Yasuko was ready to chat and advise us about our itinerary through GoWithGuide. On the day before our tour she contacted me through whatsapp so we could confirm the meeting time and as a result, was easy to find at the port. She had already purchased an IC card for us to use which made catching public transport a breeze. We just had to reimburse her on the day. Using public transport was a fantastic experience and the bullet train ride was awesome. Unfortunately Mt Fuji was enveloped in cloud but the other places she took us to were great and without volumes of tourists.
Excellent scheduling and communication. Kumiko was at the cruise ship port waiting for us at the gate, on time and even parked close to the gate. She is friendly, charming and fun to be around. Kumiko has a wealth of information about the history of the region and local culture. She wasted no time in getting us to the ski area so we could ride the cable car to the top. We were able to visit a shrine and enjoy the view of the city. The ski area also included an museum of skiing in the area and the equipment used. Then on to a local Saki brewery for a tour and a sample. Our next stop was the railroad museum. A "must see" if you are interested in railroad history, historic steam power, and the challenges of building railroads in the terrain of northern Japan. Next stop was a local seafood restaurant where we sampled many types of fish and shellfish, both cooked and raw including the local delicacy "uni". Kumiko was able to give us a quick tour of the local fish market. She also drove to some other scenic overlook areas. Last stop was the Otaru Museum. We were back to the cruise ship with time to spare. All the time we spent with Kumiko was delightful and I wish we could have been in port longer and spent a few days with her. Thanks Kumiko!
Thank you very much for your kind review for our tour! I was surprised and happy to read to know you remembered all destinations we visited on the day.And also thank you for nice photo on the review (^^) I also enjoyed the conversation and spending the time with you two, such kind and generous and intelligent customers,and truly you two made my day , too. Lunch was so nice talking about seafood and the way for eating Sashimi,and Ramen. And I really appreciate you two kindly got much interest in the history and culture of my favorite Otaru city. Thanks again for all the memories and I hope you have a good time in Japan! Warmest regards Kumiko
I requested for a half-day tour with Sky Tree sightseeing. Her flexible advice made our tour successful. I really appreciate her hospitality and I would definitely ask her for the next time also.
Leandra was a great guide, taking us to see some Funk, Hyperpop, and a fusion of traditional Japanese sounds with electronic elements. The events she chose for us based on our musical preferences exceeded our expectations. For our trip to Hakone Leandra was a great companion and navigated the winding roads of Hakone like a pro. The secret waterfall was a highlight and standing on the top of Mount Kintoki with my son admiring Mount Fuji in the distance will be a life long memory.
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