Hakone Tours in Spring

As we are couple retired, it is our first time traveling to Japan, and we are not that familiar with the location. Special thanks to our guide Taro who helped us a lot and explained various tourist attractions to us patiently, allowing us to learn a lot about the history and culture of Japan. Look forward to working with this operator again next time.

An amazing way to experience Japan in a short trip for your first time. Being able to meet people all over the world and share the experience was perfect. For the price and freedom to explore when not busy was worth every cent. Almost overwhelming how much you get to see and do in the prettiest place in the world. Felt safe and if I needed anything my guide was able to help. Met so many amazing people that I consider valued friends in just 10 days of fun. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

Our family had an unforgettable trip to Japan, where we immersed ourselves in its rich culture and learned about every aspect of the country. This journey was made exceptional by the excellent travel agency we booked, particularly thanks to our tour guide Elias who skillfully resolved many of our challenges. The trip's overall pace was perfectly suited for our family!

This was our first group tour - a lovely bunch of people. Hayley, our tour guide, has been a gem! She is very knowledgeable about Japan and kept us entertained. She made sure we had enough suggestions of activities to enjoy in our spare time. She was quick on her feet when we encountered issues far beyond anyone's control on the bullet train and kept her cool when plans needed to change. Hayley is very respectful of the Japanese culture and manners Things to bear in mind when considering this tour: Definitely forward your luggage from Tokyo to Kyoto - but that means bring a small carry on so you can have 3 days worth of clothing to take to Hakone and Takayama. For traveling after that - a backpack is the way to go. Leave enough space in your luggage for all the gifts you will be buying. Rooms are often shared - with the majority of bathrooms being shared. If a couple - bear in mind that the pods are separated by gendered dorms. Make sure you have comfortable walking shoes - there is a lot of walking and climbing stairs Some of the experiences that have made an impact on me during this trip have included staying in a temple and having a meditation session with a monk while it was snowing outside. A Kendo class with a 4th generation Sumarai descendant. Learning how to make our own sushi and embracing the Japanese way of life

Big thank you to this tour operator for organizing this incredible Japan trip! Every detail was just a marvel, and every moment was filled with joy! Our travel consultant Eric planned everything meticulously, responded promptly, and supported us throughout the trip. No matter what questions we had, he always had an answer and could adjust the plan according to our needs. His professionalism and dedication saved us a lot of time and money.

The trip was great overall... we came, saw, and learned about new cultures and experience new food and local favorites with tons of activities. A very fast pace with lots of walking up, and down stairs carrying luggage using public transportation, and mountain climbing to see temples and monkeys. Bring your most comfortable shoes and pack lightly as possible--at times, I felt a bit rushed through to complete the day's activities and catch the trains.