Mizuho, our guide in Kyoto and Osaka was fabu...
Japan | Oct 20 - Oct 29, 2024

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kim C.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Nov 05, 2024

Mizuho, our guide in Kyoto and Osaka was fabulous. She was so caring, and a true ambassador for Japan.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Groove Shinjuku
Tokyo

Room a bit small but the location was perfect. Great view of the Scramble. The Breakfast Buffet was fabulous!

Authenticity & Character
professional staff
Location
views - walkablilty
Staff
very attentive at check in
Cleanliness & Comfort
room a little small.
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto

Great location

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rengejo-in
koya

A real treat

Authenticity & Character
a peak into a Budhist community
Location
loved the town
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was beautiful and serene
Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu
Osaka

A very convenient location

Authenticity & Character
seems a bit old (I think we were in an older tower, multiple tower location was confusing.
Location
good for transportation
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
clean, but bed wasn't very comfortable, room quite small.
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
Hakone

Loved the personal hot bath.

Authenticity & Character
A true onsen.
Location
The view in the morning was breathtaking
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Experience the Sumo and Sushi-making Culture of Japan
Experience the Sumo and Sushi-making Culture of Japan
Tokyo

Sumo demonstration was fun. Sumo wrestlers were great with the crowd. The sushi leaders were charming, but not sure I would recommend. l

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Tokyo City Tour
Full Day Tokyo City Tour
Tokyo

nice to have guide... we would have been lost otherwise.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
good and knowledgeable - kept us on track!
Transport
Full Day Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi Tour with Whisky Tasting
Full Day Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi Tour with Whisky Tasting
Tokyo

One of my favorite moments

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We had to take a very crowded bus with a lot of baggage on the way down.
 Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya with  Nishiki market
Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya with Nishiki market
Kyoto

Well done, something I would never do at home. They were crowded.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The hostess of the tea was so charming.
Osaka Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
Osaka Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
Osaka

It was nice to go to areas that we would not have ventured on our own.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide - Duncan did a great job.
Full Day Kobe Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum and Himeji Castle Tour
Full Day Kobe Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum and Himeji Castle Tour
Osaka

great guide

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
our guide lead us through very crowded subway rides. Added to our experience!
Full Day Kyoto City Tour with Fushimi Inari-Taisha
Full Day Kyoto City Tour with Fushimi Inari-Taisha
Kyoto

A lot of walking, but saw a lot!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
knowledgable
Local specialist: Angel Tang
Angel
Angel Tang
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Nov 17, 2024
Dear kim, Greetings from Angel,Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with Mizuho in Kyoto and Osaka—she truly embodies the spirit and hospitality of Japan. We appreciate your comments about Hotel Groove Shinjuku and are glad you enjoyed the fantastic location and breakfast buffet, despite the room size. It's great to know that Cross Hotel Kyoto and Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu met your expectations for convenience and... Read more

Dear kim,

Greetings from Angel,Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with Mizuho in Kyoto and Osaka—she truly embodies the spirit and hospitality of Japan.

We appreciate your comments about Hotel Groove Shinjuku and are glad you enjoyed the fantastic location and breakfast buffet, despite the room size. It's great to know that Cross Hotel Kyoto and Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu met your expectations for convenience and location.

Thank you for sharing your experiences, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.

Best regards as always,
Angel