Old Town Takayama, Japan, experience a preserved city of the Edo period
[{'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'Our guide was really friendly and knowledgeable. He knew the history of the area and had beautiful and interesting sites to show us. He made the tour interactive and fun, by encouraging us to take pictures of the scenery and quizzing us on our knowledge of Japanese food and culture. Definitely recommend!'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2022', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'We learned a lot about local Takayama culture. The guide walked us through a few streets in the town of Takayama, including a historical street from the Edo period with 400 year old buildings and lots of sake breweries. We also learned about the Takayama festival and their extraordinary floats. Then, we saw the beautiful Nakabashi Bridge with very clear water and visible wildlife, including Koi and turtles. We saw the government building and morning market with lots of mochi. We learned of the Samurai that built the town, learned about Japanese food, and toured part of a Shinto Shrine in the area with a wish wall and a beautiful horse painting. The tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and I highly recommend it, especially if you plan to visit the area as it will be a great introductory.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2022', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'We loved touring the historic city of Takayama. We visited there in the spring of 2019 (the before times) and it was my favorite city that we visited. So to be there virtually was such a treat! We have a trip to Japan scheduled for the fall of 2022 and hope that Japan will be open and it will be safe to travel. This tour was very enjoyable and we learned a lot about the city that we did not know. The historic area is so beautiful and this was almost as good as being there. Highly recommend.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2022', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'An informative guided experience with explanation of local traditional businesses, foods, festival and a little history for context. I flavour of life outside of the well known big cities.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2022', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'This was a great tour. He did a great job of explaining the history and specialties of the area. There was so much snow there as well, which made everything look very beautiful.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2022', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I really enjoyed the tour with our tour guide. He was friendly, polite and very knowledgeable. It made me want to go visit the small village in person one day! Would do tour again :) Thank you for your time, Mr. Tour Guide!'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2022', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'The tour guide was very knowledgeable and able to explain the unique features and history of Old Town Takayama. The video quality was outstanding and made me feel that I was there with him.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2022', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'This was a pleasant early morning tour (Sunday morning local time) of an interesting city. We saw some nice views and learned some history and were lucky enough to have a beautiful day.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2022', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I loved the history and stories my guide shared! We talked about samurai rulers and the festivals they began that are still celebrated today. I was surprised how many traditions from this era are still observed. It was really cool to be able to ask specific questions about something in particular by clicking on the screen.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'My first explore experience and will do more based on this one. Yama gave a very well curated tour highlighting the best of his area history and modern aspects. He answered my many questions and provided beautiful views to take photos. Highly recommend.'}]