Reviewed by: Marie
The tour was very interesting. The guide was knowledgeable and spoke good English
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Tokyo Morning Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/10 |
Reviewed by: Maria Fe Mayhew
Perfect 10. 5 stars.
Very knowledgeable and informative.
Perfect guide over all. History of the place we visited.
Very helpful. I can't ask for perfect guide. Go Yoko. Aregato.
I would never hesitate to her again , I mean your company. One of the many highlights of Japan. I'll be back again.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/09 |
Reviewed by: DazzS
We had a wonderful day out with our driver, Tuk and our local guide, Yuko. We saw a quick film of Fuji and the information centre then went to fifth station to visit the shrine and to admire a closer view of Mount Fuji and the surrounding areas. We then visited a local restaurant for delicious noodles and sake. We then continued to Arakurayama Sengen Park to take photos of Mount Fuji with the Pagoda and continued to enjoy the local markets and stalls and the Autumn Leaves Festival at Kawaguchiko. We were able to take phots of Mount Fuji from a variety of different locations and our day was well paced as we have young children (3, 6 and 11 years).
Our day was pleasant as our guide and driver were very knowledgeable, polite, friendly and accommodated our preferences. Highly recommend this tour if you like your own space and you’re travelling in a small group.
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| Packages: | Mt.Fuji Viewing and Fuji Kawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/07 |
Reviewed by: Lan
Perfect way to see the best of TOKYO in one day. The Odaiba cruise and inclusive lunch was a plus.
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Tokyo Bus Tour with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/10/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/28 |
Reviewed by: Ron Atkinson
On the day after Tokyo's massive typhoon and large earthquake, Ken Takahashi met us at the Yokohama port to provide the day tour in Tokyo we had reserved, originally planned the day earlier. Ken took us to all the places we wanted to see, with a few of them off the regular tourist path, with Tuck, our driver. We were so pleased to see the usual places tourists want to see, as well as take us to a bamboo forest. My wife also wanted to find an artisanal fan, and Ken found an excellent shop with wide choices with a 5th generation owner, and he helped her purchase one with a stand. Ken also took us to a tea ceremony, and then a tempura lunch, the best tempura we've ever eaten. He has an excellent knowledge of history and of the city, and with his experience, and our interests, he curated an active and meaningful 8-hour day. After the day, he created an edited video of our day (taken with his Go-Pro camera) and promptly sent it to us along with a journal of the day. One of the things we found most thoughtful was the coordination of Tuck's dropping us off close to the places we wanted to see, and then magically Tuck picked us up at a very close location, to maximize our valuable time that day. Wonderful day with Ken, and proactive communication with Veltra (Taiji) when we all realized that the typhoon was going to hit Tokyo on exactly the day we had planned our tour. We were so grateful that our tour could be pushed back one day.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/10/28 |
Reviewed by: Cortney Oh
My tour guide Takahiro was the best! He's fun, knowledgeable, and easygoing. We had great conversation as we walked around Harajuku and took great pictures using the Fuji Instamax camera provided by Wonder Photo Studio. I highly recommend ordering extra film and an additional album since they make such great keepsakes!
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| Packages: | Harajuku Instax Photo Tour |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/09/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/28 |
Reviewed by: Takumi
It was amazing experience to visit Mt. Fuji
Tour guide and driver are really kind.
Food was amazing, never had Hoto noodles before, it wasMiso type flavored soup.
Souvenir shop was interesting I bought rock sweets
Thank you for joining our tour.
We are so glad to see you on this time.
We hope your trip will be better in Kyoto.
If you come to Japan again, please choose our tour again!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/09/27 |
Reviewed by: Ted
This was the second transfer provided to us by a Veltra provider and it was outstanding. They were at the cruise terminal when we got off and transported the six of us - one wheelchair - very efficiently. The personnel were very professional, timely and friendly. We would definitely use them again. We did take the train to the airport since our hotel was right near the major station that gave us a direct route.
