Miyagi

Seeing snow for the first time was fantastic for me overall. Our guide, Oliver, was excellent; he was very kind, spoke three languages, and actively guided us throughout the trip. The itinerary was very well-planned, with ample time to explore, take photos, and enjoy the scenery at each stop. The hotel was comfortable, and the driver was a very skilled driver. Although the bus seats were a bit small, they were generally quite comfortable. I was lucky enough to see beautiful snowscapes. Although the heavy snowfall prevented me from seeing the Zao Snow Trees that day, and I only reached the first level of the cable car, it was still incredibly breathtaking. The foxes were also very cute.

Buy your tickets in advance, and you can simply scan the QR code to enter! It's super convenient.

Our tour guide, Nanichi-san, was very responsible. Although his English was a bit difficult to understand due to his accent, it wasn't a big deal. The itinerary was well-planned, with 10-minute rest stops along the longer stretches of road for restrooms or convenience stores. The driver was very steady and easy to sleep in. Although the seats were a bit small, the minibus offered Wi-Fi. For those who wanted to participate in the fox-holding experience at the fox village, the guide helped us queue up first, so we didn't have to wait long. Lunch was at a restaurant serving Sendai specialty Shiraishi Onmen (steamed noodles), and the tempura, chawanmushi (steamed egg custard), and other side dishes were also very good. As for Ginzan Onsen, there were just too many tourists that day, and it was raining, so it seems better to stay overnight if you want to take good photos.

The group members were all punctual and well-behaved, and our tour guide, Xiao Jin, was very willing to share interesting facts about Japan. The two-day, one-night trip went by quickly, the weather was great, and everything was wonderful. However, I didn't quite understand why the KKDAY itinerary didn't explicitly mention the extra charge for the Fox Village entrance fee. This will make me reconsider choosing to participate in your company's future tours.

Although it was a shared tour without a guide, the driver was very friendly, the ride was smooth, and the time was well managed. The Fox Village and Zao Snow Tree cable car trip was interesting and the scenery was beautiful and spectacular; however, in winter, you need to wear enough warm clothing and hats to visit Zao Snow Tree.