Passeios por Hoshi no Buranko

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!

Hokkaido'da harika bir gün geçirdik. Karizmatik rehberimiz Gilbert, İngilizce, Çince ve Japonca arasında sorunsuz bir şekilde geçiş yaparak harika yorumlar ve yardımlar sağladı. Güzergah, bolca dinlenme noktasıyla iyi açıklandı. Ayrıca, resmi tatilde son dakikada yerine çağrılan ve zorlu koşullarda tüm gün bizi gezdiren şoförümüze de teşekkür ederiz. Harika bir gündü! Gerçekten çok teşekkür ederiz.

We joined a one-day tour with guide Emma. She was full of humor, and since there were Japanese, Chinese, and Filipino speakers on the bus, she patiently repeated everything three times. I've included a photo of Emma walking in the snow from behind. Biei Farm was the most enjoyable stop; we rode snowmobiles. I recommend one per person for a better experience, but this time, the person in front of me was too slow, so I didn't get to experience the thrill of speeding up TT. You must try the milk and ice cream in Biei; they are delicious! However, please note that ice cream is not allowed on the bus. If you bought a tour package with meals, you might not have enough time to finish your ice cream. The only downside of the one-day tour was that we had to leave Asahiyama Zoo before seeing all the animals. The Ningle Terrace was too wet and a bit dirty due to melting snow, and without the lights on, it wasn't very impressive. We should have spent more time at the zoo, haha. If it's not dark yet, you're not interested in cultural and creative products, and you haven't eaten properly all day, I recommend eating directly at the restaurant near Prince Snow Resort instead of going into Ningle Terrace, as the restaurant closes at 3:30 PM.

Our day trip started on a rainy and cold morning, and magically the sun came out before lunchtime. We had the best time strolling around at every stop of the tour and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Rachel, our guide, was fantastic; she made the tour enjoyable for everyone. It was a full bus. And thanks to the wonderful driver, apologies I cannot remember his name, but he is a good-looking lad 😘