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Our guide Hiroshi Tsuji had made a really nice and well-planned tour. We saw and heard a lot about the island of Miyajima, and we also had a lovely lunch. In Hiroshima we saw the Peace Park and the Museum, and Hiroshi gave us a nice insight into the history before, during, and after the atomic bomb. The hottest recommendations for the trip and guide from here.

A great way to tour Tokyo. The store is 100% personalizable. We saw all the things that we wanted to see and avoided things we weren't interested in. Our driver got us safely to each destination. He gave us information on what to see and how to get around. He communicated well and had us back in the van and heading on to our new site very quickly.

I took a solo day trip to Kyoto, and picked this tour out of all because I wanted to maximize my time as much as possible. Naomi met me at the Kyoto station Shinkansen platform, and we went off from there. She explained our itinerary & modified it so we would end up back at the station. Naomi explained the history very clearly and had visual aids to help understand. She even recommended an alternative temples over a crowded one—it was the best decision. She also made sure to get me the best photo spots and even took pics of me when requested. It was overall a memorable experience. The only downside, which has nothing to do with Naomi (seriously, she’s amazing!) is the pricing for tours when traveling solo. The tour was already very expensive to begin with (~$300 USD), but you have to pay all the entrance fees, train fees, and taxi fair on top of that. If you’re on a budget & on your own, keep that in mind. This was the only tour I could find that would accept a solo traveler & maximized my day. I’d be hesitant if I was solo on a tight budget, but I highly recommend if you’re 2+ people. Ask for Naomi, and you won’t be disappointed! She’s an adorable grandma with the best attitude and beaming personality. 😄