Nagano

After a long day of fun, we could easily take a chartered car back to the hotel to rest.

The driver arrived on time and helped with our bags to the vehicle. The journey was smooth and he was a careful driver.

The coconut tree swings are perfect for taking photos; the Couple Rocks and white torii gates are different from the common red or stone torii gates, making for beautiful and unique photos against the sea view; the ramen at Ichiran Forest is delicious; the phytoncides at Shiraito Falls are refreshingly cool; the boatmen on the Yanagawa River have great singing voices and are handsome and humorous; the ancient architecture of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is worth a visit; and best of all, our guide, Shin-chan, provided excellent commentary and attentive care throughout, making the entire tour especially warm and comfortable! 👍👍👍

I only realized after receiving the itinerary that we really had to hike! Although the schedule was packed and physically demanding, with our guide Liu Mei's attentive care, the two-day trip went smoothly 😊. Seeing the six different modes of transportation on the second day, and the guide constantly rushing to the station to buy tickets and negotiate with staff, I was truly impressed 🫶🏻. Traveling independently would definitely have left me dizzy and exhausted. The accommodation included two meals a day with a wide selection of buffet options 👍🏻. Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is definitely worth visiting; I look forward to going again in winter to see different scenery.