David M.
Attended Tour: 8 Days Gion Festival Tour 8 Days From Tokyo To Kyoto(Osaka)

Overall satisfaction:

Thursday, September 22, 2016 Updated

I have never had a better guide.

Best place visited during the tour: Add-on-Takayama- before tour started. On tour - Fushimi Inari Shrine
Best experience had in Japan: Staying in Ryokan and onsen and Owl Cafe
Any place you want to visit again/next time: unknown
Hiroko-the BEST GUIDE I've ever had in 20 years of travel!
Takayama pre-tour - Shirakawago and Hida Folk Village are both necessary to see. The main tour was all city-life; going to Takayama gave me the countryside and the small town life. This was very important to me! I would have liked a little more free time at each spot. Also, people should add a day more in Tokyo for more free time there. The free time gives us a chance to explore.

1. How would you rate the accommodations? (Comfort, cleanliness, location)

Very Good

Everything performed well and was very good

2. What did you think about the food? (Taste, variety)

Excellent

All meals were a good showcase of Japanese cuisine.

3. Was the tour guide helpful? (Knowledge, communication, attitude)

Excellent

I have been all over the world on tour and have never had a better guide. Hiroko is the best, most attentive guide I have ever seen! Her service was far above normal. Excellent!

4. How would you rate the sightseeing spots we have visited? (Favorite place, least favorite)