Yamanashi

This was a small tour group of nine people. The tour guide and driver were the same person. Since the departure and return journeys each took about four hours, I appreciate the driver's hard work and attentive driving. The whole trip was very successful. Izu is truly beautiful, and the udon at the foot of Mt. Omuro was incredibly delicious – highly recommended! Also, the lemonade by the strait was very tasty, as recommended by our tour guide.

Adding a Tohoku tour to Matsushima for a boat trip, grilled oysters, fish cakes, and scallops is a great deal. Just be aware that many attractions close after 4 PM, so it's recommended to leave early. Zuigan-ji Temple in Matsushima is highly recommended. Tateyama-ji Temple in Yamagata is also highly recommended. If time is limited, you can skip the Basho Memorial Museum.

This time, the buy-one-get-one-free deal was incredibly cheap; the transportation cost alone would have been more than that. The meeting point was the Marunouchi South Exit of Tokyo Station. There were quite a few tour guides waiting as soon as you exited; just find the one to join your group. The tour leader, Liu Bin, was very nice. He took us to lunch (optional, at our own expense). The itinerary was a bit rushed because there were four attractions, but it was still quite good. I knew there weren't many opportunities to see Mount Fuji in the summer, and we even encountered summer rain, but Mount Fuji still made an appearance. I'd like to join a KKDay day tour again if I have the chance.

The tour leader provided a very comprehensive explanation of the attractions. However, the time spent at the 5th Station of Mount Fuji was insufficient to fully appreciate the beautiful scenery, which is understandable. The day trip package is compact, with private transportation to Mount Fuji, Lake Kawaguchi, and Oshino Hakkai, making it very suitable for first-time visitors!

Carp, our guide, is so nice and makes sure that we understand her instructions. The price for the tour is very reasonable and we were able to visit a lot of places.

The travel pass is useful, and the included discount coupon for Ichiban-gai (a shopping street in Taiwan) would be even better if it could be used directly.