Saitama

Arrangement was easy and smooth, driver is very professional and gave clear instructions where to wait for him. I did not top up for name placard service. The provided car was clean and well maintained. Highly recommended for this service especially when travelling with small kid.

The driver was punctual and courteous, and the flexible schedule made the journey smooth and enjoyable.

The tour guide was very experienced. Fukiwari Falls is quite unique, unlike anything I'd ever imagined, and definitely worth seeing. The crab feast was an overwhelming amount of food; the crabs were huge, and there was also a large plate of fried mushrooms, beef, and soup. Except for the freshly grilled beef and soup, everything else was cold, and the crabs were just thawed. They were delicious, but having to peel them made the meal rushed. The subsequent apple picking was also all-you-can-eat, but even just one apple was more than you could eat. I really wish they could have negotiated that if each person could eat one apple or less, they could take it home in a bag 🥲. Kawagoe and Hikawa Shrine are both lovely little places, and it was a bit rushed to see everything, but just soaking in the atmosphere was wonderful.

Firstly, staying in Shinjuku or Ikebukuro is more economical. In Ikebukuro, take the Limited Express Seibu Line and transfer at Tokorozawa Station to Honkawagoe Station. The journey takes about an hour, and from there it's a ten-minute walk to the important Kawagoe landmark.