Takayama Inari Shrine

Mr. Motoki, the driver, drove very smoothly. He had a small lantern with his name written on it hanging above the car, making it easily identifiable and easy to find. For lunch, we ate at the stone oven pizza place recommended by Mr. Motoki. It was an all-you-can-eat buffet for an hour, with a wide variety of pizzas, as well as a rich selection of salads, fried foods, baked goods, pasta, etc. It was delicious and highly recommended. My favorite part of the trip was Oirase Creek; the waterfalls and streams were spectacular and beautiful, and the walk wasn't tiring. It was a pity that the Hakkoda Ropeway was closed. We took a boat trip on Lake Towada, but since the boat only had Japanese narration, it was quite boring for those of us who couldn't understand it.

The driver arranged the itinerary very well and was very friendly!! He could translate Japanese into English to explain things, making for a great travel experience, perfect for mindless following!