Japan 10 Day Adventure Tour

This trip was excellent and worth the money, despite Japan being expensive. Be prepared for a lot of walking, so if you have health issues, it might not be for you. A great tip is to forward your luggage from Tokyo to Kyoto for 2,000–3,000 YEN, allowing you to pack light for two days in between. The accommodation in Tokyo is a basic hostel with bunk beds and shared bathrooms, despite being advertised as twin share. The Kyoto hostel is newer but similar in setup, and there's no option for single or upgrade rooms. Also, the itinerary mentioned breakfast in Kyoto, which wasn't included. While the initial guide was unprofessional, the tour operator replaced him on Day 5, and the new guide made the experience unforgettable.

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!

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

Very fun, lots of walking, feet and ankles and legs ouch. Soul happy and satisfied.