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“A Sensational Day With Mayumi”
From her prompt, helpful booking communications, throughout the memorable day we spent together, Mayumi could not have done more to elevate our experience. As a photography hobbyist, I was eager to shoot the famous “floating” torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine before the tide receded. We thought our cruise ship’s late-morning docking might make it a close call. But when Mayumi met us at the pier, she had a taxi standing by for our drive to the ferry. A fast-boat run put us on Miyajima Island with time to spare. Smart planning. I was champing at the bit to point my lens at the O-Torii, but Mayumi gently slowed me down to take in the shrine. The sight of a Shinto priest at prayer beneath softly glowing lanterns yielded some of my favorite captures from our time in Japan. Mayumi introduced us to other delights like the 500 knit-cap statues at Daisho-in Temple, and Miyajima’s free-roaming deer. (Condolences to the tourist we saw lose a bite from her unfolded map to a hungry doe.) After finding us a perfect light lunch, Mayumi led us back to Hiroshima via ferry, tram, and subway as only a local could. Having grown up in Hiroshima and spent time in the States, she speaks perfect English, is deeply knowledgeable on all things Hiroshima, and kept us fully engaged with illuminating anecdotes, a lively sense of humor, and her openness to answering any question we asked. Her insights into Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park – from the A-Bomb Dome to the Children’s Peace Monument and story of Sadako Sasaki, to the Peace Flame and Memorial Cenotaph – immeasurably broadened our understanding of Hiroshima’s quest for an end to war. I doubt we’ll ever forget our visit to the Hypocenter plaque outside Shima Hospital or views of the dome from atop Orizuru Tower, where she showed us how to fold paper cranes for release into the Orizuru Wall. Mayumi's generosity, expertise, and wonderful company enriched our lives. Thank you, Mayumi!
“Aomori tour”
Very good , although the diver does not speak English , we had good time . We can communicate with Google translation .
“Great tour”
We enjoyed the tour with Eric. He knows the little things that you would never get and he was attentive to our questions and needs. 100% recommended!
Eric T.
(47 reviews)It it my pleasure that I have received your comments to my tour. I hope that You will enjoy more in Japan. I wish if you will contact with me. on your next tour to Japan. Regards Eric Tanaka
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