Kobe 2013 - Thoughts along the way... From Team Member, Maree

On this my first trip to Japan I am certainly very fortunate to be travelling with the HPCGG tour group. Although only into day 5, at every point of our journey we are greeted with such friendly, warm hospitality and indeed made to feel extremely special and welcome. Although many of my fellow travellers in the group have some degree of Japanese language skill, and this has assisted my experience greatly, the overwhelming hospitality and attention to detail from the local Hyogo Government staff has been amazing! We have certainly been treated like lifelong friends and part of the Hyogo family, complete with gifts, special tours and incredible Japanese cuisine from the region. My husband Darryl and I joined the Hyogo tour to experience Japanese culture and heritage but along the way we have been humbled by the genuine and authentic warmth of all the Japanese people we have met and interacted with. This is a truly amazing adventure, highly recommended as the complete package to immerse yourself in all things Japanese.