Do the tour guides prefer to receive one currency over another at the end of the tour? Do most people tip in Dollars or Yen ..read more

I am assuming most of the dinners are western style seating except perhaps the inns? There is no way I could rise gracefully from the floor if I was wearing a dress or skirt. Any words of wisdom welcome so as to finalize packing list. Thank you ..read more

How does that affects Tauck tours? Anyone currently on tour knows if there were changes to itinerary ..read more

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If asked, when (and where) do you need to show prescription meds....before boarding the plane in the states, or once you arrive in Japan ..read more

Hello Fellow Travelers! I'm just wondering if anyone has added on Tokyo Disney to this trip? If yes, would you recommend doing it? Thanks ..read more

Hello! How are people getting from Kyoto (Osaka) to Tokyo airports at the end of the Essence of Japan trip? We have a 5:15 PM flight out of Narita. Just looking at options! Thank you. Rachel (traveling with my Mom on the May 20 2024 tour ..read more

I was just looking over the travel documents and it says to bring a few pairs of "white socks" for visits to temples/shrines. Are black socks ok, or other colors? Or are "white socks" required ..read more

I have failed to fill out the form correctly. What happens if we arrive without the QR code ..read more

We are arriving in Tokyo 2 days ahead of our EOJ tour next week. What should we try to see that is not seen on the tour? We have too many items on our list, please help pick the top few choices. We are staying near the main Tokyo Station. We are planning to use the Yamanote subway line (with Suica app on our iPhones) plus taxis/walking. There is no rain forecast for Tokyo those two days. We like traditional art museums and traditional Japanese gardens. Not interested in shopping or food. Cherry blossoms: Shinjuku Gyoen, Chidorigafuchi Moat, Ueno Park, Sumida Park, Yoyogi Park, Asukayama Park,M ..read more