10 Days in Japan
Japan | Oct 13 - Oct 23, 2026

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Michele H.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Oct 28, 2026

Winnie listened to us and helped build a very special itinerary.

Hotel Reviews
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome
Tokyo
Authenticity & Character
Location
It's conveniently close to the Shiodome train station and a short hike to Ginza shopping
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mercure Kyoto Station
Kyoto
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Most staff didn't seem customer oroented. Except Joe at the front desk. He went above and beyond with customer service
Cleanliness & Comfort
Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station
Osaka
Authenticity & Character
Location
Located at the Shin Osaka station. Helpful for day trip to Hiroshima. Not near shopping or restaurants
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Full Day Mt. Fuji with Lake Kawaguchi with Oishi Park
Full Day Mt. Fuji with Lake Kawaguchi with Oishi Park
Japan

This was really a trip to get three different photographs of Mt Fuji: from the water, the garden and the hill.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Samurai Sword Experience for Adults in Kyoto
Samurai Sword Experience for Adults in Kyoto
Kyoto

We enjoyed this experience a great deal. The museum tour added a strong historical component.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Osaka Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
Osaka Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
Japan

Tour guide was new to the job and didn't know the area well. No discussion of why Osaka is food capital of Japan. First stop was heavy food. The order of the tastes impacts the enjoyment of the tasting experience

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tokyo City Tour: Imperial Palace East Gardens, Senso-ji Tour & Meiji Shrine
Tokyo City Tour: Imperial Palace East Gardens, Senso-ji Tour & Meiji Shrine
Tokyo

The order of the trip was disjointed. We spent too much time walking to and from train stations.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide had a very quiet speaking voice. It was difficult to hear her.
Transport
Clearer explanation of transportation system and the amount of walking involved. Opting for taxis in some circumstances would have been better use of time and energy.
One Day Miyajima Island and Hiroshima Tour
One Day Miyajima Island and Hiroshima Tour
Japan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Excellent guide
Transport
Good mix of transportation
Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Hidden Garden Half-Day Walking Tour with Michelin Lunch
Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Hidden Garden Half-Day Walking Tour with Michelin Lunch
Kyoto

Well paced, well narrated walking tour. Guide had a strong voice and good presence

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sushi Making Tokyo Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class
Sushi Making Tokyo Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class
Tokyo

Very well run class. Enjoyable and interactive

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very well trained staff. Friendly and engaging
Transport
Self transport
Asakusa Sumo Club: Sumo Show Admission with Chankonabe in Tokyo
Asakusa Sumo Club: Sumo Show Admission with Chankonabe in Tokyo
Tokyo

The show was oversold and we were squeezed into a back table with no room to eat our dinner.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Full Day Kyoto City Tour with Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Fushimi Inari-Taisha
Full Day Kyoto City Tour with Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Fushimi Inari-Taisha
Kyoto
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Winnie Wu
Winnie
Winnie Wu
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Oct 30, 2026

Hi Michele,
You are so kind!!!:) You know we always welcome you and John back😁
Best wishes,
Winnie