Thank you very much for choosing us. I am glad that you enjoyed our meeting. We would recommend trying other tours for your next visit. We are waiting for your visiting.
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| Packages: | Yokohama Osanbashi Pier to Central Tokyo (23 Wards) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/23 |
Reviewed by: Ted
We had a wonderful day and tour. We visited Asakusa and the Sensoji Temple, Shibuya and Meiji Shrine. Had lunch in Asakusa and ice cream near the Meiji Shrine. Learned how to move around Tokyo in the rails. Shizuko was a delightful guide - a lot of fun and very informative. She was also a big help in getting me around. As a bonus, she also recommended that we visit the Edo Museum the next day and gave us directions on how to get there and back. It is a wonderful museum and we learned a lot. We also ate at the museum restaurant and then visited the Kyu Yasuda gardens and the Yokoamii-cho Park where there is a beautiful memorial to the 1923 earthquake victims. If we ever return to Tokyo, we will again plan to meet up with Shizuko.
Dear Ted-san
Thank you so much for participation and excellent review!
We appreciate it so much.
Looking forward to seeing you next time.
Kind Regards,
Shizuko
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/24 |
Reviewed by: Nancy P
The tour itinerary was very good and gave a nice overview of Tokyo. The guide we had in the morning was good and knowledgeable, but at times was very difficult to understand. The guide in the afternoon was excellent. Lunch was very good, but we felt too rushed and the restaurant staff was somewhat rude
Overall the tour was.money well spent.
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Tokyo Bus Tour with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/15 |
Reviewed by: Marta
Fantastic tour, well organitzed, complete information, wonderful guide Keyko, one day in Tokyo really very well used, impossible to do the same without such a wonderful guide and experience!!!!
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| Packages: | Full-Day Tokyo Tour (Until Dec 2019) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/05 |
Reviewed by: Michael Hill
A very well organised trip. The guide was outstanding. The barbecue lunch was superb. Very friendly and patient. Would defiantly recommend this tour to My friends. Thank you for a great informative day.
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| Packages: | Tokyo Day Tour |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/05 |
Reviewed by: Jonathan Joe
Excellent. Tai-Shi was very courteous and nice. We requested an English speaking driver and his English was very good. He took us to all the sights we requested and even gave us some history and advice.
Definitely would highly recommend to others.
Thank you for the great experience!!
Thank you very much Jonathan for joining my tour.
It was great pleasure to meet you. I wanted to show you as much as possible as your time in Japan was limited.
The ramen was a good choice and the I hope the girls enjoyed the shopping street in Harajuku and Shibuya.
I wanted to talk more about our history but let's keep this for the next time.
Lookign forward to seeing you again, Taiji
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| Packages: | 8-Hour Private Charter with Guide |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/19 |
Reviewed by: きゃりこちゃん
After finishing the morning Hato Bus Tour, I joined the second bus tour in the afternoon. The building where the reception was held was a bit hard to find, but I noticed that there were many foreign participants, which made it feel international. The bus was spacious and comfortable. The guide's stories were enjoyable, and although the first Hato Bus Tour overlapped with the Imperial Palace visit, it was a blessing. It was great to see various attractions compactly, including Odaiba, Fuji Television, the National Diet Building, Kasumigaseki, Ginza, and Marunouchi. On the way back, we passed by La Maison du Chocolat, and after finishing lunch in the basement of the reception building, I expressed my gratitude to those who helped us explore. I was able to stop by without any issues. The iced chocolate drink and the limited-time chocolate were delicious, creating wonderful memories. (^ - ^)/
朝のはとバスツアーを終えてお昼より二回目のバスツアーでした。受付があるビルが少し分かりにくかったですが外国人の方々も参加していらしてインターナショナルだな、と思いました。バスはゆったりしていて居心地が良かったです。ガイドさんのお話も楽しくて一回目のはとバスツアーと皇居見学が被ってしまいましたがありがたいことですね。お台場、フジテレビ、国会議事堂、霞ヶ関、銀座、丸の内などコンパクトにいろいろ見て回れるのが良かったです、帰り道にラ・メゾン・デュ・ショコラの前を通ったので終わってお昼を受付のあるビルの地下でいただいたあといろいろ探してくださった方々に感謝しまして、無事に寄れました。アイスチョコレートドリンクと期間限定のチョコが美味しくて素敵な思い出が出来ました。(^-^)/
