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Re: Kyoto bans tourists from geisha district effective April 2024
The ban is only for certain private streets, to keep tourists from harassing the Geisha. Public streets are still accessible. https://www.businessinsider.com/tourist-banned-japan-kyoto-gion-geisha-ru… (View Post)2 -
Re: Recommended books?
Hi Sue_Wilchins and Mimitravels! We are also on the May 20 departure. I look forward to meeting both of you! I highly recommend "A Geek in Japan". I thought it would be only about geek cult… (View Post)1 -
Re: Is the Essence of Japan tour worth the money?
Hi ddicarlo: You don't mention if you've been on a Tauck trip before or if this will be your first one. We're already booked this tour in May 2024 and we're looking forward to having a few free night… (View Post)2 -
Re: Are you up to the physical challenges?
Hi Amy! At Ollantaytambo, there were vendors at the entrance selling collapsible walking sticks but we didn't need them at Ollantaytambo or Machu Picchu. The terrain at Macchu Picchu is mostly stone … (View Post)1 -
Are you up to the physical challenges?
We just returned from this tour and I cannot recommend it highly enough. From the Sacred Valley, to Ollantaytambo, to Macchu Picchu in Peru, to hiking, snorkeling, and getting up-close and personal w… (View Post)7