Nagoya

The original itinerary was for July 30th, but the tour didn't make it to the scheduled departure date. KKDay informed me that I could change to a later, already booked tour. The communication was clear, timely, and excellent. The three-day itinerary was well-planned, especially the hotel on the first day, which was better than expected! The second day's itinerary required some physical exertion, like commuting uphill; those who enjoy transportation would likely appreciate it. The third day's visit to the Gassho-zukuri village was the grand finale, so I recommend conserving your energy for exploring. Our guide, Manman, was very helpful, providing many local details and recommending things to buy, enriching the trip. I especially loved the yogurt available at Kappa Bridge—it was delicious!

Communication with the locals plays a big part in the enjoyment of a trip, so it would be perfect if the driver paid just a little more attention to communication.

1. Our tour guide, Liu Chang, speaks fluent English and Chinese and provides clear and concise explanations. Before each group boards the bus, the friendly Liu is always waiting at the door with a flag, so there's no need to worry about finding the bus. 2. No need to transfer buses, saving time and providing a comfortable experience. The driver's smooth driving is reassuring. 3. The scenery at Kamikochi is beautiful and captivating. We'll have about 3.5 hours there. Walking to the Kappa Bridge area is relatively easy, but there are some shops and restaurants near the bridge. If you want to visit all of them (some food stalls may have queues), you should allow about an hour.

Choosing a day tour saves you the hassle of finding buses and the fatigue of driving yourself. While driving offers freedom, the driver is also a tourist, which can be exhausting! A day tour starts with confirming your guide in the morning, and the entire day is entrusted to them. We had a Chinese-speaking guide who shared the route through Kamikochi, highlighting key sights along the way and showing us local delicacies like ice cream, apple pie, and yakitori (a type of grilled meat). She took good care of us throughout the trip. Back in Nagoya, she even recommended must-see attractions and good dinner options. She was incredibly thoughtful and considerate – a fantastic experience! 👍👍👍

The price was reasonable, and the driver was a friendly, professional, and attentive woman who would give brief introductions to the attractions along the way and provide more tailored itineraries to the passengers' needs. The company was a legally registered car rental company with a green license plate, and the owner was from Taiwan. She would proactively contact the driver three days before departure to inquire about the route, so there was no need to worry about not being able to reach her. It was the most professional and highly recommended car rental company I had used in Japan so far.