. If you want to know what kind of thoughtful service it was, you'll find out by joining this tour – it's truly wonderful. By the way, my guide's name is Mr. Hanazawa. I want to say thank you to Mr. Hanazawa. Because of you, my trip was even more perfect. Mr. Hanazawa's driving skills were excellent, and the entire mountain road journey was very smooth.

Un poco de caminata, pero con recompensas increíbles. En las 3 horas incluso logré subir por la ruta de peregrinación detrás del templo, donde estaba tranquilo y simplemente mágico, ¡probablemente uno de mis lugares favoritos, así que definitivamente lo recomiendo!

The tour was completely in Japanese, but that didn't stop me from enjoying it. The guide was very kind to me, translated everything for me, and gave me many recommendations.

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.

Such a fun, cheap, and great experience! Very convenient as well. We met in Tokyo early in the morning, but it's a 2-3 hour bus ride from Tokyo to the first stop, so you get to squeeze in a little nap on the way. Zoe was our tour guide, and she spoke in both Chinese and English and was very friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive! She told us that Mount Fuji is clear only 70-80 days out of the year, and we were very fortunate to have a clear day on the 6th of March, 2026!