Japan Private Tours

“For a perfect and happy trip, with a Noriko guide!”

저희는 오키나와 슈리성을 비롯한 옛 류큐국의 역사 유적, 명소, 문화를 느끼고 싶었습니다. 하지만 대부분의 패키지 단체 투어는 류큐국과 관련된 부분은 없고 아메리칸 빌리지, 츄라우미 수족관과 같은 현재의 오키나와 명소만을 투어하기에 프라이빗 투어를 신청하게 되었습니다. 결과적으론 저희의 목적은 성공했고 정말 좋은 선택을 하게 되었다고 생각합니다. 투어 당일 류큐문화를 보기위해 급하게 오키나와 월드를 가는 것으로 변경도 잘 대응해주셨고 가는길이나 목적지에서의 전문적인 설명 모두 기억에 남을 정도로 완벽했습니다. 특히 저희는 비영어권 국가에서 여행왔기에 노리코 가이드와는 일본어로 대화하고 제가 일행에게 통역을 했는데 중간중간 적절한 타이밍에 기다려줫고 저와 대화할때는더 쉽고빠르게 이해할 수 있도록 노력해주시는 부분이 정말 좋았습니다. 가능만 하다면 오키나와가 아닌 일본 지역의 투어도 노리코 가이드와 함께하고 싶은 생각입니다! We wanted to feel the historical sites, attractions, and culture of the old Ryukyu Kingdom, including Shuri Castle in Okinawa. However, most package group tours do not have anything to do with Ryukyu, but only tour current Okinawa attractions such as American Village and Churaumi Aquarium, so I applied for a private tour. As a result, I think our purpose was successful and we made a really good choice. On the day of the tour, they responded well to the change by rushing to Okinawa World to see Ryukyu culture, and both the way and the professional explanation at the destination were memorable and perfect. In particular, we traveled from a non-English speaking country, so we talked to the Noriko guide in Japanese and I interpreted it to the my group, and I really liked the part where she waited at the right time in between and tried to understand it more easily and quickly when talking to me. If possible, I would like to join the Noriko guide on different tours in Japan, not Okinawa!

Noriko Y.

(57 reviews)

Wow, thank you for a long heartful message with English and Korean. It was a great day and a precious time to talk to you and to your father. I felt I seem to be in Korean drama while I was listening Korean. It was really familiar language sound. I learned a lot on the day. Thank you.

“Custom Shopping Tour”

Grant was an excellent guide. Very flexible and helpful on a custom shopping tour of Tokyo. I would very much recommend him as a guide. Thanks Grant!

“Wonderful Himeji, Incredible Hideyoshi-san!”

Hideyoshi-san is an amazing tour guide and I would be excited to rejoin him again across Japan. The care and insight he brings to his tours was unmatched and he was powering through plenty of walking better than the rest of us :). He was quick with historical knowledge, and brought a personal touch to much of the tour. So great! The tour to Engyoji Temple was really wonderful and while it does take a bit of time to get there (from Osaka: a train, then bus, then ropeway, then another bus. And the same set to get back), it was a magical location, rivaling that of Kiyomizu-dera and much, MUCH less crowded. Yes, not quite as grand a spectacle as Kiyomizu, but with vast temple grounds and beautiful foliage, Engyoji during the fall was a gorgeous experience. Himeji Castle was great and with Hideyoshi-san's insights along the way made for a nice cap of the tour. The top two stories inside the castle itself begin to get very crowded with a bit of a wait to reach the top floor, but as an overall tour, it wasn't a bad day at all. Expect some wait times but you might get lucky. All in all, it was a full-day trip and a wonderful experience. Great times, good vibes, plenty of history, and stunning vistas.

Hideo Y.

(210 reviews)

I'm very glad to receive your excellent review. I aenjoyed guiding you, too. Yes, it was a fantastic day to enjoy seeing beautifully changing colors of autumn leaves, like red pink and yellow at Engyoji Temple. The temple is filmed on the location of the movie "Last Samurai" that Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe appear. After lunch we visied Himeji Castle with 5-story 7 floors. It is one of the 12 castles that built during the Samurai Period (until 1867) and now still exists. Another name of Himeji castle is White Eagret Castle. Lucnkily we could see the castle elegantly lit up in the evening. I hope to see you again and I wish you and all your family good health and happiness.