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| Packages: | 皇居・銀座・丸の内コース(平日運行) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/21 |
Reviewed by: MC from Canada
My family (3 adults, 2 children) had an incredible time during this tour which was individualized for us based on our requests and preferences. Our guide Takashi was extremely knowledgeable, spoke excellent English and taught us so much about not only Mt. Fuji but Japan and Japanese culture. Additionally, Takashi’s broad international knowledge and understanding provided an added perspective and important context on Japan’s place globally today. Our driver Toshi was also excellent and entertaining and because of his understanding of weather patterns on the mountain, we made 2 critical stops along the way that allowed us to see the peak despite some poor weather conditions overall. Takashi took us to an incredible restaurant for lunch, a meal that all of us enjoyed and none of us will forget. An incredible trip overall which was made even better by the connection we made with our guide Takashi. On a personal note, I left my phone in the vehicle and Takashi & Toshi ensured that it was returned to me the same evening! It was much appreciated! I would highly recommend this private tour and ask for Takashi!
Thank you very much for your excellent review with such detailed description. It is very kind of you. Toshi and I are very pleased to know that we contributed to your family having a good time in Japan. It was our pleasure to have such a lovely family as you as our guest. We also had a wonderful time with you as we really enjoyed discussing various issues relating to Japan, Canada and the rest of the world. I hope that you also enjoyed your travel in Western Japan. Please give our best regards to the rest of the family. All the best wishes. Takashi
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| Packages: | Mt.Fuji 5th Station and Lake Kawaguchi Tour < 10-Hour > |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/09 |
Reviewed by: Tokyo Tourist
Very friendly and helpful tour guide!
An efficient and good way to see the Tokyo highlights.
Thank you for using Sky Hop Bus.
And Thank you for your valuable opinion.
Our bus also operate in Kyoto.
Please use it if you have a chance to go to Kyoto.
Thank you very much.
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| Packages: | Same day Ticke |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/05 |
Reviewed by: Trudy
We've enjoyed hop-on hop-off busses in other cities and decided to give it a try in Tokyo. There are two loops so we decided to do the longer loop (90m) and cone back the next morning for the shorter loop (60m). Your pass is good for 24 hours which is very nice. The bus we were on was not a double decker, but it has a see through roof. Unfortunately it is weathered and dull so you can see ok but it is not good for taking photos. You are given headphones and you plug into a soundtrack that narrates the trip. There are several languages to choose from. This is efficient but not very interesting. The narration directed us to look at things that were not always in our direct line of site, but rather tucked behind other buildings. We really just wanted to go for a ride and not hop off. If we'd gotten off we could see more so basically it is just a bus ride, not really a great tour. We opted not to come back the next day for the second loop.
Thank you for your valuable opinion.
We will strive to provide better services, including tourist information.
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| Packages: | Same day Ticke |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/07/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/03 |
Reviewed by: Diane
We thoroughly enjoyed the all day tour. What attracted us in the beginning, was that it would be in English. Both the morning tour guide, and the afternoon tour guide, were very good, professional, and shared lots of information about the various areas the bus drove, as well as information on Japanese culture and customs. We saw such a wide variety of sights. Some were just driving by, and quite a few places you stopped for 45 minutes or so. It even included a river cruise. . I recommend paying to have your lunch included. It was ready for us when we got there, and was delicious. By doing that, we didnt have to rush around to figure out where we were going to eat. I highly recommend the All Day Grand Tokyo Tour
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Tokyo Bus Tour with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/25 |
Reviewed by: れいこさん
I enjoyed the scenery that I don't usually see while mingling with foreign tourists. I had fun getting off at various stops along the Blue and Red lines.
