30 Mar 2020
This was probably my top experience during my stay here in Japan. Starting with a beautiful drive through the country side of Japan and amazing views of the mountain as you get closer. Once you reach the parking lot it's a short hike up to some incredible shrines and panoramic view points. Then heading to a small village with 8 beautiful ponds with water so blue it almost doesn't look real. All sorts of small vendors for sor souvenirs and local food. After that we headed to a large and beautiful lake for lunch and preparing for the next leg of the journey. The ice caves !! Oh man the ice caves ! Absolutely incredible experience. Reminded very much of the ape caves back home in Oregon. They are created by old lava tubes that go farily deep underground and maintain a temp of about 0°c allowing icecicles year around so bring a jacket for this one. The last leg of the tour really just takes your breath away and completely wraps the whole experience up with a cherry on top. The waterfalls ! I was completely speachless upon first glance from the upper viewing deck! You walk down a short trail and end up right next to the falls! Each location seems to outdo the last while not taking anything away from each other. All being equally incredible! Oh I almost forgot there was wine tasting somewhere along the way as well!! Just so much that comes with this package! Tommy our guide was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and professional! I should know, as I'm a tour guide in the United States! 10 out of 10 would absolutely do this again!