Hard to sum up this wonderful experience. The culture of Japan is a wonderful thing. The art, the countryside, the buildings, the food, even the trains but mainly the people are what made Japan such an impactful experience.
Of course it helps when all the plans, flights, tickets and hotels fall into place. Sandy did a great job finding some truly memorable Onsen to stay and being so reassuring with practical advice. The whole thing couldn't have gone better.
Many thanks Sandy.