外国観光客に混ざりながら、日頃見られない景色を堪能しました。ブルー、レッドのコースを途中下車しながら楽しみました。
Thank you very much for using Sky Hop Bus Tokyo. We will continue to develop our services to provide you with even better experiences. We look forward to your next visit.
スカイホップバス東京をご利用いただきまことにありがとうございます。これからもお客様により良いサービスが提供できるよう開発して参ります。
またのご利用をお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 24時間券 |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/19 |
Reviewed by: Philip M
I can recommend the hop on/off bus. Gives a heap way to see the city and sites.
Thank you for using Sky Hop Bus. We will continue to develop services to provide travelers with wonderful experiences. And if there is an opportunity, we would recommend "Sky Hop Bus KYOTO".
Thank you
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| Packages: | Same day Ticke |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/19 |
Reviewed by: Erinl
We had a wonderful introduction to the Golden Gai and tried food items we would have never thought to...our guide was interesting and fun...she shared the history of the area, interesting details of life in Tokyo, and took us to cool places we would have been too intimidated to go into on our own. I HIGHLY recommend booking a tour!
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| Posted on: | 2019/06/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/11 |
Reviewed by: Bob Tripp
Outstanding tour of Mount Fuji and overall great experience. Mr. Koizumi did a fantastic job as our guide and I would definitely recommend him for anyone taking this tour. His knowledge and overall attitude made the trip something I know my family and I will not soon forget. Thanks to everyone that made the tour what it was.
Dear Bob
Thank you very much for your kind review. I was so happy to find and read it in Veltra site today. I am very pleased to know that you and your family enjoyed the tour of Mt. Fuji very much and that I contributed into your spending good time in Japan. It was my pleasure to guide such a wonderful family as you around the region. Please give my best regards to the rest of the family. Takashi
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| Packages: | Standard Plan with Top Guide |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/12 |
Reviewed by: Intan
My family and I took the private tour arranged by Tokyo Star Agency to the Mt. Fuji area, not to the Mt. Fuji itself, but rather to the surrounding areas such as Lake Saiko, Saiko Iyashino-Sato Nenba, Hanaterasu, Mt. Fuji Ropeway and also a visit to the local sake brewery, Ide Sake. Our tour guide, Mrs. Yuko Matsuka was an amazing lady and spoke good English. She lives in the Mt. Fuji area so she has extensive knowledge about this particular region. I really adored her. She also paid attention to my daughters' needs, I could tell that she's sincere and thoughtful. She took us for lunch at Maple Restaurant, the food was very good, enjoyed by my kids and also myself. It was one of the many great meals I've had during my trip in Japan.
Although what we hoped for was to see Mt. Fuji from a far unfortunately didn't come true due to the weather (it was covered with clouds), yet we weren't disappointed since Mrs. Yuko tried her best to entertain us and took us to alternative spots for us to enjoy the day. I also need to mention our driver, Mr. Kenichi Higashi, who was a good driver and also very friendly. He made sure that we're well informed about the traffic condition; also was keen to offer us to make stops at the rest station along the highway.
Overall, I do recommend everyone who's interested in taking a private tour to Mt. Fuji area, to choose the Tokyo Star Agency's service.
Dear Intan-san,
Thank you for writing such a positive review for the driver, Kenichi-san and me!
We are so flattered. Also, we appreciate your detailed description of our tour.
I suppose your recommendation will invite other people, especially the people who want to travel with their family,
to the places you have visited. I would like to say thank you again and I expect hopefully we will be able to meet you and your family here in Japan next time.
