A carefree, seamless trip
Japan | Mar 17 - Mar 25, 2025

Elizabeth
Elizabeth K.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Mar 27, 2025

We had a great time and did not need to worry about nearly anything. Almost every detail was well thought out, and Sandy had good ideas for activity replacements if we did not want to do something that was initially suggested. Travel was smooth and communication was great

Hotel Reviews
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza gochome
Tokyo

Great hotel in a great location for tourists. Accommodated English speakers well. Loved the public onsen and breakfast was great.

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Ryokan Aura Tachibana
Hakone

While this seems to be an older hotel that could use some renovations (the hallways and room furniture seem to be from the 80s), the staff were extremely kind and accommodating. We had a private onsen in our room which was amazing. Dinner/breakfast were traditional Japanese (tons of fish).

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Cross Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto

This felt like the most westernized of the hotels we stayed in (larger room/king sized bed, very western breakfast, etc.) There was no onsen, but the large tub in the room was nice. Very clean and wonderful staff.

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