Nishi-Shinjuku

The itinerary was smooth and saved on transportation costs. Attractions like Mt. Omuro and Marine Town are definitely worth visiting! I joined a tour in August and wanted to stay in Ito to see the fireworks festival, so I needed to leave the group early in Marine Town. Our guide, Carter Sasaki, was incredibly hospitable, constantly recommending nearby attractions and even giving me beautiful postcards! A truly enjoyable tour experience!

The tour guide was very thoughtful and made excellent arrangements, taking care of everyone. It was also rare for the travel agency to provide two drivers. The entire itinerary was great, but the shopping stop at the end was too short. I wish it had been longer; we had to go back before we even got to where we wanted to buy anything.

I joined a day tour on December 26th. The weather was great; Mount Fuji even made an appearance, and it snowed in Oshino Hakkai! The guide's historical stories about penguins along the way were very interesting. He didn't use the microphone for too long, allowing plenty of time for everyone to rest. The itinerary went smoothly, and there was sufficient time for each stop. Thank you!

The day's itinerary: After gathering, we headed to Mount Fuji, stopping once for a rest stop along the way. Upon arrival, we collected our equipment and changed clothes. Lesson time began around 11:00 AM; we changed out of our gear by 3:30 PM and gathered on the bus. Our instructors were Kris and Jimmy. Because there were quite a few tourists in the group, Kris mainly taught English-speaking tourists, while Jimmy taught Chinese. Jimmy taught us how to put on and take off our skis, how to move forward, and how to go up and down slopes, explaining the key points of each movement. Then we had free practice time. The weather was very cold, and it was raining that day. Although the ski suits were initially warm, after a few falls, ice slowly seeped into our joints and gloves, a real test of willpower! Thanks to the instructors' encouragement, everyone continued trying despite the falls, gradually experiencing the joy of skiing! Lunch was at a restaurant in Yeti; the prices weren't as expensive as expected, and the hot soup was very comforting. Most students went into rest mode after lunch. My friend and I were planning to take the ski lift, so we put on our gear and walked out of the restaurant when Kris ran over in the rain, saying he'd take us down a slope. He looked incredibly cold. Even though we were complete beginners, the instructor was very patient and guided us. We were really grateful. I highly recommend it to any beginners wanting to try skiing!