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| Packages: | Mt.Fuji Viewing and Five Lakes Tour < 10-Hour > |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/01 |
Reviewed by: TAR
We have enough experience with hop on hop off buses in many cities around the world and I believe that the info given during Tokyo tour could become more interesting if they talk about Japanese culture, tradition and the county it self instead of just taking when there is interesting city seen place !
The rest of the tour was music back ground
I hope the next time something could change
Regards
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| Packages: | Same day Ticke |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/06 |
Reviewed by: Marie
I was on the fence between booking a private tour or a bus tour to visit Mt. Fuji but I’m so happy I decided to book a private tour. I couldn’t have asked for a more knowledgeable and accommodating tour guide. Taiji made sure we were able to visit all the places we wanted to see around Mt. Fuji even if it went beyond the allotted time. He and the driver, Toshi, we’re fun to be with. I highly recommend their services to anyone who wants to visit Japan.
Dear Marie, it was a great pleasure to welcome you and thank you so much for leaving us a warm comment of your experience in the Fuji are.
Thank you also for booking both transfer services and I am sure Toshi welcomed you with his funky jokes since the day you arrived.
Hope that you will be back to Japan and to serve you again.
Sincerely,
Taiji
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| Packages: | Plan A: Lake Kawaguchi & Gotemba Outlets < 10-Hour > |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/04 |
Reviewed by: Erika
Best way to keep awake after trip from Europe and see as much as possible from Tokyo in short time
Thank you for using SkyHopBus TOKYO and your valuable opinion.
We will strive to provide better services.
We look forward to your future use.
Thank you very much.
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| Packages: | Same day Ticke |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Gregg
It was a great overall tour of Tokyo BUT too many customers on the tour were VERY late arriving back at the tour bus again and again. This totally inconvenienced all the other people on the tour, cut into the time spent at tour sites including lunch and made the itinerary more rushed then should have been necessary. Customers waiting on the bus wanted the tour guide to leave these people behind so we could have the designated time at tour sites but instead, we waited an average of 15-30 minutes on the bus waiting for people who could care less about keeping us all waiting. The tour guide was great but went out looking for these late people, then jammed us through the rest of the program. Customers who were either slow, older or physically challenged such as using a cane for walking couldn’t keep up.
Grey Line needs to adhere to the rule of “make it back to the bus on time or we leave you behind” instead of making others angry at the tour guide, Greyline and the late customers. NOT what I paid for.
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Tokyo Bus Tour with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/30 |
Reviewed by: ann
saw interesting buildings, very hot and crowded day.
guide tried hard, her english was a little difficult for us to understand and her architecture background was
limited.
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| Packages: | Standard Plan |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/26 |
Reviewed by: Glenda
As promised the Hop-On Hop-Off bus made its’ way through the route, allowing us to get a sense of part of Tokyo. Unfortunately, the commentary was very stilted, and lacked history, and details. I usually enjoy getting an overview of a city on a Hop-On Hop-Off bus, but felt that we hit only a few highlights of Tokyo and the information received was less than satisfactory. The Hop-On Hop-Off offered a means to get to some places, but beyond that it was disappointing.
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| Packages: | Same day Ticke |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/22 |
Reviewed by: William
Dislike the multi dips , guide changing in mid day, and bus changing to max out the margins for the agency, sacrificing the comfort level and experience of the users. Morning guide was really poor as she waited for the return passengers from the shrine at the bus parking area instead of providing some sort of assistance in between the shrine and the bus lot
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Tokyo Bus Tour with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/17 |
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Dear Ron, Thank you very much for your review. We are so glad to know you and your wife enjoyed the tour.
As you experienced, we always try to meet your request whenever possible. The bamboo forest in Yokohama you visited is not known so well even among local people. We also glad you enjoyed the tea ceremony session as an optional choice where you actually prepared Maccha (the powdered green tea) by yourselves and served it to your partners. Your smiles made us happy. Once again, thank you very much for giving us an opportunity to serve you. Please come again!
Cheers, Ken