🌸 Just Back from a 6-Day Trip to Japan — Here's the Honest Truth 🌸

I just returned from a 6-day group tour to Japan with a friend, and I regret not going sooner! Once there, I discovered that the worlds of Hayao Miyazaki's animations truly exist — it's all so beautiful!! It fulfilled our desires for our first trip to Japan! Here are my feelings and suggestions for those of you who want to go to Japan. Don't miss out, so you can avoid pitfalls and being ripped off! 🦌 Nara Park is highly recommended. The park is full of soft and adorable deer that you can't help but pet. You can feed them with deer biscuits, but be cautious, as the deer can be quite fierce. 🌸 For wisteria, visit the Kasuga Taisha Shrine Garden. For cherry blossoms, head to Osaka Castle Park and Kiyomizu-dera. Kawaguchiko is worth a visit too! The area is filled with massive cherry blossom trees, making it the best spot to capture cherry blossoms with Mount Fuji in the background. 🎢 At Universal Studios Japan, download the USJAPP in advance. Staff will check your bags at the entrance, so don't bring drinks or food. Top attractions are the Harry Potter Forbidden Journey and the Mario Kart ride. 🗻 When taking photos at Mount Fuji, you can check the visibility in advance, but it's not very accurate. It's all about luck, and we were fortunate to see it! The atmosphere for photos is incredible, and the pictures are stunning — definitely worth sharing on social media! 🏰 If you've been to Shanghai Disney, try Tokyo DisneySea for more thrilling rides. For those with children, go to Tokyo Disneyland for the beautiful castle photo ops. 📗 Handy Tips: 📱 iPhones can be linked to Suica cards, which cannot be refunded. It's suggested to charge 1000 yen at a time and recharge as needed. 💴 Small shops and subways require cash, but many shopping centers accept Alipay and WeChat Pay. I exchanged 20,000 yen, and it's always good to have cash on hand, just in case. 🧥 The temperature difference between day and night is significant, so bring a couple of thick jackets and be prepared with rain gear for the unpredictable rain. About My Situation: I originally planned to travel independently, but after reading guides, I found that Japanese transportation is quite complex, especially around Mount Fuji. My friend and I are both a bit directionally challenged, and we feared we'd spend most of our time looking for attractions. After considering all factors, we decided to join a group tour. We saw many options on Ctrip and didn't know how to choose, fearing pitfalls and forced shopping. Eventually, we followed a friend's recommendation who had recently returned from a trip with a good experience. #TokyoJapan #MountFujiJapan #JapanTravelGuide #GroupTourJapan